Candied Pecans

INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon (adjust to your taste; I like 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon) 2 cups nuts (pecans or walnuts are excellent, whole almonds are good too) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 cup water Optional: substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste, instead of cinnamon and definitely gives … Read more

Oreo Truffles

INGREDIENTS 1 (16-ounce) package Oreos 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened PREPARATION STEP 1 Place all but 6 cookies in food processor and process until ground to fine crumbs. Put crumbs and cream cheese in bowl and mix until completely combined. Form dough into one inch balls Melt candy in microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in … Read more

Best Chocolate chip cookies

This Best Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is a delectable chocolate wonder that will leave you craving for more. Not only is it delicious, it is also easy to make with the right equipment(it takes about 30 minutes to recreate the recipe from scratch). All the ingredients used in this recipe are your normal run-of-the-mill, easily … Read more

Christmas Shortbread Cookie Bites

Ingredients 1 cup butter, cubed 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 1/4 cups flour sprinkles of your choice -optional Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Beat butter and sugar together. Mix in vanilla. Add flour and beat well. Dough will have a sandy texture. Add sprinkles and beat again. Work dough with hands until … Read more

Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies with Brown Sugar Frosting

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1 egg1 tsp vanilla2 cups flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup pecans, finely choppedFrosting Ingredients:1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup milk1 tbsp butter2-3 cups powdered sugarInstructions Preheat oven to 350ºF.In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars together.Add egg and vanilla. Beat again.Add flour, baking … Read more

Spooky Witches’ Fingers

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup whole almonds 1 (.75 ounce) tube red decorating gel Directions Combine the butter, sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a … Read more

Gluten-free Christmas Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Ingredients 125g butter, softened (use Stork hard margarine if dairy-free) 200g dark brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 295g gluten-free self-raising flour 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch of salt 250g white chocolate chips (dairy-free if necessary) 200g white chocolate, melted, for dipping (dairy-free if necessary) … Read more

Soft Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients 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 Directions In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat … Read more

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F … Read more

WINTER FRUIT OATMEAL COOKIES

Sweet dried fruits, oats, nuts, and a hint of orange make these Winter Fruit Oatmeal Cookies a favorite! INGREDIENTS  1 & 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour  1 teaspoon baking powder  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon  3 cups (297g) old-fashioned rolled oats  3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened  3/4 cup (150g) firmly packed light … Read more

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES

Satisfy your chocolate cravings with these soft, rich, fantastic Double Chocolate Sandwich Cookies! INGREDIENTS FOR THE COOKIES:  1 & 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour  1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted  1/2 teaspoon baking soda  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened  1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar  1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed light … Read more

DANISH BUTTER COOKIES

Danish Butter Cookies are made simply and easily with a short list of ingredients!PRINT INGREDIENTS  1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened  1 cup (110g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted  1 large egg  1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract  2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour  about 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or sanding sugar INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to … Read more