In a perfect world, you’d be able to use your favorite cookie cutters on any kind of cookie dough. But there’s a reason why gingerbread men are made of gingerbread–it’s a classic. Gingerbread is fantastic for cut-out cookies because it holds its shape with almost no distortion. Today’s gingerbread recipe, from The King Arthur Flour…
Nov 18, 2016 Lindsay Conchar Cookies inside candy, on top of more cookies? Yes, please. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 36 Prep Time: 0 hours 15 mins Total Time: 0 hours 25 mins 3/4 c. butter, softened 1 c. sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2…
[Photograph: Gina DePalma] Aficionados of ginger cookies fall into two camps, I’ve been told. Purists may insist on that literal “snap” in a gingersnap, but I am more open to interpretation. My ideal ginger cookie is soft and chewy on the inside, just slightly crispy on the outside, and full of spicy ginger flavor. I’ve…
Cookie lovers beware! These bones will rattle your tastebuds with a creamy combination of white and dark chocolate. And they’re scarily simple to make—just pour melted chocolate into a plastic cookie mold, followed by store-bought sandwich cookies and another layer of chocolate, then refrigerate.
Cookies for breakfast? Yummy, melt in your mouth vegan peanut butter cookies.Ingredients:2 cups whole wheat flour1 cup icing sugar (reduce if you don’t want your cookies too sweet)Cup corn flourTsp baking powderTsp baking sodaCup olive oilCup peanut butter (vegan and creamy)2 tsp vanilla2 tbsp water (optional)Instructions:Combine all the dry ingredients and mix well. In a…
MyCommunalTable Makes: 16 cookies 1 cup sugar, plus more for dusting the top of cookies. 1 cup lard 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1/4 cup white karo syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon flavoring 3 cups flour, plus bench flour 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder Beat lard…
Ingredients:6 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch of salt3 cups confectioners’ sugarBasic Vanilla Cake, baked and cooled15 chocolate sandwich cookies or other cookies, choppedInstructions:Make the frosting: Put the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth; let cool slightly. Beat the…
2. Using a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer, combine oil, molasses, sugar and eggs and beat for 15-20 seconds until combined (if using a stand mixer use the paddle attachment). Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Mix in the candied ginger using a rubber spatula, making sure the…
Ingredients:1 cup fresh or frozen (not thawed) cranberries1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar1/3 cup brandy3 tablespoons water1/3 cup mascarpone cheese8 store-bought Italian shortbread cookies, such as RigoliInstructions:1. Bring cranberries, sugar, brandy, and water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries are tender and liquid is syrupy, about 15…
Nov 13, 2015 Ethan Calabrese We used mini Chips Ahoy cookies to decorate the top of the pie, though you could just as easily use crumbled full-size cookies. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 8 Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins Total Time: 2 hours 10 mins 1 container cool whip 3/4 c. mini chocolate…
Author Notes: peanut butter and sesame seeds are two of my favorite flavors and when combined, they blend beautifully. the sandy texture of a peanut butter cookie is a perfect match for the crispy little seeds. so why mess with the perfect combination of flavors and textures? the current trend of adding bacon to desserts…
Crispy flavorful savory cookies that could be enjoyed either plain, with soup or tea.Ingredients:½ cup (140 ml) unsalted butter, kept in room temperature for 30 minutes.Zest of one lemon1 egg yolk3 tbsp (51 ml) heavy cream1 cup (280 ml) all-purpose flour¾ cup (177 ml) finely grated parmesan cheese3 tbsp (51 ml) fresh rosemary, finely cut½…
Ingredients:15 chocolate-and-cream sandwich cookiesOne 9-inch prepared chocolate cookie crust1 1/2 cups heavy cream1/2 cup confectioners’ sugarInstructions:Cut 10 of the cookie sandwiches in half and arrange in the bottom of the pie crust.Whip the cream and sugar together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until it holds stiff peaks. Pour the…
Cookie lovers beware! These bones will rattle your tastebuds with a creamy combination of white and dark chocolate. And they’re scarily simple to make—just pour melted chocolate into a plastic cookie mold, followed by store-bought sandwich cookies and another layer of chocolate, then refrigerate.
Chewy spicy cookies, perfect with a pot of tea or a glass of milk.Ingredients:3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cloves½ teaspoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon kosher salt¾ cup unsalted butter1 cup light brown sugar1 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger¼ cup molasses¼ cup honey2 teaspoons fresh lime…
Ingredients:Tangerine and Ginger Cookies200 g (1 2/3 cup) flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ginger80 g (5 tablespoons) butter3 tablespoons golden syrup*70 g (1/3 cup) sugarZest of 2 tangerines Preheat the oven to 350°F/180C, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and…
Flour can be from winter wheat or summer wheat – they have different properties which can explain why some doughs held together and others did not. Also, flour dries out when you store it too long. Always add a little moisture, water, milk, etc. when you get a crumbly dough – you are merely replacing…
Ingredients:23 to 24 chocolate sandwich cookies2 tablespoons melted butter1 pint good-quality vanilla ice cream, slightly softenedInstructions:Crush 15 of the cookies into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter, then mix to combine. Press some of the crumbs into each cup of a 12-cup muffin pan. Set aside.Break up 6 more of the cookies into chunks. Mix…
Adapted from Ready for Dessert by David Lebovitz. For a cherry version, we posted another adaptation previously here. We will often freeze the chocolate dough balls after they’ve been coated with the cinnamon sugar, and when ready to use, thaw for about 30 minutes, coat in confectioners sugar and bake. The dough can be refrigerated…
Ingredients:1 ounce bittersweet chocolate1 tablespoon 1/3-less-fat cream cheese1/2 teaspoon espresso powder24 Amarettini Di Saronno cookies
Ingredients:2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons of baking soda1/2 teaspoon of salt1 teaspoon ground ginger1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground allspice3/4 teaspoon ground cloves3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/3 cup for rolling cookies1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup unsulphered molassesInstructions:Preheat oven…
[Photograph: Elizabeth Barbone] I love orange-flavored chocolate. So when a friend asked me to make my “famous” orange-chocolate cookies for her bridal shower, I jumped at the chance. Her choice of cookie surprised me. To quote Sandra Lee, these cookies are semi-homemade. I simply dip store-bought shortbread cookies in chocolate I’ve flavored with pure orange…
Ingredients:All-in-one cookie dough1 large egg white1 teaspoon waterInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, drop All-in-One Cookie Dough by heaping tablespoons. Using hands, gently roll each mound into an 8-inch rope.2. Gently bend one end of each rope into a loop.3. Bring other end of rope over first loop, forming…
The recipe for these almond and cinnamon Christmas cookies comes from the bakery Rischart in Munich.Ingredients:2 egg whites2½ cups confectioners’ sugar1 tbsp. ground cinnamon1 tbsp. kirsch (cherry brandy)2½ cups blanched whole almonds1 cup sugar, plus more for rolling cookies¼ cup rumInstructions:Whisk egg whites in a bowl to stiff peaks. Whisk in confectioners’ sugar to make…