ForeignChristmas Cookies 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening2 cups sugar3 egggs1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates1 1/2 cups chopped pecans1 1/2 cups raisins1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 tablespoon half and half4 cups all-purpose flour Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating … Continue reading Alsatian Plum Cookies
Chrismas Cookies
Candy Cane Cookies
Shaped Christmas Cookies 1/3 cup finely crushed Peppermint candy1/3 cup sugar1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup butter or margarine, sortened1 cup sifted powdered sugar1 egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon red food coloring Combine candy and 1/3 cup sugar in a small mixing bowl, mixing well. Set aside. … Continue reading Candy Cane Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Shaped Christmas Cookies 1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar2 eggs1 cup peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs; beat well. Add peanut butter and vanilla; blend well. Add flour and soda, blending well. … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookies
Orange Oatmeal Cookies
Shaped Christmas Cookies 2 cups Basic Cookie Mix1 egg, lightly beaten2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange rind1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon orange juice1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to … Continue reading Orange Oatmeal Cookies
Shortbread Cookies
Shaped CookiesChristmas Cookies 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar1 cup all purpose flour1/2 cup cornstarch Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Sift together flour and cornstarch in a medium mixing bowl; add to creamed mixture, blending well. Shape dough into a gall, and chill 1 to 2 hours. Shape … Continue reading Shortbread Cookies
Bitter Chocolate Cookies
Rolled and Sliced CookiesChristmas Cookies 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 egg4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Cream butter in a medium mixing bowl; gradually add sugar and salt, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg beating well. Stir melted chocolate and vanilla into creamed … Continue reading Bitter Chocolate Cookies
Frosted Apricot Jewels
Drop CookiesChristmas Cookies 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/2 cup flaked coconut1/2 cup apricot preservesFrosting (recipe follows)Pecan halves Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl; cut in butter and cream cheese with … Continue reading Frosted Apricot Jewels
Crisp Molasses Cookies
Drop CookiesChristmas Cookies 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine melted1 cup sugar1/2 cup molasses2 eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mace2 cups chopped pecans Combine butter, sugar, and molasses in a large mixing bowl, mixing well; add eggs and vanilla, beating well. Sift together … Continue reading Crisp Molasses Cookies
Coconut Diamonds
Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookies 1/2 cup butter, softened1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, divided1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided1 teaspoon salt, divided2 eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/4 cups flaked coconut1/2 cup chopped pecansLemon Frosting Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1/2 cup brown sugar, beating until light … Continue reading Coconut Diamonds
Chipper Date Brownies
Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookies 1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates, chopped1 cup boiling water1 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup chopped walnuts1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels Combine dates and boiling water in a small mixing bowl; let cool to … Continue reading Chipper Date Brownies
Shiloh To Canaan Kitchen 