Category: Cookies
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Krabeli Anise Cookies
2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon anise seed 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 1/4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted before measuring) Nonstick baking spray
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Snickerdoodle Cookies
1 cup vegetable shortening 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided ( 1/4 cup could be colored sugars) 2 large eggs 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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Butter Cookie Cutouts
2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted Assorted food colors
KatKat
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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
1/4 cup mild olive oil 3/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 1/2 cups shelled pistachios (if salted, omit salt above)
KatKat
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Coconut Buttons
1 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon coconut extract 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut 4 ounces semisweet chocolate 1 tablespoon shortening
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Cherry Poppy Seed Twinks
1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1/2 cup cherry preserves
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Swedish Angel Crisps
1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup chopped nuts sugar for rolling cookie balls
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Peppermint Patty Surprise
1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup white sugar 2 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 12 ounces mint flavored chocolate chips 1 (13 ounce) package of mini peppermint patties
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White Chocolate Orange Cookies
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts
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Snow Flakes
1 cup butter flavored shortening 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon orange zest 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Pecan Butter Balls
16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon water (or dark rum, bourbon or brandy) 2 cups all-purpose flour 8 ounces (about 2 cups) pecan pieces, finely chopped, but not ground, in the food processor 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, for finishing 2 cookie…
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Macadamia Lime Cookies
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons strained lime juice 3 ounces (about 3/4 cup) macadamia nuts, chopped, but not ground, in the food processor Granulated sugar for rolling the cookies before baking 2 cookie sheets or jelly…
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Stained-Glass Cookies
About 10 ounces sour ball candies 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Shortbread Cookies
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2/3 cup granulated sugar Bare pinch salt 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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Master Recipe for Butter Cookies
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened but still firm 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Baking Mix Cookies for Gift Jars
For Hazelnut Cookies: 1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and cooled completely 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup biscuit and baking mix 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup biscuit and baking mix For White Chocolate-Macadamia Nut Cookies: 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1/2 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips 1/2 cup…
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Oatmeal Cookie Mix for Gift Jars
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups solid vegetable shortening 1 (18-ounce) container (6 cups) oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked) 4 (1-quart) clear jars with lids 4 cups Add-Ins (see below)
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Monster Cookies
1/2 lb butter 2 c white sugar 1 lb brown sugar 1 1/2 lb peanut butter 6 eggs 1 lb m&m 4 tsp baking soda 1/8 c vanilla 9 c oatmeal 1/2 lb nuts 1/2 lb choc chips
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Amish Cookies
2 c salad oil 3 c sugar 4 eggs 2 c buttermilk 2 tsp baking soda 6-7 c flour 2 Tbs baking powder 1 1/2 Tbs vanilla 1 1/2 tsp salt
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Butterballs
1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened 3 Tbs. powdered sugar 1 c. flour 1 c. finely chopped pecans Powdered sugar, cocoa or sugar sprinkles for dusting
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Coffee Walnut Cookies
2 c. flour 1 c. unsalted butter, softened 1 c. powdered sugar, sifted 1 egg yolk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/4 c. coarsely chopped walnuts 2 Tbs. medium ground coffee beans 1 1/2 c. walnut pieces, optional
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Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies
1 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. vegetable oil 1 c. thick applesauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 4 c. rolled oats
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Welsh Cookies
1/2 c. butter 1/2 c. lard 1 c. sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 Tbs. milk 3 1/4 c. sifted flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 c. currants
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Macadamia Nut & White Chocolate Cookies
1 c. butter 1 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar 2 large eggs 3 1/4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 12 oz. white chocolate, coarsely chopped 6 oz. macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
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Sugar Cookies
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. margarine, softened 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla
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Butter Cookies
8 oz. carton sweet whipped butter 3 heaping Tbs. powdered sugar 1 egg yolk 4 c. sifted flour or as needed 1/2 c. pecans, chopped Powdered sugar for dusting
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Walnut Crescents
1 c. butter 1/3 c. sugar 2 tsps. water 2 tsps. vanilla 2 c. flour 1/2 c. chopped black walnuts Powdered sugar
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Jeb’s Favorite Cookies
8 oz. package pitted dates, snipped 1/3 c. sugar 2 Tbs. lemon juice 1 1/2 tsps. vanilla 3 c. flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 c. butter 1/2 c. shortening 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 egg 3 Tbs. milk
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