Praline Shortbread

You can view the YouTube video here. This recipe is part of the 2020 Holiday Cookies show.

• 1 tbsp ground coffee
• 1 tsp boiling water
• Mix together and set aside for 4 minutes, then drain and discard the grounds.
• 8 tbsps soft butter
• 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup cornstarch
• 1-2/3 cup flour
• 1 tsp vanilla

Mix the flour and cornstarch together.

Cream the butter and peanut butter well. Then add the sugar, vanilla and then the flour and blend well

Line a 9″ square pan with parchment and then spray with cooking spray.

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

You can view the YouTube video here. This cookie is part of our 2020 Christmas Cookies show.

• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Mix together and set aside.

Christmas Cranberry Cookies

You can view the YouTube video here. This is part of our 2020 Christmas Cookies show.

• 2-1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 soft butter
• 1/2 cup good quality shortening
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups good quality white chocolate chips
• 1 cup cried cranberries
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

White Chocolate Christmas Drops

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12 oz. (2 cups) chopped white chocolate or bits

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped pistachios

1/4 cup candied orange peel – optional

Melt the chocolate over simmering water.  Drop by generous  teaspoonfuls onto a silpat lined or buttered baking sheet.

Immediately put some cranberries, pistachios and peel on top.  Gently pat down to adhere.

Let completely set – can do in the refrigerator or at room temp.

Store in an airtight container at room temp for about 10 days or freeze in a well sealed container up to 2  months.