Recipe Hit List: 30 Holiday Cookie Recipes
Posted By TipNut On December 4, 2008 @ 1:05 pm In Recipes | 2 Comments
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I’ve been busy collecting recipes for holiday baking, this week’s Recipe Hit List features cookies that will fill festive trays quite nicely (and make great homemade gifts too). Many traditional favorites included but lots of new ideas too (for me at least). Watch for Holiday Baking Part II on next week’s hit list!
Holiday Baking - 30 Cookie Recipes
*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites
1. [1] Thumbprint Cookies: This cookie is really buttery, soft and melt-in-your-mouth. You can put any kind of jam on it. You can even fill it up with Nutella but you have to bake the cookies first and then only fill it up with Nutella. Recipe found at My Kitchen Snippets.
2. [2] Cranberry Shortbread: This version of shortbread is certainly a family tradition just as Santa and snowflakes. Soft and tender, they simply melt in your mouth. Wonderful all alone, but for the Holidays the addition of toffee or dried cranberries is an extra special treat. Recipe found at Vegan Visitor.
3. [3] Elfin Shortbread Cookies: These are so easy. Even easier if you use a food processor. They’re a basic shortbread, so if you’re looking for a sweet cookie, these aren’t going to do it for you. But if you love shortbread or know someone that does, give these a try! You make the dough right in the food processor, knead it a few times to get it all together, pat it out on your baking sheet and cut them into little squares. So easy! The only problem is that they’re teeny, and so easy to pop in your mouth…so watch out, hehe. Recipe found at Elle’s New England Kitchen.
4. [4] Gingerbread Roll-Out Cookies: Today’s gingerbread recipe, from The King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion is medium spicy and particularly crisp. Recipe from Serious Eats.
5. [5] Checkerboard Cookies: They are a light cookie with nice flavor and are not as sweet as some festive cookies. Recipe from The Barmy Baker.
6. [6] Ginge-O-Ramas: Ginger cookies! Spicy, chewy, pretty, yummy. The recipe I use most often is adapted from The Intimate Vegetarian. I can’t seem to be consistent with how I make them though. Sometimes I add freshly grated ginger to the batter, sometimes I add twice the amount of powdered ginger, sometimes I add candied ginger, sometimes I ice them with a lime glaze… They always turn out; this is a no-fail recipe. Nice huh? Recipe from Vegan Addict.
7. [7] Gale Gand’s Pinwheel Cookie Dough: Pinwheel cookies, in which chocolate and vanilla dough are layered, rolled, and sliced, are an impressive-looking and delicious treat. Recipe from Epicurious.
8. [8] Jess’s Favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls: These are best kept in the refrigerator so that the chocolate remains a crunchy contrast to the creamy peanut butter. Recipe found at B More Sweet.
9. [9] Peanut Butter Balls: (These are the ones with Rice Krispies). Recipe found at Lavender, Lace And Thyme.
10. [10] Orange Vanilla Sugar Cookies: These cookies are inspired by the sugar cookies my mother, Virginia, made each year for Christmas. I fine-tuned the original recipe over the years, replacing shortening with butter, eliminating milk, and increasing the orange flavor–but the wonderful aroma, subtle sweetness level, and crisp texture remain very much the same. Recipe found at Luna Cafe.
11. [11] Chewy Sugar Cookies: They taste so wonderful and really beg to be dunked into a glass of milk. These are classic Santa cookies! You won’t believe the texture. When you pick them up, they feel like a regular cookie, but biting in reveals a tender chewiness unlike any other. Recipe from Southern Plate.
12. [12] Chocolate Marshmallow Surprise Cookies: The cookie itself is chocolaty and moist. On top is gooey marshmallow with a smooth topper of chocolate frosting. Make them. Love them. Recipe from The Apronista.
13. [13] Holiday Cookie Ornaments: Candy canes are the sweet baked-in hooks for this easy-mix sugar cookie. Recipe from Betty Crocker.
14. [14] Lemon Sugar Cookies: The sweet aroma of sugar cookies baking in the oven is a fond holiday memory. A dash of lemon extract to the batter keeps things lively. Recipe from Redbook.
15. [15] Cookie Swap: Peppermint Frosted Chocolate Cookies: I found this recipe on Country Home. Mint and chocolate is about my favorite combination in all the land. I am going to have to try this one! Recipe from Be Different Act Normal.
16. [16] Minty Chocolate Christmas Cookies Recipe: This first cookie combines thin chocolate wafers with a thick, creamy peppermint filling. I was imagining something along the lines of a homemade, peppermint, Oreo-type sandwich cookie. I stamped them into cute, tiny, bite-sized shapes - so they wouldn’t be too overwhelming. Recipe from 101 Cookbooks.
17. [17] Fresh Cranberry Orange Cookies: They look like regular cookies but they are lighter and fluffier. The fresh cranberries not only give these guys a great festive color but give a nice little tart bite in a cookie otherwise surrounded by sweetness. It makes these cookies not classified as “sugar bombs” like, say, a rich fudge cookie. Only problem? It makes it easier to eat more than one! Recipe from Good Things Catered.
18. [18] Peanut Butter Cookies with Peanut Caramel: I promised a bunch of holiday-friendly recipes this month, and this one is a doozy! Peanut butter cookies, filled with salted peanut caramel—do those sound as good to you as they do to me? Recipe found at David Lebovitz.
19. [19] Anita’s Molasses Spice Cookies: (Recipe is towards the bottom of the page). Baking Notes: Be sure to use spices that are as fresh as possible, as much of the cookie flavor depends on them. The type of molasses used also affects the intensity and depth of flavor. Light and dark molasses are the most common types found in stores; both work well in this recipe. Recipe found at Baking And Books.
20. [20] Red Velvet Black and White Cookies: Seriously. Please understand me when I say that YOU MUST MAKE THESE COOKIES! They’re brilliant! They’ll instantly make you more popular (if you share) and they’ll reduce the fine lines and puffiness under your eyes (if you use them like spa cucumber slices). I wouldn’t lie to you. Go. Make! Recipe found at Joy The Baker.
21. [21] Apricot Balls Recipe: These soft apricot and coconut balls contain crushed peanuts, chunks of fluffy marshmallow, and finely chopped white chocolate. For optimum flavour, we remove the apricot balls from the fridge about 15 minutes before serving. Recipe found at Exclusively Food.
22. [22] Really Good Rum Balls: There are rum ball recipes galore, but none better than this one. Recipe by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen.
23. [23] Hazelnut Rum Balls: Although I’ve never succeeded in making the perfect rum ball at home, I’ve now succeeded in making quite a perfect variation of it. Hazelnuts have always seemed like good company for a decent rum ball and condensed milk is probably good company for anyone interested in the very quintessence of company. Recipe found at Bounteous Bites.
24. [24] Cherry Peanut Butter Balls: Years ago, I saved this festive recipe and made it only at Christmastime. But my grandkids loved the sweet combination of peanut butter, chocolate and cherries so much that now I mix up a batch anytime they ask or visit! Recipe from Taste Of Home.
25. [25] Orange Cream Cheese Cut-Outs: I have decided that these are my favorite Christmas cookies. And this recipe makes a lot of them…which is why it’s a good idea to have lots of people in mind to share them with!! Because having them just sitting around the house screaming at me to come eat them is a bad idea. Recipe from Heavenly Homemakers.
26. [26] Stained Glass Gingerbread: CANDY. Yes it’s totally bad for you, addictive even, spikes your blood sugar, gives you diabetes, and has little other nutritional value. It makes for excellent stained glass when melted inside gingerbread cookies. My mother figured out this trick when we were kids, and we’ve been making them every year since. Recipe found at A Smart Mouth.
27. [27] Snowball Cookies: I’ve seen several different recipes for this cookie also. I just stick to my tried and true recipe that I have used for over 30 years. Thought you may want to try them out too. So here is the recipe for you to enjoy. Recipe found at My Little Cottage In The Making.
28. [28] Chocolate Coconut Balls: Recipe from Hershey’s Kitchen.
29. [29] Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies: My family immediately adopted these yummy peanut butter kiss cookies as a family tradition. Recipe from Andreas Recipes.
30. [30] Paradise Macaroons: Recipe from Food Network.
Don’t miss today’s earlier tip [31] Holiday Baking Tips: Cookie Assembly Line. Also see [32] Tips Guide For Making Homemade Cookies which includes a Basic Refrigerator Dough Recipe with 9 variations (nine different cookies from one cookie dough!). If you’d like some original cookie cutters, here’s [33] How To Make Cookie Cutters + More.
More Tips You May Like:
* [34] Recipe Hit List: The Cookie Batch
* [35] Recipe Hit List: Squares, Slices & Tarts For Holiday Baking
* [31] Holiday Baking Tips: Cookie Assembly Line
* [36] Recipe Hit List: 12 Family Favorite Pie Recipes
* [37] Recipe Hit List: 14 Grilled Sandwich Recipes
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[1] Thumbprint Cookies: http://www.mykitchensnippets.com/2007/12/thumbprint-cookies.html
[2] Cranberry Shortbread: http://veganvisitor.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/cranberry-shortbread/
[3] Elfin Shortbread Cookies: http://ellesnewenglandkitchen.blogspot.com/2008/09/holiday-baking-elfin-shortbread-cookies.html
[4] Gingerbread Roll-Out Cookies: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/12/gingerbread-rollout-cookies.html
[5] Checkerboard Cookies: http://thebarmybaker.blogspot.com/2006/12/going-boldly-where-no-barmy-baker-has.html
[6] Ginge-O-Ramas: http://veganaddict.wordpress.com/2008/09/08/my-spicy-love-affair/
[7] Gale Gand’s Pinwheel Cookie Dough: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Gale-Gands-Pinwheel-Cookie-Dough-236723
[8] Jess’s Favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls: http://bmoresweet.blogspot.com/2008/12/one-perfect-bite.html
[9] Peanut Butter Balls: http://lavenderlaceandthyme.blogspot.com/2008/11/peanut-butter-balls.html
[10] Orange Vanilla Sugar Cookies: http://thelunacafe.com/orange-vanilla-sugar-cookies/
[11] Chewy Sugar Cookies: http://www.southernplate.com/2008/11/chewy-sugar-cookies-and-king-arthur.html
[12] Chocolate Marshmallow Surprise Cookies: http://apronista.blogspot.com/2008/12/chocolate-marshmallow-surprise-cookies.html
[13] Holiday Cookie Ornaments: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/recipe.aspx?recipeID=44654
[14] Lemon Sugar Cookies: http://www.redbookmag.com/recipefinder/lemon-sugar-cookies-dessert-recipes
[15] Cookie Swap: Peppermint Frosted Chocolate Cookies: http://bedifferentactnormal.blogspot.com/2008/12/cookie-swap-peppermint-frosted.html
[16] Minty Chocolate Christmas Cookies Recipe: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/minty-chocolate-christmas-cookies-recipe.html
[17] Fresh Cranberry Orange Cookies: http://goodthingscatered.blogspot.com/2008/12/cranberry-orange-cookies.html
[18] Peanut Butter Cookies with Peanut Caramel: http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2008/12/peanut_butter_cookies_with_salte_1.html
[19] Anita’s Molasses Spice Cookies: http://www.bakingandbooks.com/2008/11/12/anitas-molasses-spice-cookies/
[20] Red Velvet Black and White Cookies: http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/archives/64
[21] Apricot Balls Recipe: http://www.exclusivelyfood.com.au/2007/11/apricot-balls-recipe.html
[22] Really Good Rum Balls: http://www.canadianliving.com/food/really_good_rum_balls.php
[23] Hazelnut Rum Balls: http://bounteous-bites.blogspot.com/2008/05/hazelnut-rum-balls.html
[24] Cherry Peanut Butter Balls: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Cherry-Peanut-Butter-Balls
[25] Orange Cream Cheese Cut-Outs: http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/blog/smells-like-christmas-cookies-orange-cream-cheese-cut-outs
[26] Stained Glass Gingerbread: http://asmartmouth.com/2008/12/01/stained-glass-gingerbread/
[27] Snowball Cookies: http://cottageinthemaking.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-favorite-christmas-cookies.html
[28] Chocolate Coconut Balls: http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipes/detail.asp?id=4627
[29] Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies: http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2006/01/01/peanut-butter-kiss-cookies/
[30] Paradise Macaroons: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paradise-macaroons-recipe/index.html
[31] Holiday Baking Tips: Cookie Assembly Line: http://tipnut.com/holiday-baking/
[32] Tips Guide For Making Homemade Cookies: http://tipnut.com/tips-baking-cookies/
[33] How To Make Cookie Cutters + More: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-cookie-cutters-more/
[34] Recipe Hit List: The Cookie Batch: http://tipnut.com/cookie-batch/
[35] Recipe Hit List: Squares, Slices & Tarts For Holiday Baking: http://tipnut.com/squares-slices-tarts/
[36] Recipe Hit List: 12 Family Favorite Pie Recipes: http://tipnut.com/favorite-pies/
[37] Recipe Hit List: 14 Grilled Sandwich Recipes: http://tipnut.com/grilled-sandwich-recipes/
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How to Grow the Tomato and 115 Ways to Prepare it for the Table
By GEORGE W. CARVER, M. S. in AGR.,
Director EXPERIMENTAL STATION, TUSKEGEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE
APRIL, 1918
DEDICATED: To my esteemed friend and co-worker, Mrs. Adella Hunt Logan, who was tireless in her efforts to help the farmer and his family, and who saw in the tomato a panacea for many of his ills; and who contributed more data of real value along this line than anyone else with whom I have come in contact, I affectionately dedicate this bulletin.
But few people realize what an important vegetable the tomato is. While, it is true that chemical analysis does not place it very high in the nutritive scale, if viewed from this angle alone its real value will be greatly underestimated.
For the reasons which follow, every normal person should make the tomato a very prominent part of the weekly diet:
1. It is a vegetable that is easily grown.
2. It yields well and keeps for a long time.
3. It usually brings a fair price, because nearly everyone likes tomatoes.
4. It contains distinct medicinal virtues (which are recognized by many authoritative books on household remedies), as “vegetable calomel.”
5. It is both a relish and an appetizer as well as a food.
6. Our soils can be made to bring enormous yields of tomatoes, superior in look, taste, and general appearance.
7. They can be prepared in so many delicious ways that one can eat them every day in the week and not get tired of them.
8. The old vines contain splendid dye-stuffs, which could be utilized as a by-product for dying fabrics of various kinds.
9. There are so many sizes, colors and varieties that, for garnishings, fancy soups, and especially fine decorative table effects, they are almost indispensable.
10. With a little intelligent effort fresh tomatoes can be produced in this locality almost the year round.