Baking cookies

[Snowmom]

 

Ok, how many have started baking for Christmas???

 

I did today, just this morning, I will bake ahead and freeze the cookies and bars then they will be taken out of the freezer when I am ready to ship them. This way I am not rushing at the last minute trying to get it all done.

 

Here is the first kind of cookies I made.

 

TOFFEE ALMOND SANDIES

 

1 cup butter softened

1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup sugar

1 cup powdered sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. almond extract

4 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1 tsp. salt

2 cups sliced almonds

1 package toffee bits

 

 

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each egg. Beat in almond extract. Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in almonds and toffee bits.

 

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350º for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool. Makes 9 dozen cookies.

 

It may make that many if you make them really small, but I am not sure how many I will get out of the recipe.

 

I didn't know I needed the sliced almonds when I did my shopping last week, so I used slivered almonds, should work out anyway.

 

 

Ok, I just tried one and it was very good, now we will see if they last long enough to get in the freezer.

 

I am in hopes to get at least one more batch made today. I'll let you know what they are and if I do.

 

Oh it took me longer to get these mixed up because I had to go down stairs two time to find sugar, and powdered sugar. So if they had been up here, I would have had more baked by now.

 

[mommato3boys]

Sounds delicious, my address is...oh wait you have my address

 

I haven't start yet. That is what the weekend after Thanksgiving is for. I still have to buy a few things before I can start baking

[Grubby]

We are getting a second freezer soon. This weekend or next

week. As soon as I get it I'm going to start making cookie

dough.

 

Sugar, chocolate chip...

 

 

 

 

[Snowmom]

 

Would you like to see pictures of these cookies????

 

Here they are. One is before being baked and the second one is after baked.

 

 

 

 

[Snowmom]

again.

 

Here is the recipe for the second kind I made today.

 

CRANBERRY CHIP COOKIES

 

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup shortening

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

2 1/4 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup vanilla or white chips

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup chopped pecans

 

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chips, cranberries and pecans.

 

 

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375º for 9 - 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 9 dozen.

 

I only got 82 cookies, so lacked a few. But, that is fine.

 

If anyone makes them please experiment with the time as the first pan was a bit dark, not burned, but dark. The last pan of 10 were only in for about 6 minutes, some were in for 8 and some for 6 1/2. So, you need to watch them.

 

They are really good too. I wasn't to sure how I would like them with the cranberries in them but they are really good.

 

Oh, I almost forgot to put a picture of them in. I did forget to get one before they went into the oven though. But here is a picture showing what they look like after they are done.

 

 

 

[Leah]

Made a trial batch of the coconut cranberry chews from the cranberry recipe thread...

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[ArmyOfFive4God]

You guys are just MEAN!

 

No, really, they look YUM!

[Snowmom]

 

You are right, Mommato3boys, I do have it don't I.

 

Leah, yours look so nice, you have them on a plate with candy corn, and I just had mine on the cookie sheet. But, that is fine, mine are really good too, Old Pine said so too. I bet yours are good too, and won't last long either will they.

 

I do plan to do more baking today, so will post later on what I bake and how good they are.

 

Sorry but, we just have to share what we are baking.

 

I do hope you get that freezer and get if filled with baked goods, Grubby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Grubby]

Originally Posted By: Snowmom

I do hope you get that freezer and get if filled with baked goods, Grubby.

I'll keep you updated!

[Snowmom]

 

I did get two batches of cookies made, but I messed up on one so didn't take a picture. I had made some WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BISCOTTI, they didn't turn out the way they should have.

 

Then I made a batch of Candy Cane Cookies

 

CANDY CANE COOKIES

 

1/2 cup butte, softened

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

1 tsp peppermint extract

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 1/2 cups flour

1/4 tsp salt

Green or Red food coloring.

 

In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Beat in milk, egg and extracts.

 

Gradually add flour and salt. Set aside half of the dough. Divide remaining dough in half; and add the green food coloring to one portion and red food coloring to the other. Wrap each dough separately in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

 

Roll 1/2 tsp of each color of dough in 3 inch ropes; press gently together and twist. Repeat with the red ropes and remaining white ropes.

 

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Curve one end, forming a cane. Bake at 350º for 11-13 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes; carefully remove to wire racks. Yields: about 6 dozen.

 

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These turned our real good.

 

These are the red ones before they were cooked.

 

These are the green ones after they were cooked.

 

 

 

I also have a batch in the refrigerator right now to be cut and baked.

 

 

 

 

[S.K.]

snowmom keep the recipes coming i need new recipes to make thanks

[Snowmom]

 

I have the pictures of the Peppermint Pinwheels to put in now, and here is the recipe.

 

PEPPERMINT PINWHEELS

 

3/4 cup butter softened

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg yolk

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 peppermint extract

1/4 tsp red liquid food coloring.

 

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half and add extract and red food coloring to one portion.

 

On a work surface, roll out each portion of dough between waxed paper into a 16 x 10 inch rectangle. Remove waxed paper. Place red rectangle over the plain rectangle; wrap up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or until firm.

 

Unwrap the dough and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350º for 12 - 14 immunities or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: about 4 dozen.

 

 

I think before baking.

 

 

 

Now after baking.

 

 

 

 

[Snowmom]

 

I made 3 pies on Saturday, took one to church and the other two are in the freezer. I won't have to bake any more pies for a while, one is for Thanksgiving and the other is for Christmas. Yes, I do cheat, but, it is so much easier than having to worry about making pies Christmas Eve like I use to do. I got wise and decided to freeze pies.

 

I haven't made these yet, but will be making them after Thanksgiving. S.K. was asking for more new recipes, so had to put this one in today.

 

 

CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES

 

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. almond extract

3 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1 egg white

1/2 tsp water

 

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and almond extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and slat; gradually add to creamed mixture.

 

Roll into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.

 

In a small bowl, beat egg white and water. Brush over cookies. Bake at 325º for 14 - 16 minutes or until edges and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to the wire racks. Yields: about 5 dozen.

 

[westbrook]

makes note cause my other son looks like he is going back for a longer stay (Iraq) so I will have two sons and all about all I can send it cookies. Nothing else makes it in those metal cargo containers in 140 degree heat.

 

these are colorful and that makes a huge difference in moral for the boys.

 

thank you.

[westbrook]

http://homesteadingrecipes.blogspot.com/

 

or

 

http://xmascookies.blogspot.com/

[Snowmom]

 

Thought I would let you all know about the cookies I made yesterday.

 

I did make the CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES and they are really good too.

 

This is before they were baked.

 

 

Now after they are baked.

 

 

I got about 4 dozen out of the recipe which is earlier in the thread.

 

Now, here are some Great American Peanut Blossoms

 

GREAT AMERICAN PEANUT BLOSSOMS

 

48 Hershy Kisses

1/2 cup shortening

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

2 Tab. milk

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

 

A bit of sugar

 

Heat oven to 375º Remove wrappers from chocolates.

 

Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, bakng soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.

 

Shape dough into 1 - inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheets.

 

Bake 8 - 10 minutes until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate piece into center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

 

 

 

 

 

[BiscuitMaker]

Oh I am so hungry---

[Jewlzm]

You are really going at this Christmas baking thing! Those all look fantastic.

 

I dont know when Ill get a chance to do my baking *sigh* If its not one pipe breaking its another in this old house.

[Darlene]

She's trying to make us all fat.

[ArmyOfFive4God]

I agree Dar. That's why I say- My hips hate her I love her of course!

[Snowmom]

 

Ok, I just won't put any more pictures in. HA HA HA.

 

I made two more batches yesterday, but have to type the recipes up yet.

 

I'll get them in later on today or tomorrow.

 

Just wait until you see these.

 

I know you love me or you wouldn't put up with me.

[ArmyOfFive4God]

*grumble grumble*

 

[Snowmom]

again, I have had my breakfast and typed the recipes so now I will add them.

 

Here are pictures of before and after of the Brown Eyed Susan's, I didn't put the stars on before baking the first pan, but did after that and they turned out fine.

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the Peanut Butter Cookies.

 

Enjoy.

 

 

The flour did make a mess on the cookies sheets, but that didn't hurt the cookies.

 

 

 

And, I really messed up, it is not Wednesday, it is Thursday.

 

 

[Snowmom]

again,

 

I forgot to put the recipes in.

 

Ok, here is one. I typed the recipe as I have it on my recipe card.

 

BROW - EYED SUSAN'S

 

Set oven at 400º

 

Cream together 3/4 cup soft butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla and 1/4 tsp salt.

Stir in 1 3/4 cup flour. Chill 1 hour or longer and shape into 1 inch balls, place on ungreased cookie sheets. Put/push chocolate candy stars on each cookie and bake at 400º for 8 - 10 minutes.

 

Makes 3 - 4 doz.

 

You can put any kind of candy on top that you would like. I used the chocolate stars.

 

Now for the Peanut Butter Cookies.

 

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

 

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 egg (beaten)

1 1/4 cup flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

 

Set oven at 375º

 

Cream butters, add sugars, add beaten egg, and mix well; add flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Chill for at least one hour. Form into balls the size of walnuts and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press down with a fork that has been dipped in flour.

 

Bake at 375º until golden brown, about 8 - 10 minutes.

 

Makes about 3 doz.

 

Enjoy.

 

[Snowmom]

 

Just thought I would come in and let you know what I baked yesterday.

 

 

VANILLA CHIP MAPLE COOKIES

 

1 cup shortening

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 cups packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp maple flavoring

3 cups flour

2 tsp. baking soda

2 cups vanilla or white chips

1/2 cup chopped pecans

 

Frosting:

 

1/4 cup butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp. maple flavoring

4 - 6 Tab. milk

3 1/2 cups pecan halves

 

 

In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening,butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine the flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in vanilla chips and pecans.

 

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350º for 8 - 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

 

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar. beat in maple flavoring and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies. Top each with a pecan half. Yield: 7 dozen

 

I didn't frost them, but they are good just the same.

 

Here is a before picture.

 

 

Now an after picture.

 

 

I also baked some of these.

 

COCONUT MACAROONS

 

2 1/2 cups flaked coconut

1/3 cup all purpose flour

1/8 tsp salt

2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp. vanilla

 

In bowl, combine the coconut, flour and salt. Add milk and vanilla; mix well, (batter will be stiff).

 

Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 inch apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350º for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool.

 

1 1/2 doz.

 

A before picture.

 

 

Now the after picture.

 

 

Enjoy.

 

Now, with all the cookies I have made, I have not eaten more than 2 or 3 of each kind so far.

 

Isn't anyone else baking cookies or anything yet??