Prizewinningapplespicedropcookies Recipes

CHOCOLATE CHIP APPLE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together margarine and sugar; beat in egg.
• In seperate bowl, mix flour, baking soda and cinnamon.
• Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture; stir in apples, chocolate chips and oats.
• Drop mixture by rounded teaspoons onto cookie sheets.
• Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes.
• Makes 2 1/2 dozen.

PUMPKIN DROP COOKIES

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in pumpkin, eggs and milk.
• Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, allspice and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
• Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until lighty browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
• In small mixing bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

TRADITIONAL PEPPARKAKOR (SWEDISH SPICE COOKIES)

Steps:

• Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
• Cream sugar and butter.
• Add egg and molasses.
• Blend in dry ingredients thoroughly. Let dough stand overnight for easy rolling.
• On a well-floured board, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
• Cut into shapes (we usually make gingerbread people) and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
• NOTE: Prep time does not include time to let dough rest overnight.

CREAM CHEESE WALNUT DROP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese and milk.
• Beat in sugar and vanilla.
• Gradually mix in flour. Stir in walnuts.
• Drop by tablespoonful 2-inches apart on to ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes or until edges begin to slightly brown.