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Friday, February 10, 2012

cookies

RECIPE: Red Velvet Cookies

MAKES 36 Cookies 1 pouch (1 pound, 1.5   ounces) Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa¼ cup butter or margarine, softened ¼ cup sour cream 1 tablespoon red food coloring 1 egg FROSTING ¾ to 1 cup cream cheese frosting ¼ cup chopped …

RECIPE: Mom’s Sugar Cookies

MAKES ABOUT 120  COOKIES 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup butter1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt 5 cups flour Preheat oven to 350 …

RECIPE: Crusciki (Angel Wings)

MAKES 30 TO 40 PIECES 5 large egg yolks, at room temperature½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 1½ tablespoons brandy 5 tablespoons sour cream 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus ¼ to ½ cup for kneading and rolling dough) Lard, canola or vegetable oil for frying …

RECIPE: Brown Sugar Pecan Icebox Cookies

MAKES ABOUT  60 Cookies 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar6 ounces butter 6 ounces shortening 3 eggs 4 cups bread flour 1 1/3 cups ground pecans Cream together brown sugar, butter and shortening with electric mixer. Add eggs and beat until combined. Scrape down sides …

RECIPE: Cocoa-Ancho Chile Cookies

MAKES 30 COOKIES ¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided Finely grated peel from 1 lime 1¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup baking cocoa ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ancho chile powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted …

CHOCOLATE POPCORN BISCOTTI

MAKES 24 COOKIES 1 cup egg substitute1½ teaspoons vanilla 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 3 cups air-popped popcorn, ground in food processor or blender 2¼ cups flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4 teaspoons baking powder Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking …

COSMO COCKTAIL COOKIE BARS

MAKES 36 BARS 2¼ cups flour, divided 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon finely shredded lime peel ¼ teaspoon salt¾ cup (1½ sticks) cold butter, cut into pieces 4 eggs, beaten 1½ cups granulated sugar 1 (6-ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concen- trate, thawed 1 teaspoon pure orange extract 1 tablespoon vodka (optional) Confectioners’ sugar and finely …

SUGAR-RIMMED MARGARITA COOKIES

MAKES 5 DOZEN COOKIES 2 cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup (1½ sticks) butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel 1 teaspoon pure orange extract 1 teaspoon rubbed sage ½ cup sanding sugar (see Note) ½ teaspoon kosher salt TEQUILA GLAZE 1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon tequila (optional) …

MERINGUE JEWELS

MAKES ABOUT 4 DOZEN(11/2-INCH) TREATS 3 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 teaspoon flavored extract (vanilla, orange, rose petal or coffee) ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar Pinch salt 3/4 cup superfine granulated sugar¼ cup jam (flavor to match extract chosen), optional Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Position racks …