Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ adapted from The New York Times [Operation Skirt] Sift 2 cups cake flour minus 2 tablespoons, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1 2/3 cups bread flour. Cream 1 1/4 cups softened unsalted butter, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar until … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
~ adapted from Martha Stewart ~ [Operation Skirt] Set oven at 350℉. Measure in a bowl 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats. Add 1/3 cup whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; blend. In a mixing bowl, combine together 1 cup packed light-brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 sticks unsalted butter, … [Read more...]
M&M’s Cookies
~ adapted from Squidoo ~ [Operation Skirt] Beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Slowly mix in dry mixture of 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Stir in 12 ounces variety M&M's candies: coconut, peanut, milk chocolate, dark … [Read more...]
Spelt Peanut Butter Cookies
Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South" ~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~ [Operation Skirt, serving the men and women of the United States Military] To fill an entire bar pan 11 1/2x16 1/2 in size, use the soft peanut butter-- this brand with the natural oils for a spreading consistency of batter baked to serve a large crowd. If baking round cookies, choose … [Read more...]
Molasses Crinkle Cookies
Molasses Crinkle Cookies ~ adapted from Grandma's ~ [Operation Skirt] Set oven temp to 375 degrees F. Mix together 3/4 cups softened shortening, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, and 1/4 cup Grandma's Molasses. Stir in dry ingredients-- 2 1/4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 … [Read more...]
Rosemary-Walnut Shortbread Insulator Cookies
Rosemary-Walnut Shortbread Cookies ~ adapted from Martha Stewart ~ Rosemary signifies remembrance. This is a classy, elegant cookie-- between sweet and savory, the ground walnuts being part of the cookie batter, not just an added ingredient. I cut them out with a glass telephone pole insulator. My oldest brother used to get these, bring them home when he was a kid-- 10 … [Read more...]
Chocolate-Sesame Cookies
Chocolate-Sesame Cookies ~ adapted from Better Homes and Gardens ~ Impressive and elegant, surprisingly good-- In a food processor, pulse to a fine grain 6 tablespoons sesame seeds after they have been lightly toasted-- not browned-- very quickly in a skillet over the stove, constantly moving (sliding) the skillet. In a steady stream while machine is running … [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...]