Simple, delicious, and pretty on a cookie platter! It’s March. I cleaned out my fridge the other day, and way in back, I found a package of fresh (not so much anymore) cranberries that were still firm. Who says cranberries are only for the holiday season! For the crust and streusel:10 1/2 oz. (1 cup…
Category: Christmas Cookies
Rachel’s Sugar Cookies
Originally from Mom’s friend, Mary 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar1 egg for the cookie batter1 egg white mixed with 1/8 t. water to brush on cookies before baking.1/2 t. almond extract1 t. cream of tartar1 c. butter, room temperature1 t. vanilla extract2 1/2 cups, flour1 t. baking soda top cookies before baking with 1/2 cup…
Apricot Torte Bars
Ingredients Filling:3 cups ground walnuts1 ½ tsp cinnamon¾ cups sugarPastry:3 sticks butter (12 ounces)¼ cup water4 cups flour4 eggs yolks1 tsp yeast¼ cup canned milk Apricot Filling:2 Jars apricot filling(or use 1/2lb dried apricots. Wash the dried apricots and then boil them until they are soft. Drain.Place the cooked apricots in the Cuisinart to puree,…