Third Day Cookies/Candy Marathon
Prep Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 6 hours
Servings: 15
Calories per serving: 1068
Description:
On the third day of the baking extravaganza, we dive deep into creating a plethora of delightful cookies and candies, wrapping up the delicious adventure that began two days prior. This day is all about finishing up chilled doughs prepared earlier and adding some final touches to the gift boxes. Sometimes, if time allows, we even venture into crafting sugar cookies, adorned with intricate decorations, to elevate the presentation. Occasionally, a batch of decadent fudge finds its way into the mix, adding another layer of indulgence. While the recipe for Kahlua Balls is a tempting addition, it’s not included here, as it’s a new experiment yet to be perfected. Assembling the gift boxes is an art in itself, with waxed paper delicately separating each delectable treat. For certain recipients, elegant decorative plates serve as the foundation, with cookies and candies arranged meticulously atop them, transforming the plate into a cherished part of the gift. The final flourish involves vibrant colored plastic wrap and whimsical ribbons, wrapping each box with care. And for those who prefer efficiency, the baking marathon can sometimes be condensed into two days, allowing for an early start to the gifting festivities.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, Weeknight, For Large Groups
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Shortening | 3/4 cup |
| Sugar | 1 1/4 cups |
| Eggs | 2 |
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Milk | 6 tbsp |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Oatmeal | 1 cup |
| Walnuts | 2/3 cup |
| Coconut | 1 cup |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 1 can |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Maraschino cherry | 1 jar |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/3 cups |
| Sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Sugar | 1 1/4 cups |
| Flour | 2/3 cup |
| Baking powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Lemon juice | 2 tbsp |
| Powdered sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Honey | 3/4 cup |
| Light brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Orange zest | 1 tbsp |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Pecans | 2/3 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Orange zest | 1 tbsp |
Instructions:
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Nutty Oatmeal Cookies:
- Cream shortening with sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs.
- Combine dry ingredients; set aside.
- Combine milk and soda; set aside.
- Add dry ingredients alternately to creamed mixture with milk. Stir in oatmeal and nuts.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until brown.
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Easy Macaroons:
- Combine all ingredients.
- Drop by teaspoonful onto a greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Place a maraschino cherry half on each cookie.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Remove from baking sheet at once using a moistened spatula.
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Lemon-Butter Snowbars:
- Mix together butter, flour, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into an ungreased 8-inch square pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until light brown around the edges.
- Filling: Mix together eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tbsp flour, baking powder, and lemon juice. Pour filling over crust.
- Bake 20 minutes at 350°F or until set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar once bars are cool and cut into squares.
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Orange Honey Bars:
- Beat together honey, brown sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth. Add vanilla and orange peel.
- Mix dry ingredients together then stir into honey mixture. Add nuts and mix well.
- Pour into a greased and floured 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until done.
- Icing: Mix powdered sugar with orange juice and orange peel. Frost cooled bars then cut.
This marathon of baking and creating is not just about the treats themselves, but the joy and love they bring when shared with family and friends. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and let the baking festivities begin! 🍪🎁
