{"id":1824300,"date":"2022-11-10T16:39:54","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T22:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1824300"},"modified":"2024-09-30T12:29:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T17:29:27","slug":"can-you-bake-cookies-on-foil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/can-you-bake-cookies-on-foil\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Bake Cookies on Aluminum Foil"},"content":{"rendered":"
Aluminum foil<\/a> is great for so many uses in the kitchen. You can do everything from
keeping a pie crust from burning<\/a> to
cleaning silverware<\/a> to
roasting a perfect chicken<\/a> with it. Yet while it\u2019s often advised to line a baking pan with aluminum foil for certain recipes, experts warn against using this method for baking cookies.\r\n\r\nBut, according to
Allrecipes<\/a>, you should think twice about reaching for the foil the next time you're baking off a batch of cookies.\r\n
Why Shouldn\u2019t I Bake with Aluminum Foil?<\/h2>\r\nThe problem is that aluminum foil is made from\u2026 aluminum (not \u201c
tin foil<\/a>\u201d as it\u2019s often called). Aluminum is a great heat conductor, which makes it heat-safe and well-suited for many oven and stovetop applications. But this attribute is exactly why you should avoid using it when it comes to
baking cookies<\/a>.\r\n\r\nWith aluminum foil, the parts of the cookie dough that come into direct contact with the foil will get more heat than the rest of the dough. This means your cookies will bake unevenly, most likely with browner, crispier bottoms than tops.\r\n
What Should I Use Instead of Aluminum Foil for Baking?<\/h2>\r\n
Parchment paper<\/a> is the best choice for baking cookies. Safe to use in the oven up to 450 degrees,
parchment paper<\/a> distributes the oven\u2019s heat more evenly and won\u2019t scorch your cookie bottoms. Parchment paper may darken in the oven, but it\u2019s completely safe to use and it\u2019s nonstick. You can also find it in
pre-cut sheets<\/a>.\r\n
Is Parchment Paper the Same as Wax Paper?<\/h2>\r\nNo. Parchment paper is
quite different than wax paper<\/a>. Wax paper is made with a nonstick coating from soybean or paraffin wax, which melts at low heat. That makes waxed paper better for prep tasks, such as wrapping food or for use in the freezer.\r\n
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Cookie Recipes You'll Love<\/div>\t\t\t\t
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Jumbo Brownie Cookies<\/a>\r\n
Total Time:\u00a0<\/strong>35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients: <\/strong>Chocolate baking chips, chocolate chunks, butter, eggs, all-purpose flour
\r\nLevel:\u00a0<\/strong>Intermediate\r\n
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/span>\r\nGet your
essential cookie-baking supplies<\/a> ready to make these cookie recipes. Then, make these deeply fudgy cookies for any party or potluck\u2014or just for you. The trick is adding a little espresso powder to the dough to really bring out the chocolate flavor.\r\n\r\n
Take these deeply fudgy cookies to a party, and you're sure to make a friend. A little espresso powder in the dough makes them over-the-top good. \u2014Recipe contributor Rebecca Cababa, Las Vegas, Nevada<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 25 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, eggs\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nAn easy recipe made with pantry staples, this is the kind of cookie to whip out when you just feel like making cookies. Readers suggest using natural peanut butter for a more peanut-y taste and trying pressing it with a glass with a decorative bottom instead of crisscrossing it with a fork.\r\n\r\n
My mother insisted that my grandmother write down one recipe for her when Mom got married in 1942: the how to make peanut butter cookies from scratch recipe. That was a real effort because Grandma was a traditional pioneer-type cook who used a little of this or that until it felt right. This treasured recipe is the only one she ever wrote down! \u2014Recipe contributor Janet Hall, Clinton, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Vanilla Meringue Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 1 hour\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nMeringue cookies are delightfully sweet and light, and they can be made into so many different flavors (although vanilla is just perfect). If you haven\u2019t worked with meringue too much, there are lots of helpful tips\u2014like making sure the egg whites are room temperature\u2014to make these just right.\r\n\r\n
These sweet little swirls are light as can be. They're all you need after a big, special dinner. \u2014Recipe contributor Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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First-Place Coconut Macaroons<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 30 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Sweetened coconut, egg whites, flour, sugar\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWhen baking coconut macaroons, it\u2019s important to control the moisture so they don\u2019t spread too much on the cookie sheet. You\u2019ll have nice and craggy, chewy cookies in no time.\r\n\r\n
These coconut macaroon cookies earned me a first-place ribbon at the county fair. They remain my husband's favorites\u2014whenever I make them to give away, he always asks me where his batch is! I especially like that this recipe makes a small enough batch for the two of us to nibble on. \u2014Recipe contributor Penny Ann Habeck, Shawano, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Peppermint Meltaways<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 40 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Peppermint extract, peppermint candies, confectioners' sugar\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThese festive cookies are a great addition to any Christmas cookie platter or gift box. And it\u2019s right there in the name: These little pepperminty treats simply melt in your mouth.\r\n\r\n
This recipe for peppermint meltaways is very pretty and festive-looking on a cookie platter. I often cover a plate of these peppermint cookies with red or green plastic wrap and a bright holiday bow in one corner. And yes, they really do melt in your mouth! \u2014Recipe contributor Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies<\/a>Peanut butter blossom cookies are a classic for a reason! When you nestle a chocolate kiss into a chewy and soft peanut butter cookie, you create a holiday cookie that's hard not to love.
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Coffee Shortbread<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Instant coffee granules, semisweet chocolate chips, white baking chips\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nA crisp, buttery coffee-flavored shortbread drizzled with white and semisweet chocolate is like a morning mocha in cookie form. To keep the dough from sticking on the counter or your rolling pin, tuck it between two sheets of parchment paper for easy smoothing.\r\n\r\n
When you need a treat for brunch, bake some of these coffee-flavored shortbreads. The chocolate drizzle is surprisingly easy to do. \u2014Recipe contributor Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Pecan Meltaways<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 25 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Pecans, confectioners' sugar, butter, flour\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nTo ensure the proper melt-away texture of pecan meltaways, chill your cookie dough like you would for cutout cookies. It will help keep them from spreading too much on the baking sheet.\r\n\r\n
This sweet, nutty pecan meltaways recipe is a tradition in our house at Christmastime, but the treats are delightful any time of the year. \u2014Recipe contributor Alberta McKay, Bartlesville, Oklahoma<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Raspberry Ribbons<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 40 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Raspberry jam, confectioners' sugar, evaporated milk\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nLike a buttery shortbread with a sweet jam, these \u201cribbon\u201d cookies make a lovely addition to any dessert table. Because they\u2019re filled with jam and cut after baking, they are more delicate. Shipping these for the holidays or special occasions is not advised.\r\n\r\n
I make these attractive buttery cookies to serve at our remote guest lodge, and all the cooks in the kitchen are addicted to them! \u2014Recipe contributor Patsy Wolfenden, Golden, British Columbia<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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White Velvet Cutouts<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 2% milk, shortening\r\n
Level:<\/b> Advanced
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis super soft and buttery cookie really tastes what white velvet feels like. With cream cheese in the dough, the texture and flavor can\u2019t be beat. They shape easily and the icing can be any color you want, so they\u2019re good year-round!\r\n\r\n
We make and decorate these cutouts for different holidays and give lots of them as gifts. Last year, we baked a batch a week before Christmas to be sure we'd have plenty to give and plenty for ourselves, too. These rich cookies melt in your mouth. \u2014Recipe contributor Kim Hinkle, Wauseon, Ohio<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Contest-Winning Chocolate Truffle Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Semisweet chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate, baking cocoa\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThe key to getting a puffy cookie with a rich, soft, chocolatey center is chilling the dough for at least three hours; it prevents the cookies from getting too flat while baking. You really want this to be almost truffle-like inside, and the slightly domed shape helps with that.\r\n\r\n
Here's a snack for serious chocolate lovers. These enticing cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, somewhat bittersweet and very chocolaty. I usually make them to share at get-togethers. Otherwise, I'd eat them all myself! I'm always asked for the recipe. \u2014Recipe contributor Delaine Fortenberry, McComb, Mississippi<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Scottish Shortbread<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Butter, brown sugar, flour\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nA ribbon-winning family recipe, this classic Scottish shortbread is everything you want it to be: buttery, just crispy and wonderfully sweet. Instead of chilling the dough before rolling, you\u2019ll chill it after rolling and cutting so it can go straight to the oven.\r\n\r\n
My mother, who is of Scottish heritage, passed this shortbread recipe, along with other favorite recipes, on to me. When I entered this treat at our local fair, it won a red ribbon. \u2014Recipe contributor Rose Mabee, Selkirk, Manitoba<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Amish Sugar Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 20 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Cream of tartar, baking soda, canola oil\r\n
Level:<\/b> Beginner
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThese old-fashioned Amish sugar cookies are delightfully tender and easy to make. Make them your own by adding a touch of extract (almond is delicious!) or a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top. To get the best results, follow these
tips for baking sugar cookies<\/a>.\r\n\r\n
These easy-to-make, old-fashioned Amish sugar cookies simply melt in your mouth! I've passed this recipe around to many friends. After I gave it to my sister, she entered the cookies in a local fair and won best of show. \u2014Recipe contributor Sylvia Ford, Kennett, Missouri<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 40 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, eggs, peanut butter and milk chocolate chips\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis classic peanut butter cookie is made even better with the addition of chocolate and peanut butter chips. Use a small ice cream scooper to get consistently sized cookies on the baking sheet.\r\n\r\n
\"Hey, these are good!\" is the surprised remark I hear when I bake these for the family. As simple as it may seem, all I do is follow directions. This works exceptionally well when it comes to making cookies. \u2014Recipe contributor Ian Badeer, Hickman, Nebraska<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 25 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Macadamia nuts, white baking chips, baking soda, flour\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nA ringer for the famous name-brand cookie you\u2019d buy in the grocery store, this buttery cookie is chock full of white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. Tip: If you use unsalted nuts, you might want to add a pinch of salt to the cookie dough.\r\n\r\n
Hawaiian nuts and melty morsels make a fantastic combination in these buttery white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. \u2014Recipe contributor Cathy Lennon, Newport, Tennessee<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Snickerdoodles<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 30 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda, flour, butter\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThe name alone brings a smile to your face. The beauty of a Snickerdoodle is you probably already have all the ingredients on hand\u2014no running to the grocery store when the craving strikes! Carefully watch them while baking; an extra second or two can make a crispier cookie.\r\n\r\n
The history of these whimsically named treats has been widely disputed, but their popularity is undeniable. Help yourself to one of our soft cinnamon-sugared cookies and see for yourself. \u2014Recipe contributor Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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S\u2019more Sandwich Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, 2% milk\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nSuch a genius move: Pop half of these marshmallow-topped sandwich cookies in the microwave for a few seconds, then smoosh with another cookie. The dough has graham cracker crumbs for a real s\u2019mores flavor.\r\n\r\n
Capture the taste of campfire s'mores in your kitchen. Graham cracker crumbs added to chocolate chip cookie dough bring out the flavor of the fireside favorite. Melting the cookies' marshmallow centers in the microwave makes them simple to assemble. \u2014Recipe contributor Abby Metzger, Larchwood, Iowa<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Mimosa Butter Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 40 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Butter, orange zest, orange juice, champagne\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nSpiked with sparkling wine and orange juice, this butter cookie recipe has a brunch-y twist. To help the uncooked dough hold its shape, use parchment paper and chill the piped cookies for about 10 minutes before hitting the oven.\r\n\r\n
You can add many different flavors to butter cookies to make them your own. Try an alternate type of citrus zest, or add an alternate liquid to change things up. \u2014Recipe contributor Sara Lark, Raton, New Mexico<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Thumbprint Butter Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Butter, fruit preserves, flour, cornstarch, baking soda\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nFilled with any fruit preserve you like, these buttery little cookies add beautiful color to any platter of treats. They\u2019re super versatile for the holidays or any time of year.\r\n\r\n
These buttery little rounds add beautiful color to a platter of treats. Fill the thumbprint in the center with any fruit preserves you like. \u2014Recipe contributor Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Toffee Almond Sandies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 50 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Almonds, milk chocolate English toffee bits, almond extract\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nStudded with chocolate-covered toffee and almond bits, these delightful sandies hit all the high notes. They\u2019re not too crumbly or dry and have a nice nutty flavor, which you can amp up with a little extra extract if desired.\r\n\r\n
These crispy classics are loaded with crunchy chopped toffee and almonds, so there's no doubt as to why they're my husband's favorite cookie. I used to bake them in large batches when our four sons still lived at home. Now I whip them up for the grandchildren! \u2014Recipe contributor Alice Kahnk, Kennard, Nebraska<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Iced Orange Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Orange juice, orange zest, shortening, confectioners' sugar\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis old-fashioned drop cookie gets topped with a sweet, citrus-scented icing. A little zest and a dab of orange food coloring really brightens things up.\r\n\r\n
I usually make these bite-size orange cookies at Christmastime, when Florida citrus is plentiful, but they're delicious any time of year. Whenever I sniff their wonderful aroma, I remember my grandmother, who shared the recipe. \u2014Recipe contributor Lori DiPietro, New Port Richey, Florida<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cakes<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, baking cocoa, pecans or almonds, cinnamon\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nAn alternative to the traditional favorite, these Mexican wedding cakes are packed with cocoa and a hint of cinnamon. Covered in powdered sugar, they make great holiday gifts.\r\n\r\n
These spiced balls are a yummy twist on a traditional favorite. Sometimes, I add mini chocolate chips to the dough and, after baking, dip the cooled cookies in melted almond bark. \u2014Recipe contributor Joanne Valkema, Freeport, Illinois<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 30 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Cinnamon, old-fashioned oats, raisins\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nEvery cookie recipe box should have an oatmeal raisin contender. The secret to this recipe is to measure exactly and not overbake to ensure a chewy, fruit-filled treat.\r\n\r\n
A friend gave me the recipe for these cookies many years ago, and they\u2019re as delicious as the ones Mom used to make. The secret to the recipe is to measure exactly (no guessing on the amounts) and not to overbake. \u2014Recipe contributor Wendy Coalwell, Abbeville, Georgia<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Lemon Tea Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Butter, flour, walnuts, lemon juice, orange zest\r\n
Level:<\/b> Advanced
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nA deliciously delicate butter cookie filled with a lemon-scented filling is perfect for afternoon tea. The dough needs to chill, preferably overnight, so plan your prep and bake time accordingly.\r\n\r\n
These sandwich cookies taste rich and buttery and have a lovely lemon filling. The recipe has been in our family since the 1950s when my mother got it from a French friend in her club. \u2014Recipe contributor Phyllis Dietz, Westland, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Miniature Peanut Butter Treats<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 30 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, miniature peanut butter-chocolate cups\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nSlip a mini peanut butter cup in still-warm cookies for this fantastic treat. Think about using mini heart-shaped candies for a sweet hit of love on Valentine\u2019s Day.\r\n\r\n
This recipe is one of my family's favorites, and I make the treats a lot, especially at Christmas. I have three children and eight grandchildren, and every one of them loves those \"peanut butter thingies,\" as the grandchildren call them! \u2014Recipe contributor Jodie McCoy, Tulsa, Oklahoma<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Frosted Red Velvet Cookies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 30 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Unsweetened chocolate, sour cream, red food coloring, cream cheese frosting\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nRed velvet cake in bite-size cookie form? Sign us up! You\u2019ll find chocolate chips in every bite and sprinkles on the sweet icing (store-bought is fine, or make your own with this quick
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My student job in college was in the bakery. These dreamy morsels take me back to that special place and time. Red velvet lovers will appreciate this fun take on the cake. \u2014Recipe contributor Christina Petri, Alexandria, Minnesota<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Lemon Snowflakes<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 40 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Lemon cake mix, whipped topping, confectioners' sugar\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nYou only need four ingredients for this cookie recipe\u2014one is cake mix, so you know it's easy. It's super adaptable, too: Start with lemon and then try other flavors using chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or spice cake mix.\r\n\r\n
You\u2019ll need just four ingredients to make these delightful lemon snowflake cookies. Confectioners\u2019 sugar highlights the cracked tops to give them their snowflake appearance. \u2014Recipe contributor Linda Barry, Dianna, Texas<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Cranberry Cookies with Browned Butter Glaze<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 50 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Cranberries, butter, confectioners' sugar, orange juice, white baking chips, pecans or walnuts\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nBrown butter makes everything better, including the glaze that tops these chunky cookies. Use fresh cranberries instead of dried ones, which are usually sweetened. Fresh gives these a tart, zingy bite that pairs well with white chocolate chips and nuts.\r\n\r\n
I won a baking contest with these chunky glazed cookies, which are so easy even novice bakers can pull off. What makes them special? Fresh cranberries. \u2014Recipe contributor Laurie Cornett, Charlevoix, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti<\/a>Cranberry pistachio biscotti are delightfully crunchy cookies studded with nutty pistachios and sweet dried cranberries. The red and green motif makes them particularly festive for dunking in coffee or tea during the holidays.
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Dipped Gingersnaps<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 30 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Molasses, cinnamon, ginger, white baking chips\r\n
Level:<\/b> Intermediate
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nLike the name implies, these spiced cookies should snap when you bite them, as opposed to being soft and chewy. Dip in or swirl melted white chocolate on top for a decorative effect.\r\n\r\n
I get tremendous satisfaction making and giving time-tested yuletide treats like these dipped gingersnaps. Dipping them in white chocolate makes much-loved gingersnaps even more special. \u2014Recipe contributor Laura Kimball, West Jordan, Utah<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie Pies<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Molasses, ginger, cinnamon, marshmallow creme, lemon extract\r\n
Level:<\/b> Advanced
Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nNever mind the debate over whether whoopie pies are cakes or cookies (they\u2019re really cake-like cookies, so both sides win). These cookies are spiced just right. Roll the dough in sugar before baking for extra crunch. The lemony filling pairs nicely with the ginger.\r\n\r\n
These spiced-just-right whoopie pies combine two popular flavors in one fun treat. The moist cookies are rolled in sugar before baking for a bit of crunch. \u2014Recipe contributor Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints<\/a>
Total Time:<\/b> 35 minutes\r\n
Main Ingredients:<\/b> Baking cocoa, pecans, caramels, semisweet chocolate chips\r\n
Level:<\/b> Advanced