christmas cookies
August 20th, 2008 at 02:54am
Under Biscotti
These are perfect for every holiday season. They are great for mailing and keep for weeks!
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Ingredients
1/2 C. butter, softened
3/4 C. white sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. almond extract
3 C. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 C. chopped candied cherries
1/2 C. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 C. chopped white chocolate
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By MaxineGlass
August 19th, 2008 at 02:37pm
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Fruity Cookies
Try this fruity twist on a classic spice cookie this holiday season.
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Ingredients
1 C. shortening
2 C. sugar
2 whole eggs, beaten
2 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 tsp. ground cloves
2 C. persimmon pulp
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
4 C. flour, divided
2 C. chopped nuts
1 C. mixed candied fruit
1 C. shredded coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheet. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, blending thoroughly. Add baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, persimmon pulp, lemon juice and vanilla.
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By MaxineGlass
August 18th, 2008 at 02:33pm
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Fruity Cookies
Cherries, coconut, peanuts and marshmallows melt together for this festive dish that’s great for Christmas or Valentine’s Day!
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Ingredients
1 1/2 C. corn flake crumbs
1/2 C. margarine; softened
4 Tbs. sugar
1 1/3 C. flaked coconut
3/4 C. maraschino cherries, chopped
1 can Eagle Brand Condensed milk
1 C. pecans, chopped
2 C. miniature marshmallows
Directions
In 13×9x2 inch baking pan, combine cornflake crumbs, butter and sugar. Press down firmly with back of spoon. Sprinkle coconut, marshmallows, pecans and cherries evenly over crumb crust. Pour sweetened condensed milk over all evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in tin box between layers of wax paper.
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By MaxineGlass
June 12th, 2008 at 08:41am
Under Distinctly Christmas Cookies+ Nutty Cookies
These festive balls will be a hit at your next holiday party.
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Ingredients
1 C. butter; softened
1/2 C. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. instant coffee powder
1/4 C. cocoa
1 3/4 C. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 C. pecans; finely chopped
Directions
Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla until light. Add instant coffee, cocoa, flour, and salt. Mix well. Add pecans. Shape into 1″ balls and place on ungreased sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for about 17-20 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar while warm. Store in tin box between layers of wax paper.
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Tags: butter ball, christmas balls, christmas cookies, cookies, mocha, nut, recipes
By MaxineGlass
June 11th, 2008 at 01:23pm
Under Nutty Cookies
This family recipe for walnut cookies has been pasted down for years and it is still as good as they were years and years ago.
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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
Tags: christmas cookies, nut cookies, recipes, walnut cookies
By MaxineGlass
June 10th, 2008 at 05:19am
Under Peanut Butter Cookies
This easy recipe is very simple. A great one to have on-hand for snacktime or a quick dessert.
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Ingredients
2 C. corn syrup
1 C. peanut butter
1/2 C. cream
Corn starch
Directions
Combine the corn syrup and cream and cook to soft ball stage. Turn out onto a board lightly dusted with corn syrup. Knead with hands. Work in 1 C. of peanut butter. Shape into a long roll. Cut into small pieces. Wrap in wax paper.
Note: Obviously this recipe contains peanuts. Please check for allergies when serving to children.
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Tags: christmas cookies, cookies, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter kisses, recipes
By MaxineGlass
June 6th, 2008 at 06:52am
Under Sugar Cookies
I’ll give you my recipe. It’s delicious, crisp and they melt-in-your-mouth! This is a large recipe, as it makes 10 dozen. These freeze well and the 10 dozen won’t last long!
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Ingredients
5 1/4 C. flour
1 tsp. Cream of Tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 C. butter
1 C. granulated sugar
1 C. powdered sugar
2 beaten eggs
1 C. oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
Mix together the flour, cream of tartar and baking soda. Cream the butter and sugars together. Add the eggs and beat until fluffy. Add the oil and vanilla. Beat, then beat in the flour mixture. Chill overnight. Roll in balls. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
Tags: christmas cookies, quick and easy recipe, recipes, Sugar Cookies
By MaxineGlass
June 5th, 2008 at 09:31am
Under Low Sugar/Sugar Free
Cut down on your sugar consumption and still enjoy a delicious treat with this recipe. Use a brown sugar substitute for a sugar-free version and to reduce calories.
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Ingredients
Crust and topping:
1 C. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
3 C. uncooked oats
2-1/2 C. flour
1/2 C. brown sugar
Filling:
2 packages (8 oz.) dates, chopped
1 C. boiling water
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together shortening, salt, oats, flour and brown sugar. Save 1/3 of the mixture for the topping and press remaining mixture into bottom of lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. Cook dates
and water until thick (if too thick, add a little more water). Cool. Spread on top of crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 reserved oat mixture on top. Bake 20 to 30 minutes (they are more chewy at 30 minutes).
Tags: christmas cookies, cookies, date bars, low sugar, recipe, reduced sugar, sugar free
By MaxineGlass
June 4th, 2008 at 03:39pm
Under Brownies
Using peanut butter cup candies, these brownies get stuffed with a sweet surprise center.
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Ingredients
1 1/3 C. packed brown sugar
1/4 C. butter or regular margarine, melted
1/2 C. creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 1/2 C. all purpose
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
36 1-inch chocolate covered peanut butter cup candies (from 15 1/2 oz. bag)
1/2 C. milk chocolate chips
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. If you are using a dark or a non-stick pan, heat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and lightly dust with flour, the bottom and sides of a 13×9 inch baking dish.
Beat brown sugar, butter, peanut butter, vanilla, and eggs in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed, or beat using a wooden spoon. Mix until well blended.
Tags: Brownies, chocolate stuffed brownies, christmas cookies, peanut butter brownies, recipes
By MaxineGlass
May 30th, 2008 at 04:17am
Under Biscotti
The sweet taste of cranberry adds the perfect amount of fruity flavor to this hard Italian cookie.
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Ingredients
2 1/3 C. all-purpose flour
1 C. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
1 1/2 C. fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
3/4 C. sliced almonds
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Whisk the eggs, egg whites and vanilla together and add to the dry ingredients, mixing until just moistened. Add cranberries and almonds and mix thoroughly. Turn out onto a floured surface and divide batter in half. Pat each half into a log about 14 inches long and 2 inches wide.
Tags: Biscotti, christmas cookies, cookies, cranberry, italian cookie, recipe
By MaxineGlass
