Impress your friends and family with these simple cookies for your holiday table.
Simple Date Cookies Pitted whole dates 1/2 cup butter 4oz. cream cheese 1 cup sifted flower 1/8 tsp. salt Mix together ingredients except for dates, then chill for a couple hours Roll dough on confectioner sugar Cut in one inch wide and three inch long strips Wrap around dates Bake 375 degrees for 15 minutes Sprinkle with confectioner sugar
Chocolate and coffee are a great combination in these holiday cookies.
By Debi Maghes Chocolate Mocha Chunk Cookies 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate 1 stick butter, slightly softened 2 tablespoons instant coffee 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate Melt 1 square chocolate, set aside. Cut three squares in large (1/2") chunks, set aside. Beat butter, sugars, coffee, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 square melted chocolate, mix in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in chocolate chunks and walnuts. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto greased cookie sheets. …
These cookies are sure to please guests at the office Christmas party.
Submitted by Kathy Siler Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornstarch 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. ginger 3/4 rounded tsp. ground cloves 3/4 tsp. ground allspice 3/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 pound butter, softened 1/4 cup shortening (Crisco) 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 + cup honey 2 large or extra large eggs, slightly beaten 2 tsp. vanilla 1 heaping cup pumpkin or squash puree (cooked and cooled) 2 cups raisins (may use half light and half dark) raisins soaked in rum for 24 hours Directions: Preheat oven to about 360 degrees. Sift together several times, the flour, cornstarch, spices, salt and cream of tartar, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside. In a large bowl…
Share your most irresistible Christmas cookie recipe for a chance to win a $50 gift card from Artistica in Dexter.
4 P.M. Nov. 25: The contest is now closed. Look for our article tomorrow to vote for the semifinalists. The holidays are right around the corner, and we want to put together the ultimate cookie platter that is sure to wow your guests. Dexter Patch is teaming up with Artistica for our "Home for the Holidays" cookie contest. Here's how it works: Beginning today, readers can enter the contest by posting their favorite holiday cookie recipe in the comments section of this article. Upload a photo of your baked treats by clicking on the "upload photos and video" button. On Nov. 26, we will post all of the recipes on Patch with a poll for readers to select their favorites. Voting will be open through 3 p.m. Nov. 27. Once all votes are tallied, we…
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