Christmas Cookies

Andy Williams sang “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year,” however the general reaction we’re getting from everyone is that they aren’t in the Christmas Spirit. The year has been a chore at best, and we’re all feeling weighed down. No one wants to think about cooking, and Christmas Cookies have been the last …

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Homemade Challah

Challah

Heather says: see the end for a note Michele says: Now that September is nigh, relief from the insanity of summer is in sight.  Kids go back to school, vacations cease, and life gets back to normal until the seemingly just around the corner winter holiday season.  Assuming you’re not Jewish, that is.  And if …

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Gingersnaps Recipe

This recipe makes cookies that are a nice balance between crispy and chewy. If you like your ‘snaps to have a sharp bite add a little crystallized ginger and even a pinch of cayenne pepper. This version is kid-friendly but is a great base recipe for experimenting to find your favorite flavor combinations to make …

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Cookie-a-day: Pepparkakor (Swedish Cookies)

Heather says: Many thanks go to Crystal for submitting her family’s recipe for pepparkakor.  This version has been simplified if you would like a traditional version, take a peek here. 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp molasses 1 tsp boiling water 1 large egg 3 cups …

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Chocolate Drop Cookies Recipe

Heather says: Drop cookies refer to the method they are placed on the cookie sheet. Some are rolled into balls, other pressed into circles, still others are rolled out and cut into shape. These are scooped and dropped onto the baking sheet. Soft and moist, these chocolate cookies are somewhat delicate right out of the …

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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Heather says:

This is a great recipe for peanut butter cookies. The dough requires an hour of chilling in the fridge (hence the late post) but could be chilled overnight if you would like to make them just before an event. Many schools are now peanut-free zones, so I cannot recommend this for class parties.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 TBSP vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions after the jump.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Heather says:

These chocolate chip cookies call for real butter, a splash of milk, and extra vanilla. For variety consider adding chopped walnuts or M&Ms.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks butter) melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 TBSP vanilla
  • 2 TBSP milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions are after the jump.

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