Christmas Cookies
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I have reported her to the cookie policeman, aka gntlgnt.
Soft ginger cookies are next! I make these every year. They're so wonderful. And cute! Very cute. I'll post a pic when the first batch is out of the oven, but in the meantime, here is the recipe. (It's from a church cookbook, so you know it's serious stuff.)
Ginger Cookies
INGREDIENTS
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening (I use butter flavor Crisco)
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. molasses
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
Sugar for rolling
Turbinado sugar for topping (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Mix ingredients as listed, then roll into balls and roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet and lightly (lightly!) smoosh with your palm or the bottom of a glass. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if using. Bake eight to 10 minutes at 325°.
INGREDIENTS
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening (I use butter flavor Crisco)
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. molasses
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
Sugar for rolling
Turbinado sugar for topping (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Mix ingredients as listed, then roll into balls and roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet and lightly (lightly!) smoosh with your palm or the bottom of a glass. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if using. Bake eight to 10 minutes at 325°.
And here we have: Soft Ginger Cookies.
May I make a suggestion?
I vote we do the SKMB Christmas Cookie Contest. While it will be a hardship, sigh, I GUESS I could volunteer to be a judge. All you guys have to do is whip these up, mail them to me, and I will announce a winner.
Any takers? Anyone.............
I vote we do the SKMB Christmas Cookie Contest. While it will be a hardship, sigh, I GUESS I could volunteer to be a judge. All you guys have to do is whip these up, mail them to me, and I will announce a winner.
Any takers? Anyone.............
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner--DD#2 commandeered my computer for ACT practice tests last night
Coffee Crisps:
4 tsp water
2 tsp instant coffee or instant espresso powder
Dissolve powder in water in a small bowl
(You can also use 4 tsp of very strong coffee or espresso)
1/2 C butter
1 C sugar
1/4 Tsp salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 C flour
In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on med to hi speed for 30 secs. Add sugar and salt and beat until combined. Add eggs and coffee mixture; beat until combined, then add as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour
Drop dough by slightly rounded tsps 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheet; spread dough into 2 in circles.
Bake in 350 oven for 9-11 mins (according to recipe. I usually go 7-9 mins), or until browned around the edges. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 mins, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Makes about 20 cookies (I usually make them a little smaller in order to get an even 2 dozen. Because I have to or I can't sleep--lol)
Coffee icing
stir together 1/8 tsp espresso powder and 1 Tbsp whipping cream until coffee is dissolved. In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 C sifted powdered sugar the coffee-cream mixture, and enough whipping cream (1-2 Tbsp) to make icing of piping consistency.
Today hasn't been super productive thus far ... but I threw bread in the mix, and that takes a while. Plus I may have spent an inordinate amount of time on social media, including the SKMB. Ahem. Anyway, represent: banana bread, pumpkin chocolate chip bread, and oatmeal scotchies.
I've got a great idea, why don't we all post selfie pics of us baking cookies in our kitchens?
Todash
I've got a great idea, why don't we all post selfie pics of us baking cookies in our kitchens?
Todash
Cookie pr0n?
I've been baking the same Christmas cookies every year for...well, for a long time. I only make them once a year, and they're usually a big hit. (They're only not a big hit with the weirdos that don't like chocolate.) But after looking through this thread, I've gotten some new ideas! Finally! I especially might have to try those Hungarian cookies...yum...
Who understands those people who don't like chocolate, anyway? I mean, really. Not like chocolate??
Salted caramel pretzel chocolate chip cookies. But I got sick of saying that long name, so I call them skippies.
Yeah [ Moderator ] ... like can we even trust them?!
*running away*
(I said 'like'... 'Valley-Girl Flake'
don't hate on me, I only know this term from (ridiculous) teenage books.)
Oh thank god! I was planning on making these but didn't want to say the full name. Daughter and I have been calling them mess cookies, but didn't want to use that for the public. Skippies they shall be.
Don't have any pics, but we got peanut butter blossoms, snickerdoodle surprises (they have a rolo melted inside!) and chocolate peppermint cookies done today. Whew!
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
oooooh - you said "gelid"
- I love it when I have to look up those new words!
These have always been my favorite too, Cat!Peanut Butter Blossoms are my favorite Christmas cookie to give out. And eat!
HERSHEY'S KISSES | Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Can I include recipes for squares which (in my opinion) are quite similar to cookies?
On Friday I brought Butterscotch Oh Henry squares to work
I find them much easier than cookies because you make a 9 x 9 inch pan then just cut them up to whatever size you prefer:
Favourite Butterscotch Squares | Free recipes | Company's Coming
On Friday I brought Butterscotch Oh Henry squares to work
I find them much easier than cookies because you make a 9 x 9 inch pan then just cut them up to whatever size you prefer:
Favourite Butterscotch Squares | Free recipes | Company's Coming
Can I include recipes for squares which (in my opinion) are quite similar to cookies?
On Friday I brought Butterscotch Oh Henry squares to work
I find them much easier than cookies because you make a 9 x 9 inch pan then just cut them up to whatever size you prefer:
Favourite Butterscotch Squares | Free recipes | Company's Coming
Those look great Neesy! I think squares count just fine.
Forgot to mention earlier that I used parchment paper based on the feedback on this thread. I hadn't used it before and LOVE it! Thanks folks!