Cookies

M&M Cookie Bars

March 17th, 2014, 7:45pm

2 1/8 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 12 Tbsp butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted and cooled slightly 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 2 tsps vanilla extract 1 12oz bag M&M’s, divided Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9×13 pan and set aside. In... more

M&M Cookie Bars

Lemon Butter Cookies

July 2nd, 2013, 4:00pm

For the cookies 2 sticks (8 oz.) unsalted butter at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt zest of 1 medium sized lemon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour. For the Lemon Glaze:1 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted2 to 3 tablespoons... more

Lemon Butter Cookies

Hazelnut Macaroons

July 2nd, 2013, 1:03am

4 egg whites 200 grams sugar 4 drops almond extract 350 grams ground roasted hazelnuts Dash of cinnamon (optional) Beat egg whites and gradually add sugar. Beat until stiff. Add cinnamon and almond extract. Blend well and carefully fold in hazelnuts. Bake 300 degrees for 20 minutes (or less) on greased... more

Hazelnut Macaroons

White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies

June 23rd, 2013, 10:18pm

1/2 cup butter softened1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract (or brandy) 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 1 cup dried cranberries Preheat oven 375 degrees In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar. Beat in... more

White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies

M & M Cookies

June 23rd, 2013, 6:03pm

1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups M & M’s Preheat oven 350 degrees Mix sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla Add baking soda, salt and flour Add 3/4 M&M candies Drop dough by spoonfuls onto... more

M & M Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Cookies

June 19th, 2013, 2:07am

1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1/4 cup brown sugar8 oz cream cheese, softened1 tsp vanilla extract1 egg2 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour (all purpose works too)1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt2 cups semisweet chocolate chipsIn the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter, both sugars, and cream cheese.... more

Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls – NO BAKE!

June 19th, 2013, 2:07am

1/2 cup butter1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar3 tbsp half and half (I used 10%) cream1 tsp vanilla1 1/3 cup flour2/3 cup mini or reg choc chipsMix ingredients together, roll into balls and refrigerate. Once set (about 30 minutes) you can melt chocolate chips in a cup and dip the balls to coat them in... more

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls – NO BAKE!

Energy Balls – NO BAKE!

June 19th, 2013, 2:06am

1 cup quick oats 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup4 tbs. flax seed meal (ground)3 tbs. mini chocolate chipspinch of salt1/4 tsp. ground cinnamonOther add ins:raisinsnutsdried fruitsshredded coconutIn a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well-combined. Cover... more

Energy Balls – NO BAKE!

Shortbread Cookies

June 19th, 2013, 2:06am

1/2 cup cornstarch1/2 cup icing sugar1 cup all purpose flour3/4 cup of butter (not margarine)Cream together all ingredients. Roll dough into balls and press down with a fork to slightly flatten. Decorate with glazed cherry pieces, candy sprinkles, or nuts as desired (if you place a red cherry with pieces... more

Shortbread Cookies

Sugar Cookies

June 19th, 2013, 2:05am

2 sticks butter softened (1 cup)1 1/2 cups sugar1 egg1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp almond extract2 3/4 cups flour1 tsp saltMix wet, add dry. Make balls and press with fork. Bake 350 10-12 mins just until it starts to turn golden.DELICIOUS!!  lisez-plus →

Sugar Cookies