Anonymous
Post 12/10/2022 09:54     Subject: Re:Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Any favorite not overly sweet Christmas cookies? The cookies my kids have asked for are very sweet, and I want to add something to balance that a little.

Thinking of trying World Peace cookies or the NYT marbled tahini cookies but haven’t made them before and don’t know how sweet they are. Any thoughts on those or other options?
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2022 08:38     Subject: Re:Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Anonymous wrote:Any amazing spritz recipes?


I have used many presses and recipes in my past and have fond memories of my grandparents getting into heated arguments about why the cookies weren't coming out of the electric press properly. I have had the best success now for years with the Pampered Chef manual press with their own recipe (both regular and chocolate).
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2022 19:04     Subject: Re:Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Just lemon bars and tingalings (some people call them haystacks)
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2022 12:56     Subject: Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I never make cookies because they all seem to start with using a stand mixer, which I don’t have. Do they still turn out well if I mix by hand? Maybe I will stick with the rolo pretzel things!

A hand mixer works perfectly well.


You have to have a really strong hand mixer to deal with cookie dough.

I just have a hand mixer. What I do is kind of half melt the butter before adding it to the dough. That helps make the cookie dough easier to mix. Once I have it all mixed up, I put the whole bowl of cookie dough in the frig for an hour or two. That stiffens the dough up before it is time to bake with it. You have to watch your timing once they are in the oven, since the dough is chilled a little and therefore might take a little longer for the cookies to bake.

I haven’t had an issue with the hand mixer and I have worked with some very stiff doughs.


NP. I haven’t had a problem using a hand mixer, either.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2022 12:15     Subject: Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
I have 3 cookie exchanges next week.

2 batches of gingerbread latte cookies from NYTs
1 batch of “snowballs” also called Mexican wedding cookies.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2022 22:04     Subject: Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I never make cookies because they all seem to start with using a stand mixer, which I don’t have. Do they still turn out well if I mix by hand? Maybe I will stick with the rolo pretzel things!

A hand mixer works perfectly well.


You have to have a really strong hand mixer to deal with cookie dough.

I just have a hand mixer. What I do is kind of half melt the butter before adding it to the dough. That helps make the cookie dough easier to mix. Once I have it all mixed up, I put the whole bowl of cookie dough in the frig for an hour or two. That stiffens the dough up before it is time to bake with it. You have to watch your timing once they are in the oven, since the dough is chilled a little and therefore might take a little longer for the cookies to bake.

I haven’t had an issue with the hand mixer and I have worked with some very stiff doughs.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2022 19:49     Subject: Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I never make cookies because they all seem to start with using a stand mixer, which I don’t have. Do they still turn out well if I mix by hand? Maybe I will stick with the rolo pretzel things!

A hand mixer works perfectly well.


You have to have a really strong hand mixer to deal with cookie dough.

I just have a hand mixer. What I do is kind of half melt the butter before adding it to the dough. That helps make the cookie dough easier to mix. Once I have it all mixed up, I put the whole bowl of cookie dough in the frig for an hour or two. That stiffens the dough up before it is time to bake with it. You have to watch your timing once they are in the oven, since the dough is chilled a little and therefore might take a little longer for the cookies to bake.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2022 18:36     Subject: Re:Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Cool, now I can’t stop thinking about a perfect tender buttery spritz cookie 😩


Same….I want to make spritz. Recipes please and tips on best cookie press


You have to use cold dough. I have an Oxo press. I also had a Williams Sonoma one that was fine. The first few always come out funky but then you get into a rhythm.


Excellent! Is the OXO a good press?


I like the OXO press, it's the only one I've used. Cookies turn out fine every time, no issues.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2022 18:34     Subject: Re:Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Need to finish up the Jingle Jangle, chocolate star cookies, chocolate marshmallows, and gingerbread house then will make some Slovak nut roll, maybe this recipe https://healthysexykitchen.com/slovakian-nut-rolls-kolachy/
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2022 17:26     Subject: Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Anonymous wrote:I use the oxo press too. Just the cheap plastic one. I used the recipe that came with it and they turn out great. Chilled dough is key. I kid you not, my 3 year old could press them himself and they were perfect. No need to overthink spritz cookies.

You need chilled cookie sheets too.
Anonymous
Post 12/08/2022 17:25     Subject: Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Anonymous wrote:I never make cookies because they all seem to start with using a stand mixer, which I don’t have. Do they still turn out well if I mix by hand? Maybe I will stick with the rolo pretzel things!

A hand mixer works perfectly well.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2022 15:20     Subject: Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Anonymous wrote:I use the oxo press too. Just the cheap plastic one. I used the recipe that came with it and they turn out great. Chilled dough is key. I kid you not, my 3 year old could press them himself and they were perfect. No need to overthink spritz cookies.


Love this…is it the $30 plastic one on Amazon?
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2022 15:12     Subject: Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
I never make cookies because they all seem to start with using a stand mixer, which I don’t have. Do they still turn out well if I mix by hand? Maybe I will stick with the rolo pretzel things!
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2022 15:09     Subject: Re:Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
Anonymous wrote:

Making these- I add extra zest. Wedding cake cookies, too, probably. Xmas cookies are always more labor intensive that I anticipate.

https://www.food.com/recipe/italian-ricciarelli-168493


Oh - love these. I might have to make them again this year.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2022 14:55     Subject: Post your Christmas cookie list for 2022
I use the oxo press too. Just the cheap plastic one. I used the recipe that came with it and they turn out great. Chilled dough is key. I kid you not, my 3 year old could press them himself and they were perfect. No need to overthink spritz cookies.