random stuffs mostly vintage and found
Bourbon Rings 2 1/2 cups flour 1 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 tbsp bourbon Combine all ingredients and work together to make a soft dough. Roll into thin ropes on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4″ lengths. Carefully twist 2 lengths together, shape into a ring by pinching the ends together. Bake […]
While going through recipes last night I came across this one and knew I had to try it. I did make a few changes (I am not a fan of nuts or raisins) so I left those out. These do become hard cookies but resemble the Italian biscotti. Cinnamon Cuts Krajanki Cynamonwe 3 cups flour […]
Butter Rings 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg (separated) 2 cups flour (sifted cake) 4 tbsp sugar candied cherry bits (red and green) Cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light. Add egg yolks and mix well. Stir in flour; mix to a stiff dough. Pinch off about 1 tablespoon dough. Roll […]
Anise Cookies 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups flour (all purpose) 1 tsp baking powder 3 1/2 tsp anise seed Beat eggs in a mixing bowl until light and frothy. Add sugar gradually, beating continuously until mixture is lemon colored. Sift flour, baking powder, and anise seeds together and add gradually to the egg […]
Anise Drops 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups flour 1 1/2 tbsp anise seed (crushed) Beat eggs until thick. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until very thick. Fold in flavoring and flour gradually. Add anise seed. Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Let stand for 12 hours […]