It snowed in NYC for the first time today! Because I'm on leave from work due to injury, I made these cookies for my friends and coworkers, and delivered them still warm. They are one of my favorite holiday cookies because there is no powdered sugar, or artificial colors, and they still look beautiful from the cherry preserves. Cookie-making is a great way to procrastinate when you should be studying for finals, and it is rewarding to give gifts <3 These are a cross between a shortbread and a sugar cookie, a bit more brittle than a sugar cookie, but still delicious, especially with the addition of cinnamon.
Ingredients 1 egg 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup butter or coconut oil 3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla To begin, beat sugar, butter, and egg until fluffy and pale. Preheat the oven to 350. Stir in the flour and remaining ingredients. Put small spoonfulls of dough 1 inc apart on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until desired doneness. ( I like a more crisp cookie, so I aimed for 13 minutes.) Cool before frosting. Frosting Ingredients 1/2 cup cream cheese 1/3 cup cherry preserves Frosting Directions Blend the two ingredients in a blender, then once the cookies have cooled, dip the tops in the frosting, and let rest.
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M. RudieneI grew up in rural Wisconsin...moved to Corpus Christi to attend college... and have now moved to the Bronx with my wonderful husband! Categories
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