Rum Spice Cookies
Allspice brings out the warmth and complexity of these cookies, making for a wonderful winter treat. Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp + ¾ tsp ground allspice 1 egg ¼ cup honey 3 tbsp dark rum 2 2/3 cup flour 1/3 cup...
Barbara’s Scottish Shortbread
Ingredients: 5 cups flour 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 1/3 cup sugar 2 ½ cup butter, room temperature 2 ½ tsp cool water Preparation: Combine flour, cornstarch, and sugar in bowl. Cut butter into small pieces and mix into dry ingredients until crumbly, no larger than rice grains. Blend in water. Pat dough into lipped cookie...
Amaretti
These have been a Father’s Day staple in our house for many years now, and Amaretti have never failed to delight. They pair well with ice cream or coffee, as well as standing their own as a munchable treat. Ingredients: 2 egg whites 1 ¼ cup blanched whole almonds ¾ cup granulated sugar ¼ tsp...
Susan’s Snowballs
Ingredients: 2 sticks of butter, softened ¾ cup sugar 2 cups sifted flour 1 cup finely chopped nuts 8 oz chocolate kisses powdered sugar for dusting Preparation: Cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add flour and nuts. Gather dough into disc shake and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 ½ hours. Preheat oven to...
Sesame Thumbprints
Ingredients: 1 cup butter ¼ cup sugar 2 cups flour ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp vanilla sesame seeds jam of choice Preparation: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Blend butter, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla. Roll into balls and roll in seeds. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and make thumbprints. Fill with jam and bake in preheated...
Janet’s Chocolate Mint Surprise
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed ¼ cup margarine 2 tbsp water 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 3 cups flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 3 packages of Andes Mints 60 almonds or walnuts Preparation: Combine sugar, brown sugar, margarine, water, vanilla, and eggs until well blended. In medium...
Butter-free Brownies
Adapted from the Moosewood recipe archives. This recipe can be made vegan by using a vegan egg substitute, which should be easily located at your local grocery store. To spice up the flavor, try adding a pinch of our Dark, or even just a touch of Star Anise or Cinnamon. Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached flour...
Lisa’s Penny Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles have been an American favorite for many years. To give this recipe a little bit of a twist, try substituting Chai Masala for the cinnamon. Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp cream of tartar ½ tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ¼ cup + 2 tbsp sugar...
Jean & Allie’s Peanut Blossoms
Timeless and delicious, these are perfectly soft and delightful at all ages. Ingredients: ½ cup softened butter 2/3 cup peanut butter 2/3 cup granulated sugar divided 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 egg 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 ½ cup flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 48 chocolate kisses Preparation:...
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