Nutty Cookies
August 19th, 2009 at 07:23pm
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Nutty Cookies+ raisin
These cookies are a great way to use up any extra zucchini!
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Ingredients
3/4 C. shortening
1 C. firmly packed brown sugar
1 lg. egg
1/2 C. grated zucchini - unpeeled
2 1/4 C. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 C. raisins
1/4 C. nuts
Directions
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients. Place rounded teaspoon of batter on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until edges become golden brown.
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By NancyRadler
June 29th, 2009 at 11:48am
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Nutty Cookies
These cookies are very moist and sweet – great if you like your cookies chewy.
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Ingredients
1 C. butter, softened
2/3 C. packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 C. pecan halves
Directions
In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and egg. Mix until well blended. Slowly add flour and salt and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll one inch pieces of dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten balls with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Press a pecan into top of dough. Bake 10-12 minutes until lightly colored.
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By NancyRadler
April 10th, 2009 at 10:53am
Under Nutty Cookies
If you love Walnuts then you will love these delicate and tasty cookies.
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Ingredients
2 C. all purpose flour - sifted
2 C. walnuts - finely chopped
4 tsp. baking powder; sifted with the flour
1-C. egg substitute
1-C. sugar
2/3-C. brown sugar
1-Tbs. vanilla extract
Cinnamon and nutmeg to taste
3 Tbs. skim milk
Powdered sugar
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix egg substitute, vanilla and sugars in a large bowl. In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to the wet ingredients slowly. Stirring from the middle mix well, add a little milk if it gets too thick. Fold in the nuts. Drop teaspoonfuls onto no-stick cookie sheet and flatten out a little for larger cookies, leave rounded for nut shaped cookies. Put in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned. Watch them carefully so the bottoms do not burn. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired and allow cooling.
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By NancyRadler
February 9th, 2009 at 01:20pm
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Nutty Cookies+ raisin
I make these every year for Christmas. They are light, fluffy and easy to make!
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Ingredients
1 C. butter
1/2 C. sugar
1 C. flour (sifted)
1 1/2 C. oatmeal
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Optional: mix in 1/2 C. nuts or raisins
Directions
Cream butter and sugar, until smooth. Add remaining ingredients. Chill. Shape into balls, flatten with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake for 8-10 minutes in a 350-degree oven. Let cool. Sprinkle with lots of powdered sugar.
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
8-10 minutes
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By NancyRadler
February 4th, 2009 at 12:00am
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Nutty Cookies+ Spice and Gingerbread Cookies
These spice date cookies are very soft and tasty especially with the icing. You can definitely taste the spices in these cookies - they make your kitchen smell wonderful during cooking.
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Ingredients
Cookies:
1 C. shortening
1 3/4 C. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 C. chopped nuts
1 C. cut up dates
5 Tbs. sour cream
4 C. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. vanilla
Frosting:
1 3/4 C. powdered sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
3 Tbs. strong coffee, cold
3 Tbs. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
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By NancyRadler
January 28th, 2009 at 08:28pm
Under Candy Cookies+ Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Nutty Cookies
A quick and easy way to make cookies that everyone will love!
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Ingredients
1 18.25-oz. box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
6 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 C. chopped pecans
1 14-oz. bag orange slice candy chopped
Directions
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Mix cake mix, eggs, and oil. Mix well, when mixed add pecans and orange slices. Mix together, on a greased cookie sheet, drop by the teaspoonful 2 inches apart on sheet. Bake in hot oven for 10 minutes. Let cookies cool on wax paper before plating them.
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
10 minutes
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By NancyRadler
January 27th, 2009 at 08:23pm
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Nutty Cookies
This is a shortcut cookie to the popular Potica Bread. They are moist, yummy and they freeze well.
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Ingredients
1 C. warm water
2 pkg. yeast
2 Tbs. sugar
1/2 C. flour
Dough:
6 C. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. soft butter
7 egg yolks, whisked
2 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Filling:
1 lb. ground walnuts
2 C. sugar
1 C. water
Heat until sugar dissolved
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By NancyRadler
January 26th, 2009 at 08:23pm
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Nutty Cookies
If you love the taste of pecan pie, try this more portable dessert alternative.
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Ingredients
1 C. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. dark corn syrup
2 large eggs, separated
2 1/2 C. all purpose flour
1/4 C. butter or margarine
1/2 C. powdered sugar
3 Tbs. dark corn syrup
3/4 C. finely chopped pecans
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By NancyRadler
January 21st, 2009 at 09:48pm
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Nutty Cookies
So many delicious flavors, it’s a great cookie for the fall season when pumpkins are abundant!
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Ingredients
2 C. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cardamom
1 tsp. baking soda
1 C. butter, softened
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
1 C. solid pack pumpkin
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
2 C. white chocolate chips
2/3 C. coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
Directions
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl until creamy. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla until well mixed; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chips and nuts. Drop by rounded Tbs. onto greased baking sheet; flatten slightly with back of spoon or greased bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 11-14 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes, remove to wire rack to cool completely.
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By NancyRadler
January 12th, 2009 at 10:37pm
Under Chocolate Cookies+ Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Nutty Cookies
Macadamia nuts add a distinctly adult flavor to these classic cookies.
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Ingredients
1 pkg. white cake mix
1 C. all-purpose flour
1 C. quick-cooking oats
1/2 C. butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 C. coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
1 1/2 C. semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
Directions
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, flour, oats, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 1 minute or just until smooth. Stir in nuts and chocolate chunks. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets. Bake 10-15 minutes or until light golden. Cool 1 minute on wire racks or until firm on baking sheets then remove to racks and cool completely.
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By NancyRadler
