PERSIAN PEARLS Pistachios, dates, saffron, espresso coffee, fresh lemon and orange define these pearls of the desert! Tea, coffee or wine beverage completes the experience! Makes about 7 dozen 1/3 c. shelled, salted, pistachio nuts (I used Iranian pistachios) 1 c. whole dates (I used Dole brand) zest of 1 orange 1 k cup espressoContinueContinue reading “PERSIAN PEARLS”
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FRUIT AND NUT OATMEAL COOKIES
FRUIT AND NUT OATMEAL COOKIES Made with banana, strawberry preserves, raisins, pecans, oats and spice! If you like a soft, chewy spice cookie, you’ll like this one! Makes approx. 5 dozen cookies Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1 sm. ripe banana (if you have a lg. banana, then use about 2/3 of it) 1/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “FRUIT AND NUT OATMEAL COOKIES”
GINGER LEMON WAFERS
GINGER LEMON WAFERS I need a drum roll to introduce this cookie. Tastes so good it hurts. Ouch! Take it all the way to Madison Avenue then Wall Street. The memory of the enjoyment of this fresh ginger and lemon wafer lasts long after the cookie is gone! Makes 7 dozen (5 cookies per serving)ContinueContinue reading “GINGER LEMON WAFERS”
HILLARY CLINTON COOKIES
HILLARY CLINTON COOKIES Hazelnut coconut cookies with maple syrup. Topped with maple icing! Makes 45 cookies Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1/2 c. trans fat-free margarine 1/4 c. white sugar 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1 c. hazelnuts 1/4 c. Grade B maple syrup 1 c. flaked coconut 1/2 c. orange juice 2 t. vanillaContinueContinue reading “HILLARY CLINTON COOKIES”
APPLE DATE COOKIES
APPLE DATE SPICE COOKIES with sliced almonds. Drizzled with lemon icing! Makes 3-1/2 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1/2 c. trans fat-free margarine 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. whole dates, finely chopped 1 t. vanilla extract 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt 1/4 c. finely ground flax seed 1/4 c. unfiltered, pure pressedContinueContinue reading “APPLE DATE COOKIES”
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP REFRIGERATOR COOKIES
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP REFRIGERATOR COOKIES with cashews and coconut. The lightest textured chocolate chip cookie you’ll ever taste! Makes 5 dozen Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1 stick salt-free margarine, I used Fleishman’s brand zest of 1 orange, plus 6 T. of the juice, strained 1 c. dark brown sugar, firmly packed 2 t. vanillaContinueContinue reading “MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP REFRIGERATOR COOKIES”
SWEET LIME COOKIES
SWEET LIME COOKIES with coconut and almonds. Topped with cherries! This is my macaroon! Makes 52 cookies Preheat oven to 400 degrees 1/2 c. trans fat-free margarine 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. powdered sugar 1/2 c. fresh squeezed strained lime juice, about 6 or so limes – squeeze your own! 1 t. baking soda 2-1/2ContinueContinue reading “SWEET LIME COOKIES”
COOKIE COATED RED GRAPES
COOKIE COATED RED GRAPES Whole red grapes wrapped in an allspice and Balsamic sugar dough. Baked, then dipped in chocolate! Extra special! Makes 32 cookies Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1 stick margarine 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1 t. salt 1 t. baking soda 1/4 t. finely ground black pepper 2 T. BalsamicContinueContinue reading “COOKIE COATED RED GRAPES”
SMOKED ALMOND CHOCOLATE COOKIES
SMOKED ALMOND CHOCOLATE COOKIES with raisins, Chipotle powder and coffee! Complex and satisfying! With each bite of the cookie, new flavors emerge! Makes 9-1/2 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2 c. smoked almonds 1 c. chocolate chips 2 c. raisins 1/4 c. finely ground flax seed 1 stick margarine, softened at room temperature 1ContinueContinue reading “SMOKED ALMOND CHOCOLATE COOKIES”
COCOA COCONUT CLOVE COOKIES
COCOA COCONUT CLOVE COOKIES with ginger and sliced almonds! Makes a great holiday cookie! Intense flavors contrast with light textures, surprising the palate! Makes 5 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1/2 c. trans fat-free margarine, at room temperature 1 c. sugar 1 t.baking soda 1 t. salt 1/2 c. grape juice 1 T. powderedContinueContinue reading “COCOA COCONUT CLOVE COOKIES”
SAFFRON ALMOND COOKIES
SAFFRON ALMOND COOKIES with raisins and Marsala wine. Topped with cocoa-sugar. The perfect cookie! Melts in your mouth! Makes 4-2/3 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 1 t. salt 1 t. baking soda 1 pinch saffron stigmas 1 T. Balsamic vinegar 1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed firmly 1/2ContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON ALMOND COOKIES”
PINE NUT TEA WAFERS
PINE NUT TEA WAFERS A simple cookie that serves up well at tea time! If you like pine nuts, you’ll love these little gems! Makes 4-1/2 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1 c. pine nuts (pignoli) 1/2 stick margarine 2/3 c. sugar 2 t. vanilla extract 1 t. salt 1 c. flour, sifted (siftContinueContinue reading “PINE NUT TEA WAFERS”
CHOCOLATE MINT WAFERS
CHOCOLATE MINT WAFERS Refrigerator cookies, meaning you refrigerate firmly rolled logs of dough overnight, to slice and bake the next day. Dipped in a little granulated sugar after baking! Makes 6 dozen Preheat oven to 400 degrees 1 stick plus 2 T. margarine 3/4 c. sugar 1 t. salt 1/2 t. mint extract 1/2 c.ContinueContinue reading “CHOCOLATE MINT WAFERS”
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH ORANGE ZEST
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH ORANGE ZEST Orange juice replaces the eggs in these chocolate chip cookies. The orange zest imparts a subtle orange flavor! Makes 5-1/2 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2 sticks salt-free margarine, softened at room temperature 1/2 c. white sugar 2/3 c. packed brown sugar 1 t. vanilla extract 1/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH ORANGE ZEST”
ALMOND REFRIGERATOR COOKIES
ALMOND REFRIGERATOR COOKIES Crisp, rich, almond flavored wafers! Makes 6 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 7 oz. Marzipan (almond paste), at room temperature 1 stick margarine, softened at room temperature 1/2 t. sugar 1 t. vanilla 2 t. almond flavoring 1/2 t. salt 1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour In large mixing bowl combine first 6ContinueContinue reading “ALMOND REFRIGERATOR COOKIES”
BLACK PEPPER ‘BACON’ COOKIES
BLACK PEPPER ‘BACON’ COOKIES Dark cocoa, brown sugar, apple smoke flavor, maple syrup, allspice, sage and ginger with black pepper and soy bacon bits. If the dairy people can make bacon flavored ice-cream, I can make ‘bacon’ cookies. Whoa, texture and flavor down perfect. Crispy, chewy, a little oily, salty, sweet, hot, smokey. Yup, it’sContinueContinue reading “BLACK PEPPER ‘BACON’ COOKIES”
WALNUT MAPLE COOKIES
WALNUT MAPLE COOKIES A perfect cookie for fancy or casual occasions. Light, mild, satisfying and somewhat addicting. Eat alone or as accompaniment to coffee, tea or your favorite soy ice-cream! Makes approx. 8-1/2 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 16 oz. walnut halves; process in food processor till mealy, push down insides of container withContinueContinue reading “WALNUT MAPLE COOKIES”
GINGER MINT COOKIES
GINGER MINT COOKIES with dates, pecans and coconut. Medicine cookies! Makes approx. 5-1/2 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1/2 c. transfat-free margarine 1 c. dark brown sugar 1/2 c. white sugar 1/4 c. ground flax seed 2 T. powdered ginger 2 T. cinnamon 3 T. ground coriander 1 t. ground cloves 2 T. driedContinueContinue reading “GINGER MINT COOKIES”
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