PrintGingerbread Cookies Yield: 3 dozen I love the way my house smells when I make gingerbread… the warmth seems to permeate through the gingery fragrance as it floats from my kitchen through the rest of the house. Be patient while you are mixing the dough, and let it refrigerate for at least a few hours […]
Read more »PrintPizzelles Yield: 5 dozen cookies Here is another traditional Italian dessert. My mom used to make several batches of these each year around the holidays. I still remember her original pizzelle iron — it lasted about 20 years (maybe more). It has since been replaced with a non-stick version, which makes the process much easier. […]
Read more »PrintDate Nut Pinwheels My mom got this recipe from her boss – he used to pay my sister and me to bake his Christmas cookies every year. These were his favorite; I think the recipe came from his uncle. It has become one of my favorites when I am looking for a soft, chewy, spiced […]
Read more »PrintKolacky Pronounced “ko-lach’-kee,” these are light and addictive! Using an apple filling is like treating yourself to a bite-sized apple pie! IngredientsCookie: 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes) 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened 2 cups unbleached flour 2 cans Solo pie filling or cream cheese filling (recipe below) powdered sugar InstructionsIn a large […]
Read more »PrintThe Almost Never Ending Sugar Cookie Recipe Yield: 5 Dozen!! If you want need to feed a crowd (or just like sugar cookies!) this is the recipe you need! Ingredients1 1/2 c. Butter 2 c. Sugar 4 Eggs 1 pkg. Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (if you have food allergies, omit this and add 1T real […]
Read more »PrintNever-Fail Shortbread Cookies The corn starch in this recipe helps guarantee that you will have the perfect texture for a shortbread cookie. Hint: I like to make a batch of this dough, roll it into a 1 1/2″ diameter cylinder and freeze it. Then, when I need cookies quickly, I cut the dough into 1/2″ […]
Read more »PrintForgotten Cookies My future brother-in-law introduced me to these cookies in college. A little bit cookie, a little bit candy, they are easy to make and are great for a light dessert after a big meal. It’s also gives you something to do with extra egg whites if you don’t feel like saving them for […]
Read more »PrintCherry Delites This recipe is one of my mom’s Christmas regulars. My sister and I can count on her having at least one or two batches made to take to the office, share with friends who stop by, or just have around for munching. Ingredients1 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup […]
Read more »PrintAdam’s Favorite Biscotti Yield: 2 dozen Ingredients1 cup slivered almonds 2 cups flour (approximately) 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. fresh grated orange zest 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup canola or safflower oil 1 tsp. vanilla extractInstructionsCombine all dry ingredients and slivered almonds into […]
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PrintWhite Chocolate Peppermint Creamer Ingredients2 cups half and half 1 cup white chocolate chips ½ tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. peppermint extract InstructionsPour half and half into a 1-quart sauce pan. Warm over medium heat, adding white chocolate chips. Stir until chips have completely melted. Remove from heat and add vanilla and peppermint. Place in a […]
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