12 Days of Cookies, 2016 - Day 10: Spiced Almond Cookies

Today, Connie Jodrey, Manager of the Bridgetown Library, will be handing out, Spiced Almond Cookies: from Taste of Home Cookies and More Magazine, December 2011. Drop in for a sample and to also wish Connie ‘all the best’ as she heads off into retirement. BEST WISHES CONNIE!!

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening (I used butter)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
1 cup slivered almonds

In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and beat well.  Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture along with nuts.  Shape into three 9-inch by 1 1/2 inch rolls; wrap in plastic wrap.  Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days for spices to blend.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices.  Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes or until set.  Remove to wire racks.  (Makes 7 dozen).

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Day 8, 2015: ICEBOX COOKIES

Today’s dunk-a-licious cookies were made by Lisa Rice. Drop into the Wolfville Memorial Library and have a sample. From Taste of Home: Grandma’s Favorites (pg. 197).

Icebox Cookies:

½ cup butter softened

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg, beaten

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon cream of tartar

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar.  Add egg and vanilla; beat well.  Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture.  Stir in nuts if desired.  On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into three 10-in. x 1-in.  rolls.  Tightly wrap each roll in wax paper.  Freeze for at least 12 hours.   Cut in to 3/8 in slices and place on greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes.  Remove to wire rack to cool. Yield about 7 dozen. 

Lisa’s note:  These can also just be rolled out and cut into shapes without freezing.   Perfect with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.  Great for dunking!

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