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Oatmeal Granola Cookies

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These cookies are a perfect snack because they’re packed with healthy granola, nuts and berries. I love the crispy edges and soft chewy interior. It’s a healthy cookie you can give your family since they’re packed with protein. Make a double batch because they won’t last I promise. Enjoy!

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oatmeal cookies

 

Ingredients:

1 (10 oz package approximate) of cranberry nut granola

2 cups flour

2 sticks butter (softened)

2 eggs

1 cup regular sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375  degrees F.. Lightly grease 2 large cookie trays.

Mix flour, cinnamon and baking soda in a bowl.

In a large mixing bowl, mix sugars and butter until smooth. Add 1 egg at a time and mix. Add flour cinnamon and baking soda.

Add granola and mix thoroughly.

*Cool for 1 hour in refrigerator before cooking.

Scoop out batter with an ice cream scooper or a large spoon and shape into balls. Place evenly onto the sheet pan leaving at least 2 inches between each. Flatten slightly with a fork or palm of hand.

Cook for 10 minutes. Adjust heat accordingly to your own oven. They should be golden underneath. They will be very soft, so don’t remove from pan for a few minutes. Use a thin spatula to gently remove the cookies. Let them cool. They will be become crispy and chewy.

Here’s the granola I used, but you can use any flavor or brand you prefer.

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Portuguese Biscuit Cookies

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This recipe for simple biscuit cookies is one of my favorites. They’re perfect for breakfast or a snack any time of the day. Enjoy them!

Portuguese Biscuit Cookies:

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup olive oil

2 eggs

3 cups of flour

1/4 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

2 teaspoons of whiskey (optional)

1/2 of a lemon zest

1 egg yolk for brushing tops

sugar for dusting

 

Instructions:

In a large bowl beat the eggs and sugar until frothy. Add the milk, lemon zest, oil, whiskey and cinnamon. Beat until well incorporated.

Add the baking soda and then the flour about 1 cup at a time until the batter becomes like cookie dough.

Form the batter into round balls about 2 inches wide and place on greased cookie sheet. Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with a little sugar. Cook at 350 degrees until they turn golden brown. Release one cookie to check the bottom to be sure they don’t overcook after a few minutes. Let cool slightly and sprinkle on more sugar.

 

 

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Biscoitos de Natal – Christmas Biscuit Cookies

Christmas Biscuit Cookies are easy to make since they require no cookie cutters to shape them and they don’t break apart.

Anis liquor, gives them a unique taste but you can also add lemon zest if you prefer.

These cookies are perfect  to make with your kids because they can get their little hands into the dough and make all kinds of shapes!

If you want to give these little treats as gifts you can find food save gift bags at craft stores. My bags have 12 cookies. Simply tie a ribbon around the bag and you’ve created a beautiful home made cookie gift!

Ingredients:

3 cups of flour

1 cup of sugar

3 eggs (room temp)

6 tbsp of salted butter (softened)

2 tsp of baking powder

1 tbsp of Anis Liquor or 1 teaspoon lemon zest

 

Icing:

1/2 cup confectioners sugar

2 tsp of milk

1 drop of vanilla flavoring

Christmas sprinkles, colored sugars to decorate

 

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Soften the butter and mix with the sugar in a medium bowl until light and fluffy

Add the eggs and Anis and beat for about 1 minute. Add the flour and baking powder to the sugar and mix with a dough hook for about 3 minutes until the batter forms into a ball.

You may need to a little flour if you find the dough too soft depending on your butter or the size of your eggs. The batter will be soft but firm enough to handle.

You can also spoon the batter and make balls and roll instead of cutting it into logs.

 

Place the smooth dough onto a lightly floured cutting board and shape into a flat disc with 1/2 inch in height.

Cut the dough evenly into 1/2″ by 5″ strips. Roll each strip into a round snake like form and shape into desired shapes such as candy canes, wreaths, letters, etc.

Slightly grease a cookie sheet and place the biscuits evenly on the pan.

Cook for about 15-18  minutes or until slightly golden brown.

Lift one and look under neath to find a golden crust bottom.

Let them cool slightly before decorating.

Make icing by mixing the confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla until very smooth and creamy.

Brush icing on cookies and dip into the decorations or sprinkle onto the sugar before it hardens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Crunchy Snickerdoodle Cookies

 

Last week I wanted to make a dessert but discovered that I was out of flour. I searched the pantry and found 1 box of yellow cake mix so this is what I came up with.

The cookies came out crunchy on the outside and chewing on the inside!

They were such a hit with my family that they insisted I have to put them on my Holiday baking list!

I posted a print out recipe for you…you’ll love it!

 

Crunchy Snickerdoodles Cookies
 
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Easy recipe!
Ingredients
  • 1 package of yellow cake mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup fruit and nut granola
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ cup veg oil
  • Coating mix
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients except coating mix of sugar and cinnamon, into a large bowl and mix well. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the dough and form into balls.
  2. Make sugar coating by combining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip each ball into the mixture and place on cookie sheet.
  3. *The dough will be dry when you make the balls just pack it firmly.
  4. Flatten the cookies into a cookie shape about 2-3 inches wide.
  5. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until the cookies are slightly browned on the bottom.
  6. Let cool and enjoy!