Nutty Cracker Delights Cookie Recipes

NUTTY DELIGHTS

Steps:

• Spread crackers on foil lined cookie sheet.
• Melt butter add sugar and bring to a boil- boil 2 min.
• Remove from heat and add vanilla.
• Pour mixture over crackers evenly and sprinkle almonds over mixture.
• Bake in 350 oven until brown.
• Watch very carefully as it browns quick- 3-5 min.
• Let cool completely before removing from foil.
• (This is really important, if you do not let them cool they will break.).

NUTCRACKER COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and brown sugar on medium speed until fluffy. Add ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper; beat to combine. Add eggs and molasses; beat to combine. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture; beat until incorporated. Divide dough into thirds; shape into flat disks. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a floured work surface, roll out dough to an 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using nutcracker cutter; transfer to baking sheets lined with Silpat baking mats. Refrigerate until firm, at least 15 minutes. Bake until crisp but not darkened, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on racks. Tint each batch of icing as described in royal icing recipe. Decorate cookies with icing, sanding sugar, and dragees.

NUTTY CRACKER DELIGHTS RECIPE

Steps:

• -Place crackers in a single layer in a parchment lined jelly roll pan. - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. -Add sugar and bring to a boil stirring constantly. -Boil 2 minutes. -Remove from heat and add vanilla. -Pour evenly over crackers and sprinkle with almonds. -Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from pan and cool on wire racks. -Store in an airtight container.