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Category Archives: Christmas Cookie Exchange
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
For some homes, gingerbread is a standard Christmas cookie staple. This is the recipe we use to make ours. 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Set aside. In a large … Continue reading
Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies
I had planned on sharing a different recipe today, but, as sometimes happens, the recipe I put together just did not work out the way that I had planned and I did not have time to experiment to perfect it. So I thought I would just share the simple, basic chocolate chip cookie recipe that we have been using as long as I can remember. Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown … Continue reading
Ginny’s Spicy Molasses Cookies
These molasses cookies remind me of cookie treats that I used to enjoy at my Pépère’s house when I was young. Ginny’s Spicy Molasses Cookies 1 ½ cups flour (all-purpose) 1 cup wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed 1 egg ½ cup molasses … Continue reading
Ginny’s Soft Peanut Butter Cookies (with variation)
I am not a huge fan of peanut butter so when I was creating this cookie I had to rely on my family to let me know if it had enough flavor. After a couple of failed attempts, I got the “thumbs-up” from my husband. This soft cookie is loaded with peanut butter flavor. Ginny’s Soft Peanut Butter Cookies (with variation) 1 ½ cups white flour 1 cup wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 … Continue reading
Ginny’s Oatmeal-Raisin Almond Cookies
Because I had a bunch of almonds that needed to be used, I created this variation of the popular oatmeal cookie. If you are not found of almonds you can leave them out or substitute your favorite nut. Ginny’s Oatmeal-Raisin Almond Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown … Continue reading
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