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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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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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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!
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Two Ingredient Coconut Macaroons
If you’re a coconut lover, these two ingredient coconut macaroons are the fastest way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Soft Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles are a classic cinnamon-sugar coated cookie. Learn how to make the perfect treat that combines nostalgia and mouthwatering goodness. These are my grandson, Brenden’s, favorite cookies. They are also the first cookies he ever helped me make when he was just a little guy!
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Benne (Sesame Seed Cookies)
Delicious Benne (Sesame Seed Cookies) from the old South. In African and Southern United States cuisine, “benne” refers to sesame seeds. They are often used in cooking and baking and are known for their nutty flavor and nutritional value.
