Archive for the 'Cookies' Category

Spritz Cookies

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

1 c Butter
1 c Sugar
1 ea Egg
1 ts Almond extract
2 1/2 c Flour
1/4 ts Salt
Cream butter, sugar, add egg unbeaten, flour and mix. Force through cooky press. Bake in hot oven, 10 to 15 minutes. Note: Hot oven is 400 - 450 F. Source: Margil Johansen, Parma Grange, Cuyahoga County, OH

Whole Wheat Orange Cookies

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

1 c Sugar
1 t Baking powder
1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Soda
1/2 t Nutmeg
1/2 c Butter or margarine
2 T Milk
1 T Orange peel (grated)
1 ea Egg
2 c Whole wheat flour
Mix all ingredients except the flour. Add flour and shape by hand into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in a sugar-cinnamon mixture (2 Tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp […]

Snow-Covered Almond Crescents

Monday, October 29th, 2007

1 c Margarine or butter,
-softened 3/4 c Powdered sugar
1/2 t Almond extract
-OR 2 t Vanilla extract
2 c All-purpose flour
1/4 t Salt (opt)
1 c QUAKER Oats (quick or
-old-fashioned, uncooked) 1/2 c Finely chopped almonds
Additional powdered sugar Heat oven to 325′F. Beat margarine, powdered sugar and almond extract until fluffy. Add flour and salt; mix until wel […]

Royal Coconut Cookies

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

1 1/4 c Sifted all-purpose flour
1 ts Baking powder
1 ts Soda
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1/2 c Brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c Butter or margarine, soft
1 Egg
1/2 ts Vanilla
1 c Quaker Oats, uncooked
– (quick or old-fashioned) 1 c Flaked or shredded coconut
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt into bowl. Add sugars, butter, egg […]

Peanut Butter Crunches

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

1 c Butterscotch chips, melted
1/4 c Peanut butter
2 c Corn flakes
Blend butterscotch chips and peanut butter and stir in cereal. Drop by small teaspoonfuls on wax paper and let set until firm From: Lancaster Farming Shared By: Pat Stockett

Struffoli (Honey Balls)

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Ingredients

3
each
eggs

1
tablespoon
butter, softened

1
teaspoon
sugar AND 1/2 c sugar

2
cup
flour, all-purpose

1/2
teaspoon
baking powder

1
cup
honey

1

vegetable oil

1

colored sprinkles

Directions:

Whisk together eggs, butter, 1 tsp sugar until foamy. Add baking powder. Add flour. Work the mixture into a soft dough with your hands. Divide dough into 4 pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a rope about the width […]

Almond Macaroons

Monday, October 15th, 2007

1 c Sugar, confectioners
1 c Almond paste
3 Egg whites
1/2 ts Salt
Beat egg whites until stiff. Mix thoroughly with almond paste and salt. Add sugar and beat thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto slightly oiled baking sheet. Bake in moderate oven (375 F) about 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Set baking sheet on wet towel for a […]

Fruity Cookies

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

4 c Sifted flour
L tsp. baking pwd. 1 1/2 c Butter
1 c Sugar
1 pk (3 oz.) Jello any flavor
1 Egg
1 ts Vanilla
Sift flour with baking powder. Cream butter. Gradually add sugar and Jello, cream well after each addition. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, mix after each addition until smooth. Force […]

Lehigh County Oatmeal Cookies

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

3 T Butter, melted
1/2 c Sugar
1/4 t Salt
1 1/2 c Quaker oats
1/2 t Baking powder
1 ea Egg, well beaten
1/2 t Almond extract
Mix all the dry ingredients together; add the butter, extract and egg, and mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350-F about 5 minutes. Remove from pan while […]

Orangenplaetzchen

Friday, October 12th, 2007

8 tb Butter(1 stick)soft
1/2 c Light Brown Sugar
2 tb Orange Peel Grated
1/4 ts Salt
1 Egg
1 oz Semisweet Chocolate,very
Finely chopped 1 3/4 c Flour
Glaze: 1 1/2 c Powdered sugar
2 tb Orange Juice
4 tb Lemon Juice
Cream butter, sugar, orange peel, and salt in the mixer at high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, untill light and fluffy. […]

Eggless Ginger Cookies - Rolled

Friday, October 12th, 2007

1 c Sugar
1 c Shortening
1 c Molasses; baking
1 c Milk; sour
2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Ginger; to taste
1 ts Cinnamon
Flour enough to roll. Note: Combine ingredients adding enough flour to roll without sticking to board. Cut, bake in 425 F. oven. Source: Mrs. J. G. Love, Union Grange, Trumbull County, OH

Haystacks

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

13 Egg whites; lightly beaten
2 c Sugar
6 1/2 c Flake coconut
1 1/2 c Chopped dates
1 c Chopped walnuts
1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Vanilla
Combine egg whites and sugar. Cook in top of double boiler over simmering water until mixture reaches 120F or feels hot to touch. Combine coconut, dates, walnuts, salt and vanilla in mixing bowl. […]

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies and Variations

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

3/4 c Butter Flavor Crisco
1 1/4 c Brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tb Milk
1 tb Vanilla
1 Egg
1 3/4 c Flour, all purpose
1 ts Salt
3/4 ts Baking soda
1 c Chocolate chips, semi-sweet
1 c Pecan pieces, large *
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes Bake Time: 8 to 13 Minutes * Note: If nuts are omitted, use 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet […]

Fruit Coctail Bars

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

8 oz Fruit Cocktail; (1 Can)
1/4 c Butter Or Margarine;Softened
1/3 c Sugar
1 ea Egg; Large
1/4 t Vanilla
1 1/4 c Flour; Unbleached
1/4 t Baking Powder
1/4 t Baking Soda
1 T Maraschino Cherry Juice
1/2 c Coconut; Flaked
1/4 c Maraschino Cherries; Chopped
Drain fruit; reserve 1/3 cup of syrup. Chop fruit; set aside. Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg […]

Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

3 1/4 c All-purpose flour
1 1/2 c Sugar
2/3 c Shortening
2 Eggs
2 1/2 ts Double-acting baking powder
2 tb Milk
1 ts Vanilla extract
1/2 ts Salt
1 Egg white*
———————————-TOPPING———————————- Finely chopped nuts or Granulated sugar * slightly beaten with 1 Tablespoon water Let your children pick out their favorite cookie cutters for these sweet sugar cookies. ln a […]

Kentucky Kernels - S.A. Express News - Karen H

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

4 T Butter (1/2 Stick)
1 Box of Powdered Sugar
1/3 c Bourbon
1 c Pecans, chopped
Cream butter by hand. By hand, alternately blend in powdered sugar and bourbon. DO NOT USE MIXER. Fold in pecans. Drop by 2/3 teaspoonful onto wax-paper lined cookie sheets. Cover with wax paper. Refrigerate until set. Cover and store in refrigerator.

Ginger Puffs

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

2 c Sifted all-purpose flour
1 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Soda
1/2 ts Salt
2 ts Ginger
1/2 ts Allspice
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 c Shortening; soft
1/2 c Brown sugar, firmly packed
2 Eggs
1/2 c Light molasses
1 c Cooked oatmeal, cooled*
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices into bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Drop by […]

No-Bake Fudge Clusters

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

1/3 c Cocoa
1 1/2 c Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Milk
1/4 c Light corn syrup
1/4 c Butter or margarine
1 ts Vanilla
2 c Quaker Oats, uncooked
– (quick or old-fashioned) 1 c Flaked or shredded coconut
Combine cocoa, sugar and salt in medium-sized saucepan. Stir in milk and syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Continue […]

Cocoa Bars

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

———————————–CRUST———————————– 6 tb Butter or margarine
– softened 3/4 c C and H Powdered Sugar
1 c All-purpose flour
1 tb Milk
———————————-TOPPING———————————- 2 Eggs
1 c C and H Granulated Sugar
1/2 c Cocoa
2 tb Flour
1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Vanilla
1/4 ts Almond extract (optional)
1 c Chopped almonds or pecans
CRUST: Cream together butter and powdered sugar. […]

Walnut Triangles

Monday, September 10th, 2007

1 oz Unsweetened chocolate
1/4 c Butter or margarine2
2 Eggs
1 1/2 c C and H Powdered Sugar
– unsifted 1/4 ts Salt
1 ts Vanilla
1/4 c Milk
3/4 c All-purpose flour
1 c Walnuts, finely chopped
—————————–FROSTING (OPTIONAL—————————– 1 c C and H Powdered Sugar
– unsifted 1/4 c Soft butter or margarine
1 ts Vanilla
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Set […]