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Monday, February 29, 2016

Spritz Cookies Iii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 72 red and green candied cherries, quartered

Recipe

  • cream together butter and confectioner's sugar in bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed. beat in egg, egg yolk and almond extract; blend well.
  • gradually stir flour into creamed mixture, mixing well.
  • fit flower crown design into cookie press. place 1/2 of the dough in cookie press at a time, forcing dough through press, about 1 inch apart, on ungreased baking sheets.
  • place 1/4 of a red or green candied cherry in center of each. bake in 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) oven 7-10 minutes or until set but not browned. remove from baking sheets; cool on racks.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

welsh tea cakes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

  • combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. with a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in raisins.
  • place egg in a 1 cup measure; beat lightly with a fork. add milk to the 1/4 cup mark; pour into flour mixture and stir with fork to make a soft dough; ( a little more milk may be needed ). on a floured surface, shape dough into a ball and knead lightly 5-6 times.
  • roll to 1/4 inch thickness and with a floured small biscuit cutter, cut into rounds. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) on greased cookie sheet until slightly browned.

macaron (french macaroon)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

  • line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
  • spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, prepared baking sheet. if the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
  • when batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. pipe the batter the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
  • preheat oven to 285 degrees f (140 degrees c).
  • bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

big soft ginger cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. place the cookies 2 inches apart an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. store in an airtight container.

the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
  • beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Sunday, February 28, 2016

banket

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups almond paste
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 egg white, beaten

Recipe

  • in a large bowl, cut cold butter or margarine into flour until the mixture has a crumb-like texture. make a well in the center, add cold water. mix together until the mixture forms a ball. do not overmix. chill dough.
  • preheat oven to 450 degrees f (225 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
  • in a medium bowl, blend together almond paste, eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, almond extract and salt.
  • divide dough in 4 parts, and roll into 15 inch strips. place filling along the center of each long strip of dough. roll up, and pinch the ends to seal. place strips 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. brush with egg white, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
  • bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden.

chewy sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 30
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups margarine
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla. gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended. roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. place cookies 2 inches apart ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned at the edges. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

spice cookies with crystallized ginger

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 2 large cookie sheets.
  • in a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. add egg white, and corn syrup; mix until fluffy. stir in the crystallized ginger. sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, and cloves; stir into the egg mixture. when dough starts to come together, mix with your hands to form a smooth dough.
  • form dough into 1 inch balls and roll in white sugar. place balls on a cookie sheet 2 inches apart, and press down with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, cookies should be golden brown. let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving to a rack to cool completely. dip 1/2 of each cookie into confectioners' sugar for decoration.

chef john's lemon bars

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • for the shortbread crust:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • for the lemon layer:
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins

  • place an oven rack into middle position in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • place 1 cup flour and butter in a mixing bowl and mash with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. mix in 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mash mixture together until mixture looks like a slightly crumbly cookie dough.
  • moisten your fingers with a little water and press dough into bottom of prepared baking dish. use a fork to prick holes all over the crust.
  • bake crust on center rack in the preheated oven until crust edges are barely golden brown, 22 minutes.
  • beat eggs and egg yolks together in a bowl; whisk in white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. add lemon juice and lemon zest; whisk for 2 minutes. pour lemon custard over crust.
  • bake on center rack until custard is set and top has a thin white sugary crust, 25 minutes. let cool completely before cutting into bars. dip knife into very hot water, run around the edge, and cut into 16 squares. dust cookies with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

brown butter cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 2 cups butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • heat butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or so, until it turns nut brown in color. the foaming and bubbling is part of the browning process, but watch it carefully so that you don't burn the butter. remove from heat, and cool slightly. reserve 1/2 cup of the butter for the frosting.
  • pour remaining browned butter into a large mixing bowl. beat browned butter with brown sugar until the butter is no longer hot. mix in eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. beat thoroughly. mix in flour and chopped pecans. drop tablespoons of dough ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown around the edges. cool.
  • in a medium bowl, mix the reserved 1/2 cup browned butter with 2 teaspoons vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and hot water. beat until smooth, and use to frost cooled cookies.

Sweet Butter Cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 cups unsalted butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Recipe

  • cream together the butter and sugar. add egg yolks and vanilla. add sifted flour one half at a time.
  • put dough into a cookie press and press into desired shapes.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (180 degrees c) for 10 minutes. do not brown.

soft oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • in a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. mix in oats. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour.
  • preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease cookie sheets. roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. flatten each cookie with a large fork dipped in sugar.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Saturday, February 27, 2016

mrs. sigg's snickerdoodles

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • cream together butter, shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, the eggs and the vanilla. blend in the flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. shape dough by rounded spoonfuls into balls.
  • mix the 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon. roll balls of dough in mixture. place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until set but not too hard. remove immediately from baking sheets.

No Bake Camping Cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe

  • cream together butter or margarine, sugar, cocoa, coffee and vanilla.
  • add oats and mix well. roll into 36 balls about 1 inch in diameter. dip balls into confectioners' sugar. set on wax paper.

beth's spicy oatmeal raisin cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. stir in the oats and raisins. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. do not overbake. let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. store in airtight container. make sure you get some, because they don't last long!

Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.
  • in a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar. add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy. mix in dry ingredients. drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly.
  • bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.
  • to make glaze: combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.

chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Zucchini Brownies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • in a large bowl, mix together the oil, sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well blended. combine the flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. fold in the zucchini and walnuts. spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies spring back when gently touched. to make the frosting, melt together the 6 tablespoons of cocoa and margarine; set aside to cool. in a medium bowl, blend together the confectioners' sugar, milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. stir in the cocoa mixture. spread over cooled brownies before cutting into squares.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Friday, February 26, 2016

apple cheddar cheese pie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled
  • 1/2 pound shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 7 large granny smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Recipe

    Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins

  • in a large bowl, combine flour and salt. cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in cheese. combine water and vinegar, and gradually stir in until mixture forms a ball. divide dough in half and shape into balls. wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c.) roll one ball out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. place bottom crust in pie plate. roll out top crust and set aside.
  • in a large bowl, toss apples in lemon juice to prevent discoloration. drain and discard any excess juice. stir in sugar and cinnamon. arrange rows of overlapping apple slices, working from outer rim in. dot with butter. cover with top pie crust. seal and crimp edges with fork, then trim excess dough. cut a few slashes in top crust to allow steam to escape.
  • bake on cookie sheet in preheated oven for 15 minutes. reduce heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and continue baking for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. remove from oven, brush lightly with beaten egg, and sprinkle liberally with sugar. bake 5 to 10 minutes more until sugar forms a crisp glaze.

easy cut-out cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

  • in a medium bowl, combine the flour and confectioners' sugar. stir in the melted butter, egg, and vanilla until well blended. cover, and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out 1/4 inch thick. cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

best big, fat, chewy chocolate chip cookie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
  • bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

easy sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). in a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. beat in egg and vanilla. gradually blend in the dry ingredients. roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

macaron (french macaroon)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

  • line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
  • spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, prepared baking sheet. if the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
  • when batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. pipe the batter the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
  • preheat oven to 285 degrees f (140 degrees c).
  • bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

big soft ginger cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. place the cookies 2 inches apart an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. store in an airtight container.

working mom's hamentashen

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package moist yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup fruit preserves, any flavor

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
  • in a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and flour. stir in the eggs and water to form a stiff dough. on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. cut into 3 inch round circles and place 2 inches apart the prepared cookie sheets. place a teaspoon of filling into the center of each cookie and pinch the sides to form three corners. moisten with water if necessary.
  • bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. allow cookies to cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

soft oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • in a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. mix in oats. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour.
  • preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease cookie sheets. roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. flatten each cookie with a large fork dipped in sugar.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

jen's almond cardamom cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons almond paste
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease cookie sheets. sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cardamom. set aside.
  • in a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, cream cheese and almond paste until smooth. beat in the egg, vanilla and lemon zest. gradually blend in the dry ingredients until well mixed. drop by spoonfuls the prepared cookie sheets.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
  • beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

tofu fudge mocha bars

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 1 (12 ounce) package silken tofu, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup instant decaffeinated coffee powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • using an electric mixer, blend tofu until creamy. add oil, salt, sugar, cocoa, coffee and vanilla and blend well.
  • when sugar is dissolved into the tofu mixture remove the bowl from the electric mixer and whisk in flour.
  • pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cake pulls away from the side of the pan. the bars will appear glossy, almost underdone. cool in the pan and when cool cut into bars using a clean, wet knife.

chef john's lemon bars

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • for the shortbread crust:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • for the lemon layer:
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins

  • place an oven rack into middle position in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • place 1 cup flour and butter in a mixing bowl and mash with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. mix in 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mash mixture together until mixture looks like a slightly crumbly cookie dough.
  • moisten your fingers with a little water and press dough into bottom of prepared baking dish. use a fork to prick holes all over the crust.
  • bake crust on center rack in the preheated oven until crust edges are barely golden brown, 22 minutes.
  • beat eggs and egg yolks together in a bowl; whisk in white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. add lemon juice and lemon zest; whisk for 2 minutes. pour lemon custard over crust.
  • bake on center rack until custard is set and top has a thin white sugary crust, 25 minutes. let cool completely before cutting into bars. dip knife into very hot water, run around the edge, and cut into 16 squares. dust cookies with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

oil cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

    Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
  • in a large bowl, beat the eggs, evaporated milk, oil and vanilla until well blended. mix in the sugar and baking powder. stir in the flour 1 cup at a time until the dough becomes too stiff to stir. turn out a clean surface and knead in as much of the remaining flour as possible. dough should be smooth and not sticky. keep the dough covered with a towel while pinching off tablespoon sized pieces of dough and rolling them into small ropes 6 inches long and 1/4 inch in diameter. tie ropes into loose knots and place them 2 inches apart the prepared cookie sheets. the cookies will almost triple in size while baking.
  • bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown on the bottom. remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. when cool, glaze with a mixture of confectioners' sugar and water, if desired.

brown butter cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 2 cups butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • heat butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or so, until it turns nut brown in color. the foaming and bubbling is part of the browning process, but watch it carefully so that you don't burn the butter. remove from heat, and cool slightly. reserve 1/2 cup of the butter for the frosting.
  • pour remaining browned butter into a large mixing bowl. beat browned butter with brown sugar until the butter is no longer hot. mix in eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. beat thoroughly. mix in flour and chopped pecans. drop tablespoons of dough ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown around the edges. cool.
  • in a medium bowl, mix the reserved 1/2 cup browned butter with 2 teaspoons vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and hot water. beat until smooth, and use to frost cooled cookies.

chewy sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 30
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups margarine
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla. gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended. roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. place cookies 2 inches apart ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned at the edges. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

mrs. sigg's snickerdoodles

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • cream together butter, shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, the eggs and the vanilla. blend in the flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. shape dough by rounded spoonfuls into balls.
  • mix the 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon. roll balls of dough in mixture. place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until set but not too hard. remove immediately from baking sheets.

pfefferkuchen

Ingredients

  • Servings: 9
  • 1 1/2 cups molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups honey
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground anise seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

    Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • bring molasses, honey, and sugar to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • stir in anise, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, lemon zest, and butter. dissolve baking soda in water, then stir into the molasses mixture. sift together 6 cups of flour with the baking powder and cocoa powder into a large bowl. stir in molasses mixture and eggs until smooth. stir in remaining 3 cups flour until a stiff dough has formed.
  • divide dough into 4 pieces to make it more manageable. roll the dough to 1/4-inch thick on a well floured surface and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter.
  • bake cookies on ungreased baking sheets 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. cool completely on a wire rack.

Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.
  • in a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar. add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy. mix in dry ingredients. drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly.
  • bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.
  • to make glaze: combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.

beth's spicy oatmeal raisin cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. stir in the oats and raisins. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. do not overbake. let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. store in airtight container. make sure you get some, because they don't last long!

chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Zucchini Brownies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • in a large bowl, mix together the oil, sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well blended. combine the flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. fold in the zucchini and walnuts. spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until brownies spring back when gently touched. to make the frosting, melt together the 6 tablespoons of cocoa and margarine; set aside to cool. in a medium bowl, blend together the confectioners' sugar, milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. stir in the cocoa mixture. spread over cooled brownies before cutting into squares.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

betty's sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup colored sugar for decoration

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda and salt; blend into the creamed mixture. roll dough into 1/2 inch balls and place them 1 inch apart the prepared cookie sheets. flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle with colored sugar.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

big soft ginger cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. place the cookies 2 inches apart an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. store in an airtight container.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

crisp anise seed butter cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 50
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons anise seeds
  • 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. in a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. gradually mix in the sifted ingredients and anise seeds until well blended. cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
  • preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease cookie sheets. on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart cookie sheets. sprinkle the tops with a mixture of the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. happy holidays!

Cinnamon Pecan Cookie Bars

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • in a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. beat in the egg yolk and vanilla until the mixture is smooth. combine the flour and cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan until it is about 1/4 inch thick. brush the top with egg white and sprinkle with chopped pecans. lightly press the pecans down into the dough.
  • bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown at the edges. when cool, dust with confectioners' sugar and cut into squares.

easy sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). in a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. beat in egg and vanilla. gradually blend in the dry ingredients. roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Pignoli Cookies Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1/2 pound almond paste
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

Recipe

  • use a pastry chopper (or food processor) to break up the almond paste into a granulated form. put in mixing bowl and gradually add the sugar.
  • in another small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. fold the egg whites into the sugar/almond paste mixture gently.
  • on a greased and floured cookie sheet, drop a spoonful of the mixture. press pine nuts into the top of the cookie (you want to cover the top with nuts).
  • bake at 325 degrees f (170 degrees c) for 10-12 minutes. cool on wire rack.

chewy sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 30
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups margarine
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla. gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended. roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. place cookies 2 inches apart ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned at the edges. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

brown butter cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 2 cups butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • heat butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or so, until it turns nut brown in color. the foaming and bubbling is part of the browning process, but watch it carefully so that you don't burn the butter. remove from heat, and cool slightly. reserve 1/2 cup of the butter for the frosting.
  • pour remaining browned butter into a large mixing bowl. beat browned butter with brown sugar until the butter is no longer hot. mix in eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. beat thoroughly. mix in flour and chopped pecans. drop tablespoons of dough ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown around the edges. cool.
  • in a medium bowl, mix the reserved 1/2 cup browned butter with 2 teaspoons vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and hot water. beat until smooth, and use to frost cooled cookies.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
  • beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Monday, February 22, 2016

best big, fat, chewy chocolate chip cookie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
  • bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

chef john's lemon bars

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • for the shortbread crust:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • for the lemon layer:
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins

  • place an oven rack into middle position in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • place 1 cup flour and butter in a mixing bowl and mash with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. mix in 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mash mixture together until mixture looks like a slightly crumbly cookie dough.
  • moisten your fingers with a little water and press dough into bottom of prepared baking dish. use a fork to prick holes all over the crust.
  • bake crust on center rack in the preheated oven until crust edges are barely golden brown, 22 minutes.
  • beat eggs and egg yolks together in a bowl; whisk in white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. add lemon juice and lemon zest; whisk for 2 minutes. pour lemon custard over crust.
  • bake on center rack until custard is set and top has a thin white sugary crust, 25 minutes. let cool completely before cutting into bars. dip knife into very hot water, run around the edge, and cut into 16 squares. dust cookies with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

soft oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • in a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. mix in oats. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour.
  • preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease cookie sheets. roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. flatten each cookie with a large fork dipped in sugar.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

pattern cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

  • in a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and milk. combine the flour , baking powder and salt, stir into the wet mixture. cover and chill for about 1 hour.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line baking sheets with parchment paper. on a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until middle of cookie springs back when touched. cool on wire racks. frost with frosting if desired.

easy portuguese cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • in a medium bowl, stir together the cornstarch and white sugar. add the butter and cream well. add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the sugar mixture until a dough forms. on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. place cookies 1 inch apart an unprepared cookie sheet.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are golden brown at the edges. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

macaron (french macaroon)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

  • line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
  • spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, prepared baking sheet. if the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
  • when batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. pipe the batter the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
  • preheat oven to 285 degrees f (140 degrees c).
  • bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.
  • in a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar. add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy. mix in dry ingredients. drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly.
  • bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.
  • to make glaze: combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

easy sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). in a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. beat in egg and vanilla. gradually blend in the dry ingredients. roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.