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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. 2Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until well combined.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
  4. 4Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. 5Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
  6. 6Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  7. 7Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. 8Remove the logs from the refrigerator and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  9. 9Place the cookie slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. 10Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. 11Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskbaking sheetparchment paperplastic wrapwire rack

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. 2In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
  4. 4Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. 5Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
  6. 6Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
  7. 7Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  8. 8Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. 9Remove the logs from the refrigerator and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
  10. 10Place the cookie slices on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
  11. 11Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskbaking sheetparchment paperplastic wrapwire rack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 1 cup dried apricots, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. 2Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. 4Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. 5Fold in the chopped pistachios and dried apricots until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. 6Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
  7. 7Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  8. 8Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. 9Remove the logs from the refrigerator and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
  10. 10Place the cookie slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  11. 11Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskbaking sheetparchment paperplastic wrapwire rack

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. 2In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. 4Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. 5Stir in the ground cinnamon until evenly distributed.
  6. 6Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
  7. 7Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  8. 8Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. 9Remove the dough from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  10. 10Place the cookie rounds on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  11. 11Using a small spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with raspberry jam.
  12. 12Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskbaking sheetparchment paperplastic wrapwire rack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped cherries (fresh or dried)
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. 2Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. 4Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. 5Fold in the chopped cherries and sliced almonds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. 6Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
  7. 7Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  8. 8Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. 9Remove the logs from the refrigerator and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  10. 10Place the cookie slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. 11Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskbaking sheetparchment paperplastic wrapwire rack

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. 2In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. 4Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. 5Fold in the chopped crystallized ginger and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. 6Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
  7. 7Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  8. 8Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. 9Remove the logs from the refrigerator and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
  10. 10Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  11. 11Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskbaking sheetparchment paperplastic wrapwire rack

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