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Cream Cheese Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups flour Preheat oven to 325 degrees F Lightly grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Stir in flour until well blended. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet (or use a cookie press). If desired, make an indentation in the center with your thumb or other object; fill with preserves, or press candy into center. This dough is very versatile, lots of possibilities. Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven. .

Delicious italian Cookies 165 g flour 165 g butter 100 g cornstarch 90 g powdered sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest To sprinkle cocoa powder chocolate chips brown sugar Directions Whisk butter and sugar than add the egg, flour and corn starch sifted, vanilla and lemon zest. Put in a pastry bag, than make several shape on a non stick baking mat. Sprinkle with sugar, cocoa and chocolate chips. Cook for 10-12 minutes @ 180°C/350°F.

  Triple Chocolate Cookie ( Courtesy of Ellie Krieger from Food network) Ingredients  1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup canola oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch processed) 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 1/3 cup coarsely chopped dark chocolate (2 ounces) 1/3 cup coarsely chopped milk chocolate (2 ounces) 2/3 cup chopped pecans, optional Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mash together the butter and sugars with a fork until well combined. Add the oil and egg and beat until creamy. Mix in the vanilla. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Stir in the dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and the pecans and mix well. Using a tablespoon, scoop the batter onto ...

I got this recipe from a lady at church, after tasting it and absolutely falling in love with it. It is chewy and moist and very delicious. Caution! This is very addictive. Chinese Chews Do not asked me why it is called that. Nobody knows 1/4 tsp. Salt 2/3 cup All-purpose flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 to 1 cup Chopped walnuts 1 Cup of dates 3/4 cup Granulated sugar 1/2 tsp Vanilla 2 Large eggs well beaten Extra Sugar Combine first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Mix in sugar, dates and nuts. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Stir well. Transfer to greased 9 x 9 inch (22 x 22 cm) pan to an 1/2inch thickness. Bake in350°F (175°C) oven for about 25 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand on wire rack for 10 minutes. Cut into squares while still warm. Let stand in pan until cool. Dredge in sugar. Cuts into squares. Enjoy!

This week we made some cookies which was way overdue, according to my 3 year old. Here is the recipe enjoy . Almond Double Chip Cookies 3/4 cup of butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup of packed light brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda A dash of salt 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup of vanilla milk chips 1/2 cup of slivered blanched almonds Preheat oven to 375'F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or leave ungreased. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and almond extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Blend in butter mixture. Stir in semisweet and vanilla milk chips and almonds. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 3" apart, onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Have a great day , Joelle