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.

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.

my grandmother's potato chip cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups crushed salted potato chips

Recipe

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


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease baking sheets.
• mash the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until creamy and well combined; mix in the flour a little at a time. gently fold in the potato chips. drop dough the prepared baking sheets by teaspoonful.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, about 15 minutes. remove cookies from sheets immediately and cool on wire racks.

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.

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.

valentine conversation heart cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 32
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (16 ounce) can vanilla frosting
• food coloring

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 51 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f. line two cookie sheets with reynolds® parchment paper.
• beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. add sugar, baking powder, and salt. beat until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla until combined. beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. divide dough in half. if necessary, cover and chill dough about 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
• roll half the dough at a time between two sheets of parchment paper to 1/8- to 1/4-inch thickness. using a 2 1/2-inch heart-shape cookie cutter, cut out cookie shapes, rerolling dough as needed until all the dough is cut out. place shapes 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are very light brown. transfer the parchment paper with baked cookies to wire racks and let cool. once cooled, slide the parchment paper a work surface.
• tint frosting as desired with food coloring. frost cookies with one color and use another color to pipe a message over the frosted cookies.

finnish blueberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 pints fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup white sugar, or more to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c), and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
• beat 3/4 cup sugar with the butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy, and beat in the egg. add the baking powder, and stir in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with a few tablespoons of the milk, until all the flour and milk have been incorporated. the dough will be sticky, like dough. spread the dough into the prepared baking dish, creating a raised edge of dough around the dish.
• place the blueberries in a bowl with 1/2 cup of sugar, and mash the berries with a potato masher. spread the blueberry mixture on top of the crust in an even layer.
• bake in the preheated oven until the crust has browned slightly and the filling is thickened and bubbling, 15 to 25 minutes.

fruity cookie press cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups margarine
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (1 ounce) package fruit flavored jell-o® mix

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
• sift flour with baking powder. cream margarine; gradually add sugar and gelatin and cream well. add egg and vanilla; beat well. gradually add flour mixture; mix until smooth.
• force dough through cookie press ungreased cookie sheet. sprinkle with gelatin. bake for about 12-13 minutes or until golden brown at the edges.

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.

strawberry cake cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package strawberry cake mix
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
• 1 cup whipped cream

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• in a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs and strawberries until well blended. fold in the whipped cream until well blended. drop by rounded 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.

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!

lemon delights

Ingredients

• Servings: 60
• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg yolk, reserving egg white
• 3 tablespoons realemon® lemon juice from concentrate
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
• 1 egg white
• 2 cups finely chopped nuts
• lemon cheese filling:
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon realemon® lemon juice from concentrate
• yellow food coloring (optional)

Recipe

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


• combine all ingredients except egg white, flour, nuts and lemon cheese filling. with mixer, beat until well blended. beat in flour. wrap dough in plastic wrap.
• chill at least 1 hour.
• shape into 1-inch balls. with mixer, beat egg white lightly. dip balls in egg white; roll in nuts. place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. press thumb deep into center of each cookie; fill with lemon cheese filling (recipe below).
• bake in preheated 375 degrees oven 10 minutes or until filling is set. cool slightly; remove from baking sheets. store tightly covered in refrigerator.
• lemon cheese filling directions: beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, realemon® and 1 drop of yellow food coloring, if desired, until well blended and smooth.

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.

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.

party cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored jell-o® mix
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, gelatin, eggs and vanilla. blend in dry ingredients.
• roll dough into 3/4 inch balls. place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. flatten each with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. bake for 6 to 8 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

gingersnap cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup white sugar

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat butter and 1 cup sugar together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. add egg and beat until smooth. stir molasses into the butter mixture until completely integrated.
• sift flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves together in a separate bowl; add to the butter mixture and mix until you have a dough. divide and shape the dough into 36 balls.
• put 1/2 cup sugar in a wide, shallow bowl. roll dough balls in sugar to coat and arrange a baking sheet.
• bake in preheated oven until beginning to crisp around the edges, 13 to 15 minutes.

Cinnamon Hazelnut Biscotti

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hazelnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f(175 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
• in a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in eggs and vanilla. sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; mix into the egg mixture. stir in the hazelnuts. shape dough into two equal logs approximately 12 inches long. place logs on baking sheet, and flatten out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
• bake for about 30 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are golden and the center is firm. remove from oven to cool on the pans. when loaves are cool enough to handle, use a serrated knife to slice the loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. return the slices to the baking sheet.
• bake for an additional 10 minutes, turning over once. cool completely, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

sugar cookies vi

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2/3 cup butter
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• beat butter or margarine with white and brown sugars. add both of the eggs and the vanilla (you don't have to have vanilla, you can do without it).
• add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) and beat until well mixed.
• cover and put in refrigerator for an hour.
• after an hour, roll on a flat, floured surface and cut with cookie cutters (try many different shapes and sizes!) bake at a medium heat (180 degrees c, 375 degrees f) for about 10 minutes (until you like their color). good luck!

Pecan Tassies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 24 pecan halves

Recipe

• to make crust: blend softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and flour. chill 1 hour.
• shape into 24 balls. press balls into cavity of mini muffin tins, making small cups.
• to make filling: beat together egg, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter. add vanilla and salt and beat till smooth. in each little crust bottom, sprinkle chopped pecans, add egg mixture to right before top and top with a whole pecan.
• bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 25 minutes or till filling is set. cool before removing from tins.

lipardo's puto seco

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup powdered milk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 dash salt

Recipe

soft sugar cookies ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

• in a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and 2 cups of the sugar. add eggs one at a time and beat well after each. combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and 1 teaspoon of the cardamom. add flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture alternately with the milk.
• in a small separate bowl, blend remaining sugar and cardamom. dip rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into sugar/cardamom mixture.
• place on greased baking sheets. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. cool on wire racks.

sour cream sugar cookies iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• sift flour, baking powder, and salt. cream butter with sugar, beat in egg, then stir in sour cream and vanilla. stir in flour mixture 1/3 at a time.
• wrap dough in wax paper and chill.
• roll out 1/4 inch thick. cut out cookies with your favorite cookie cutters. put on ungreased cookie sheet. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 10 minutes.

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.

Betty Brown's Butter Cookies

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; mix, 1 cup at a time, into creamed butter mixture until dough is just mixed. form dough into 1-inch-thick disks and place on a plate; chill in refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• roll disks into desired thickness on a lightly floured work surface using a floured rolling pin. arrange dough on a baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until cookies are just starting to turn golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

lemon delights

Ingredients

• Servings: 60
• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg yolk, reserving egg white
• 3 tablespoons realemon® lemon juice from concentrate
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
• 1 egg white
• 2 cups finely chopped nuts
• lemon cheese filling:
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon realemon® lemon juice from concentrate
• yellow food coloring (optional)

Recipe

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


• combine all ingredients except egg white, flour, nuts and lemon cheese filling. with mixer, beat until well blended. beat in flour. wrap dough in plastic wrap.
• chill at least 1 hour.
• shape into 1-inch balls. with mixer, beat egg white lightly. dip balls in egg white; roll in nuts. place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. press thumb deep into center of each cookie; fill with lemon cheese filling (recipe below).
• bake in preheated 375 degrees oven 10 minutes or until filling is set. cool slightly; remove from baking sheets. store tightly covered in refrigerator.
• lemon cheese filling directions: beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, realemon® and 1 drop of yellow food coloring, if desired, until well blended and smooth.

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.

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!

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.

piggies (sugar and cinnamon pie dough cookies)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons warm water, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
• mix flour and salt together in a bowl, and use a pastry cutter to cut in 1/3 cup of shortening until the mixture forms pea-size balls. with a fork, form a small well in the center of the mixture, and pour in water, a couple of teaspoons at a time, and stir with the fork to mix in the water and form a dough. incorporate each addition of water before adding the next, until about 3/4 of the flour mixture has formed a stiff dough. work a little more water in with your hands, and shape the dough into a ball.
• working on a well-floured work surface with a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out into a rectangle about 12 by 16 inches, and about 1/8-inch thick. spread 1 tablespoon of shortening over the surface of the dough with a soft spatula, and sprinkle sugar all over the dough square. sprinkle the dough with cinnamon. pick up a long edge of dough, and tightly roll the dough into a log shape. with a sharp knife, slice the log into 3/4-inch thick slices. place the slices the prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are lightly browned and sizzling on the bottom, about 8 minutes. cool on paper towels; freeze extras for later.

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.

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.

soft gingersnaps

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• beat 1 cup flour, brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in remaining 1 1/4 cup flour. shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in white sugar; place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
• bake in preheated oven until cookies are set and tops are crackled, 8 to 10 minutes.

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.

Cinnamon Hazelnut Biscotti

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hazelnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f(175 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
• in a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in eggs and vanilla. sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; mix into the egg mixture. stir in the hazelnuts. shape dough into two equal logs approximately 12 inches long. place logs on baking sheet, and flatten out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
• bake for about 30 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are golden and the center is firm. remove from oven to cool on the pans. when loaves are cool enough to handle, use a serrated knife to slice the loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. return the slices to the baking sheet.
• bake for an additional 10 minutes, turning over once. cool completely, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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.

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.

Betty Brown's Butter Cookies

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; mix, 1 cup at a time, into creamed butter mixture until dough is just mixed. form dough into 1-inch-thick disks and place on a plate; chill in refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• roll disks into desired thickness on a lightly floured work surface using a floured rolling pin. arrange dough on a baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until cookies are just starting to turn golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.

soft frosted sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat vegetable shortening, white sugar, 1/4 cup milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl. whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. slowly beat flour mixture into shortening mixture to make a smooth dough.
• roll dough out 1/4-inch thick on a floured work surface and cut into shapes. arrange cookies on baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until cookies are firm, about 10 minutes. let cool.
• beat butter, confectioners' sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk in a bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until frosting is spreadable and slightly fluffy. frost cooled cookies.

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.

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.

New Year's Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 60
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 1/2 cups warm milk
• 3 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon warm water
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 40 mins


• in a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. dissolve the yeast in warm water. stir the yeast mixture, milk, and eggs into the dry ingredients until just combined. fold in the raisins. cover and let rise for about 2 hours.
• heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• to prepare the glaze, mix the melted butter and 1 teaspoon warm water in a small bowl. stir in the confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, cream, and vanilla.
• drop the dough by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil. cook 2 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. drain on paper towels and cool slightly. dip each cookie into the glaze and set aside to completely cool.

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.

blueberry almond cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 pint fresh blueberries
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup chopped almonds

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line baking sheets with aluminum foil or parchment paper. puree blueberries in a food processor or blender.
• in a medium bowl, cream sugar and shortening together. beat in eggs, then stir in the blueberry puree. sift together the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the blueberry mixture. finally, stir in the chopped almonds.
• drop dough by heaping teaspoons the prepared cookie sheets. bake for 13 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. cool on the baking sheet or remove to cool on wire racks.

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.

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.

Pfeffernusse Kuchen

Ingredients

• Servings: 100
• 4 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Recipe

• in a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together with an electric mixer for 20 minutes. sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves and pepper and stir them into the egg mixture. roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place them on a lightly greased cookie sheet. let the cookies sit out overnight to dry.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bake the cookies for 10 to 15 minutes. cool and store in an airtight container for a week to blend the flavors.

gingersnap cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup white sugar

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat butter and 1 cup sugar together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. add egg and beat until smooth. stir molasses into the butter mixture until completely integrated.
• sift flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves together in a separate bowl; add to the butter mixture and mix until you have a dough. divide and shape the dough into 36 balls.
• put 1/2 cup sugar in a wide, shallow bowl. roll dough balls in sugar to coat and arrange a baking sheet.
• bake in preheated oven until beginning to crisp around the edges, 13 to 15 minutes.

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!

molasses cookies vi

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 18 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• in a large bowl, stir together the butter, molasses, sour cream, brown sugar and vinegar until smooth and well blended. combine the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon; stir into the molasses mixture. dough will be very stiff when complete.
• 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 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. cookies can be iced, when cooled, with any standard icing recipe.

anise overnight cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/8 cups white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon anise oil
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 13 hrs 45 mins


• in a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 20 minutes, yes 20, with an electric mixer. combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the egg mixture along with the anise oil and continue to mix for about three minutes. drop by teaspoonfuls well greased cookie sheets so that cookies are 2 inches apart. cover the cookie sheets carefully with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms begin to brown. when cool, store in tins.

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.

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.

Eskimo Cookies

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• soften butter and beat well. add sugar and mix well. add cocoa, vanilla and water. then add oatmeal.
• shape into 36 balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. keep in refrigerator.

Pizzelles I

Ingredients

• Servings: 60
• 2 cups margarine
• 12 eggs
• 3 cups white sugar
• 8 teaspoons baking powder
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons anise extract

Recipe

• mix ingredients in order given. should be the consistency of a drop cookie.
• heat pizzelle iron. drop about 1 heaping teaspoon on hot iron, wait approx. 40 seconds.

soft oatmeal raisin cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fat free butter flavored granules
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

• set oven rack in the middle and preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. set aside. in a large bowl, mix yogurt, butter-flavored granules (butter buds), brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
• add egg whites and vanilla, mix until just combined. add flour mixture and mix until just moistened. stir in oatmeal and raisins.
• drop dough by level tablespoon to cookie sheet lightly sprayed with non-stick spray. bake for 8 minutes. press center of cookie; if it springs back, it is done. store in airtight container, these cookies do not keep well at room temperature. store in the refrigerator.

biscochitos i

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups shortening
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons anise seed
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 27 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c)
• sift flour with baking powder and salt. cream shortening with sugar and anise seeds until fluffy. beat in eggs one at a time. mix in flour and until well blended.
• turn dough out on a floured board and pat or roll to 1/4 or 1/2 inch thickness. cut into shapes (the fleur-de-lys is traditional). dust with a mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.
• bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Melting Moments Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup butter

Recipe

• combine dry ingredients. cream butter until fluffy. add to flour mixture and beat thoroughly.
• refrigerate 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
• shape dough into 1 inch balls. place about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. flatten with lightly floured fork. bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are just lightly browned. don't overbake.

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.

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.

coffeechino no bakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup instant cappuccino mix
• 1/4 cup instant coffee granules
• 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup mocha cappuccino hazelnut spread
• 2 tablespoons quick-hardening caramel-flavored ice cream topping (such as smucker's® magic shell®), or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• melt butter in a saucepan. stir sugar, water, cappuccino mix, and coffee granules into the butter; bring to a boil for 1 minute. add hazelnut spread; stir to melt into the butter mixture. fold oats into the mixture until evenly coated.
• drop mixture by large spoonful waxed paper to cool.
• drizzle ice cream topping over cooled cookies. cool in freezer until the topping is hard, at least 1 hour.

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.