the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

best big, fat, chewy chocolate chip cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Grandma Tibbitts Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup lard
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• in a large bowl, cream together the lard and sugar. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk. the mixture will be very runny at this point. combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; stir into the buttermilk mixture by hand using a wooden spoon. try not to over mix the dough or the cookies will be dense. drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. for cut out cookies, the dough should be refrigerated for a couple of hours. roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and flour your cookie cutter between each cut.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Anise Seed Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon anise oil
• 1 teaspoon anise seed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 35 mins


• in a large bowl, whip eggs and sugar together for 15 minutes on the high speed of an electric mixer. gradually stir in the flour, anise oil and anise seeds. spoon out dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto well greased cookie sheets. decorate at this time if desired. let the cookies stand uncovered for at least 4 hours.
• preheat the oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). bake cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookies begin to brown. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Cathedral Windows I

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 cup candied mixed fruit, chopped
• 1 cup candied cherries

Recipe

• to hard cook the egg yolks, separate eggs, and slip the yolks into enough hot water to cover them. cook just below the boiling point until firm, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• in a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the egg, mashed yolks and orange zest. stir in the flour and salt until well blended, then stir in the candied fruit and cherries. divide dough in half and shape into rolls 1 1/2 inches in diameter. wrap in foil or plastic and chill for at least 2 hours.
• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). grease baking sheets.
• unwrap rolls of dough and slice into 1/4 inch slices. place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookies sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. cookies should be set, but not browned. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Easiest Cracker Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 10 graham crackers, crushed
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, raisins, dates and honey until well blended. roll into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in chopped almonds.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Easiest Cracker Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 10 graham crackers, crushed
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, raisins, dates and honey until well blended. roll into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in chopped almonds.

Mint Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 cup mint chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 drop green food coloring, or as needed
• 1 cup mint chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• melt 1 cup of mint chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of butter in the top of a double boiler over hot water, stirring to melt the chips and butter together into a smooth mixture. remove from heat, and beat in 1/4 cup of confectioners' sugar and egg; beat well. stir in graham cracker crumbs until well combined, and press the mixture into an 8x8-inch dish. chill the crust in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
• in a mixing bowl, beat 1/4 cup of butter, 2 cups of confectioners' sugar, and milk with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. beat in green food coloring, 1 drop at a time, until filling reaches the desired color. spread the filling over the chilled crust, and return to refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• melt 1 cup of mint chocolate chips with 1/4 cup of butter in the top of a double boiler over hot water, stirring until the mixture is warm (not hot), smooth, and spreadable. spread the topping in an even layer over the filling, and return the dish to the refrigerator. chill until the topping is firm but not hard, about 15 minutes, cut into squares, and return to refrigerator for about 15 more minutes. serve cold.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Swedish Butter Crisps

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg , stiffly beaten
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, then mix in the flour until just incorporated. press the dough into the prepared cookie sheet, and spread with the beaten egg . sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, about 30 minutes. cool completely before cutting into squares.

Mint Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 cup mint chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 drop green food coloring, or as needed
• 1 cup mint chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• melt 1 cup of mint chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of butter in the top of a double boiler over hot water, stirring to melt the chips and butter together into a smooth mixture. remove from heat, and beat in 1/4 cup of confectioners' sugar and egg; beat well. stir in graham cracker crumbs until well combined, and press the mixture into an 8x8-inch dish. chill the crust in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
• in a mixing bowl, beat 1/4 cup of butter, 2 cups of confectioners' sugar, and milk with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. beat in green food coloring, 1 drop at a time, until filling reaches the desired color. spread the filling over the chilled crust, and return to refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• melt 1 cup of mint chocolate chips with 1/4 cup of butter in the top of a double boiler over hot water, stirring until the mixture is warm (not hot), smooth, and spreadable. spread the topping in an even layer over the filling, and return the dish to the refrigerator. chill until the topping is firm but not hard, about 15 minutes, cut into squares, and return to refrigerator for about 15 more minutes. serve cold.

Swedish Butter Crisps

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg , stiffly beaten
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, then mix in the flour until just incorporated. press the dough into the prepared cookie sheet, and spread with the beaten egg . sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, about 30 minutes. cool completely before cutting into squares.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Thanksgiving Yams

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
• 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the sweet potatoes, butter and lemon juice. break the gingersnap cookies into the mixture. stirring occasionally, cook until thick, about 15 minutes.
• cover the mixture with desired quantity of marshmallows. remove from heat and cover 5 minutes, or until marshmallows have melted. serve warm.

Thanksgiving Yams

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
• 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the sweet potatoes, butter and lemon juice. break the gingersnap cookies into the mixture. stirring occasionally, cook until thick, about 15 minutes.
• cover the mixture with desired quantity of marshmallows. remove from heat and cover 5 minutes, or until marshmallows have melted. serve warm.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Creme De Pirouline

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 5/8 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 6 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 4 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, flour and salt. make a well in the center, and add melted butter, egg whites, heavy cream and vanilla. mix until well blended. cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease 2 baking sheets with vegetable oil spray or shortening.
• spoon a heaping tablespoon of dough onto one of the prepared baking sheets. using the back of a spoon, spread the batter into a very thin 6 inch by 3 1/2 inch oval. make as many as 4 per baking sheet (you'll need to work quickly to shape them after they bake).
• bake until the edges are turning brown, about 6 minutes. using a long metal knife or spatula, remove one cookie from the baking sheet to a clean surface. use a chopstick or thin wooden dowel to roll the cookie up, starting at the long side. repeat with remaining cookies. if cookies get too stiff to roll, place baking sheet back in the oven for about 30 seconds.
• prepare the second sheet while the first is baking. continue baking and shaping cookies until batter is used up. cool on a wire rack.
• in a bowl over simmering water, combine the chocolate, corn syrup and remaining 1/4 cup butter. stir occasionally until melted and smooth. let cool slightly. dip about 1 inch of the end of each cookie into the chocolate sauce. allow the cookies to set up on waxed paper.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Creme De Pirouline

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 5/8 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 6 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 4 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, flour and salt. make a well in the center, and add melted butter, egg whites, heavy cream and vanilla. mix until well blended. cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). grease 2 baking sheets with vegetable oil spray or shortening.
• spoon a heaping tablespoon of dough onto one of the prepared baking sheets. using the back of a spoon, spread the batter into a very thin 6 inch by 3 1/2 inch oval. make as many as 4 per baking sheet (you'll need to work quickly to shape them after they bake).
• bake until the edges are turning brown, about 6 minutes. using a long metal knife or spatula, remove one cookie from the baking sheet to a clean surface. use a chopstick or thin wooden dowel to roll the cookie up, starting at the long side. repeat with remaining cookies. if cookies get too stiff to roll, place baking sheet back in the oven for about 30 seconds.
• prepare the second sheet while the first is baking. continue baking and shaping cookies until batter is used up. cool on a wire rack.
• in a bowl over simmering water, combine the chocolate, corn syrup and remaining 1/4 cup butter. stir occasionally until melted and smooth. let cool slightly. dip about 1 inch of the end of each cookie into the chocolate sauce. allow the cookies to set up on waxed paper.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Anise Tuiles

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 egg whites
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 teaspoon anise extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a large cookie sheet.
• in a large bowl, beat egg whites, confectioner's sugar, and flour until blended and smooth. beat in melted butter, anise extract, and salt.
• drop 1 heaping teaspoon mixture onto cookie sheet. repeat to make 3 more cookies, about 3 inches apart. with small spatula, spread cookie to a 3-inch round. (do not place more than 4 on cookie sheet because, after baking, cookies must be shaped quickly before hardening.).
• bake cookies 5 to 7 minutes until edges are golden. with pancake turner, quickly remove 1 cookie to wire rack. with hands, gently shape warm cookie to flute edges. repeat with remaining cookies on cookie sheet. if cookies become too hard to shape, return cookie sheet to oven to soften cookies slightly. repeat with remaining batter. (batter will become slightly thicker upon standing.) store in tightly covered container.

Sesame Seed Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sesame seeds

Recipe

• cream butter, sugar and brown sugar. add eggs and vanilla, blend well.
• stir together flour, baking powder and salt. add gradually to the creamed mixture, blending well.
• turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead 1-2 minutes until the dough is smooth. break off a small piece of dough and roll it in your palms to make an oval about 2 inches long and 3/4 inch thick.
• dip the oval in milk and roll it in sesame seeds. place on the greased cookie sheet. repeat with the remaining dough.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes or until golden. remove to wire racks to cool.

Sesame Seed Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sesame seeds

Recipe

• cream butter, sugar and brown sugar. add eggs and vanilla, blend well.
• stir together flour, baking powder and salt. add gradually to the creamed mixture, blending well.
• turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead 1-2 minutes until the dough is smooth. break off a small piece of dough and roll it in your palms to make an oval about 2 inches long and 3/4 inch thick.
• dip the oval in milk and roll it in sesame seeds. place on the greased cookie sheet. repeat with the remaining dough.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes or until golden. remove to wire racks to cool.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Hazelnut Lace

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup ground hazelnuts
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f. line cookie sheets with greased foil, shiny side up.
• in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and syrup. cook and stir over medium heat until well blended. remove from heat.
• stir in the nuts, flour, and liqueur. mix until well blended.
• drop teaspoonfuls onto a greased, foil-lined cookie sheet about 5 inches apart (bake only 4-5 at a time; cookies spread when baked). bake for 9-11 minutes; let stand 1 minute.
• remove from cookie sheet. pull up three sides to center to form a triangle, or roll around the greased handle of a wooden spoon. if cookies are difficult to remove from sheet, reheat them in oven about 30 seconds. cool on rack.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Anise Tuiles

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 egg whites
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 teaspoon anise extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a large cookie sheet.
• in a large bowl, beat egg whites, confectioner's sugar, and flour until blended and smooth. beat in melted butter, anise extract, and salt.
• drop 1 heaping teaspoon mixture onto cookie sheet. repeat to make 3 more cookies, about 3 inches apart. with small spatula, spread cookie to a 3-inch round. (do not place more than 4 on cookie sheet because, after baking, cookies must be shaped quickly before hardening.).
• bake cookies 5 to 7 minutes until edges are golden. with pancake turner, quickly remove 1 cookie to wire rack. with hands, gently shape warm cookie to flute edges. repeat with remaining cookies on cookie sheet. if cookies become too hard to shape, return cookie sheet to oven to soften cookies slightly. repeat with remaining batter. (batter will become slightly thicker upon standing.) store in tightly covered container.

Nature Nuts Chewy Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (10.5 ounce) package marshmallows
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chocolate covered raisins
• 5 3/4 ounces toasted oat cereal

Recipe

• melt marshmallows, butter, and raisins together over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
• mix in cereal until coated. scrape the mixture into a greased pan and let chill. (we popped them into the freezer for a few minutes to hurry it up, because the kids just couldn't wait.)

Nature Nuts Chewy Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (10.5 ounce) package marshmallows
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chocolate covered raisins
• 5 3/4 ounces toasted oat cereal

Recipe

• melt marshmallows, butter, and raisins together over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
• mix in cereal until coated. scrape the mixture into a greased pan and let chill. (we popped them into the freezer for a few minutes to hurry it up, because the kids just couldn't wait.)

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Thanksgiving Yams

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
• 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the sweet potatoes, butter and lemon juice. break the gingersnap cookies into the mixture. stirring occasionally, cook until thick, about 15 minutes.
• cover the mixture with desired quantity of marshmallows. remove from heat and cover 5 minutes, or until marshmallows have melted. serve warm.

Coriander Cakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander seed
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• cream butter and sugar together. add the eggs, mixing well. set aside.
• sift flour, baking soda and coriander together. add alternate batches of flour mixture and the milk to the butter/eggs/sugar mixture. mix well. knead on floured board until smooth.
• roll out dough and cut into 2 inch circles. bake for 15 minutes or until light brown. cool on racks.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Old Time Refrigerator Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
• 1/2 cup colored sugar for decoration (optional)

Recipe

• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars. add beaten eggs. mix and sift flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl. add flour mixture to the creamed mixture. stir nuts into the dough.
• shape dough into 6 balls. roll out each ball on floured wax paper into a cylinder about the size of a silver dollar.
• shake chocolate decorative candies or colored sugar onto wax paper. roll dough into the sugars or chocolate, enough to coat the sides of the dough. roll cylinders in wax paper, and place in the refrigerator overnight.
• slice rolls into 1/4 inch slices, and place on greased cookie sheets. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Mace Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Recipe

• combine flour, baking powder and mace. set aside. preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in large bowl, cream shortening and sugar together. beat in eggs, then beat in the milk and vanilla extract. beat in lemon zest. gradually blend in dry ingredients. cover and chill for at least four hours.
• roll out dough on floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. use a 2 inch round cookie cutter and cut into rounds. place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly colored. cool on cookie racks.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Icebox Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 1/8 cups shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

• cream shortening with sugars. mix in beaten eggs. sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; mix into creamed mixture. stir in nuts and vanilla.
• make rolls about 2 inches in diameter. refrigerate overnight.
• slice about 3/8 inch thick, and place on greased cookie sheets.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Meltaways

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons fructose (fruit sugar)
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• cream butter with an electric mixer until light. gradually add the fructose and beat thoroughly. beat in the almond extract, vanilla extract and water.
• combine the flour, salt and pecans. add to the creamed mixture, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
• roll doll into date-sized balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 13 to 14 minutes. roll in confectioners' sugar while warm and then again once cool.

Poppy Seed Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 cups cake flour
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Recipe

• combine the butter, sugar, egg yolks, lemon or orange zest, nutmeg and salt. beat until light and fluffy.
• sift the flour, then add it and the poppy seeds to the butter mixture. mix until just combined.
• divide dough into 4 equal parts. form each piece into a 2 inch diameter cylinder and wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. at this point you can freeze the dough for later use.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cut dough cylinders into 1/4 inch thick slices and place on ungreased baking sheets. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 9 minutes. let cookies cool on sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool. once cool, store in an airtight container.

Cookie Sheet Raisin Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2/3 cup hot water
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan. sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. set aside.
• pour hot water over raisins. stir in instant coffee and cinnamon. set aside to cool.
• in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time. beat in the flour mixture. finally stir in the raisin mixture.
• spread batter on prepared 10x15 inch pan. bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

Mostaccioli For Basilica

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup finely ground almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• sift the cocoa powder through a fine strainer to eliminate lumps. combine it with the flour, sugar, ground almonds, cinnamon, cloves and baking soda.
• make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the honey and 1/4 cup of the water. stir until a smooth, sticky dough forms. allow to stand for 1 minute to absorb the liquid.
• turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface and pat it into a 6x12 inch rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. flour the dough lightly and roll over it once or twice with a rolling pin to even it out. cut the dough into 1 1/2 inch strips, then cut the strips diagonally to make diamond shapes and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 15 minutes. remove from pan to cool.
• to make the icing: mix the confectioners' sugar with the remaining 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. brush over the cooled cookies. the icing will crystallize and harden as it dries.

Mountain Tops

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 24 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt chocolate over low heat. remove and cool. beat butter in small bowl to soften. gradually beat in 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar, then 1 teaspoon vanilla and the melted chocolate. beat in 1 1/4 cups flour and 2 tablespoons milk.
• shape a well-rounded teaspoon of dough around each chocolate kiss to cover completely. place cookies flat side down on greased cookie sheet. bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. frost cooled cookies.
• to make frosting: beat 2 tablespoons shortening till soft, gradually adding 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar. mix well. add 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. stir in additional confectioners' sugar (around 3/4 cup). frosting should be fluffy.

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.