lieser@uunet.UU.NET (Digital Bitch) (12/11/90)
Here are a few more cookie recipes. They've been copied, handed down
and, for the most part, modified. I really don't remember where I
first got them.
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"HEROIN" COOKIES
2 sticks Oleo, softened 1-3/4 cups Flour
1 cup Sugar 1/3 cup Poppy Seeds
1 Egg Yolk 1/4 tsp grated Nutmeg
1 tsp Orange Extract
1/2 tsp Almond Extract
Cream together Oleo, Sugar, Egg Yolk & Extracts. Add the sifted Flour,
Poppy Seeds and Nutmeg. Refrigerate for at least 2 hrs. Roll out on
floured surface (usually though, I roll out between pieces of Saran
Wrap) to about 1/4" thickness. Cut out desired shapes, carefully place
on ungreased cookie sheet, bake at 350oF (preheated oven) for 8-10
mins. Cool slightly on cookie sheet before transferring into container
that can be tightly covered. Depending upon size, makes about 4 doz.
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NUTTY JAM BALLS 1/2 cup Butter (use the "real" thing!)
1/3 cup Sugar
1 Egg (separated)
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
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1 cup Flour
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1/2 cup grated Walnuts
Raspberry, Strawberry, or Apricot Jam
Cream Butter, Sugar, beat until fluffy. Beat in Egg Yolk and Vanilla.
Sift in Flour, mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hr, then roll into
1-inch balls, roll these in the slightly beaten Egg White, then roll
in the nut flakes. Place on lightly greased baking sheet and press a
hole into each one with a thimble. Fill this with Jam. Bake at 375cF
(preheated oven) for 13- 15 min. Store in tightly closed container.
Makes ?? = but since they don't last long, anyway, make two batches
while you're at it! :-)
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WALNUT CRESCENTS 1/2 cup Butter (again, the "real" thing)
1/2 cup Sugar
1/3 cup ground Walnuts
1 cup Flour
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Confectioner's Sugar (optional)
Cream Butter, add sugar, beat until very light and fluffy. Add Nuts
and Vanilla Extract, then add Flour. Mix until dough holds together
(if necessary, add 1 to 2 tbsps of cold water.
Using about 1 tsp of dough, shape into a roll, approx. 2-1/2" long,
tapering the ends. Bend into crescents and put on ungreased baking
sheet, flatten slightly (for more even baking). Bake at 300oF
(preheated oven) for 20 to 25 min or until lightly browned -- check
one for "done-ness" inside.
If desired, dust with the Confectioner's Sugar while still warm, but
they taste just as good without it so I'd say save yourself the extra
calories.
Store in tightly closed container.
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PASTEL COOKIES (they add a nice touch of colour to your cookie platter)
a) RED ONES: 3/4 cup Butter or Margarine
------------ 1/4 cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Almond Extract
1 pck Cherry Jello (3 oz)
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2 1/2 cups Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
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Chocolate Streusels
Green Sugar
Cream Butter, Sugar, Eggs, add Extracts and Jello Powder. Sift in
flour and baking powder.
Roll pieces of dough into 3/4" balls. Place 3" apart on ungreased
baking sheet, flatten with bottom of large glass. Sprinkle green sugar
around the edge, throw some Chocolate Streusels in the middle.
Nonpareils can be used, but that's messy!
Bake in 400oF (preheated oven) for 6-8 min. Keep in tightly covered
container. Makes about 4 doz.
b) GREEN ONES: same as above, but use LIME JELLO (instead of Cherry)
--------------- LEMON EXTRACT (instead of Almond)
DO use green sugar for the edges on this one, too, I've
tried red and it fades and doesn't look good. The green
gets real intense, just right for X-mas.
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RASPBERRY BARS (I don't think they're all that great but kids loved 'em)
3/4 cup Butter or Margarine
1 cup tightly packed Brown Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cups Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 1/2 cups Old-fashioned Oatmeal
1 jar (10 oz) Raspberry Jam
Cream Butter and Brown Sugar until fluffy, add Vanilla Extract. Mix
dry ingreds., add to butter/sugar mixture, mix well. Press half of
crumbs into greased 13 X 9" baking pan. Spread with the Jam, crumble
remaining mixture on top. Bake at 400oF (preheated oven) for 20 to 25
min. Cool, then cut into bars.
I don't know how they store because the kiddies devoured them as soon
as they were cool enough. But I guess they would have to be put into a
tightly closed container or they'd turn into lethal weapons.
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Not really a Christmas Cookie, but maybe a bit more "healthy" than the
preceding holiday overloads:
OATMEAL RAISIN CLUSTERS 2/3 cup Margarine, melted
1 cup Brown Sugar (packed tightly)
1 Egg
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 tsp Orange Extract
1/2 tsp Rum Flavouring (optional)
1 tsp grated Orange Rind (optional)
Cream this together, then add:
1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 cup regular Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
2 cups Old-fashioned Oatmeal
1 cup (scant) Raisins
Mix well, drop by tablespoon-ful on greased cookie sheet, bake in 350oF
oven (preheated) for about 15 min. Store in tightly closed container.
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Enjoy!
Charlotte lieser@BoysTown.org