9 c. sifted flour2 c. sugar1/3 c. baking powder1 t. salt1 1/2 c. shortening (24 T)1 stick margarine plus 2 T. margarine, used separately8 eggs1 c. milk plus 2 T. used separately2 T vanilla plus 1 t. used separately2 c. powdered sugar Cream 1 stick margarine and shortening. Add sugar, then eggs and 2 T. vanilla. Alternate the dry ingredients (flour, powder and salt) with 1 c. … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Biscotti
Dessert
Christmas Cookie Edition: Sugar Cookies
3 eggs2 sticks margarine1 c. sugar1 1/2 t. vanilla plus 1/2 t. vanilla for frosting2 t. baking powder1/2 t. salt3 1/2 c. flour2 c. powdered sugar2 T. butter, melted3 T. milk With mixer, cream together margarine and sugar until fluffy. Slowly add in eggs, one at a time. When blended completely, add in vanilla. Sift together flour salt and baking powder. Slowly add it to … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Sugar Cookies
Christmas Cookie Edition: Pfefferneuse
1/2 c. butter4 c. brown sugar4 eggs4 c. sifted flour1 t. baking powder1 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt1 t. cloves1 t. nutmeg1 t. crushed cardamom (or 1/2 t. crushed black pepper)1/2 c. crushed walnuts (or almonds)1/2 c. mixed candied fruit (or candied ginger)16 oz. can frozen OJ (not diluted)granulated sugar Cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time and beat. Sift … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Pfefferneuse
Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 sticks butter2 eggs2 T. molasses2 t. vanilla1/3 c. water1 1/2 c. sugar1 1/2 c brown sugar1 t. baking powder1 1/2 t baking soda1 t salt5 c. flour18 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips Cream butter, add eggs, molasses, vanilla and water in mixer. Sift together dry ingredients (sugars, powder, soda, salt and flour). Mix moist with dry ingredients well in mixer. Add chips and stir a … [Read more...] about Chocolate Chip Cookies
Christmas Cookie Edition: Christmas Wreaths
1/2 c. unsalted butter30 large marshmallows (3 cups)1 1/2 t. green food coloring1 t. vanilla extract4 c. cornflakes2 T. cinnamon red hotsnon-stick spray Coat a large stock pot with non-stick spray. Melt butter over low heat. Add in marshmallows and melt them over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and add in food coloring and vanilla. Add in … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Christmas Wreaths
Jefferson Davis Pie aka Kentucky Pie
2 c. sugar1 T. all-purpose flour1. T. corn meal1/4 t. salt1/4 c. butter1 t. vanilla3/4 c. milk4 eggs1 pre-made pie shell (or recipe for pie crust here) Place pie shell in pie plate, pressing down around the top edges with a fork or with your index finger. Mix together in mixer: 2 c. sugar, 1 T. flour, 1 T. corn meal and 1/4 t. salt. Blend completely for 30 seconds. … [Read more...] about Jefferson Davis Pie aka Kentucky Pie
Christmas Cookie Edition: Gingerbread Cookies
3 c. flour1/4 t. salt1 t. baking soda2 t. ground ginger1 t. ground cinnamon1/2 t. grated nutmeg1/4 t. ground cloves1/2 c. dark brown sugar8 T. unsalted butter, softened plus 1 T. for frosting2/3 c. Grandma’s molasses1 egg1 c. powdered sugar1 1/2 T. milk1/4 t. vanilla extract Cream together butter and sugar, until fluffy. Add molasses. In a separate bowl sift together flour, … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Gingerbread Cookies
Mamma Jean’s Five Flavor Cake
2 sticks butter1/2 c. shortening3 c. sugar, plus 1 c. sugar for glaze5 eggs, well beaten3 c. flour1/2 t. baking powder1 c. milk1 t. coconut extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. rum extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. butter extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. lemon extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. vanilla extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1/2 c. water for glaze Cream butter, shortening and … [Read more...] about Mamma Jean’s Five Flavor Cake
Alfajores Cookies
2 c. cornstarch (2 cups – see method below*)1 1/2 c. all purpose flour (1 1/2 cup)1/2 t. salt1/2 t. baking soda2 t. baking powder14 T. butter at room temperature3/4 c. sugar3 egg yolks1 T. cognac1 c. Dulce de Leche (see below**) *If you don’t have a kitchen scale, this recipe should convince you to go get one. Cornstarch is quite difficult to measure in volume, so the … [Read more...] about Alfajores Cookies
Mer’s Candied Pretzels
2 bags pretzel sticks1 bag white Wilton candy melts1 bag red Wilton candy melts1 shaker of sprinkles1 sheet parchment1 sandwich baggy12 gift bags and 1 yd. ribbon Melt white chips in a pyrex, 2 cup, measuring cup, according to directions (do not get it wet or it will ruin and do not overcook). Break all pretzels in half. Dip the broken end halfway up into the white, melted … [Read more...] about Mer’s Candied Pretzels