Ingredients: 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 1 large egg 1 ½ cups flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 pinch salt 1 tub chocolate frosting 2/3 cup finely crushed peppermint candy canes or candies Using an electric mixer, beat the butter until soft. With the mixer on low, gradually […]
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract 2 cups flour ¾ finely chopped walnuts or other nuts ¼ teaspoon salt Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix butter, powdered sugar and extract in large bowl. Stir in flour, nuts and salt until dough holds together. Shape […]
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar (packed) 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 cup unsulfured molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla […]
Cookie Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup margarine 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup milk 2 Tablespoons orange juice 1 egg 1 cup chopped pecans 2 cups coarsely chopped cranberries (fresh or frozen) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together the […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons raspberry or strawberry preserves Confectioners’ sugar In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolk; mix well. Stir in flour by hand. On a lightly floured surface, gently knead dough for 2-3 minutes or […]
