A shortbread-style chocolate chip cookie that can be cut into shapes for any occasion. The original recipe suggested frosting these cookies, but they really don’t need it. Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated...
Ok, so we have a lot of “the best ever” chocolate chip cookie recipes, but this one is right up there. Yield: 20-100, depending on size. Ingredients: 1 cup (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar1...
Variation on an old family recipe. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 2 sticks butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar Directions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Mix the flour and baking powder With an electric mixer, cream the butter until shiny and add...
Another favorite from The Gaining Ground Table. When you want something festive but just don't have time for gingerbread men. Ingredients 2/3 cup canola or vegetable oil 1 egg, beaten 4 T molasses 1 c sugar, plus 1/3 cup for coating cookies 2 c flour 2 t baking soda 1...
Love this recipe from The New York Times. Watch the video - I think you'll agree that even a 6 year old can make this. You just really need to plan ahead as it takes about 24 hours from start to finish. Luckily, it only requires a few minutes of hands-on time,...
The perfect sweet treat - for one! Prep: 3 minutes; Cook 1.5 minutes; Start to finish: 5 minutes Ingredients 2 T quick-cooking oats 2 T brown sugar 1 T all-purpose flour 1/8 t ground cinnamon 1 T cold unsalted butter 3/4 cup berries Directions Combine the oatmeal,...
Perfect Valentine's Day treat, but really would fit just about any theme! Ingredients 3/4 pound unsalted butter (3 sticks) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup raspberry or strawberry jam Confectioners'...
From Barefoot Contessa's Family Style cookbook. Prep time: 45 Minutes; Inactive: 30 Minutes; Cook: 1 Hour Ingredients 4 lbs. Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, and cored 1 lemon, zested 1 orange, zested 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon...
Adapted from Martha Stewart's Triple-Chocolate Cheesecake Prep time: 30 minutes; Start-to-finish time: 2 hrs, 30 minutes Ingredients 1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafer cookies 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 4 bars (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room...