holiday baking

Cookie-a-day: Chocolate Thumbprint with Caramel Filling Recipe

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Heather says: It’s getting late, the picture will have to wait until tomorrow.  Just take Mr. Heather’s word for it when he says these look good. These are soft, cakey cookies with a gooey caramel center.  I made half the batch with nuts and the other half plain, in the future I will make the … Read more

Gingersnaps Recipe

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HeatherHeather says:

This recipe makes cookies that are a nice balance between crispy and chewy. If you like your ‘snaps to have a sharp bite add a little crystallized ginger and even a pinch of cayenne. This version is kid friendly, but also makes a nice base for turning up the heat.

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Ingredients:

 

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter – softened
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1 cup for garnish
  • 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Directions after the jump.

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

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Heather says: This oatmeal raisin cookie recipe creates a chewy rather than crisp cookie. For plumper raisins soak them in hot water with a splash of vanilla or spiced rum if you are not opposed to alcohol.   Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter – softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar two eggs … Read more

Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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Heather says:

This is a great recipe for peanut butter cookies. The dough requires an hour of chilling in the fridge (hence the late post) but could be chilled overnight if you would like to make them just before an event. Many schools are now peanut-free zones, so I cannot recommend this for class parties.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 TBSP vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions after the jump.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Heather says:

These chocolate chip cookies call for real butter, a splash of milk, and extra vanilla. For variety consider adding chopped walnuts or M&Ms.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks butter) melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 TBSP vanilla
  • 2 TBSP milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions are after the jump.

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