TCoppock Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I need to make some cookies for my husband's work and would love some ideas. What is your favorite recipe? http://allrecipes.com/recipe/big-soft-ginger-cookies/detail.aspx These ginger cookies are ever so unhealthy, but delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 The all-time favorite cookie here are these gingerbread men: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/gingerbread-cookies/92eccbd8-33d2-4f05-a09e-ea6722d67786 My personal favorites are these bars (but I make them without the nuts) http://allrecipes.com/recipe/magic-cookie-bars-ii/detail.aspx?src=lp4163_l3&adkeyvalues=holiday,cookiecountdown And this recipe is one that friend makes - http://allrecipes.com/recipe/christmas-casserole-cookies-i/detail.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCoppock Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Those Magic Cookie Bars look like something I would love. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I don't have a favorite Christmas cookie (although lemon cookies and chocolate dipped cardamom shortbread are up there), but we have 2 kinds of candy we can't live without at the holidays. Something like a buckeye (chocolate dipped peanut butter date candy) Almond Roca Everyone makes the peanut butter one, and my brother specializes in the roca. Both lead to obsessive eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 The traditional cookies for our family are spritz cookies, dyed green, pressed into tree shapes and topped with plenty of sprinkles. http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/1859/best-ever-spritz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 These are easy, beautiful, & delicious: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Slice--n--Bake-Lemon-Gems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCoppock Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 I love spritz cookies. My mother use to make them for us. I've been searching for a metal spritzer without luck. A bit OT but if anyone know where I can find a nice one I would be so grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I love spritz cookies. My mother use to make them for us. I've been searching for a metal spritzer without luck. A bit OT but if anyone know where I can find a nice one I would be so grateful. Mirro still makes the metal ones; at least they did several years ago. They aren't particularly nice, but it looks exactly like what my grandma had. They usually have them at the big box stores. I have a plastic pampered chef one that works great too; I have probably had it for ten years. Granted, I only use it for Cbristmas and Easter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Shortbreads. This is very similar to the recipe I use (a secret I am reluctantly sworn not to divulge), though I don't use this presentation, preferring medallions a bit less than an 1.5 inches in diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 This is one of my favorites: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1. In large bowl, mix oil, chocolate, granulated sugar and vanilla. Stir in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours. 2. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. 3. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into powdered sugar; roll around to coat and shape into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. 4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until almost no imprint remains when touched lightly in center. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Wow that c/p horribly. Here is a link: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/chocolate-crinkles/941e22b3-9a48-4fb1-bdb0-27479e76d484#?st=6&term=chocolate crinkle cookies&ps=9&pi=9#?st=6&term=chocolate crinkle cookies&ps=9&pi=9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I make cookies for family every year. At thanksgiving I take their top 3 favorites and make my list for the year from that plus a few new ones I want to try.My most requested cookie is Chocolate Covered Cornflakes. Doesn't sound that fascinating but it's loved by all, old and young alike. They are kind of like the chocolate covered chinese noodles except no one around here likes chinese noodles. Get a block of chocolate (make sure it's real chocolate and not the yucky almond bark stuff), melt it and stir in cornflakes until you can't anymore. Flakes should probably be about 3/4 coated with chocolate. Spoon blobs onto wax paper and store in a cool place until hardened. My dad likes salted mixed nuts added to his and everyone else likes theirs plain. I do love these but it amazes me that my family waits for me to make these for them every year because even the non-bakers among them could make these. I have others that are popular too but I don't have time to find a link to a similar recipe right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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