Christmas Wreath Cookies Recipe – These cornflake wreaths are easy cookies to make with the kids during the holidays. Once people try them, they can’t get enough! Yields: 3 dozen Ingredients waxed paper½ cup butter4 cups miniature marshmallows1 teaspoon green food coloring, or as needed½ teaspoon almond extract½ teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups cornflakes cereal1 (2.25 ounce) … Read more
Easy Saltine Toffee Cookies Recipe – This saltine cracker toffee is easy to make but wonderfully delicious. We pack the cookies in tins and give them as gifts during the holidays. Use your favorite nuts to top the cookies. Servings: 35 Ingredients 4 ounces saltine crackers1 cup butter1 cup dark brown sugar2 cups semisweet chocolate chips¾ … Read more
Quick & Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe – These cookies are one of my favorite cookies to make. They are the only peanut butter cookies my family will eat! Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on cookies before baking, if desired. Servings: 24 Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup white sugar 1 egg Directions Preheat the … Read more
Easy No-Bake Chocolate Oats Cookies Recipe – Easy peanut butter cocoa flavored cookies without turning on the oven. Servings: 24 Ingredients 2 cups white sugar3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder½ cup margarine½ cup milk1 pinch salt3 cups quick cooking oats½ cup peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a saucepan bring sugar, cocoa, margarine, milk, and salt … Read more
The BEST Peanut Blossoms Recipe – I make these every year for our annual cookie open house. We make about 15 to 20 different kinds of cookies and have a 4-hour open house with friends. We then prepare cookie trays to take to shut ins and freeze the rest to enjoy all year long. My husband helps with … Read more
The BEST Buckeye Balls Recipe – Buckeye balls are sweet peanut butter candies dipped in melted chocolate. Servings: 60 Ingredients 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter½ cup unsalted butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening Directions Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. Combine confectioners’ sugar, … Read more
Easy Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe – These cranberry orange cookies are nice to have during the holidays, but don’t expect them to stay around long. These orange-flavored cranberry cookies are tart and delicious, not to mention beautiful. Not really a favorite of kids. Servings: 48 Ingredients Cookies: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup white sugar½ cup … Read more
Russian Tea Cakes (Snowball Cookies) Recipe – These Russian tea cakes are rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet finish and a snowball-like appearance. My grandmother “Bubba” brought this Russian tea cake recipe with her when she came from Lithuania, and now my family has made it for many generations. I pass it on in the … Read more
Quick and Easy Lemon Cookies Recipe – Lemon cookies from cake mix. These sweet, tart crinkle cookies are easy to make with just five ingredients. Servings: 36 Ingredients 1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix2 large eggs⅓ cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon lemon extract⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F … Read more
Easy Jelly Filled Butter Cookies Recipe – This jelly-filled cookie recipe has been in my mother’s family for more years than I’ve been alive! It’s my favorite cookie; my comfort food. Servings: 36 Ingredients ¾ cup butter, softened½ cup white sugar2 egg yolks1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour½ cup fruit preserves, any flavor Directions Preheat the oven … Read more