Cookies
Cookies come in a variety of styles and flavors, each with unique textures and ingredients. There are also cookies that are unbaked.
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Melt Cookies
Melt cookies have a soft, gooey or melting texture, which comes from ingredients that create a rich, chewy consistency. This is achieved through the use of certain types of fats (like butter), the ratio of flour to sugar, and the baking time and temperature. Melt Cookies are very easy to make. Oats can be a great addition to…
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Peanut Butter Cookies
When we think of comfort food, we think of warm peanut butter cookies right out of the oven with just a little bit of crunch. This is a classic recipe. Making great peanut butter cookies involves a few key techniques and tips. Tips for making the best Peanut Butter Cookies… Choose the right peanut butter Use natural peanut butter…
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Biscotti di Prato
Biscotti di Prato, also known as Cantucci, are traditional Italian almond biscuits that originate from the city of Prato in Tuscany. These twice-baked treats are made with simple ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and toasted almonds, resulting in a crunchy texture. Biscotti di Prato are typically enjoyed with a glass of Vin Santo, a sweet dessert wine, into which…
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Pumpkin Bread Biscotti
Pumpkin Bread Biscotti are twice-baked cookies. Bake a traditional pumpkin bread, then let it cool before cutting it into slices, then arrange the slices on a wire rack and bake for a second time, drying and crisping the pumpkin bread into delicious biscotti. More about Biscotti Biscotti are Italian almond biscuits originating in the city of Prato, Tuscany. They are…
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Lemon Biscotti
Lemon biscotti are a delightful Italian treat, characterized by their crisp texture and refreshing citrus flavor. Made with ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and lemon juice and zest, these twice-baked cookies are perfect for dipping into coffee or tea. The addition of almonds or other nuts can enhance their texture and flavor, while a light glaze of lemon icing…
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Almond Joy Brownies
If you love Almond Joy candy bars, you are sure to love these brownies. The marshmallow topping is delicious. Tips for making delicious brownies Choose Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality chocolate and cocoa powder, unsalted butter, and fresh eggs. The better the ingredients, the better the brownies will taste. Melt Chocolate Properly: If your recipe calls for melting chocolate, do…
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Peanut Blossoms
This is a wonderful recipe from my sister, Kathryn. The original recipe was invented by Freda Smith of Gibsonburg, Ohio for the 1957 Pillsbury Bake-Off. Peanut Blossoms are classic Christmas cookies that combine the richness of peanut butter with the sweetness of a Hershey’s Kiss. These cookies typically consist of a peanut butter dough ball that is dropped onto a…
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Linda’s Candy Cane Cookies
Linda’s candy cane cookies are a festive treat we make during the holiday season, combining the flavors of peppermint and sweet dough. We use this same recipe to make cutout cookies. Loosely mix all the colored doughs together, roll out and make tri-color cutout cookies using your favorite cookie cutters.
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Oatmeal Carmelitas
Oatmeal Carmelitas are delicious bars that combine oats, dulce de leche, butter and brown sugar for a sweet and chewy treat. How to make your own self-rising flour All-purpose flour Table salt Baking powder Measure the desired amount of flour into a separate container. For each cup of all-purpose flour, add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon…
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Pecan Pie Bars
Pecan pie bars are a delicious cookie that combines the flavors of traditional pecan pie in a convenient bar form. If you love pecan pie, you will adore these pecan pie bars!
