Archive for the ‘Cookies and Candy’ Category

  • Crunchy Fudge Cookies

    Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

    Source: Fiber One cereal box
    Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies
    “These make really tasty, fudgy, crunchy cookies!”
    Ingredients
    1 box (1lb 2.3oz) Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix
    2 cups Fiber One cereal
    1/3 cup water
    1 egg
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    2 teaspoons vanilla
    1/8 teaspoons cinnamon
    2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
    1. Heat over to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In a large [...]

  • Candy Cane Cookies

    Thursday, November 29th, 2007

    Source: Mr. Food
    Makes about 3 dozen cookies
    “This makes a nice crumbly butter cookie with a tasty hint of peppermint :)”
    Ingredients
    1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
    1 cup confectioners’ sugar
    1 egg
    1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 cup finely crushed candy canes
    3 tablespoons granulated sugar
    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat cookie [...]

  • White-Chocolate Macadamia Cranberry Cookies

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Source: AllRecipes
    Makes 3 dozen cookies
    “My favorite type of cookie is with white chocolate pieces and macadamia nuts, and I love sweetened dried cranberries, so this recipe was perfect for me!  It comes out so tasty too!”
    Ingredients
    3 cups flour
    3/4 t. baking soda
    3/4 t.. salt
    3/4 cup sugar
    1 cup brown sugar
    1 cup butter
    2 eggs, slightly beaten
    1 T. vanilla
    1 [...]

  • Five-Star Brownies

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Source: Taste of Home
    Makes 36 star-shaped brownies
    “THE best brownie recipe I’ve tried so far!  I made this and swirl caramel into the batter, then top with a bit more about 5 minutes until done.”
    Ingredients
    3 eggs
    2 cups sugar
    1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    1/2 cup butter, melted
    1/4 cup shortening, melted
    1 1/2 cup flour
    3/4 cup baking cocoa
    1 1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 [...]

  • Cinnamon Lemon Cookies

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Source:  Great American Recipes (Group 16, card 10)
    Makes about 3 dozen cookies, depending on the size.
    Ingredients
    1 cup sugar
    1/2 cup butter or margarine
    1 egg
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    Cinnamon sugar (1/4 cup sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
    1. In a mixing bowl, cream [...]

  • Shaker Suger Cookies

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Source: Great American Recipes
    Makes 3 dozen (I was only able to make just over 1 dozen)
    Ingredients
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    3/4 cup powdered sugar
    1 egg
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/2 lemon extract or grated lemon peel
    1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    Sugar, for sprinkling, optional
    1. Beat butter until creamy [...]

  • PB and Oatmeal Cookies

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Source: Better Homes & Gardens
    Makes about 48 cookies
    Ingredients
    3/4 cup butter, softened
    1/2 cup peanut butter
    1 cup granulated sugar
    1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    2 eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    2 cups rolled oats
    1 cup choppd cocktail peanuts or semisweet chocolate pieces (optional)
    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees(F)
    2. In a large mixing [...]

  • Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Source: Bake Bake Bake
    Ingredients
    1 cup butter
    3/4 c. granulated sugar
    3/4 c. brown sugar
    1 tsp. vanilla
    2 eggs
    1 tsp. baking soda
    1/2 tsp. salt
    2 1/4 c. flour
    1 bag chocolate chips
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix butter, sugar, and vanilla.  Add eggs and beat.  Combine dry ingredients and add to mixture. Add chocolate chips and stir.
    2. Bake for 11-12 minutes.
    (Submitted [...]

  • Easy PB & Chocolate Fudge

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Source: Unknown
    “No candy thermometer needed, seriously!”
    Ingredients
    1 cup creamy peanut butter
    1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    2 1/4 cup sugar
    7 ounces Marshmellow creme
    3/4 cup evaporated milk
    1/4 cup butter
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    1. Line an 8×8″ pan with foil.  Measure peanut butter into one bowl and chocolate chips into another.
    2. Combine sugar, evaporated milk, marshmellow creme and butter in 3-quart saucepan.  Cook over medium [...]

  • Mini Peanut Butter Kiss Blossoms

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Source: Treasury of Home Baking
    Makes about 14 dozen cookies
    “I made these regular size because I didn’t have mini kisses. I loved them though, because they stay nice and moist!”
    Ingredients
    3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
    1/2 cup shortening
    1/3 granulated sugar
    1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
    1 egg
    3 Tablespoons milk
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 [...]