22 Nov 2015

Coconut Macaroons

by Eva M | posted in: Cooking, Sweets | 0

This is a recipe is not a new one. I have tried several other coconut macaroon recipes and this one is by far the best. I make them plain or with chocolate either drizzled on top or a layer of chocolate on the bottom. Anyway you choose, they are great.

Ingredients

14 oz Shredded Coconut

14 oz Can Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

2 Extra Large Egg Whites

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325º

Mix the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until medium-firm peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.

Drop using a 1 3/4 scoop or 2 teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet, or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until they are golden brown.

22 Nov 2015

Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Eva M | posted in: Sweets | 0

These chocolate chip cookies are delicious and very easy to make. If you are looking for a quick recipe, this is it.

Ingredients

2 1/4 Cups Flour

1 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Salt

1 Cup Granulated Sugar

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed

2 Eggs

2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 Cup Butter, softened

2 tsp Espresso Powder

1 Cup Nuts, Chopped

1 Cup Chocolate Chips

1 Cup Chocolate Chunks

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375º

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, soda, expresso powder and salt. Combine. Add the sugars, eggs, vanilla and butter. Mix until smooth. Stir in the nuts, chips and chocolate chunks.

Drop by teaspoonful, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden. Remove to wire rack to cool.

22 Nov 2015

Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

by Eva M | posted in: Cooking, Sweets | 0

Oatmeal cookies are delicious. Add butterscotch chips and pecans and you have a real winner.

Ingredients

1 Cup Butter (2 sticks)

1 1/4 Cups Packed Brown Sugar

3/4 Cup Sugar

2 tsp Vanilla Extract

2 Eggs

1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour

1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Salt

3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats

2 Cups Butterscotch Chips

1 Cup Pecans, chopped

Instructions

Heat oven to 350º

Beat butter, sugars and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs until light and fluffy.

Mix in flour, baking powder and salt on low until blended. Stir in oats, chips and nuts.

Form dough into 2-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. (I always use parchment paper)

Bake 16 to 18 minutes until edges are golden brown, but still soft in center. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

21 Nov 2015

Cheese Filled Lemon Cookies

by Eva M | posted in: Cooking, Sweets | 0

These are lemony, cheesy and nutty all rolled up into a cookie. The lemon is not overpowering, but just perfect. The cheese in the middle is sweet and savory all at the same time. A hot cup of coffee or tea and some of these cookies is the perfect treat.

Ingredients

1 Cup Butter

1/2 Cup Sugar

1 TBSP Half & Half

1/2 tsp Lemon Extract

1 TBSP Poppy Seeds

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

1/2 Cup Almonds, chopped

Filling

1/2 Cup Sugar

3/4 Cup Ricotta Cheese

3 oz Cream Cheese

1/2 tsp Lemon Extract

1 Egg Yolk

1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325º

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter, sugar, half & half and 1/2 tsp lemon extract and beat on medium speed until creamy. Add the poppy seeds. Gradually add the flour and beat until a stiff, smooth dough forms. Add the chopped nuts and mix for a minute more.

Filling – Mix the ricotta, cream cheese, egg yolk, lemon extract, salt and sugar in a medium size mixing bowl and mix with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Press thumb into center of each cookie to make large, shallow indentation. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the ricotta mixture into each cookie.

Bake 18 – 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown. Cool completely on wire racks.