Miss Marple Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Our church has an annual cookie exchange and I'm always looking for something just a bit exotic to take. I came across this recipe in our local newspaper and I think it will be the one - unless one of you has a more intriguing one :D TIRAMISU DROPS Makes about 40 cookies 1 cup slivered blanched almonds, lightly toasted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons instant espresso or coffee powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 8-ounce tub mascarpone cheese 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Shaved chocolate, to decorate, if desired 1. Heat the oven to 350 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a food processor, pulse together the almonds and granulated sugar until finely ground but not reduced to a paste. Add the butter and vanilla, then pulse to incorporate. Add the espresso or coffee powder, salt and flour and pulse until a crumbly dough comes together. 3. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Using your finger, or the handle of a wooden spoon, press an indent into the top of each cookie. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden and firm. Allow to cool on the baking sheet. 4. When the cookies are cool, in a medium bowl stir together the mascarpone and 2 tablespoons of the powdered sugar. Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag or a zip-close plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe a dollop of the filling into the indent of each cookie. 5. Sift the remaining tablespoon of powdered sugar with the cocoa powder. Sift over the tops of the cookies. Decorate with shaved chocolate, if desired. Nutrition information per cookie (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 100 calories; 70 calories from fat (66 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 15 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 15 mg sodium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites that I found on Pinterest. I wanted to make and take these really cute peppermint cookies, but I really stink working with rolled dough. I don't know why, it drives me crazy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 andes mint cookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm thinking about these: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/salted-caramel-turtle-triangles/43d27f6b-77d8-40b3-af61-eac311c719f9?WT.dcsvid=NjQ1MzU5Njc3NwS2&rvrin=F85DF579-2183-DC11-920E-00110A5B41E6&WT.mc_id=Newsletter_BC_12_01_2011&nicreatID2=Newsletter_BC_12_01_2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reign Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm super boring just chocolate chip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm making Triple Lime Sugar cookies for our cookie exchange tomorrow.... they turned out pretty well :drool: A basic lime sugar cookie that I 'revved' up w/ extra glaze & lime zest. Mouth puckering, but sooo good with coffee or tea and a nice fresh but delicate change from the heavier flavors of the holiday. Triple Lime Sugar Cookies Ingredients ¾ cup butter softened 2 cups sugar, divided Zest of 4-5 limes (about 5 Tablespoons) , divided ½ cup sour cream 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature 5 Tablespoon fresh lime juice, divided ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 ½ cups flour Glaze: 2/3 cup confectioners sugar & remainder of lime juice (about 4 Tablespoons); remaining lime zest Preparation 1. Beat butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and 2 Tablespoons lime zest until lightly creamed. Add sour cream, and beat just until blended. Stir in egg yolks and 1 Tablespoon lime juice, scraping down sides of bowl. Add salt, baking powder, and flour, and beat until blended. Chill dough 1 hour. 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar, and place on baking sheets. 3. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges begin to brown; bottoms will look light golden. Remove to wire racks to cool. 4. Mix 4 tablespoons lime juice and confectioners sugar- brush onto tops of cookies and sprinkle remaining lime zest on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I took snowman sugar cookies. http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/jolly-snowman-faces-recipe/1/ Mine looked similar, I used mini chocolate chips for the mouth and sour lifesaver gummies for the earmuffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Chewy White Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Cookies Forgotten Kisses (my favorites) Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (super easy, but they always get rave reviews) Triple Chocolate Meringue Fudgies All of these are some of my favorites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm making Triple Lime Sugar cookies for our 4. Mix 4 tablespoons lime juice and confectioners sugar- brush onto tops of cookies and sprinkle remaining lime zest on top How did they taste without the frosting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I posted about these on another thread. I made them for a cookie exchange on Thursday. I'd never made them before, but really like them. I hope everyone else does, too. I don't know why they're called "gingerbread" as they are more "ginger cookie": * Exported from MasterCook * Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cookies Holidays Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 c. butter -- softened 1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger 1/2 c. lightly packed light brown sugar 1/2 c. molasses 1 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. hot water 1 pkg. semisweet chocolate chips -- (12 oz.) Sugar for rolling Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Cream butter and freshly grated ginger together with an electric mixer till light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; mix well. Add molasses; beat until combined. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cocoa powder. In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in the hot water. Add half of the flour mixture to the creamed mixture; beat. Add the baking soda mixture and mix, followed by the remaining flour mixture. Add chocolate chips; mix well. Using a small cookie scoop (a melon baller will also work), scoop out dough and roll into 1 1/2" balls. Roll the balls in sugar to coat; place on prepared cookie sheets. Bake @ 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes until the cookie surfaces begin to crack. Cool on pans for 2-3 minutes; remove from pan to wire racks and cool completely. Makes about 3 dozen. Source: "TOHBB" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Somebody had linked to these in another post, so I'm making them for my cookie exchange this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 How did they taste without the frosting? They were really amazing, on their own- actually, I preferred them that way. Also, its not a frosting- rather, a light glaze to make the lime zest stick. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I took snowman sugar cookies. http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/jolly-snowman-faces-recipe/1/ Mine looked similar, I used mini chocolate chips for the mouth and sour lifesaver gummies for the earmuffs. Oh they are soooo cute! Thanks for sharing! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Microwave carmel popcorn packaged in cellophane bags. I can only make it once a year, it is so addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 White chocolate & cranberry cookies, or maple white chocolate cookies. Let me know if you want me to whip up a coupla test batches to taste them again for you to let you know if they're still good recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I took snowman sugar cookies. http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/jolly-snowman-faces-recipe/1/ Mine looked similar, I used mini chocolate chips for the mouth and sour lifesaver gummies for the earmuffs. We make snowmen kind of like these every year. But, we use white chocolate covered Oreos as the base. I used to have to dip regular Oreos, but now I can just buy them predone. We use either chocolate icing for the eyes and mouth or chocolate chips. This year we used regular sized chocolate chips for the eyes and mini chocolate chips for the mouth. We use M&Ms for the ear muffs. We use orange frosting for the nose. But, next year I'm going to look for the little carrot candies and use them. Just another possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 White chocolate & cranberry cookies, or maple white chocolate cookies. Let me know if you want me to whip up a coupla test batches to taste them again for you to let you know if they're still good recipes. Would you be willing to share the maple white chocolate cookie recipe. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Would you be willing to share the maple white chocolate cookie recipe.TIA Happily! :D This is my recipe, modified from maybe a Nestle or something recipe. The attached pic is one I took of this ridiculously good cookie. :tongue_smilie: <--- that's me, licking my lips to get more of the maple frosting. Cookie: 3 c flour 2 t baking soda 2 c packed dark brown sugar 1 c shortening 1/2 c butter, softened 2 eggs 1 t maple extract/flavoring 1 t vanilla extract 2 c white chocolate chips 3/4 c chopped walnuts, divided Maple Frosting (recipe follows) Preheat oven to 350. Combine dry ingreds in a medium bowl. In a larger bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, butter, eggs, and flavorings until light/frothy/creamy. Carefully beat dry ingreds in by thirds. Stir in white chips and 1/2 cup walnuts. Drop by rounded tsp onto ungreased baking sheets (I'm partial to my Pampered Chef bar pan). Bake 9-12 min or until light golden brown. Let stand for 2 min before removing to cooling racks. Spread w/ maple frosting and sprinkle w/ remaining walnuts. Makes about 4 doz. Frosting: Combine 4c powdered sugar, 4-6 T milk, 1/4c softened butter, and 1t maple extract/flavoring in med bowl. Beat at high speed until light and fluffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 http://www.recipegirl.com/2008/08/08/candy-cane-kiss-cookies/ I found them on pinterest and they were FANTASTIC. I just did an exchange this weekend and I think half of the recipes had been found on Pinterest :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 oh, those look great! I think I'll take those for our Boy Scout Christmas party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Happily! :D This is my recipe, modified from maybe a Nestle or something recipe. Mmmmmm, I love maple. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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