~ adapted from Joy the Baker ~ Melt 2 sticks unsalted butter in a small heavy pan to prevent burning. Sift together 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons bread flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Mix 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar and 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon dark (unsulphured) molasses. Incorporate until there are no large lumps. Pour in … [Read more...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies ~ ~ adapted from FN ~ (The choice of peanut butter that I use for this recipe is Smucker's Creamy Peanut Butter. Makes the cookies taste so much better than all the other brands that I have tried for these cookies.) Let dry on wax paper. For Latta 1960 ~ 1998 and for my parents... … [Read more...]
Nutritious-Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies with Hemp Hearts
Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ adapted from Anni Daulter ~ Blend 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1 cup quinoa flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon wheat germ, (Don't be apt to get the wrong idea.) First, process hemp hearts (find at your local health food store); add 1/2 teaspoon. In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup … [Read more...]
Fall Pumpkin Spiced Cookies
Fall Pumpkin Spiced Cookies ~ adapted from Anni Daulter ~ Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Measure 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour. For oat flour, process Quaker Oates Old Fashioned oats (not the instant or the quick cooking kind of Quaker)-- process 1 cupful at a time, using the metal blade. Measure into the same bowl as the … [Read more...]
Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Lavender Shortbread ~ adapted from Back in the Day Bakery ~ Cream above ingredients for 1 minute. On low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 to 2 minutes longer. In thirds, add flour. Do not over-mix. Gently stir in, a little at a time to make even, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried lavender. then press down with a sugar-dipped glass bottom to make … [Read more...]
I Want to Marry You Cookies
I Want to Marry You Cookies ~ adapted from Melissa Stadler ~ Melt 1 cup unsalted butter over medium heat until lightly melted. Remove from heat. Chill in the 'frig for 10 minutes. Stir in 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir in 1 cup white chocolate chips as well as 1 cup dark chocolate … [Read more...]
Oatmeal-Flax Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oatmeal-Flax Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ ~ adapted from FN ~ Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/4 cup finely ground flaxseed, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. In a mixing bowl, beat 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, 1 cup … [Read more...]
Mexican Wedding Cookies with Mexican Hot Chocolate
This is one of my sister's favorite cookies she makes each Christmas, but a favorite of hers year round; and she made these as shown in the following photographs. These are good with hot tea or hot chocolate in the afternoon. On low speed, beat 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix in 1 3/4 cups flour, … [Read more...]
Son’s Polar Express Cookies
"These are Polar Express cookies, Mommy." It is the first Christmas cookie that we make, each year, before any other. Farmhouse Chocolate Crinkles ~ ~ adapted from Hallmark Magazine ~ In a double boiler or microwave, melt 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate. If you do not have chocolate baking bars on hand, measure 12 tablespoons 100% cacao powder (good quality cocoa) … [Read more...]