Christmas Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

– I made these using marichino cherries, and thought they were sort of bland. Maybe if you used a fresh cherry, they would have more flavor. Also, they do fall apart using one cup of butter, but they also melt in your mouth!! Will not make again, but they are a really pretty little cookie!– … Read more

Butternuts

These are my most requested cookie. I usually make at least 500 of these at Christmas. It’s a very simple recipe but packed with lots of flavor! Ingredients 3/4 c butter, room temperature + 1 Tbsp1/2 c powdered sugar1/4 tsp salt1 3/4 c all-purpose flour1 pkg package butterscotch chips, 6 oz.1 c finely chopped pecans RUM GLAZE3 c powdered sugar3 … Read more

Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

Ingredients 1⁄2 cup sugar 1 stick butter, softened 3 large eggs 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1⁄4 cup water 1 teaspoon lemon extract Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Set aside. … Read more

Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

Ingredients Cookies 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, margarine, or butter 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Frosting 3 cups confectioner’s sugar 1/4 cup water, or fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon extract Instructions Preheat oven … Read more

New York Cheesecake Cookies

What could possibly be better than a slice of New York style cheesecake? How about jamming the whole thing together and making New York Cheesecake Cookies?! Ingredients 1 1⁄4 cup graham crackers, finely crushed (1 sleeve) 1 cup flour 1 1⁄2 tsp baking powder 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, … Read more

Snowball Cookies Recipe

Ingredients : 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup powdered sugar2 teaspoons vanilla2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup pecans, choppedpowdered sugar Directions: Blend softened butter with powdered sugar. Add vanilla.Mix in salt, flour and chopped pecans.Form dough into 1 inch balls or flattened cookies and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.Bake in a 325 degree oven … Read more

APPLE PECAN CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE

Ingredients 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 egg 2 cups dried cranberries, I used Craisins 2 cups white chocolate chips 2 cups pecans, chopped Instructions Preheat oven to 375° Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla together until combined. Add egg and mix until incorporated. In a medium bowl, … Read more

White Chocolate Oreo Truffles

Ingredients 36 Oreos 8 oz cream cheese, softened 16 oz. white chocolate chips Oreo crumbs,for decorating Instructions Place the Oreo cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the cream cheese and pulse until the mixture is well combined and smooth. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. … Read more

Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls

No-Bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Balls recipe: chocolate-covered peanut butter balls get a crispy upgrade for the best Christmas dessert! They are the perfect bite-size treat for the holidays!It’s hard to believe it’s Christmas baking season already, but here we are. I tend to make the same things every single year and I’m more than … Read more

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies III

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup quick cooking oats 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup … Read more

BANANA DROP COOKIES

INGREDIENTS: 1¼ cups sugar2/3 cup butter1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup banana; mashed well2 Eggs, beaten2¼ cup flour2 teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamonFor topping (optional)1/4 Cup sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon DIRECTIONS: In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.Cream sugar, butter, and vanilla until light … Read more

Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies Recipe

No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are an old-timey favorite and one of the easiest and most delicious cookies you’ll ever make. I think pretty much everyone has had these cookies at one time or another and pretty much everyone loves them. Tasty no-bake cookies made with oatmeal, peanut butter and cocoa. Start timing when mixture reaches … Read more