• 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…

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    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…

  • Butterscotch Nuggets

    10 Tablespoons butter (1 stick, plus 2 tablespoons) 10 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup 2 1/2 cups butterscotch chips 1 2/3 cups creamy peanut…

  • Pretzel Baked Chicken Drummies

    10 chicken drumsticks, skin removed 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon salt dash of cayenne pepper a few grinds of fresh…

  • Buttermilk and Honey Bread

    3/4 cup lukewarm water (no warmer than 110º) 1 tablespoon dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 cups warm buttermilk or sour milk(no warmer than 110º) 3 tablespoons…

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    Mom’s Cranberry Bread

    2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup cranberries — Fresh or frozen; washed and chopped…