Cookies

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  • Pecan Kisses

Pecan Kisses

Prep: 10 min | 🍳 Cook: 25 min. | 🔥 Method: 250°F

What You'll Need:

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 cups pecan halves
1

Mix It Up

Combine brown sugar with egg white in a mixing bowl and beat at low speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir in the pecan halves until well coated

2

Shape & Place

Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto a greased and floured baking sheet

3

Bake with Love

Bake at 250°F for 25 minutes until perfectly set

👩‍🍳Recipe by Mammy (Lillie Dean Moots) | Originally entered December 6th, 2020

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Prep: 10 min | 🍳 Cook: 8-10 min. | 🔥 Method: 350°F

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs,
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1½ cups flour,
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon,
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 cups quick oats,
  • 1 cup raisins

Mix the Base

Beat butter and sugars until creamy, then add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients separately, then mix everything together gradually.

Shape & Prepare

Stir in oats and raisins. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet, ready for baking.

Bake to Perfection

Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool briefly on sheet, then transfer to wire racks. Makes 4 dozen cookies.

👩‍🍳Recipe by Mammy (Lillie Dean Moots) | Originally entered December 6th, 2020


Nutty Fingers - Wedding Cookies

Prep: 10 min | 🍳 Cook: 25 min. | 🔥 Method: 300°F

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup plain flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
1

Prepare the Base

Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until well combined

2

Mix the Dough

Add the flour, vanilla, and finely chopped pecans, mixing thoroughly until you have a uniform dough

3

Shape the Cookies

Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of your finger and shape each piece like a finger

4

Bake to Perfection

Place shaped cookies on a greased baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 25 minutes

5

Final Touch

While the cookies are still hot, roll them in powdered sugar for that classic wedding cookie finish

👩‍🍳 Recipe by Mammy (Lillie Dean Moots) | Originally entered December 6th, 2020

Peanut Butter Delights

Prep: Not Specified | 🍳 Cook: 8-10 min. | 🔥 Method: Stovetop

Gather Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar,
  • ½ cup milk,
  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 tbsp cocoa
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Create the Base

Bring sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa to a boil in a saucepan. Boil for 1 minute while stirring.

Add Peanut Butter

Remove from heat, stir in peanut butter and vanilla until melted and smooth. Pour over oats and mix well.

Shape & Cool

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased or waxed pan. Let cool completely before serving.

👩‍🍳 Recipe by Mammy (Lillie Dean Moots) | Originally entered December 6th, 2020

Hershey Peanut Butter Blossoms

Prep: 10 min | 🍳 Cook: 8-10 min | 🔥 Oven: 375°F

Main Ingredients

  • 48 Hershey Kisses
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg

Additional Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
1

Preparation 🔥

Preheat oven to 375°F and unwrap all Hershey Kisses. Set them aside for later.

2

Mix Wet Ingredients 🥜

Beat shortening and peanut butter until well blended. Add sugars and beat until fluffy. Mix in egg, milk, and vanilla.

3

Add Dry Ingredients 🥄

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in separate bowl. Gradually add to peanut butter mixture, beating until well blended.

4

Shape & Bake 🍪

Form 1-inch dough balls, roll in sugar, and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.

5

Final Touch

Immediately press a Hershey Kiss into center of each warm cookie. Let cool completely before serving.

👩‍🍳 Recipe by Mammy (Lillie Dean Moots) | Originally entered December 6th, 2020

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