–ALMOND GLAZE– 1 c Confectioners Sugar 1/2 ts Almond Extract 1 ts Rum 1 tb ;Water Stir together the spices, salt flour, and baking powder. Stir in the almonds and lemon rind. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and sugar until a ribbon is formed when the beater is removed. Stir in the honey […]
Cookies
Coconut-almond Macaroons
-COOKIES – 1 1/2 c Sugar 1 1/2 c Confectioners sugar 1 pk Coconut, sweetened -(large) Almond paste, broken -into chunks 1 tb Vanilla extract Salt 6 lg Egg whites PREPARE ALMOND PASTE: Process almonds in food processer until finely chopped, almost almond butter. Add confectioners sugar and process till smooth. Add egg whites. Mixture […]
Mincemeat Filling
Simmer meat in water to cover until tender. Grind or puree in blender. Add remaining ingredients & mix well. Filling should be thick & moist. If it seems too dry, add more liquid. Let it rest several hours to blend flavors, then use as filling. Good as empanada filling. **Can freeze 4 months.
Kringles Cookies
Cream Crisco ,sugar, milk, and vanilla in large bowl at medium speed of mixer until well blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour,baking powder and salt. Mix into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut in desired shapes. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with […]
Holiday Gingerbread Cookies
In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat molasses, margarine and brown sugar until mixture boils, stirring occasionally to blend well. Remove from heat; cool. In large bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg. Blend egg into molasses mixture. With spoon, stir molasses mixture into flour mixture until smooth. Wrap dough in […]
Macadamia Nut And White Chocolate Cookies
Preheat oven to 325 deg. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Thoroughly combine flour; soda, and salt. Stir the flour mixture until well blended. Add a little more flour if necessary to make a slightly stiff dough. Stir in chocolate and nuts. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons […]
Candy Cane Bread
Grease a cookie sheet and set aside. Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the nuts. Combine the egg and milk. Stir into the flour mixture just til moistened. On a lightly floured surface, pat dough into a 10 x 7″ rectangle. Cut crosswise […]
Chocolate Mint Cookies
GLAZE 1 c Mint Chocolate Chips; * 1/4 c Vegetable Shortening 3 tb Corn Syrup 2 1/4 ts ;Water * This should be 1 10-oz bag Of Nestles Toll House Mint Chocolate chips; divided into 1 cup and 1/2 cup. +++++ +++++++ COOKIES: Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips; stir […]
Cinnamon Slices
Make Vanilla Refrigerator Cookies except use 2-3 tsp. cinnamon in place of vanilla.
Caramel Squares
Mix well and press in pan. Sprinkle with walnuts. Beat egg whites stiff and add 1 cup of brown sugar while beating. Spread mixture on walnuts. Bake in slow oven 325 F or 350 F till nicely browned.
