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Christmas Cookies

Monday, December 24, 2012

Cookie Recipe to Put a Smile on Santa's Face

Leave something Santa will 'ho ho ho' about.

Wondering which treats to leave out for Santa this Christmas Eve? The Savory Spice Shop in Westfield has a recipe for a homemade alternative to a store-bought favorite. Almost Oh-ree-oh! Ingredients: For chocolate cookies: For creamy filling:   Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Set rack in middle. In mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, cocoas, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugars. After combined, on low speed, add the butter then the egg. Continue mixing until dough comes together in a mass (about 3 minutes). Place 2 tsp. of batter on a parchment lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. With the bottom of a glass slightly flatten the dough. Bake for 9 minutes, rotating once. Set on baking racks to cool. For filling, mix …

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Holiday Cookie Recipes

Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your parties this season.

One of the most important holiday questions to ask yourself is: What kind of cookies will you be baking for your get-togethers this season? From sweet to savory, holiday cookies come in all shapes and sizes. And what’s better than to top off a tray of cookies than a glass of homemade eggnog? There are a variety of holiday confections to choose from in Manalapan! From La Dolce Bakery's homemade italian cookies and speciality cakes, to Wegmans extensive selection of cakes and pies, and David Bradley Chocolatier's chocolatey goodies! But if you want to give a personal touch this year, consider baking one these homemade treats. You can also check out myrecipes.com to learn how to host a successful cookie swap and view more holiday cookie …

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