Cookies Posts

Coconut-Almond Cookies -- Whether you serve 'em alone or with ice cream sundaes, you can't beat the nutty flavor of our golden rich cookie treats!Ingredients:1/2 cup sweetened, flaked coconut1/2 cup sliced natural almonds1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt2/3 cup + 1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, at room temperature1 egg1/2 tsp almond extract24 whole almondsice cream, caram...

Here's a light and healthy recipe for Double-Orange Glazed Cookies. With just a smidgen of the fat of the classic, you can indulge in our sweet orange cookies without even a hint of guilt!Note: There are only 117 calories with only 3 grams of fat in this lighter version as compared to 203 calories with 12 grams of fat in the classic recipe.  Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour ...

Here's an easy recipe for Peanut Butter Cup Bars that starts with a package of sugar-cookie mix. Add a few magical flavor combos for treats that'll make any summer day sweeter!   Ingredients: 30 miniature peanut butter cups, from 12-oz pkg 1 pkg (17.5 oz) sugar-cookie mix 1-1/4 cups butter, room temperature 2 eggs 2 Tbsp + 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tsp vanilla ext...

Here's an easy recipe for Chocolate Mint Oreo Bars that starts with a package of sugar-cookie mix. Add a few magical flavor combos for treats that'll make any summer day sweeter!   Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups mini chocolate chips 14 mint-crème-filled chocolate sandwich cookies 1 package (17.5 oz) sugar-cookie mix 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1-1/4 cups butter, room temp...

Here's an irresistible recipe for Piña Colada Bars to make your cookout great. Classic lemon bars go tropical with pineapple juice and toasty flaked coconut -- perfect to take to a party!Note: You'll need two lemons to get enough juice and zest to make these scrumptious bar cookies. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1-3/4 cups sugar 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 t...

I found an excellent menu for your traditional Easter Dinner in the April 2010 issue of Woman's Day magazine. What a nice treat this recipe for Egg-Cellent Sugar Cookies would be around Easter or probably anytime with variable designs.Planning Tip: These cookies can be baked and decorated several days ahead. After decorating, be sure to let them dry completely before storing in an airtight c...

Try this delicious recipe for Lemon Dimples -- a twist of lemon in every bite of these luscious cookies. Ingredients: 1½ sticks (¾ cup) unsalted butter, softened½ cup confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting¼ cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 tsp grated lemon zest1 Tbsp lemon juice1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp baking powder2 cups all-purpose flour1 scant cup prepared lemon curd Direct...

Those without connection to the Dutch or to Iowa may not know about Dutch Letters. But, there's a blog (http://www.bakerscommunity.com/blog/2009/10/31/baking-dutch-letters.html) that gives all the scoop about Dutch Letters.According to this blog, they are a cookie. But they are more than that; they are flaky, buttery and filled with an almond paste and shaped into a letter. Actually, they are a cr...

This recipe for Walnut Chocolate-Chip Cookies will not only make about three dozen of America's favorite cookies but will give you a healthy bonus! There's almost a day's supply of heart-healthy omega-3s in each of our sweet chewy cookies?Ingredients:1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup whole-wheat flour1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup packed brown sugar3/4...

Most everyone enjoys making cookies for the holidays. It's a tradition and the cookie recipes are often handed down from generation to generation. There are many cookie swaps or cookie baking parties among friends and family in preparation for Christmas holiday celebrations. There's a wonderful post (http://www.cookiesyearround.com/2009/12/21/the-origin-of-holiday-cookies.html) that gives the hist...