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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
July 10th, 2008 at 01:50pm
Under Sugar Cookies
Simple and easy! Make the dough ahead of time and pop them in the oven whenever.
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Ingredients
1 C. butter or margarine
3/4 C. firmly packed light brown sugar
3/4 C. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbs. milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 C. all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
Directions
Combine butter and sugars, beat until fluffy. Add eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into batter. Cover and chill 3-4 hours. Roll out about 1/3 of the dough to 1/8th thickness on lightly floured board. Cut into desired shapes. Bake at 375 degrees on ungreased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes or until done. Cool, decorate. I use the decorator frosting in the tubes, spread it out and then dip into colored sugar sprinkles.
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By MaxineGlass
July 9th, 2008 at 06:01am
Under Low Sugar/Sugar Free
Lots of sugar-free pudding keeps this cookies moist and chewy.
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Ingredients
2 C. Bisquick
2/3 C. brown Sugar Twin
1 box (4 serving size) sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding
1 box (4 serving size) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding
4 Tbs. butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 C. mayonnaise
2 1/2 oz. chopped pecans
Directions
As listed, mix all ingredients together, beating well after each addition. Drop dough by teaspoonful onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 16-18 minutes or until firm. Cool on pan 5 minutes and then transfer to paper towels.
Yield: 4 dozen
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By MaxineGlass
July 4th, 2008 at 12:19pm
Under Cheesecake Bar Cookies
Like a flat pie cut into squares, this dessert has a little bit of everything that everyone will love.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 packets graham crackers
1/2 C. butter or margarine, melted
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 C. milk
2 Tbs. powdered sugar
1 can blueberry pie filling
Directions
Roll graham crackers to fine crumbs. Combine with melted butter and mix well. Reserve 1/2 C. of crumb mixture for topping. Press the remaining crumbs into an 8×10″ pan. Chill. Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over chilled crumb layer. Spoon blueberry pie filling over cream cheese. Top with cool whip or whipped cream. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Chill until ready to serve.
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By MaxineGlass
June 27th, 2008 at 01:58pm
Under Nutty Cookies
A rich, pecan filling is sandwiched between two cookies and covered with chocolate ganache.
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Ingredients
9 1/2 oz. brown sugar
4 1/2 oz. light corn syrup
4 1/2 oz. molasses
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. honey
6 eggs
3 1/2 oz. melted unsalted butter
15 oz. toasted pecan pieces
3 C. chocolate ganache (see recipe)
6 1/2 boxes All Abouts Girl Scout cookies
Directions
Combine sugar, corn syrup, molasses, salt, vanilla and honey. Beat eggs and add to the mixture. Add butter and pecans, mix thoroughly. Put mixture into a thick bottom pan and cook until mixture thickens and becomes spreadable. Cool in an ice bath. Once cool, place small amount of filling between 2 All Abouts Girl Scout Cookies. Melt chocolate ganache. Place Girl Scout All About Cookies on a wire rack and glaze with chocolate ganache.
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By MaxineGlass
June 20th, 2008 at 02:25pm
Under Brownies
The perfect combination of chocolate and fruit makes this brownie a sweet treat.
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Ingredients
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 C. Crisco shortening
1/2 C. Smucker’s Red Raspberry Preserves
1 C. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 C. Smucker’s Red Raspberry Preserves (for glaze)
1 Tbs. powdered sugar (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. In a large saucepan, over low heat, melt the chocolate and shortening together; stir to combine. Remove from heat. Stir in preserves, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder and salt. Spread batter in prepared baking pan; bake for 30-35 minutes or until firm but not dry. While brownies are still warm, carefully spread the preserves on top of the brownies. Let cool. If desired, sprinkle cooled brownies with powdered sugar. Cut into squares.
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By MaxineGlass
June 19th, 2008 at 05:56pm
Under Chocolate Cookies
Chocolate cake mix and chocolate chips make a very chocolaty cookie.
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Ingredients
1 pkg. chocolate cake mix (2 layer)
1/3 C. vegetable oil
1 egg
1 C. chopped nuts
1 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Dash salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With mixer on medium speed, beat cake mix, oil and egg in large bowl until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Set aside 1 c. of crumb mixture. Firmly press remaining mixture on bottom of a greased 9×13 baking pan. In small sauce pan, melt chips with condensed milk, vanilla and salt. Pour evenly over prepared crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture evenly over top. Bake at 25-30 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool; cut into bars. Drizzle with tube decorating icing if desired. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
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By MaxineGlass
June 16th, 2008 at 09:57am
Under Spice and Gingerbread Cookies
These cookies are chocolatey and chewy with a taste of anise. Delicious!
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Ingredients
2 C. flour
1 C. cocoa
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 C.(2 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
2 C. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. anise extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 C. semi sweet chocolate morsels
1 1/2 C. chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, anise and vanilla; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in morsels and walnuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes. Do not over bake. Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire rack. Cool completely.
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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 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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By MaxineGlass
