Lebkuchen Cookie Mix (from Germany)

Ingrients & Directions 3 c All-purpose flour 1/2 c Honey 1 1/4 ts Nutmeg; ground 1/2 c Dark molasses 1 1/4 ts Cinnamon; ground 1/2 c Almonds; slivered 1/2 ts Baking soda 1/2 c Candied fruits and peels, fi 1/2 ts Cloves; ground -ely chopped 1/2 ts Allspice; ground Lemon glaze, optional (recip 1 Egg […]

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Raspberry-filled Sandwich Cookies (luxembourgli)

Ingrients & Directions 1 1/4 c Blanched almond slices -(about 4 ounces) 1 c Powdered sugar 1/2 c Egg whites (4 to 5), -completely free of yolk 1/2 c Granulated sugar 1/2 ts Cream of tartar 1/4 ts Vanilla extract 1/8 ts (scant) almond extract FOR THE RASPBERRY -BUTTERCREAM: 6 1/2 tb Unsalted butter, slightly […]

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Deep Dark Chocolate Cookies

Ingrients & Directions 3/4 c Butter or margarine — softened 3/4 c Granulated sugar 1/2 c Packed light brown sugar 1 ts Vanilla extract 2 Eggs 1 3/4 c All-purpose flour 1/2 c Hershey’s Cocoa -OR European Style Cocoa 3/4 ts Baking soda 1/2 ts Baking powder 1/4 ts Salt 1 c Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Chips […]

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Vanilla Sugar Cookies

Ingrients & Directions 1 1/2 c Flour 1/2 ts Baking powder 1/4 ts Salt 1/2 c Unsalted butter 3/4 c Sugar 1 Egg 1/2 ts Vanilla Stir together flour, powder & salt in med bowl. Beat butter, sugar, egg & vanilla in bowl until well blended. Stir in flour mixture. Gather dough together & shape […]

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Cookie Cards – Country Living

Ingrients & Directions Angel Cookie dough -dragees, red and green 1/2 Recipe Royal Icing -colored sugar, or Red and green food coloring -sprinkles Red and green hard candies, Thin cardboard -crushed Red or green ribbon (opt.) Small silver or gold 1. Prepare Angel Cookie recipe through the end of Step 2. While dough is chilling, […]

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Koulourakia (sesame Cookies)

Ingrients & Directions Karen Mintzias 3 ts Baking powder 1 c Butter 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon 1 c Caster sugar 1/4 ts Ground cloves 1 ts Vanilla essence 1/4 c Milk 3 Eggs 1/2 c Toasted sesame seeds 5 c Plain flour Makes: 70 Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Oven temperature: 190 C (375 F) Cream […]

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Raspberry Ribbon Cookies

Ingrients & Directions 1/4 Recipe Ultimate Butter -Cookie Dough 2 tb Seedless raspberry jam, (up -to 3) 1/2 c Powdered sugar 1 ts Lemon juice Prepare the Ultimate Cookie Dough and divide it into four equal parts. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 4 days. Cover a cookie sheet […]

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Dead Men’s Legs (cookies)

Ingrients & Directions 1 egg 1/2 c sugar 1/3 c finely chopped : blanched/skinned almonds 1/2 c all purpose flour Preheat oven to 325F. Beat egg lightly and gradually add sugar. Beat with mixer until light and foamy–about 20 minutes. Add almonds and flour; mix well. Roll dough into finger-thick ropes on a very light […]

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Vanilla Spritz Cookies

Ingrients & Directions 1 1/2 Sticks margarine — Softened 2 Egg whites — whipped 2 ts Vanilla 2 c Unbleached flour 1/3 c Granulated sugar 1/4 c Salt Preheat oven at 350. Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine margarine, egg whites, and vanilla. In another mixing bowl, combine flour, […]

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Lemon Cookie Cups – Country Living

Ingrients & Directions -CRUST- 1/2 c (1 stick) butter, softened 1 c Unsifted all-purpose flour 1/4 c Confectioners’ sugar FILLING 1/3 c Granulated sugar 2 ts Finely grated lemon rind 1 tb All-purpose flour 1 1/2 tb Lemon juice 1 Large egg 1/8 ts Salt TOPPING 1 oz Square semisweet chocolate -(opt.) 1. Prepare Crust: […]

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