Dottie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

My brother broke my Mother’s heart the day that he told her that his friend’s Mom made better chocolate chip cookies than she did.  So here it is, the recipe that broke my Mom’s heart. 2 c. butter 1 c. brown sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. salt 2 pkg. (12oz) chocolate chips 2 c. [...]

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Aunt Rena’s Molasses Cookies

I literally just found this recipe on the ground in the grocery store and rescued it and brought it home.  I will not let any recipe slip past me! 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. shortening 1/2 c. molasses 1 egg 1 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. cinnamon salt add 1 tsp baking soda to 1/2 c. [...]

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Whoopie Pies

1 1/4 c. sugar 2/3 c. shortening 2 eggs, well beaten 2 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. cocoa 1 1/4 tsp. soda 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla 1 c. milk Cream together sugar and shortening.  Add eggs, and blend. Sift together dry ingredients, and add alternately with milk.  Add [...]

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Orange Walnut Tassies

Crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons fat-free milk Cooking spray Filling: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup light-colored corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind [...]

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Cream Cheese Meltaways with Lemon Glaze

 Cookies: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 ounces) 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup (2 ounces) block-style 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   Glaze: 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice   Preheat oven to 375°.To prepare cookies, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, cornstarch, and salt in [...]

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Sugared Vanilla Cookies

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 11 1/4 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 10 tablespoon butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large egg whites Cooking spray 1/2 cup red and green sugar sprinkles Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking [...]

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Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening 1 cup sugar 2 vanilla beans 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter, shortening, and 3/4 cup sugar until light and [...]

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Mexican Chocolate Cookies

5 ounces bittersweet (60 to 70 percent) chocolate, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 1/3 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash of black pepper Dash of ground red pepper 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cooking spray [...]

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Cocoa Slices

1 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 6 2/3 ounces) 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces 1/3 cup ice water 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups and measuring spoons; level with [...]

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Chocolate-Candy Cane Cookies

1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted 1 (6 ounce) package BAKER’S Premium White Baking Chocolate 12 hard peppermint candies, crushed Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat cream [...]

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