Butter Almond Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
- 1 egg, separated
- 2 cups Quick Cookie Mix
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons butter and egg yolk until smooth. Add cookie mix and mix well.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 15-20 times or until smooth. Roll into a 12-in. square. Spread remaining butter to within 1/2 in. of edges.
- Combine sugar and extract; sprinkle over half of the dough. Fold dough over sugar mixture; pinch edges to seal. Brush top with egg white; sprinkle with almonds.
- Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
- Transfer to a cutting board. Cut widthwise with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices; cut each slice in half lengthwise. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 4 dozen.
Toffee Triangles
Ingredients
- 2 cups Quick Cookie Mix
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts, chopped
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat the cookie mix, brown sugar, butter and vanilla until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and mix well.
- Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for 5 minutes. Spread chocolate over bars. Sprinkle with nuts. Let stand until chocolate is set. Cut into squares, then cut in half to form triangles. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 5 dozen.
Quick Cookie Mix
Ingredients~
- 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
Directions~
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, salt and baking powder until blended. Gradually add flour and mix just until crumbly. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
It's cookie baking day at our home. Getting ready to assemble treats to pass to our neighbors, landlord and a couple friends. I found a neat cookie dough recipe in the new Quick Cooking Magazine. I've been playing with it most of the day. Keep it chilled between batches. It spreads a bit. I also couldn't get my results to like the magazine pictures.
The next picture is our ingredient station.
Pictured: Drizzled Peppermint Oreos, Turtle Candies, Butter Almond Cookies and Chex Party Mix in the background in the zip bags.
Tomorrow I think we'll make Peanut Butter Bars, Kit Kat Bars, German Chocolate Bars and Cashew Brittle.
Thursday my friend Sharon is coming over for a gingerbread men cookie baking lesson. She is bringing baby Anastasia with her. I may make her do all the work while I hold the baby!
I wish I was your neighbor. :) They all look so yum!
ReplyDeleteThose look wonderful! I like making cookie boxes/trays, too. This year I'm afraid it's not going to happen, but I will be making a copy of your recipes to add to my collection!
ReplyDeleteYou make it look so fun!
ReplyDeleteThose all look so good! I haven't quite been in the mood to bake yet, but I think you may have just put me there!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cookies! I made several batches of Ch. cookies but we took most of them to my parents. Yours make me realize I need to bake more! happy baking to you and your helpers.
ReplyDeleteYummy. You must post the peanut butter bars recipe for me!
ReplyDelete@floridayankees - It is FUN!!
ReplyDelete@fortheloveofblogging - www.xanga.com/betheelou/726560251/menu-on-tuesday-with-recipesThis a quick and easy recipe. They taste like a Recees Peanut Butter Cup.
ReplyDeleteOH yea, I am totally wishing I was your neighbor!!!! My neighbors have never done anything like that!
ReplyDelete@betheelou - Thank You so much. I saved it to my favorites. I'll let you know when I try them :)
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