Orange Slice Cookies

3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons beaten egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel 3 drops orange oil 1 3/4 […]

Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking […]

Jam Thumbprints

3/4 pound unsalted butter — (3 sticks) at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 egg beaten with […]

Macaroons

2 egg whites dash salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup sugar 1 1/3 cups sweetened, flaked coconut Directions: Preheat oven to 325ºF.  Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray, or […]

Toffee-Nut Cookies

Use any combination of chips, dried fruit, and nuts you like.  The original recipe called for toffee bits and macadamia nuts.  My favorite combo is pecans, toffee bits, white chocolate […]