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Chocolate Chip Cookies
About 5 dozen large cookies. 3/4 cup butter, not margarine 3/4 cup shortening (143 grams) Whip butter and shortening just until fluffy. 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (325 grams) 3/4 cup white sugar (150 grams) Blend sugars in gradually. 3 eggs 1 1/2 t vanilla (more doesn’t hurt) Blend in until smooth. 3 3/8 […]
Blondies
2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoons salt 1 stick butter 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips Line a 13″x9″ pan with foil. Set oven to 350°. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Melt butter. Stir brown sugar into butter. Stir in eggs […]
Lemon Curd Bars
1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup powdered sugar 12 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Work butter into flour and powdered sugar with a pastry blender, a fork, or a food processor. Press into the bottom of a 13x9x2 pan and slightly up the sides. Bake at 325F for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Reduce the oven heat […]
Brownies
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour 13″ x 9″ pan, or line with non-stick foil. 4 large eggs 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 c butter 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt Melt butter. Add chocolate chips and melt some more, stir until smooth. Let cool slightly while […]
Coconut Chews
6 tablespoons butter, softened 6 tablespoons shortening ¾ cup powdered sugar 1½ cup flour Whip butter and shortening just until fluffy. Blend in powdered sugar. Stir in flour. Press into an ungreased 13x9x2 pan. Bake at 350F until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. 2 eggs 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ […]
Peanut Butter Cookies
½ c peanut butter (120 g), preferably honey-roasted crunchy style ½ c shortening (90 g) ½ c brown sugar (110g) ½ c white sugar 1 egg 1¼ c flour (160 grams) scant ¾ t baking powder ¼ t baking soda ¼ t salt Mix peanut butter, shortening, sugars and egg. Stir in dry ingredients. Shape […]
Ginger Lemon Crinkles
1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 egg 1 Tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Mix brown sugar, shortening, egg and lemon peel. Stir in dry ingredients. Shape into 1 inch balls. Dip tops in granulated […]
Cranberry Almond Chocolate Biscotti
1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup sliced almonds 8 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper […]
Ginger Almond Biscotti
3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup molasses 3 large eggs 3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon each ground cloves and all spice 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger 1 cup blanched almonds (okay to use just raw almonds) Bake almonds 10 minutes at 350°F, […]
Chocolate Nut Cookies
2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar 4 eggs, slightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted 2/3 cup milk 1½ cups confectioner’s sugar In a […]