Springerle (molded Christmas Cookies)

Ingredients & Directions 4 ea Eggs; Large 1 t 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 […]

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Mocha Truffle Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 1/2 c Butter or margarine 2 t Vanilla 1/2 c Semisweet chocolate pieces 2 c Flour 1 T Instant coffee crystals 1/3 c Unsweeted cocoa powder 3/4 c Granulated sugar 1/2 t Salt 3/4 c Packed brown sugar 1 c Semisweet chocolate pieces 2 Eggs Melt butter and 1/2 cup chocolate pieces […]

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Nana’s Choc Chip Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 4 oz Butter or margarine 1/2 c Brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 c Caster sugar 1 Egg 1/2 c Chopped nuts (we use pecans) 4 oz Dark chocolate, chopped, or -dark chocolate bits 1 ts Vanilla (vanilla essence) 3/4 c Plain flour 1/2 c Self-raising flour Cream butter and sugars until light […]

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Mrs Fields Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 2 c All-purpose flour 1/2 ts Baking powder 1 1/2 ts Freshly grated lemon zest 1 ts Ground corriander 2 tb Poppy Seeds 1/4 c Salted butter, softened 1 c White sugar 2 lg Egg yolks 1 lg Whole egg 1 1/2 ts Pure lemon extract Preheat oven to 300-degrees F. In […]

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Italian Soft Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 6 Eggs 4 tb Melted shortening 1/2 Box ( 1/2 lb) confectioners Sugar 1 tb Lemon extract 1/4 ts Anise oil or extract 3 tb Baking powder 3 c Flour Frosting: Milk, confectioners Sugar, colored jimmies Beat eggs vwey well and blend in sugar, melted shortening and flavorings. Sift flour and baking […]

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Spritzgeback (spritz Cookies)

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Butter; (No Margarine) 1 t Almond Or Lemon Extract 2/3 c Confectioners’ Sugar 2 1/4 c Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted 1 ea Egg; Large 1/4 t Salt 1 ea Egg Yolk; Large 1/2 t Baking Powder Beat butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg, egg yolk and extract. Sift flour, […]

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Banana-walnut Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 1 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour 1 Egg 1 ts Baking powder 1/4 c Milk 1/4 ts Soda 1 c Mashed bananas 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 c Chopped walnuts 1 1/2 ts Cinnamon 2 c Quaker Oats, uncooked 1 c Brown sugar, firmly packed — (quick or old-fashioned) 2/3 c Shortening, soft […]

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Nabisco Oreo Cookie

Ingredients & Directions COOKIE 1 Box Duncan Hines Dark Dutch Fudge cake mix 1/3 c Water 2 tb Shortening FILLING 3 1/2 c Powdered sugar 1/2 tb Granulated sugar 1/2 ts Vanilla extract 1/2 c Shortening 3 tb Hot water 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Blend all the cookie ingredients with […]

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Mrs Fields Creamy Lemon Macadamia Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 2 c All-purpose flour 1/2 ts Baking soda 1/4 ts Salt 1 c Light brown sugar, packed 1/2 c White sugar 1/2 c Salted butter, softened 4 oz Cream cheese, softened 1 Large egg 2 ts Pure lemon extract 1 1/2 c Whole macadamia nuts, Unsalted 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees […]

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Italian Cookies

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Sugar, rounded 1 c Butter 4 c Flour 3 tb Baking powder 5 Eggs 2 tb Vanilla Blend butter and sugar. Mix flour and baking powder and add to butter and sugar mixture. Blend with hands until mixed very well. Add beaten eggs and vanilla. Knead until oily. After shaping, […]

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