The Absolute Ultimate Christmas Cutout Sugar Cookie
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
Granulated sugar
Mix thoroughly the butter, confectioners' sugar, egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Blend in the flour, soda, and cream of tartar. Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours. Heat the oven to 375 F. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into desired shapes. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Makes about 5 dozen 2 inch cookies depending on the size of cookie cutter used.
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Dec 19, 2009
Cherry Almond Chunky Chews
Cherry Almond Chunky Chews
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped almonds
1 jar 16 oz maraschino cherries, drained and halved
In mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beatingwell after each one. Add extract and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, andsalt then add to cream mixture gradually. Stir in coconut and nuts. Drop byrounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Placehalved cherry in center of each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes oruntil lightly browned. Remove to cooling rack.
Number of Servings: 7 dozen
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped almonds
1 jar 16 oz maraschino cherries, drained and halved
In mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beatingwell after each one. Add extract and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, andsalt then add to cream mixture gradually. Stir in coconut and nuts. Drop byrounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Placehalved cherry in center of each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes oruntil lightly browned. Remove to cooling rack.
Number of Servings: 7 dozen
Dec 17, 2009
SPICY CRANBERRY RELISH
SPICY CRANBERRY RELISH
3 c Cranberries ,washed
1 c Honey
1 c Water
1 Naval orange, medium
1 ts Ginger, fresh or ground
1/2 ts Cinnamon, ground
1/2 ts Cardamom, ground
1. Bring cranberries, honey and 1/2 cup of water to a boil in a
saucepan. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then uncover and simmer 10
minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
2. Quarter unpeeled orange and chop it finely in food processor. Add
to simmering cranberry mixture with remaining 1/2 cup of water and
spices. Stir well and simmer an additional 20 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Chill before serving.
3 c Cranberries ,washed
1 c Honey
1 c Water
1 Naval orange, medium
1 ts Ginger, fresh or ground
1/2 ts Cinnamon, ground
1/2 ts Cardamom, ground
1. Bring cranberries, honey and 1/2 cup of water to a boil in a
saucepan. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then uncover and simmer 10
minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
2. Quarter unpeeled orange and chop it finely in food processor. Add
to simmering cranberry mixture with remaining 1/2 cup of water and
spices. Stir well and simmer an additional 20 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Chill before serving.
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