by Spritz Karen P
viaVintageHolidayCookiesandCandybyAmyAlessio amyalessio@sbcglobal.net
Duration: 8minutes
Ingredients:
1cupbutter
½cupplus1tablespoon sugar
1egg
¾tsp.salt
1tsp.vanilla
Placeholder10½teaspoonalmond extract
2½cupssiftedall-purposeflour
Foodcoloring,coloredsugar,candies fordecorating–optional
Directions:
1.Creambutter;addsugar.
2.Blendinegg,salt,extractsandflour.Kneaddoughinhands untilsoftandpliable.
3.Pressdoughthroughcookypressontoungreasedcooky sheets.
4.Decorateasdesired.
5.Bakeat400degreesabout8minutes.Makesabout6doz. dependingonsize.
HollyClusters
Duration: 3hours
Ingredients: ¼lb.margarine
40largemarshmallows
2tsp.greenfoodcoloring
5.5cupscornflakes cinnamoncandies
Directions:
1.Meltbutterandmarshmallowsinpan overlowflame.
2.Addvanillaandcoloring.Stirin cornflakes.
3.Usetwospoonstodropontofoil.
4.Add3-4candiestoeachone.
5.Allowtostandforatleast3hours.
6.Makesapprox.36
PeanutButterSighs
Duration: 5-10minutes
Ingredients: 1(8oz)jarchunkypeanut butter
1cupmargarine
1lb.confectioners’sugar
1(12oz.)packagesemisweet chocolatechips
Directions:
1.Placepeanutbutterandmargarineinamicrowave-safe bakingdish.
2.CoverwithwaxpaperandmicrowaveonHIGH2minutes,until margarineandpeanutbuttermelt.
3.Blendtogether.Addpowderedsugar,stirringtomix.
4.Presssmoothlyintobottomof(9X9inch)dish.
5.PlacechocolatechipsinaflatdishtomeltonHIGH1½ minutes.
6.Spreadovertop.
7.Coolinrefrigeratorandcutintosquares.
Duration: 30minutes
Ingredients: 3largeeggwhites 1/3cupsugar
1tsp.vanillaextract
CoconutNests
1package(6oz.)semisweet chocolatechips(1cup)
1bag(14oz.)sweetened flakedcoconut
Directions:
1.Preheatovento325degreesF.
2.Grease36minimuffincups.
3.Inlargebowl,withmixerathighspeed,beateggwhitesuntilsoft peaksform.
4.Beatingathighspeed,graduallysprinkleinsugaruntilwhites standinstiff,glossypeakswhenbeatersarelifted.
5.Beatinvanilla.
6.Stirincoconut.
7.Spoonincoconutmixturebyheapingmeasuringtablespoons intopreparedmuffin-pancups.
8. Withendofwoodenspoonhandleorwithfinger,forman indentationincenterofeachcup,pressingcoconutmixtureup sidesofcups.
9.Placeabout8chocolatechipsincenterofeachnext.
10.Bakenests20minutes.Transferpantowirerack;letstand5 minutestocoolslightly.
11.Withfork,carefullylifeeachnestfromcupandtransfertorack tocoolcompletely.
12.Repeatwithremainingcoconutmixtureandchocolatechips, makingsuretoregreasemuffin-pancups.
13.Storeintightlycoveredcontainerwithwaxedpaperbetween layers,atroomtemperatureupto1weekorinfreezerupto3 months.
Santa’sWhiskers
Duration: 12minutes
Ingredients:
1cupbutterormargarine,softened
1cupsugar
2tablespoonsmilk
1teaspoonvanillaorrumflavoring
2½cupsall-purposeflour
¾cupfinelychoppedredorgreencandiedcherries
½cupfinelychoppedpecans(optional)
¾cupflakedcoconut
Directions:
1.Inmixingbowlcreamtogetherbutterormargarineand sugar.
2.Blendinmilkandvanillaorrumflavoring.
3.Stirinflour,choppedcandiedcherries,andchoppedpecans.
4.Formdoughintotwo8-inchrolls.
5.Rollinflakedcoconuttocoatoutside.
6.Wrapinwaxedpaperorclearplasticwrap;chillthoroughly.
7.Cutinto¼-inchslices.
8.Placeonungreasedcookiesheet.Bakeat375degreestill edgesaregolden,about12minutes.
CandyCaneTwists
Duration: 8-10minutes
Ingredients:
¾cupbutter,softened
1teaspoonpeppermint extract
½teaspoonvanillaextract
2¼cupsflour
1cupsugar
1largeegg redandgreenfoodcoloring
Directions:
1.Preheatovento375degrees.
2.Inalargebowl,creamthebutterandthesugar.
3.Addtheeggandbeatwell.Stirinpeppermintandvanilla extracts.
4.Graduallymixintheflouruntilthoroughlycombined.
5.Dividethedoughinhalf.
6.Coloronehalfwithredfoodcoloring;leavetheotherhalfplain orcoloritgreen.
7.Toshapethecandycanes,rolloutatablespoonofredanda tablespoonofgreen(orplain)untiltheyreach6-8incheslong.
8.Twistthemaroundeachotheruntiltheyformintoacandy cane,pinchingtheends.
9.Bakeonanungreasedcookiesheetfor8to10minutesoruntil setbutnotbrown.Makesabout25twists.
Amy’sFavoriteKolackies
Duration: 1hourand15minutes
Ingredients:
1c.sugar
1lb.butterormargarine,or½ butterand½margarine
4eggyolks
4c.flour
Solofilling
Directions:
1.Creamtogetherbutterandsugar
2.Addeggyolks,oneatatime,thenaddflourandmixwell.
3.Refrigeratefor1hour.
4.Makeballsthesizeofwalnutorsmaller.
5.Place1½inchesapartorinminimuffinpan.
6.Pressthumbincenter.Fillwithanyvarietyoffilling.
7.Bakeat400degreesfor15minutes–beigeincolor.
8.Cool.
9.Sprinklewithpowderedsugarifdesired.
10.Makesmany–dependingonsize.
MeringueKisses
Duration: 30minutes
Ingredients:
3eggwhites
1teaspoonvanilla
¼teaspooncreamoftartar
¼teaspoonpeppermintextract(optional)
Dashsalt
1cupgranulatedsugar
36milkchocolatecandies(kisses)
Greensugarcrystals
Directions:
1.Insmallmixingbowlbeatwhiteswithvanilla,creamoftartar, extract,andsalttillsoftpeaksform.
2.Veryslowlyadd1cupgranulatedsugar;beattillverystiffbutnot dry.
3.Dropfromtablespoon1½inchesapartonungreasedcookiesheet.
4.Pressacandyintoeachcookie.
5.Withknifeornarrowspatula,bringmeringueupandovercandy; swirltop(coveringcandycompletely).
6.Sprinklewithgreensugar.
7.Bakeat275degreesfor30minutes.
8. Immediatelyremovecookiestorack.
9.Makes36.
Gingersnaps
Duration: 10-12minutes
Ingredients:
1cupsugar
¾cupShortening
¼cupdarkmolasses
1egg
2¼cupsallpurposeflour
1½teaspoonsbakingsoda
1Tablespoongroundginger
1teaspoongroundcinnamon
¼teaspoonsalt
Directions:
1.Mix1cupsugar,theshortening,molasses,andegg.
2.Stirinflour,bakingsoda,ginger,cinnamonandsalt.
3.Coverandrefrigerateatleast1hour.
4.Heatovento375degrees.
5.Shapedoughbyroundedteaspoonfulsintoballs;diptopsin sugar.
6.Placeballs,sugaredsidesup,about3ins.Apartonlightly greasedcookiesheet.
7.Bakeuntiledgesareset(centerwillbesoft)10–12min.
8.Immediatelyremovefromcookiesheet.
Duration: 90minutes
Ingredients:
2cupsGoldMedal®all-purposeflour
1cupbutterormargarine,softened
1/3cupwhipping(heavy)cream
Granulatedsugar
3/4cuppowderedsugar
1/4cupbutterormargarine,softened
1teaspoonvanilla,lemonextractorpeppermintextract
Foodcolor,ifdesired
Directions:
1.Inmediumbowl,mixflour,1cupbutterandthewhippingcream withspoon.
2.Coverandrefrigerateabout1houroruntilfirm.
3.Heatovento375ºF.Rollone-thirdofdoughatatime1/8inchthick onlightlyflouredsurface.(Keepremainingdoughrefrigerated untilreadytoroll.)
4.Cutintodesiredshapeswith11/2-inchcookiecutters.
5.Generouslycoverlargepieceofwaxedpaperwithgranulated sugar.
6.Transfercutoutstowaxedpaper,usingpancaketurner.
7.Turneachcutouttocoatbothsides.
8.Placeonungreasedcookiesheet.
9.Prickeachcutoutwithforkabout4times.
10.Bake7to9minutesorjustuntilsetbutnotbrown.
11.Removefromcookiesheettowirerack.
12.Coolcompletely,about1hour.
13.Meanwhile,mixallCreamyFillingingredientsuntilsmooth.
14.Addafewdropswaterifnecessary.
15.Spreadabout1/2teaspoonfillingbetweenpairsdough.
Duration: 15minutes
Ingredients:
1cupbrownsugar,finelypacked
1/4cupbutter,softened
1egg,beaten
1/2teaspoonvanillaextract
1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice
1cupall-purposeflour
1/2teaspoonbakingpowder
1/4teaspoonsalt
1cuptoastedsesameseeds
Directions:
1.Preheattheovento325°.
2.Lightlyspraycookiesheetwithoil.Mixtogetherthebrown sugarandbutter,andbeatuntiltheyarecreamy.
3.Stirintheegg,vanillaextract,andlemonjuice.
4.Addflour,bakingpowder,salt,andsesameseeds.
5.Dropbyroundedteaspoonsontothecookiesheet2inches apart.
6.Bakefor15minutesoruntiltheedgesarebrowned.
CoconutTwigs
Duration: 10minutes
Ingredients: ¼poundsweetchocolate 1cupflakedcoconut, toasted
Directions:
1.Heatchocolateindouble-boileron topoverboilingwateruntilpartially melted.
2.Removeandstirrapidlyuntilmelted.
3. Addcoconutandmixwell.
4.Dropfromteaspoonontowaxed paper.
5.Cool.
PeanutButterCookies
Colleen
by HersheyKisses®Chocolate
Duration: 20minutes
Ingredients:
1-16ozjarofpeanutbutter
2cupsofsugar
2eggs
IbagofHersheyKisses
Directions:
1.Preheattheovento350degrees.
2. Combinepeanutbutter,sugar,andeggs.
3.Beatwithmixeruntilblended.
4.Rollaboutatablespoonofdoughintoballs.
5.Placeabout2”-3”apartoncookiesheets(anyovensafesheetwill do).
6.Makeanindentationinthecenterofeachball.
7.Bakefor15–20minutesoruntiledgesareslightlydarkened.
8.Coolcookiesonaflatsurface.
9.PlaceoneHersheyKissinthecenterofeachcookiewhilestill warm.
What does this recipe mean to you:
ThisisarecipemyMomsharedwithme. Peanutbutterand chocolatewereafavoritecombinationofmineasachild.
Cristin J
by CreamyWhiteChicken LasagnaRoll-ups
Duration: Prep:25minutes
Cook:45minutes
Ingredients:
9lasagnanoodles
2cupsboneless,skinlesschicken breast,cookedandshredded
8ozshreddedMozzarellacheese
1ozfinelyshreddedParmesan cheese
1ozfinelyshreddedRomanocheese ¼cupchoppedfreshparsley
Directions:
2(8oz)pkgscreamcheese,softened 1cupmilk
1½tspdriedbasil
½tspgarlicpowder
½tsponionpowder
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepperto taste
1.Preheatovento350degrees.Preparelasagnanoodlesaccording tothedirectionslistedonthepackage,drainpastaandalign noodlesinasingelayeronalargesheetofwaxpaper.
2.Inamixingbowltosstogethershreddedchicken,1cupMozz cheese,parmesancheese,Romanocheese,and3tbspfresh parsley.Setaside.
3.Inaseparatemixingbowl,usinganelectrichandmixeronlow, blendcreamcheeseuntilsmooth,thenmixinmilk,driedbasil, garlicpowder,onionpowderandseasonwithsaltandpepperto taste.Pourhalfofthecreamcheesemixtureintothechicken mixtureandtosstoevenlycoat,reserveremainingcreamcheese mixture.
4.Spread1/3cupofthechickenmixtureintoanevenlayeralongthe lengthofeachcookedlasagnanoodlethenrollnoodlesto oppositeend.Spread¼cupoftheremainingcreamcheese mixturealongthebottomofa9x9dish.Alignpastasnuglyand sidebysideinthebakingdish.(3x3)
5.Covereachlasagnarollevenlywithremainingcreamcheese mixture,beingsuretocovertopsofpastaentirelysotheydon’tdry whilebaking.Sprinkletopsevenlywithremaining1cupMozz cheese.Bakeinpreheatedoven25-30minutesuntilheated throughandcheesehasmelted.Sprinkletopevenlywith remaining1tbspchoppedfreshparsley.
6.Servewarm.
VeganChocolateCake
by Susan Chapman
Duration: 50-55minutes
Ingredients:
260gallpurposeflour
43gcocoapowder
273gpackeddarkbrown sugar
11/4teaspoonsbakingsoda
1/2teaspoonsalt
11/4cupscoffeeatroom temperature
1cupvegetableoil
1Tablespoonvinegar
1Tablespoonvanilla
1. Mixalldryingredientsthoroughly
2.Addwetingredientstothedry ingredients.Stiruntilallis incorporated.DONOTUSEAMIXERDOTHISBYHAND
3.Preheatovenat350degrees
4.Greasean8x8inchpan
Directions: What does this recipe mean to you:
5.Pourbatterintothepan
6.Bakeuntilthecenterofthecakeis done-useatoothpick
7.Coolonwirerack
8.Dustwithpowderedsugarifdesired
Veryrichandeasytomake.Nofrostingneeded oryoucanfrostitifdesired.
Duration: Maybe60to90minuteswithprep,lettingthemsettle andpreparing
Ingredients:
1packageoforiginalregular sizeoreos
1packofcreamcheese
1bigbagofchocolate chips(Iprefersemi-sweet Ghirardelli),butuse whicheveryoulike!
Directions:
1.Takethewholepackageoforeosandcrushthemup.Youcanput theminagallonziplockandcrushwitharollingpin/malletorlay themonacookingsheetandcrushwithrollingpin.(Makesureto crushtoafinetexturesotherearelittletonochunks).
2.Oncetheoreosarecrushedupaddthewholepackageofcream cheeseandmix/kneedtheoreosandcreamcheesetogetheruntil itsevenlymixedintoadoughliketexture.
3.Youwillthenrollwithyourhandstheintoabunchindividualballs(I makethemapproximatelyabitbiggerthenaquarterindiameter).
4.Onceallthe"dough"isused,you'llputtheballsineitherthefridgefor 1hourORthefreezerfor30minutestofirm.
5.Oncethefirmingtimeisupyoutaketheballsoutanditstimetodip inyourfavoritechocolate!Irecommendeitherusingboilingwater withaglassbowlofthechipsontoptomeltorinthemicrowavefor 15-30secondintervalstomeltthechips.Useaskewertopokethe ballsonebyoneanddipinthechocolateandthenlaythemona cookingsheettoharden.
6.Youcanputtoppingsonasyougoifyouwant!Youcansavea singleoreooutofthebagandcrushittosprinkleonasatopping, peppermintpieces,nuts,sprinkles,ghramcrackersetc!!!!
7.Letrestintherefrigeratorforabout30minutesandenjoy!(Keep refrigerated!!
What does this recipe mean to you:
ItisalwaysafavoriteinmyhomeANDworkpartys!!Justa funandtastytreat,that'seasytomake!
Veggielasagna
by Meghana Patel
Ingredients:
1pkovenreadylasagna
noodles(15-20sheets)
2zucchini(cutincubes)
Spinach(fullbag,chopped roughly)
6largeTomatoes(for sauce)
2largeOnions(forsauce andtoppings)
Directions: What does this recipe mean to you:
Oliveoil
Garlic(forsauceandtoppings)
Seasoning(oregano)
Freshbasil
Saltandpepper
1CanofMarinaraandAlfredosauce each
2cupsShreddedmozzarella
2cupsricottacheese
1.PrepareTopping:Heatsomeoliveoilinapan,sautegarlic,onion untilbrownandthenaddzucchiniwithsaltandpepper.Cover withliduntilzucchiniissoft.Addchoppedspinachandcookuntil itswilted.Setasidetocool.
2.Preparesauce:Heatoliveoilinapan.Addgarlicandonion followedbytomatoes,seasoningandcookuntilitsstarts becomingfluid.AddmarinaraandAlfredosauceandcook5-7 minonmediumheat.
3.Takealargebakingtrayandspreadsauceonthebottom(to preventnoodlesfromstickingtothebase).Spreadalayerof noodles,topitwithanotherlayerofsauce,thenvegetable toppingsfollowedbybothshreddedcheese.Repeatthisuntilthe trayisfull.Coverwithfoil.
4.Heatovento400degrees.Slidethetrayandbakewithfoilcover for40minandbakewithoutfoilforanother20min.
5.Setasidefewminbeforeslicing.
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