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Cookies For Every Occasion

Cookies For Every Occasion

The word cookie originates from the Dutch "koekje" which means "little cake". However, these baked goods can be traced all the way back to Persia, circa the 7th century.




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recipe for angel walnut cookies

Angel Walnut Cookies

Made with walnuts, flour, salt, margarine, brown sugar, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, cream of tartar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy bake oven snow mound cookies

Easy Bake Oven Snow Mound Cookies

Made with shortening or soft butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, flour, salt, walnuts


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy cherry rum balls

Easy Cherry Rum Balls

Made with butter, corn syrup, vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, candied cherries, pecans or walnuts, rum


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cherry-pecan shortbread

Cherry-Pecan Shortbread

Made with pecans, flour, cornstarch, icing sugar, butter, candied cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for german chocolate pretzels

German Chocolate Pretzels

Made with egg, milk, flour, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar, butter or margarine, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for yule-log cookies

Yule-Log Cookies

Made with pecans, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for italian sprinkle cookies

Italian Sprinkle Cookies

Made with all-purpose flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, shortening, lemon extract, milk, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for no-bake peanut butter-oatmeal cookies

No-Bake Peanut Butter-Oatmeal Cookies

Made with coconut, quick-cooking oats, miniature marshmallows, peanut butter, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for old fashioned tea cakes

Old Fashioned Tea Cakes

Made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kieflies

Kieflies

Made with butter, sugar, egg yolks, flour, sour cream, salt, egg whites, powdered sugar, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for zebra chocolate chip cookies

Zebra Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, margarine, sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sun-dried tomato and basil biscotti

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Biscotti

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, eggs, sugar, olive oil, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, basil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet and savory shortbread cookies

Sweet And Savory Shortbread Cookies

Made with pretzels, corn syrup, flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, butter, confectioners' sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, chocolate-covered raisins

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sugar cookies with nutmeg

Sugar Cookies With Nutmeg

Made with salt, sugar, butter, nutmeg, vanilla extract, egg, milk, flour, baking powder, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for peanut butter pillows

Peanut Butter Pillows

Made with milk, flour, baking soda, salt, butter or margarine, creamy peanut butter, sugar, light corn syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for almond praline biscotti

Almond Praline Biscotti

Made with water, flour, baking powder, cornmeal, salt, espresso beans, butter, sugar, egg yolk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for coconut-rum balls

Coconut-Rum Balls

Made with powdered sugar, rum, vanilla wafer crumbs, flaked coconut, walnuts, sweetened condensed milk


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hungarian walnut and sour cream cookies

Hungarian Walnut And Sour Cream Cookies

Made with baking powder, salt, ground cloves, butter, sugar, egg, orange zest, vanilla extract, sour cream, walnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for snow berry cookies

Snow Berry Cookies

Made with coconut, butter, salt, brown sugar, vanilla extract, egg, milk, flour, nuts, cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lentil oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips and walnuts

Lentil Oatmeal Cookies With Chocolate Chips And Walnuts

Made with water, brown sugar, margarine, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, quick-cooking oats, butterscotch chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for english tea cakes

English Tea Cakes

Made with milk, flour, butter, sugar, dried currants, salt, egg, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pecan bites

Pecan Bites

Made with eggs, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, pecans, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slice and bake ginger cookies

Slice And Bake Ginger Cookies

Made with brown sugar, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground allspice, flour, water or apple cider, molasses

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for golden nugget cookies

Golden Nugget Cookies

Made with sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, nuts, egg, orange juice, orange rind

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cow patty cookies

Cow Patty Cookies

Made with sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, milk, unsalted butter, crunchy peanut butter, vanilla extract, quick-cooking oats, walnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fudgey german chocolate sandwich cookies

Fudgey German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Made with cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, pecans, butter or margarine, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for easy hamantaschen

Easy Hamantaschen

Made with fruit preserves, baking powder, eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, orange juice, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for french lavender sugar cookies

French Lavender Sugar Cookies

Made with hard-boiled egg yolks, all-purpose flour, cake flour, confectioners' sugar, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, salt, dried lavender

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for milk dud peanut butter surprise cookies

Milk Dud Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies

Made with Milk Duds, salt, baking soda, butter or margarine, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, flour, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for elf belly buttons

Elf Belly Buttons

Made with red hot cinnamon candies or maraschino cherries, baking powder, shortening, sugar, lime gelatin, eggs, almond extract, flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for honey granola cookies

Honey Granola Cookies

Made with powdered sugar, butter, brown sugar, honey, egg, flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, granola

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chinese haystacks

Chinese Haystacks

Made with cashews, marshmallows, Spanish peanuts, semisweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, chow mein noodles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for classic butter spritz cookies

Classic Butter Spritz Cookies

Made with baking powder, butter, sugar, egg, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carrot cake cookies from cake mix

Carrot Cake Cookies From Cake Mix

Made with raisins, carrot cake mix, margarine or butter, molasses or dark corn syrup, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for icebox shortbread

Icebox Shortbread

Made with candied cherries, butter, icing sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for peach cookies

Peach Cookies

Made with all-purpose flour, peach preserves, almonds, peach brandy, shortening, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract or peach oil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for butter cookies for cookie press

Butter Cookies for Cookie Press

Made with baking powder, flour, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla or almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hungarian angel wing cookies

Hungarian Angel Wing Cookies

Made with all-purpose flour, salt, egg yolks, sour cream, sugar, rum or whiskey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for valentine meringue hearts

Valentine Meringue Hearts

Made with strawberries, egg whites, vanilla extract, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, red food coloring, vanilla ice cream

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pecan snickerdoodles

Pecan Snickerdoodles

Made with ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, flour, pecans, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cookies while you sleep

Cookies While You Sleep

Made with egg whites, nuts, salt, sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for dinosaur eggs

Dinosaur Eggs

Made with colored sugar, nonpareils, sprinkles or flavored powdered sugar, candies, salt, margarine or butter, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, oats, cornstarch

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for frosted lemon cookies

Frosted Lemon Cookies

Made with salt, baking soda, all-purpose flour, sugar, unsalted butter, eggs, lemon peel, lemon juice, cream of tartar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cornflake kisses

Cornflake Kisses

Made with egg whites, salt, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, cornflakes, flaked coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for rolled sugar cookies with fruit filling and glaze

Rolled Sugar Cookies With Fruit Filling And Glaze

Made with sugar, vanilla, sweet rice flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, butter, raspberry jam, grape jelly, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rum pecan snowballs

Rum Pecan Snowballs

Made with pecans, oats, shortening or butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, rum extract, all-purpose flour


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for butterscotch snaps

Butterscotch Snaps

Made with salt, baking soda, sugar, butter or shortening, light corn syrup, egg, butterscotch morsels, flour

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for danish kringle cookies

Danish Kringle Cookies

Made with sugar or holiday tinted sugars, flour, butter, baking powder, cream, lemon extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cardamom shortbread stars

Cardamom Shortbread Stars

Made with all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, cardamom, salt, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheese corn flake cookie

Cheese Corn Flake Cookie

Made with corn flakes, sharp Cheddar cheese, butter, flour, salt, paprika, bacon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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