Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies  

  

      Ingredients

 2 cups all purpose flour

 2 Tbsp. cocoa

 1/2 tsp. baking soda

 1/4 tsp. salt

 1/2 cup butter, softened

 1 cup brown sugar

 1 egg

 1 tsp. vanilla

 1/2 cup buttermilk

 1 oz. red food coloring                   

                                 

 Directions

 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

 2. Line baking sheets with parchment; set aside.

 3. Combine flour, cocoa, soda and salt; set aside. 

In large mixing bowl beat butter on medium to high 30 seconds. 

Beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.

 4, Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk, beating after 

each addition just until combined. Stir in food coloring.

 5. Spoon batter in rounds about 1/2" high on prepared 

baking sheets, allowing 1" between each round.

 6. Bake 8-12 minutes until done. Cool completely on baking sheets.

 Fill with your favorite icing such as cream cheese, buttercream, 

chocolate or marshmallow creme icing. 

Blueberry Cookies

 Blueberry Cookies 

  

  

      Ingredients

 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

 1 egg

 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

 1/2 cup butter

 1/2 cup milk

 1 cup sugar

 2 1/2 cups blueberries

 1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring            

                                 

 Directions

 1. Mix together by stirring the dry ingredients.

 2. Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten egg, lemon 

flavoring and milk alternately with the flour mixture. 

Fold in blueberries. 

 3. Drop a scoop of cookie dough 1 1/2 inches 

apart on greased cookie sheet .

 4. Bake 12-16 minutes at 375 F.

Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies    

  

  

            

      Ingredients

 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

 1 cup quick-cooking oats 

 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

 Pinch of salt 

 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 

 1/2 cup granulated sugar 

 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 

 1 large egg 

 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 

 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans                               

 Directions

 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 

 2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, 

baking soda, and salt and set aside

 3. In the mixing bowl combine the sugars and butter 

and mix on medium speed until creamy. 

 4. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until thoroughly incorporated. 

 5. Turn the mixer to medium-low and add the flour mixture 1/4 cup 

at a time, thoroughly mixing after each addition. Add the chocolate 

chips and pecans and mix until just combined.

 6. Spoon the batter using a tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets, 

spacing them 2 inches apart.

 7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

 8. Remove the cookies to wire racks to cool.

Applesauce Cookies

Applesauce Cookies    

  

            

       Ingredients

 1 Cup shortening

 2 Cups brown sugar

 2 Eggs

 1/2 Cup cold coffee 

 2 Cups thick applesauce

 3 1/2 Cups flour

 2 Eggs; beaten

 1 Teaspoon soda

 1 Teaspoon salt

 1 Teaspoon cinnamon

 1 Teaspoon nutmeg

 1 Teaspoon cloves

 1 Cup raisins

 1/2 cup chopped nuts       

 Directions

 1. In a large mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar. 

Add eggs, coffee and appplesauce. 

 2. Combine flour,soda, salt and spices. Stir into 

creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts.

 3. Drop on lightly greased cookie sheet. 

Bake at 400 degrees for 9-12 minutes. 

Sand Tart Cookies

Sand Tart Cookies    

  

            

       Ingredients

 1/2 cup butter, softened

 1 cup granulated sugar

 1 egg, beaten

 1 3/4 cups sifted flour

 2 teaspoons baking powder

 1 egg white, lightly beaten

 1 tablespoon sugar, mixed with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon                  

 Directions

  

 1. Cream butter and sugar and stir in well beaten egg. 

Sift flour and baking powder together, blend with creamed 

mixture to make a soft dough. Set in refrigerator to chill. 

 2. When cold, place on well floured board 

(or use powdered sugar), then roll out about 1/8-inch thick. 

Knead in more flour if needed. Cut into decorative shapes 

with cookie cutters. 

 3. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar 

mixture. Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet at 275° 

about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

 4. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.  

Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Cookies 

  

            

       Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Flour, All-purpose  

1 tsp. Baking powder  

1 tsp.  Baking soda 

2 tsps. Ground cinnamon  

1/2 tsp. Ground nutmeg 

1/2 tsp. Ground cloves  

1/2 tsp. Salt  

1/2 cup Butter, softened 

1 1/2 cups White sugar 

1 cup Pumpkin puree, canned  

1 Egg 

1 tsp. Vanilla extract 

2 cups Confectioners’ sugar  

3 tbs. Milk  

1 tbs. Melted butter  

1 tsp Vanilla extract           

 Directions

  

 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

 2. In medium mixing bowl and add in baking powder, 

flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and 

ground cloves. Set the mixture aside.

 3. Take a medium bowl, add sugar and butter; cream 

it together. In the mixture of butter, mix in egg, pumpkin, 

and vanilla. Continue beating until becomes creamy. Now 

add in all dry ingredients into it. Spread it evenly over 

cookie sheet by tablespoonful; gradually flatten it.

 4. Let it bake for about 20-25 minutes in the oven. 

Take out and cool down cookies. Now with the help 

of a fork or spoon, drizzle glaze.

5. For making of Glaze: Into a medium bowl, add in milk, 

confectioners’ sugar, vanilla (1tbs.), and melted butter 

(1 tbs.). Mix in more milk if needed, to get desired consistency.

Coconut-Lime Shortbread Cookies

Coconut-Lime Shortbread Cookies 

  

            

       

  Ingredients

1 ¼ cups all purpose flour  

3 tablespoons sugar  

½ cup butter room temperature  

1 teaspoon lime zest  

1 tablespoon lime juice  

2 tablespoons shredded coconut           

 Directions

  

 1. Combine flour, sugar, and shredded coconut in a 

medium mixing bowl  Cut in butter and lime zest until 

the mixture resembles fine crumbs.

 2. Form the mixture into a ball and knead until smooth.  

Roll or pat the dough into a circular loaf shape about 

3 inches wide and 8 inches long.

 3. Cut the loaf into about 16 circles and place them 

about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet covered in parchment 

paper.

 4. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until 

bottom of cookie just starts to brown.  Transfer cookies 

still on parchment paper to a wire rack to cool.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

                  Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies             

       

  

 Ingredients

 1 Cup brown sugar

 1 Cup white sugar

 1/2 Cup shortening

 1 Cup Peanut Butter 

 2 eggs

 1 teaspoon vanilla

 3 cups flour

 1 teaspoon baking powder

 1 teaspoon soda

                                       1 8 oz pkg. Chocolate chips                                             

 Directions

  

 1. In a mixing bowl cream sugars, shortening and 

peanut butter. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. 

 2. Combine dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture. . 

 3. Stir in chocolate chips. 

 4. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake 

at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Spanish Peanut Cookies

              Spanish Peanut Cookies            

       

  

 Ingredients

 1 Cup brown sugar

 1 Cup sugar

 1 Cup shortening

 2 Eggs 

 1 Teaspoon vanilla

 1 cup Sugar

 1 1/2 Cups flour

 1 Teaspoon soda

 1 Teaspoon cream of tartar

 1/2 Teaspoon salt

 3/4 Cup Coconut

 3 Cups oatmeal

                                      1 lb Salted Spanish peanuts                                    

 Directions

  

 1. In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar with shortening, 

add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. 

 2. Combine flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt. 

Add to cream mixture. 

 3. Stir in the coconut, oatmeal and peanuts. 

 4. Drop by the teaspoon on a ungreased cookie sheet 

and bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes.  

Oat Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup regular oats, uncooked
1 cup crushed corn flakes
1 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Cream butter, gradually add sugar and beat well with electric mixer. Add egg and beat well. Add oil, vanilla and mix well.

2. Combine and sift flour, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, crushed corn flakes and pecans.

3. Using a scoop, place dough on cookie sheet and press down slightly a fork.

4. Bake at 325 F for 15-20 minutes.

5. Cool slightly for about 5-10 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.