Springerle (molded Christmas Cookies)

Ingredients & Directions 4 ea Eggs; Large 1 ts Anise Extract 2 c Sugar 4 1/2 c Cake Flour; Sifted * NOTE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Beat eggs until very light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar; beat for 15 minutes. DO NOT underbeat. Fold in anise extract and flour. Roll dough 3/8-inch thick. Thoroughly flour springerle mold or […]

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Persimmon Drop Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Persimmon pulp 1 ts Soda 1 c Sugar 1/2 c Shortening (part butter or -margarine) 1 Egg; beaten 2 c Flour 1 ts Cinnamon 1/2 ts Cloves 1/2 ts Nutmeg 1/2 ts Salt 1 c Chopped nuts 1 c Raisins Beat persimmon pulp (or pumpkin), baking soda, sugar and shortening […]

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Butter Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 1/2 c Butter (unsalted), -at room temperature 1/2 c Sugar, granulated 1 1/2 c Flour, white 1 lg Egg 1 ts Vanilla extract 1 1/2 ts Baking powder Beat the butter with the sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until you get a uniform mixture. Mix the flour and baking […]

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Raisin Bran Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 2 c KELLOGG’S Raisin Bran, crush 1 c Whole wheat flour 1 c All-purpose flour 1 ts Baking soda 3/4 c Margarine, softened 2/3 c Granulated sugar 1/2 c Brown sugar (firmly packed) 2 ea Eggs In large bowl, mix together raisin bran, flours, and soda; set aside. In large mixing bowl, […]

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Sugar Honey Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 3 1/4 c Sifted all-purpose flour 1 ts Baking soda 1 ts Salt 1/3 c Butter or margarine; -softened 1/3 c Sugar 1 Egg 2/3 c Honey 1 ts Vanilla extract Colored sugar or sprinkles -(optional) Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Work butter in a bowl until creamy; gradually add […]

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Spritzgeback (spritz Cookies)

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Butter; (No Margarine) 1 ts Almond Or Lemon Extract 2/3 c Confectioners’ Sugar 2 1/4 c Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted 1 ea Egg; Large 1/4 ts Salt 1 ea Egg Yolk; Large 1/2 ts Baking Powder Beat butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg, egg yolk and extract. Sift flour, […]

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Persimmon Cookies Fresno-style

Ingredients & Directions 1/2 c Shortening or butter 1 c Sugar 1 Egg; beaten 2 c Flour 1 ts Soda 1 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Cinnamon 1/4 ts Cloves 1/2 ts Salt 1 c Persimmon pulp (2-3 soft; -peeled persimmons) 1 c Raisins 1 c Walnuts; chopped From: japlady@nwu.edu (Rebecca Radnor) Date: 21 Dec […]

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Snowball Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 2 c Flour, all-purpose 1/2 ts Salt 3/4 c Butter (or margarine), -softened 1/2 c Sugar 1 Egg 1 ts Vanilla extract 1 c Walnuts, chopped Confectioner’s sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets lightly with unsalted shortening. Sift together flour and salt. Work butter in a bowl until […]

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Rainbow Ribbons Refrigerator Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 3 1/2 c Flour 1 c Sugar 1 c Margarine or butter, -softened 1 ts Vanilla extract 1/2 ts Salt 2 lg Eggs 1 ts Instant espresso coffee -powder 2 ts Hot tap water 2 tb Cocoa 1/2 ts Anise extract Green food coloring Red food coloring 4 Hours or 1 week […]

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Sugar Free No Bake Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 6 tb Nestle Sugar Free Quik 1 ts Vanilla extract 1/2 c Margarine 1/2 c Milk; (use 1{2e9f251b366587fbbc6cf0b723637ab4973d0544eef98211a490c8832b50f8a2}) 1 c Flaked coconut 3 c Quick oatmeal NOTE On margarine you can use `I Can’t believe it’s not butter’ In food prosessor or mixer bowl add Sugar Free Quik, vanilla, margarine and milk […]

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