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Oatmeal Crisps

Apr 3 2011 in Blog, Cookies, free, Karen's Favorite Recipes by Karen Giamalva

Oatmeal Crisps

These cookies are so light and delicate that you can have them for breakfast every morning with your coffee or tea guilt free! Ingredients 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup rolled oats Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees; line two [...]

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Basic Butter Sugar Cookie Dough

Oct 27 2010 in Karen's Favorite Recipes by Karen Giamalva

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INGREDIENTS 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsps baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 3 tsps vanilla extract 1.     Put the flour, baking powder, and salt in medium mixing bowl.  Whisk until ingredients are mixed.  Set the bowl aside. 2.     Put the butter and sugar [...]

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Royal Icing

Oct 27 2010 in Karen's Favorite Recipes by Karen Giamalva

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INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp meringue powder ½ tsp cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 tsp clear vanilla 1 16 oz pkg. powdered sugar (approximately 4 cups) In mixing bowl combine meringue powder, cream of tartar, water and vanilla.  Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined and just starting to get frothy.  [...]

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Pecan Butter Balls

Oct 13 2010 in Karen's Favorite Recipes, Recipes by Karen Giamalva

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These are similar to Mexican Wedding cookies. They look very nice on a tray for the holidays and are so delicious and super simple. 2 sticks butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups finely chopped nuts 2 cups sifted flour Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix all ingredients [...]

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Ooey Gooey Butter Cookies

Oct 13 2010 in Karen's Favorite Recipes, Recipes by Karen Giamalva

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These taste just like a gooey butter cake, only in cookie form. Super easy and a real crowd pleaser! ½ cup (1 stick) butter ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 8 oz. package cream cheese 1 box butter-recipe yellow cake mix Powdered sugar for dipping Beat butter, vanilla, egg and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Mix [...]

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Oatmeal Pecan Lace Cookies

Oct 13 2010 in Karen's Favorite Recipes, Recipes by Karen Giamalva

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Buttery and nutty, with a hint of citrus, these delicate cookies are a delicious way to mark Mother’s Day (or any other day). With a little help from Dad, kids can mix up the batter and keep an eye on the baking cookies as they spread to form lacy circles. Parchment paper allows them to [...]

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Oatmeal Cream Pies

Oct 13 2010 in Karen's Favorite Recipes, Recipes by Karen Giamalva

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Ingredients 1 cup margarine 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups quick oats Cream Filling 2 teaspoons very hot water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream 1/2 cup shortening 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Directions In large bowl, cream margarine, sugars, molasses, vanilla, [...]

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Oatmeal Craisin Cookies

Oct 13 2010 in Karen's Favorite Recipes, Recipes by Karen Giamalva

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1 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups quick cooking oats 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup raisins 1 cup dried cranberries Beat butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla for 5 minutes. [...]

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Mary’s Sugar Cookies

Oct 13 2010 in Karen's Favorite Recipes, Recipes by Karen Giamalva

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1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 cup granulated sugar for decoration In a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Beat in the [...]

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Lovebug Cookies

Oct 13 2010 in Karen's Favorite Recipes, Recipes by Karen Giamalva

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Makes one cookie Royal Icing Black or brown gel paste food coloring 3 1/2-inch lady bug-shaped Chocolate Cookie Cutouts 2 large silver dragees Black or brown sanding sugar Bright red or bright pink gel paste food coloring White dragees or white fruit imperial candies Small red or pink heart shaped candies Mix together 1/2 cup [...]

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