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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Delicious peanut butter cookies topped with a Reese's peanut butter cups. Can you say, Yum?
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
  • 4 T. unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 c. light brown sugar packed
  • 2 lg. eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. granulated sugar for rolling dough
  • 36 mini peanut butter cups chilled and unwrapped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using an electric mixer, cream peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar; beat until combined, scraping down bowl as needed. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until incorporated.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture in two batches.
  • Scoop dough by the tablespoon; roll into balls. Place granulated sugar on a plate; roll balls in sugar, coating completely. Place 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake until cookies begin to puff up slightly, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven. Press one peanut butter cup in center of each cookie. Return to oven; continue baking until cookies are golden brown and chocolate has begun to melt, about 6 minutes more. Let cool at least 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring cookies to rack to cool completely.

Filed Under: Cookies, DESSERTS, Father's Day

Peanut Butter Chocolate Kisses

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Peanut Butter Chocolate Kisses

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Kisses

This is a great way to share kisses with those you love.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 c. creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/3 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 T. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Additional sugar
  • 48 Hershey's chocolate kisses

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat shortening and peanut butter until well blended, add sugars and beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla, beat well.
  • In another bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt, gradually beat into peanut butter mixture. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in additional sugar.
  • Place on un-greased cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately place a Hershey's kiss on each cookie and press down slightly.

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS, Valentine's Day

Orange Creamsicle Cookies

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Orange Creamsicle Cookies

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Orange Creamsicle Cookies

The perfect cookie for summer, tastes just like an orange creamsicle popsicle!!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. butter softened
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 lg. egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 T. orange zest
  • 2 c. Ghirardelli white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add flour mixture until combined. Stir in orange zest and chips.
  • Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Do not flatten cookies; it will make them dry.
  • Bake 8 to10 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Do not overcook! Cookies will be plump. Cool for several minutes on cookie sheets before transferring to rack to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Filed Under: Cookies, DESSERTS, Easter, HOLIDAYS

Oatmeal Scotchies

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Oatmeal Scotchies

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Oatmeal Scotchies

Oatmeal cookies sweetened with butterscotch chips!!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 c. butter or margarine softened
  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar packed
  • 2 lg. eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract or zest of 1 orange
  • 3 c. quick cooking or old fashioned oats
  • 1 (11 oz.) pkg. butterscotch flavored morsels

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in small bowl, set aside.
  • Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in oats and morsels.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased or parchment lined baking sheets.
  • Bake for 7 to 8 minutes for chewy cookies or 9 to 10 minutes for crisp cookies. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • PAN COOKIE: Pan Cookie: Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars.

Filed Under: Cookies, DESSERTS

Monster Cookies

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Monster Cookies

Recipe by "Our Favorite" Aunt Bea- This recipe makes 144 GINORMOUS flourless Monster Cookies loaded with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, M&Ms, and more. Simply freeze them in batches so you have them on hand for lunch boxes, breakfast on the go, road trips, camping, backpacking, game day, gift-giving you name it!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Servings: 12 dozen (144 monster-size cookies)
Author: Bea King

Ingredients

  • 12 lg. eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 lbs. brown sugar
  • 4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 T. vanilla extract
  • 1 T. light corn syrup
  • 8 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 lb. butter room temperature
  • 3 lb. peanut butter creamy or crunchy
  • 16 c. quick cooking or old fashioned oats
  • 2 c. cornflakes
  • 1 lb. M&M candies
  • 2 c. chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c. each additional add-ins see below

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large wash tub (enormous bowl) combine all ingredients in the order listed above.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, place 6 rounded scoops per baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes (Do not overbake, cookies will continue to bake on the baking sheet). Cool cookies on the baking sheet.
  • Freeze 12 cookies per gallon size freezer bag.
  • Cook's Note: Aunt Bea says you can add 1/2 cup each, of wheat germ, sunflowers seeds, raisins, nuts, dates, or anything else that sounds good to you. The recipe does not call for flour.

Filed Under: Cookies, DESSERTS, Fall Harvest, HOLIDAYS

Molasses Crinkles

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Molasses Crinkles

Chewy molasses crinkled cookies with a beautiful sugary top. Enjoy these delicious cookies with a tall glass of milk!!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. vegetable shortening
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 lg. egg
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 c. sparkling sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat the shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Add flour mixture a 1/4 cup at a time to the shortening mixture, beat on low speed, blending well after each addition. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll in sparkling sugar. Place 2-inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Tops will crack. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, DESSERTS, Fall Harvest, HOLIDAYS, Thanksgiving

Linzer Cookies

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Linzer Cookies

A thin layer of raspberry or black currant preserves, sandwiched between two delicious almond cut-out cookies.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 30 (2 inch) sandwiched cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter
  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c. cake flour
  • 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 c. ground almonds
  • Raspberry or black currant preserves or jam
  • confectioner's sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer, until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, then add lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir in ground almonds. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, until fully combined. Divide the dough into two balls, wrap with plastic and rest in the refrigerator for one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough balls to 1/4 inch thick. Use a 2 to 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out dough. Place cookies about 1-inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Use a smaller cookie cutter, (3/4 to 1-inch) in the shape you desire, to cut out the centers of half of the cookies on the baking sheet. These will be the tops.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Place a small dollop of jam on each solid cookie. Dust each cut-out cookie with confectioner's sugar and gently place on top of the solid cookie with jam, and sandwich the two together.

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

Lemon Icebox Cookies

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Lemon Icebox Cookies

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Lemon Icebox Cookies

Enjoy these light and tangy cookies with your favorite coffee or tea.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tsp. Coarse salt
  • 1 T. plus 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 c. unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 2 lg. egg yolks
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse flour, confectioners' sugar, salt, and lemon zest until combined. Add butter and process until sandy. Add egg yolks and lemon juice, pulse until dough comes together.
  • Divide dough in half and form each into a 1-1/2 inch-wide log. Wrap in plastic and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Spread granulated sugar on a piece of parchment, roll logs over sugar to coat. Slice logs into 1/4 inch thick slices and arrange, 1 inch apart, on two parchment lined baking sheets.
  • Bake until cookies are golden brown around edges, about 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. To store, cover and keep at room temperature, up to 5 days.

Filed Under: Cookies, DESSERTS, Easter, HOLIDAYS

Homemade Dulce de Leche

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Homemade Dulce de Leche

A traditional Argentinian dessert, similar to caramel sauce, made by caramelizing sugar and milk. This delectable sauce is often used in Tres Leches Cake, Ice Cream, Cheesecake, or stirred into coffee, Enjoy!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Argentinian
Servings: 1 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees with the rack set in the middle.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate and cover tightly with foil.
  • Set the pie plate in a roasting pan and add enough hot water to pan to reach halfway up the pie plate. Bake milk in middle of oven for 45 minutes.
  • Check water level and add more water if necessary, then continue to bake or 45 minutes more, or until milk is thick and brown. Remove pie plate from water bath and cool, uncovered.
  • Pour into a jar with a tight fitted lid, and store in the refrigerator.

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Krumkake

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas 1 Comment

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Krumkake

Krumkake is a delicious Norwegian cookie served alone or filled with whipped cream and/or fruit.
Course: Dessert
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: Lynne Eshe Pollock

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. butter softened
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 4 lg. eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Stir in the eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Stir in flour, mix until creamy.
  • Preheat Krumkake iron on both sides over medium to medium-high heat just until a drop of water sizzles on the surface; to prevent damage to the iron and to keep the cookies from scorching (Do not heat over the highest setting). Lightly grease the two sides of a Krumkake iron with cooking spray or melted butter.
  • Alternative: If using an electric krumkake baker, follow the directions provided by the manufacturer.
  • Bake for 30 seconds, flip the iron over and bake an additional 30 seconds. Flip the iron back to the initial position, open, and immediately roll the cookie around a Krumkake cone or the handle of a wooden spoon. Keep on the roller until it is cool enough to keep from unfolding. Slip the cookie off the cone and allow it to cool on a rack.
  • Continue baking the rest of the batter. Store in a tightly sealed container in order to retain crispness.
  • Cook's Note: If the first Krumkake appears lacy, full of holes or too thin, add slight amount of water.

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

Jan Hagel

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Jan Hagel

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Jan Hagel

Jan Hagel (yan HAH-ghle) cookies are a traditional Dutch holiday treat with a hint of cinnamon. They're thin, light and flaky.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dutch
Servings: 30 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 egg seperated
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, almonds or cashews

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar; add egg yolk.
  • Sift together flour and cinnamon and gradually add to cream mixture. Pat mixture into pan.
  • Whisk together egg white and a few drops of water, brush over dough and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • Bake for 12 minutes. Immediately cut into oblong pieces.

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

Iced Pumpkin Cookies

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Iced Pumpkin Cookies

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Iced Pumpkin Cookies

These Iced Pumpkin Spice Cookies with a cake-like texture are the BEST! Your family and friends will be begging for more!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 large cookies

Ingredients

  • COOKIE DOUGH :
  • 1 c. butter flavored shortening
  • 1 c. unsalted butter softened
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 c. canned 100% pure pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • ICING :
  • 2 c. confectioner's sugar
  • 1 T. Melted butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3-4 T. milk

Instructions

  • COOKIE DOUGH: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together shortening, butter and granulated sugar. Add pumpkin and eggs, mix well. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg. Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture and mix well. Dough will be moist.
  • Drop cookie dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto prepared baking sheet (6 cookies per sheet) flatten slightly and smooth the tops with dampened finger tips. Bake for 13-15 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheet over a rack. When completely cooled, drizzle with glaze using a fork or spreading with a knife. Top with sprinkles if desired.
  • ICING: Combine confectioners' sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.

Filed Under: Cookies, DESSERTS, Fall Harvest, HOLIDAYS, Thanksgiving

Holiday Spritz Cookies

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Holiday Spritz Cookies

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Holiday Spritz Cookies

A classic butter cookie formed into a variety of shapes using a cookie press. Served them plain or decorate for the Holidays!!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter or margarine softened
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp. almond or vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Gel food coloring if desired

Instructions

  • CLASSIC SPRITZ: Heat oven to 400º. Beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in remaining ingredients. Place dough in cookie press. Form desired shapes onto an ungreased or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until set but not brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; cool completely
  • CHOCOLATE SPRITZ: Stir 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled, into butter-sugar mixture. Omit food color.
  • RUM BUTTER SPRITZ: Substitute rum extract for the almond or vanilla extract. Tint dough with food colors. After baking, spread cooled cookies with Butter Rum Glaze: Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine in a saucepan, remove from heat. Whisk in 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon rum extract. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water until glaze is spreadable. Tint glaze with food coloring to match cookies.
  • DECORATING TIPS: Before baking: Spruce up your Spritz with currants, raisins, small candies, chopped nuts, slices of candied fruits or candied fruit peels arranged in festive patterns. After baking: Decorate with edible glitter, colored sugar, nonpareils, red cinnamon candies or finely chopped nuts. A drop of corn syrup will hold the decorations in place nicely.

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

Glazed Lebkuchen

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Glazed Lebkuchen

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Glazed Lebkuchen

Lebkuchen is a traditional German Christmas cookie, similar to gingerbread, which is often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 18 (2-inch) cookies

Ingredients

  • COOKIE DOUGH :
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
  • 1 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 c. light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. honey
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1/4 c. candied orange peel (finely diced)
  • 1/2 c. almonds (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 c. almonds (sliced or slivered) for decorating
  • GLAZE :
  • 1 c. confectioner's sugar
  • 2 T. water
  • 1 T. lemon juice

Instructions

  • COOKIE DOUGH: Sift together the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl. Beat in the honey and molasses until thoroughly combined. On low speed, stir in candied orange peel and chopped almonds. Slowly add the flour mixture until just combined. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill overnight.
  • The next day: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
  • On a well-floured surface, roll out the dough into a 9x12-inch rectangle. Cut the dough into 18 2-inch circles or rectangles. Decorate the top with almond slices or slivers, gently pressing them into the cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
  • GLAZE: Whisk together the confectioner’s sugar, water and lemon juice and brush on top of the cookies. Allow the glaze to firm, and then store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

Gingerbread Boys & Girls

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas 1 Comment

Gingerbread Boys & Girls

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Gingerbread Boys & Girls

A fun activity for the whole family, simply decorate as desired. Punch a hole out before baking and hang as tree ornaments!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • Confectioner's sugar icing
  • Red hot candies and chocolate chips for decorating

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add molasses and egg, mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and nutmeg, gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Divide dough in half. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 4-inch cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate as desired.

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

Frosted Soft Sugar Cookies

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Frosted Sugar Cookies

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Frosted Soft Sugar Cookies

These frosted cake-like cookies melt in your mouth! Simply decorate with your favorite colors.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter room temperature
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 6 c. all-purpose flour divided
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • FROSTING :
  • 1 c. butter room temperature
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 c. confectioner's sugar
  • 6 T. heavy cream
  • Several drops food coloring
  • multi-colored sprinkles

Instructions

  • COOKIES: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the flat beater attached, cream the butter and granulated sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the eggs, one at a time beating until each is incorporated. Add the vanilla and sour cream and beat at low speed until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed until just combined, scraping down the bowl as needed. Dough will be sticky. Divide dough into two sections. Flatten into rectangles about 1 1/2 inches thick, then wrap with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator overnight or at least two hours until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
  • Use the plastic wrap that you chilled the dough in. Dust the top of the dough and then flip and flour the other side, keeping it on the plastic wrap. With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes, until pale golden. Immediately transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
  • FROSTING: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and vanilla. Slowly beat in the confectioners' sugar. Once smooth and creamy, add in heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired spreading consistency is achieved. If desired, add food coloring and beat until combined. Once cookies have cooled completely, frost and add sprinkles. Allow frosting to set, then store in an air-tight container.

Filed Under: Cookies, DESSERTS, Easter, HOLIDAYS

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

These delicious oatmeal cookies are loaded with white chocolate, fresh cranberries, oatmeal, pecans and a dash of cinnamon, Enjoy!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter room temperature
  • 1 c. brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 lg. eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 c. white chocolate chips
  • 1 c. fresh cranberries halved or quartered
  • 1 c. chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat butter and sugars together until light and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, beat until smooth and combined.
  • Stir in oats, white chocolate chips, cranberries and pecans.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies start to brown around the edges. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes. Place on a cooling rack to cool completely.

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

Coconut Macaroons

April 12, 2012 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Coconut Macaroons

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Coconut Macaroons

These delicious cookies are sweet, moist and chewy. Try dipping the bottom of the cookies in semi-sweet chocolate and/or drizzling it over the top.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/3 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 T. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 c. flaked coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites with salt and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Add flour, beat until just combined. Fold in coconut.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Cook's Note: Try dipping the bottom of the cookies in melted semi-sweet chocolate and/or drizzling it over the top.

Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, DESSERTS, HOLIDAYS

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