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term="Christmas"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cookies"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="egg-free"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="gluten-free"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="slice and bake"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="vegan"/><title type='text'>Easy Eggless Fruitcake Slice and Bake Shortbread Cookies - with Gluten-Free and Vegan option </title><content type='html'>&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Christmas baking will never be the same in my household. &amp;nbsp;Now that I have food allergies/sensitivities, I include gluten-free and vegan baking into my repertoire. &amp;nbsp;So far, I have had very good luck choosing recipes to try.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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11. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the gluten-free and vegan version of a classic:  slice and bake shortbread cookies.  I came across this recipe for <a href="http://www.sharmispassions.com/2011/12/eggless-fruit-cookies-tutti-frutti.html" target="_blank">Eggless Tutti Fruitti Cookies</a>. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I didn't have "Tutti Fruitti" mix but it's the same as chopped glace fruit used in fruitcakes.  I even added yellow and dark raisins into the mix.  For those that are not keen on glace fruit, you can use dried chopped fruit such as raisins, apricots, dried cranberries, dried cherries or dates.  The possibilities are endless!  </span><br />
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13. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eggs are an important binder used in gluten-free baking but alas, there are people who cannot use eggs.  Since this recipe is already eggless, I know that the dough would hold.  </span></div>
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22. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The replacements used in gluten-free and vegan baking differ with respect to mouthfeel, texture, taste and presentation.  It is a precious treat for those who can enjoy something equivalent to a classic recipe.   </span></div>
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26. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My tip for gluten-free and vegan baking:  replace the wheat flour with all-purpose gluten-free flour in <b>vegan</b> recipes.  The recipes are already egg-less and dairy-free!  I simply peruse the vast number of vegan (dairy-free and egg-free) recipes and replace the wheat flour with an all-purpose gluten-free flour blend.  </span><br />
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28. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am in the middle of experimenting with a box of <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/gluten-free-multi-purpose-flour" target="_blank">King Arthur Flour's Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Flour Mix</a>.  I bought in on sale during my trip to Hawaii.  Basically, it is a mix of white and brown rice flours with tapioca and potato starch.  You can easily find recipes online to mix your own favourite gluten-free flour. It doesn't have a I like <a href="http://www.sarahbakesgfree.com/2012/05/sarahs-gluten-free-flour-blend.html" target="_blank">Sarah's Gluten-Free Flour Blend recipe</a>. </span></div>
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38. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After freezing the dough logs overnight (optional), the dough was a little crumbly when I sliced it for baking.  Luckily, I was still able to press the dough together into each cookie with success!  Next time, I may add a bit of vanilla and almond extract, as my classic fruitcake recipe has amaretto in it.  In addition, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have made this recipe with all-purpose wheat flour and butter with no complaints.  </span><br />
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40. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Easy Eggless Fruitcake Slice and Bake Shortbread Cookies - Gluten-Free & Vegan option</span><br />
41. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>makes about 2 dozen</i></span><br />
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44. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*1/4 tsp xanthan gum if your gluten-free flour blend does not have a stabilizer/binder</span><br />
45. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup softened butter or vegan butter/margarine </span><br />
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47. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3-1/2 cup Deluxe holiday mix, glace red & green cherries or a mixture of your favourite dried fruit bits (e.g. yellow/dark raisins, apricot, prunes, dried dates, dried cherries or dried cranberries)  </span><br />
48. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 to 2 Tbsp water or milk <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">(Use only as needed.  I used water.  For gluten-free flour, I only needed a splash to get the dough to bind.  For all-purpose flour, I needed the full 2Tbsp water)</span> </i></span><br />
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52. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add enough milk/water to form a soft dough.  Shape into log,  wrap with plastic wrap or parchment paper and freeze for 40 minutes to firm up.  (I have found that freezing the dough is not necessary, but if your dough is very soft, freezing it would help make the dough easier to slice.)</span><br />
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54. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slice logs into about 1/4" thick slices.  If the dough crumbles, press the dough into each cookie.  Bake about 10-12 minutes in preheated oven 350F.  </span><br />
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56. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Adapted from Sharmis Passion's:  <a href="http://www.sharmispassions.com/2011/12/eggless-fruit-cookies-tutti-frutti.html" target="_blank">Eggless Fruit Cookies/Tutti Fruitti Cookies</a></span><br />
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63. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am pretty amazed how versatile and forgiving this recipe is with the substitutions made!  I have a few days left before Christmas to get things in order.  I'm trying not to stress.  I just do my best and trust that somehow everything will fall into place. </span><br />
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73. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Luckily, it's -2C and I'm finally starting to get into the Christmas baking season!</span><br />
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80. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With a few basic ingredients, I wanted to make something fast, easy and buttery but not too sweet.   The cranberry butter tart squares were inspired by this </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.ca/2012/06/reduced-sugar-butter-tart-squares.html" target="_blank">reduced sugar butter tart squares recipe</a>.  Butter tart squares are a great addition to any Christmas cookie platter.  </span><br />
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82. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used dried cranberries when I didn't have enough raisins.  Hubby said that they were the best butter tart squares I have ever made!  The tanginess of the dried cranberries made the squares less sweet.  Substituting with alternate ingredients can create something even better!  </span><br />
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84. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This recipe has eggs, butter and gluten.  I plan to create a gluten-free and vegan equivalent of this recipe later on so I can eat them too!  </span><br />
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87. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">Reduced Sugar Cranberry Butter Tart Squares</span><br />
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89. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">makes 1- 9"x13" pan</span></i></div>
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95. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="quantity">2</span> <span class="unit">cups</span> all-purpose flour</span></div>
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105. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="quantity">1/4 cup butter</span>, melted</span></div>
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107. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="quantity">4 eggs, </span> lightly beaten</span></div>
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109. <span class="quantity"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups light brown sugar <i><span style="color: #274e13;">(I used only 1 1/4 cup!)</span></i></span></span></div>
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121. <span class="quantity"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;">3/4 cup dried cranberries </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"><i>(instead of 2 cups raisins)</i></span></span></span></div>
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123. <span class="quantity"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (I omitted)</span></span><br />
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128. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In bowl, combine flour with sugar; with pastry blender, cut in butter until crumbly. Press into 9x13-inch pan; bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 15 minutes.</span></div>
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132. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Topping:</b> In bowl, mix together butter and eggs; blend in sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt. Stir in raisins and pecans; pour over base.</span></div>
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136. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Let cool on rack. <i>(Make-ahead: Wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 days or overwrap in heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.)</i> Cut into squares.</span><br />
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138. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Optional:  dust with powdered icing sugar right before serving for prettier presentation. </span></div>
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157. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had a play group last night.  I thought it would be nice to bring an after dinner treat.  Due to my food allergies, I have not tasted this recipe before!  I put all my trust onto my kiddies.  Yes, my "quality control team" consisted of a 3, 5 and 8-year old.  They said they were good and that was enough for me!  </span><br />
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164. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This recipe was quick and easy to make.  The true test was when the kiddies at the play group wanted to have a second cookie right after they inhaled the first one!  I think putting a Smartie onto each cookie really added some "kiddie pizzaz" to the presentation.  </span><br />
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176. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Double Chocolate Chip Smarties Cookies</span></span><br />
177. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><i>makes about 4 dozen</i></span></span><br />
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179. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">1 cup butter, softened </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"><i>(I used non-hydrogenated soft margarine)</i></span></span><br />
180. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup white sugar</span><br />
181. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup brown sugar</span><br />
182. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 eggs</span><br />
183. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons vanilla extract</span><br />
184. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
185. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2/3 cup cocoa powder</span><br />
186. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 teaspoon baking soda</span><br />
187. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span><br />
188. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">2 cups semisweet chocolate chips<i> </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"><i>(I only used 3/4 cup mix of white, milk & dark chocolate chunks + 1 Smartie candy on top of each cookie)</i></span></span><br />
189. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Smarties, optional (1 for each cookie, if desired)</span><br />
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193. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">In large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy.  Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended.  Mix in chocolate chips.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">(Decorate cookies with candy, if desired).  </span></span><br />
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195. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven, or just until set.  Cool 5 minutes on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.  </span><br />
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197. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Adapted from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-chocolate-chip-cookies-i/" target="_blank">Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies I</a></span></div>
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205. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We didn't have very many cookies left over.  I used a 1" cookie scoop and ended up with 56 cookies.  I brought 3 dozen to the playgroup, gave away 1 dozen and packed a few for school lunches.  After less than 24 hours, I only have 3 cookies left!  Just enough for each kiddie to enjoy after school with a cold glass of milk.  </span></div>
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221. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Making these light, crispy cookies has eluded me for YEARS.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">  T</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he batter was either too stiff for my hands to pipe from a pastry bag or I would get pools of shapeless blobs.  I am recovering from carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis in my wrists, so my weak hands could not squeeze the tough cookie dough out of the pastry bag.  I stopped trying.  </span><br />
222. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
223.  
224. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The other day, I stumbled across a "<a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/whipped-shortbread-cookies/Detail.aspx" target="_blank">Whipped Shortbread</a>" recipe. I have not tried whipping the dough for 10 minutes before piping and it required only 3 simple ingredients:  butter, icing sugar and flour. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not the healthiest, but I really wanted to try this.   </span><br />
225. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
226. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was not sure about whipping the cookie dough for 10 minutes with my powerful KitchenAid stand mixer.  All over the net, this recipe appeared to be a classic, so I assumed that this was written for a hand mixer.  I used my KitchenAid stand mixer and decreased the time to 5 minutes. </span><br />
227. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
228. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have only made this once with success and I hope the results are the same every time.  </span><br />
229. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
230. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Whipped Shortbread</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cookies</span></span></span><br />
231. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><i>makes about 40 cookies</i></span></span><br />
232. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><b><br /></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">1/2 cup icing sugar (sift before measuring)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">1 cup softened butter</span></span><br />
233. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">- optional:  pieces of glace cherries, chocolate chunks, etc.  </span></span><br />
234. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span>
235. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Preheat oven to 350F.  Sift flour and sugar together and set aside.</span><br />
236. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span>
237. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Beat softened butter with mixer until light and fluffy.  Add dry ingredients gradually on low speed until well mixed then beat the dough for 5-10 minutes until light and fluffy.  </span><br />
238. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span>
239. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Spoon dough onto cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.  If desired, p</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">ipe with a pastry bag and star tip in different shapes onto an ungreased cookie sheet.  Optional:  place a piece of cherry onto the middle of each cookie. </span><br />
240. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span>
241. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned.  </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Let cookies rest on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before placing them on a rack to cool.  </span><br />
242. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span>
243. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">- Adapted from <a href="http://someoneinthekitchen.blogspot.ca/2011/12/whipped-shortbread-cookies.html" target="_blank">Whipped Shortbread Cookies</a> and <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/whipped-shortbread-cookies/Detail.aspx" target="_blank">Allrecipes.com: Whipped Shortbread Cookies</a></span><br />
244. <br />
245. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My personal notes with the KitchenAid stand mixer: </span><br />
246. <ul>
247. <li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I didn't use softened butter (too impatient), I diced up the cold butter into small pieces and beat it with the paddle attachment for 5 minutes.   </span></li>
248. <li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After adding the flour/sugar mixture, mix for 2 minutes on low/medium to make dough.  Change to the wire whisk attachment and whip the dough for 5 minutes, instead of 10.  The dough will have a soft, fluffy, aerated texture that makes piping a breeze.  </span></li>
249. <li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I piped about 1 1/2" sized cookies with the Wilton 1M tip </span></li>
250. <li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Decorated with glace cherry pieces and baked for 11-13 minutes until edges were lightly browned.  </span></li>
251. <li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always check the cookies about 5 minutes before the recipe says it is done.  Every oven is different.  </span></li>
252. <li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was able to make about 60- 1 1/2" sized cookies from this batch.  </span></li>
253. </ul>
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255. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJOmsTdXOhQ/UYBBmZ5ZGlI/AAAAAAAAHnE/eXML4cZKXQA/s1600/DSC_0438_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJOmsTdXOhQ/UYBBmZ5ZGlI/AAAAAAAAHnE/eXML4cZKXQA/s640/DSC_0438_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
256. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span>
257. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Success!  The whipped dough was effortless to pipe for my weak hands.  I placed the dough in a disposable plastic piping bag with a Wilton 1M star tip.  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Again, I didn't get a chance to try them as I'm still gluten and dairy-free.  Hubby and the kids told me that they were better than our local Swiss bakery's!  What a way to make mommy's heart sing!</span><br />
258. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span>
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261. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Enjoy! </span></span></div>
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263. I was digging around the freezer and found some frozen blueberries.   Lately, I have been trying some new gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free recipes, but I wanted to make something easy, tried and true... and also DELICIOUS!  This is another classic recipe I should write down for the kiddies.  I have been making these squares for over 5 years! <br />
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266. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nlwAiJsbnrc/UWb2qYATdsI/AAAAAAAAHis/pvZK9HN68mQ/s1600/DSC_0343_edited-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nlwAiJsbnrc/UWb2qYATdsI/AAAAAAAAHis/pvZK9HN68mQ/s640/DSC_0343_edited-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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269. Blueberry crumb bars came to mind.  I wasn't in the mood to make yummy <a href="http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.ca/2012/04/blueberry-muffins.html" target="_blank">blueberry muffins</a>.  </div>
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272. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qWPRA1SWtkc/UWbzdtd7d5I/AAAAAAAAHik/otRhFbilogE/s1600/DSC_0355_edited-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qWPRA1SWtkc/UWbzdtd7d5I/AAAAAAAAHik/otRhFbilogE/s640/DSC_0355_edited-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
273. <br />
274. I must thank <a href="http://allrecipes.com/" target="_blank">Allrecipes.com</a> for the wonderful selection of recipes.  What makes this website invaluable is the number of ratings and reviews for each recipe.  Reading the reviews from people who have made this recipe makes a world of difference for those who wonder if the recipe is good.  Looking at my binder full of printed recipes, I saw that it has been a while since I made Blueberry Crumb Bars.   I have brought these to potlucks and social gatherings with requests for this recipe.  </div>
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276. <br />
277. <div style="text-align: left;">
278. This recipe is very easy to put together.  I decreased the sugar and used butter instead of shortening.  The butter makes them smell <b>scrumptious</b> while baking!</div>
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281. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rgz-FEYFyc8/UWb4N9tEpJI/AAAAAAAAHi0/xgwn4Z6XA-A/s1600/DSC_6294_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rgz-FEYFyc8/UWb4N9tEpJI/AAAAAAAAHi0/xgwn4Z6XA-A/s640/DSC_6294_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
282. <br />
283. Make the dough with a pastry blender and pat half of the crumbly flour mixture into a 9x13 greased pan.  Lightly pat the crust and smooth it evenly with the back of a tablespoon. <br />
284. <br />
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286. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YtVaPiOLEDA/UWb_OclYN0I/AAAAAAAAHjE/B2hFjm6fhGk/s1600/DSC_6295_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YtVaPiOLEDA/UWb_OclYN0I/AAAAAAAAHjE/B2hFjm6fhGk/s640/DSC_6295_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
287. <br />
288. <div style="text-align: center;">
289. Next, spread the blueberry/sugar/cornstarch mixture evenly on top of the dough.  </div>
290. <div style="text-align: center;">
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293. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wk3KSYnlnVQ/UWcCsWCpPFI/AAAAAAAAHjM/akFsQ52x7-o/s1600/DSC_6297_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wk3KSYnlnVQ/UWcCsWCpPFI/AAAAAAAAHjM/akFsQ52x7-o/s640/DSC_6297_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
294. <div style="text-align: center;">
295. <br /></div>
296. <div style="text-align: center;">
297. Spoon the remaining dough evenly over the berry layer and pop in preheated oven. </div>
298. <div style="text-align: center;">
299. <br /></div>
300. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
301. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CE07bMIAuak/UWcEWzAyZCI/AAAAAAAAHjU/OQjgnx1CaVA/s1600/DSC_6298_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CE07bMIAuak/UWcEWzAyZCI/AAAAAAAAHjU/OQjgnx1CaVA/s640/DSC_6298_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
302. <div style="text-align: center;">
303. <br /></div>
304. <div style="text-align: center;">
305. Bake in 375F oven for about 45 minutes or until top is slightly browned.  </div>
306. <div style="text-align: center;">
307. <br /></div>
308. <div style="text-align: left;">
309. The combination of butter, juicy blueberries and crunchy crust makes this an addictive square.  They may not look fancy but after one bite, you will want to reach for another one!</div>
310. <br /></div>
311. <div>
312. <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Blueberry Crumb Bars</span></div>
313. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
314. <br /></div>
315. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
316.                    1 cup white sugar </span><i><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(I used 2/3 cup)</span></i><br />
317. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
318.                    1 teaspoon baking powder</span><br />
319. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
320.                    3 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
321. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
322.                    1 cup shortening <i style="color: #274e13;">(I used butter)</i></span><br />
323. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
324.                    1 egg</span><br />
325. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
326.                    1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)</span><br />
327. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
328.                    1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)</span><br />
329. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
330.                    4 cups fresh blueberries</span><br />
331. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
332.                    1/2 cup white sugar<i style="color: #274e13;"> (I used 1/3 cup)</i></span><br />
333. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
334.                    3 teaspoons cornstarch </span><br />
335. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
336. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.</span><br />
337. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span>
338. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
339.                    In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar, 3 cups
340. flour, and baking powder. Mix in salt and cinnamon, if desired. Use a
341. fork or pastry cutter to blend in the shortening and egg. </span><br />
342. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dough will be
343. crumbly. Pat half of dough into the prepared pan.
344.                </span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">  </span><br />
345. <br />
346. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In another bowl, stir together the sugar and
347. cornstarch. Gently mix in the blueberries. Sprinkle the blueberry
348. mixture evenly over the crust. Crumble remaining dough over the berry
349. layer.
350.                </span><br />
351. <br />
352. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top
353. is slightly brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
354.                </span><br />
355. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span>
356. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/blueberry-crumb-bars/" target="_blank">Allrecipes.com: Blueberry Crumb Bars</a></span><br />
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359. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mJqNKtVrrUc/UWcFJZOW6FI/AAAAAAAAHjc/qMax12wBdsM/s1600/DSC_0366_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mJqNKtVrrUc/UWcFJZOW6FI/AAAAAAAAHjc/qMax12wBdsM/s640/DSC_0366_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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361. <div style="text-align: center;">
362. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To make them prettier, I dusted the blueberry bars with powdered/icing/confectioners' sugar.  Nessa brought these squares to her class for Snack Day with some strawberries and carrot cake.  She told me that everyone LOVED them!</span></div>
363. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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365. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span></div>
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368. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
369. <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vSLF5-gAtBk/USGDEU5oimI/AAAAAAAAGe0/3s80u8m54tY/s1600/DSC_9832_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vSLF5-gAtBk/USGDEU5oimI/AAAAAAAAGe0/3s80u8m54tY/s640/DSC_9832_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
370. <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Bean Palmiers (middle) and Dumplings (right)</td></tr>
371. </tbody></table>
372. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
373. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday, it was "Everyone's Birthday".  Day 7 of the Chinese New Year Celebrations.   Chinese New Year is a 15 day celebration, where traditions dictate certain days for different activities.  We had another feast.  </span><br />
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375. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
376. <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HodDtWIus4k/USGFHykKvuI/AAAAAAAAGfA/d8Rw9c8MHlA/s1600/DSC_9842_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HodDtWIus4k/USGFHykKvuI/AAAAAAAAGfA/d8Rw9c8MHlA/s640/DSC_9842_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
377. <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red bean pastries:  braided strudels, palmiers, dumplings and twists.</td></tr>
378. </tbody></table>
379. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
380. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For dessert, I was inspired by traditional Chinese style deep fried dumplings with a sweet filling.  At a large chain Asian grocery store, they were filled with coconut, sugar and peanuts.  My grandmother always made them filled with red bean paste. </span><br />
381. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
382. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instead of deep-frying dumpling dough, I decided to use store bought puff pastry dough filled with red bean paste.  It was so much fun to play around with puff pastry!  </span><br />
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385. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nihX1YCvers/USGXWo9TXfI/AAAAAAAAGhM/vuUhvlwaFwA/s1600/DSC_9768_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nihX1YCvers/USGXWo9TXfI/AAAAAAAAGhM/vuUhvlwaFwA/s640/DSC_9768_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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387. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At my local grocery store, you can find frozen puff pastry in the frozen pie crust section.  I bought the red bean paste at an Asian grocery store.  I have also made red bean paste by cooking some dried aduki beans, mashing it up and then sweeten to taste, much like this <a href="http://www.tastehongkong.com/recipes/homemade-sweet-red-azuki-bean-paste-chunky-and-smooth/" target="_blank">recipe</a>.   </span><br />
388. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
389. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't have red bean paste on hand?  You can use cinnamon sugar (3 Tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon), your favourite jam, chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella), or anything your heart desires!  This is the beauty of puff pastry:  you can be as creative as you like with the filling of your choice!</span><br />
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391. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Red Bean (Heart) Palmiers</b></span><br />
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394. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BBYSKyC-AeU/USGgCqDc18I/AAAAAAAAGiY/2zU3ggfbosA/s1600/DSC_0079_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BBYSKyC-AeU/USGgCqDc18I/AAAAAAAAGiY/2zU3ggfbosA/s640/DSC_0079_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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396. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spread red bean paste in a thin layer on a square piece of puff pastry.  Don't worry about being exact.  I made 6"x 6" for tiny and cute little cookies. </span><br />
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399. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sHxeh3A7uks/USGg75_MiCI/AAAAAAAAGik/Zbl8uhBn8CY/s1600/DSC_0081_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sHxeh3A7uks/USGg75_MiCI/AAAAAAAAGik/Zbl8uhBn8CY/s640/DSC_0081_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
400. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
401. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roll both sides to the centre of the square.   Make sure both rolls are equal in size.  </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's not perfect, but it's still fun!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Slice each cookie in 1/4" thick slices with a sharp knife.  </span><br />
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404. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aQMXo30qGqA/USGmEF_E1kI/AAAAAAAAGjw/KW4hE21T16I/s1600/DSC_0087_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aQMXo30qGqA/USGmEF_E1kI/AAAAAAAAGjw/KW4hE21T16I/s640/DSC_0087_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
405. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
406. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I tried to make them heart shaped.  I pinched the bottom part together and made each "half" look more like a heart.  </span><br />
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409. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-stxOD2wBLEs/USGnISrHePI/AAAAAAAAGj8/AkKjDHbHth4/s1600/DSC_0104_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-stxOD2wBLEs/USGnISrHePI/AAAAAAAAGj8/AkKjDHbHth4/s640/DSC_0104_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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411. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They didn't really look like hearts, but that was OK.  They were so yummy! </span><br />
412. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
413. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Red Bean Crossover Braided Strudels</b></span><br />
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416. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TVxLxcwaKV8/USGu4lPTZlI/AAAAAAAAGmI/zAtIyZkF2dM/s1600/DSC_9809_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TVxLxcwaKV8/USGu4lPTZlI/AAAAAAAAGmI/zAtIyZkF2dM/s640/DSC_9809_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
417. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
418. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut a rectangle of desired size. In the middle of the rectangle, spread or pipe a strip of red bean paste (or desired filling) down the length.  On both sides of the filling, make 1/4" slanted cuts cuts down.  Take each strip and cross over the filling, alternating sides like a braid.   I forgot to make measurements of the rectangles I cut, but the method is quite straightforward.  Brush with egg wash (optional) for golden colour and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden.   </span><br />
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421. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P2j9rGUdxJU/USGxesZ09vI/AAAAAAAAGnU/CkXYT5LlbB0/s1600/DSC_9821_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P2j9rGUdxJU/USGxesZ09vI/AAAAAAAAGnU/CkXYT5LlbB0/s640/DSC_9821_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
422. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
423. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Red Bean Puff Pastry Twists</span></b><br />
424. <b><br /></b>
425. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
426. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SHTFyqzzm34/USGzB4G6sOI/AAAAAAAAGng/poMhPM_WUMU/s1600/DSC_0090_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SHTFyqzzm34/USGzB4G6sOI/AAAAAAAAGng/poMhPM_WUMU/s640/DSC_0090_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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428. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spread a thin layer of red bean paste on a rectangle sheet (I made 6" x 12").   Cut strips 1/4" to 1/2" apart. </span><br />
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431. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-otKr6k2nBuE/USG0GB5ERUI/AAAAAAAAGos/jU-5ygOBm10/s1600/DSC_0093_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-otKr6k2nBuE/USG0GB5ERUI/AAAAAAAAGos/jU-5ygOBm10/s640/DSC_0093_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
432. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
433. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twist each strip around to get the spiral effect and place on a cookie sheet.  Bake around 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.  </span><br />
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436. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d0cqaW6dImM/USG1KLticqI/AAAAAAAAGp4/CiBnsnWfUfs/s1600/DSC_0100_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d0cqaW6dImM/USG1KLticqI/AAAAAAAAGp4/CiBnsnWfUfs/s640/DSC_0100_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
437. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
438. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Red Bean Puff Pastry "Gok Jai" Dumplings</b></span><br />
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441. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0NoTjBa-RU/USG36XIpYzI/AAAAAAAAGsE/kozRA3ObdZY/s1600/DSC_0098_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0NoTjBa-RU/USG36XIpYzI/AAAAAAAAGsE/kozRA3ObdZY/s640/DSC_0098_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
442. <br />
443. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My grandmother used to make deep fried sweet chewy dumplings for Chinese New Year.  I remember how she used her wok to deep fry these pieces of nostalgia.  She is approaching 90 years young with macular degeneration (no central vision).  She doesn't cook anymore and I miss her feasts.  </span><br />
444. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
445. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using puff pastry, I tried to make similar shaped dumplings.  They were the same size as a perogy.  No, it didn't taste the same, but still delicious.  I'll bet children will look back at Chinese New Year with the same nostalgia when I make this again.    </span><br />
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448. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6yE9LLRPz8/USG5vPp4IfI/AAAAAAAAGtQ/Ug4fslVRfPE/s1600/DSC_9834_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6yE9LLRPz8/USG5vPp4IfI/AAAAAAAAGtQ/Ug4fslVRfPE/s640/DSC_9834_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
449. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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451. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These were a hit!  My son ate at least 4 of these last night in one sitting!  He proclaimed that they were "SO GOOD!"</span></div>
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453. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Red Bean Puff Pastries</span><br />
454. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span>
455. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 400g package frozen puff pastry, thawed*</span><br />
456. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup (approximate) red bean paste, chocolate hazelnut spread, cinnamon brown sugar mix (3 Tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon)</span><br />
457. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Egg wash, 1 egg yolk + 1 tsp water, optional</span><br />
458. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
459. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*The amounts of these ingredients are approximate.  Be as creative as you like with your choice of filling and just go with it!  </span><br />
460. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
461. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat oven 400F.  Dust work surface with flour.  Roll thawed puff pastry thin, about 1/8" to 1/4" thickness, in a square or rectangle shape.  I was able to roll it 1/8" (2mm) thin.  The thinner you roll, the more pastries you can make.  </span><br />
462. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
463. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spread red bean paste (or desired filling) thinly with a knife or spatula.  Cut and shape pastries as desired.  Brush with egg wash for golden colour.  </span><br />
464. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
465. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake in oven for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.  Cool on rack.  Store in airtight container. </span><br />
466. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
467. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftover red bean paste can be easily frozen and re-used again.  </span><br />
468. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
469. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Adapted from <a href="http://whataboutsecondbreakfast.blogspot.ca/2009/09/cinnamon-sugar-puff-pastry-twists.html" target="_blank">What About Second Breakfast?: Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Twists</a>  </span><br />
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476. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Chinese New Year!  </span></div>
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478. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wishing you all Good Health, Happiness and Prosperity in the Year of the Snake!  </span></div>
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480. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think these pastries almost look like a snake!  </span></div>
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484. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span></div>
485. </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/feeds/275237366694849/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2013/02/red-bean-puff-pastries.html#comment-form' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/275237366694849'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/275237366694849'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2013/02/red-bean-puff-pastries.html' title='Red Bean Puff Pastries'/><author><name>MichelleM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16434748200969961951</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgqVODnIGHRPqYnQkb1v-VCvRNLxAkZccUSaEcfjZahjGg9KUP6FMUdY8fmxpdFKQ5ByAAqqeikWophVeJLf3guBLBJlINb_9E_Y5b4xmEGK3C2lFaC5dUWy_JheNU8Q/s1600/*'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vSLF5-gAtBk/USGDEU5oimI/AAAAAAAAGe0/3s80u8m54tY/s72-c/DSC_9832_edited-1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755833413602911125.post-6629833861425729435</id><published>2012-12-20T13:05:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2012-12-20T13:05:31.159-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="chewy"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="coconut"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cookies"/><title type='text'>Chewy Coconut Cookies</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;I have been trying to catch up on my Christmas baking, but alas, EVERYTHING has been eaten up! &amp;nbsp;I made chewy coconut cookies the other day. &amp;nbsp;When my son came home from school, he was so excited to see a pile of them cooling on a wire rack. &amp;nbsp;With a glass of milk in one hand, he proclaimed that the cookies were SO GOOD.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
486. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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488. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zjWdcIDY9uE/UNN2d6jRZ7I/AAAAAAAAFS0/WngzlBBM26U/s1600/DSC_9100_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zjWdcIDY9uE/UNN2d6jRZ7I/AAAAAAAAFS0/WngzlBBM26U/s640/DSC_9100_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
489. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
490. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's a relief that they turned out good since I was planning to take them to a friend's house.  The taste of coconut is not for everyone.  My mother is not particular with coconut but we LOVE it.  </span><br />
491. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
492. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These cookies remind me of the Chinese coconut tarts sold in Chinese bakeries in Vancouver.  They taste like the filling without all the work of making the tarts! </span><br />
493. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
494. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been making these cookies for over a year..  It is a nice change from chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin cookies.  I am not sure if they are "kid-friendly", since coconut is not a classic kiddie flavour.  My children adore this sweet and chewy cookie with crisp outer edges.  </span><br />
495. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
496. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Chewy Coconut Cookies</span><br />
497. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>makes about 2 dozen</i></span><br />
498. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
499. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
500. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span><br />
501. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span><br />
502. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup butter </span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>(I used soft non-hydrogenated canola margarine)</i></span><br />
503. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup packed brown sugar </span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>(I used 1/3 cup)</i></span><br />
504. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup white sugar</span><i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(I used 1/3 cup)</span></i><br />
505. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 egg</span><br />
506. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</span><br />
507. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/3 cups flaked unsweetened coconut</span><br />
508. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
509. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.</span><br />
510. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
511. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a medium bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually blend in the flour mixture, then mix in the coconut. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart.</span><br />
512. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
513. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted. Cool on wire racks.</span><br />
514. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
515. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chewy-coconut-cookies/" target="_blank">Allrecipes.com:  Chewy Coconut Cookies</a></span><br />
516. <br />
517. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
518. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R00I0-GyEUE/UNN68N98AOI/AAAAAAAAFT4/qhQWQ9oRJZo/s1600/DSC_9074_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R00I0-GyEUE/UNN68N98AOI/AAAAAAAAFT4/qhQWQ9oRJZo/s640/DSC_9074_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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520. <div style="text-align: center;">
521. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span></div>
522. </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/feeds/6629833861425729435/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/12/chewy-coconut-cookies.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/6629833861425729435'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/6629833861425729435'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/12/chewy-coconut-cookies.html' title='Chewy Coconut Cookies'/><author><name>MichelleM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16434748200969961951</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgqVODnIGHRPqYnQkb1v-VCvRNLxAkZccUSaEcfjZahjGg9KUP6FMUdY8fmxpdFKQ5ByAAqqeikWophVeJLf3guBLBJlINb_9E_Y5b4xmEGK3C2lFaC5dUWy_JheNU8Q/s1600/*'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zjWdcIDY9uE/UNN2d6jRZ7I/AAAAAAAAFS0/WngzlBBM26U/s72-c/DSC_9100_edited-1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755833413602911125.post-778118806555034538</id><published>2012-10-31T21:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2012-10-31T21:54:03.181-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="butter"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cookies"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="holidays"/><title type='text'>The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
523. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eIpCcgYsZks/UJHmik22SLI/AAAAAAAAE50/gBf-QXE6Bs0/s1600/DSC_8637.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eIpCcgYsZks/UJHmik22SLI/AAAAAAAAE50/gBf-QXE6Bs0/s640/DSC_8637.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
524. <div style="text-align: center;">
525. <br /></div>
526. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Happy Halloween!  How can you resist a buttery, sweet sugar cookie on a dreary fall day?</span><br />
527. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
528. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is my favourite "go-to" sugar cookie recipe. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ingredients are simple and the recipe is very straightforward.  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> It has never failed me and it is a DREAM to roll out.  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dough is soft and pliable -- wonderful to work with!  And believe me, I've baked enough treats.  </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have even made some changes and the cookies are delicious.    </span><br />
529. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
530. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This recipe has been in my recipe collection for a few years now.  It was great to see my friend Lara post the same recipe on her blog </span><a href="http://thewanderingfork.blogspot.ca/2012/10/winter-baking-has-started.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">The Wandering Fork</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> a few weeks ago.  </span><br />
531. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
532. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I like to roll thin cookies for a sweet and crispy cookie.  Rolling the dough out thick (1/4" to 1/2")  will yield a nice soft cookie. I have made these lovely sugar cookies for </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, birthdays, parties, etc.  It's a great addition to any event. Sugar cookies also make wonderful gifts.  I have packaged them in cute cookie tins and they were much appreciated!     </span><br />
533. <br />
534. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;">Note:  This recipe makes <b>a lot</b> of cookies.  I usually cut the recipe in half.  This time, I made the full recipe with the intent of sharing.  So far, I have baked about 5 dozen thin cookies with only half the dough!  </span><br />
535. <br />
536. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies </span><br />
537. <i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Makes 5 dozen, 2-inch cookies, rolled 1/4-1/2" thick</i><br />
538. <br />
539. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">1</span><span style="line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">1/2 cups butter, softened <i><span style="color: #274e13;"> (I used 1/2 cup softened butter & 1 cup soft non-hydrogenated canola margarine)</span></i></span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">2 cups white sugar <i><span style="color: #274e13;">(I decreased to 1 3/4 cup sugar)</span></i></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="line-height: 18px;">4 eggs</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="line-height: 18px;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract <i><span style="color: #274e13;">(I used 2 tsp)</span></i></span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="line-height: 18px;">5 cups all-purpose flour</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="line-height: 18px;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br style="line-height: 18px;" /><span style="line-height: 18px;">1 teaspoon salt</span></span></span><br />
540. <span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;"><b><br /></b></span></span>
541. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).</span><br />
542. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
543. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.</span><br />
544. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
545. <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake 6 to 8 minutes for thick cookies, 4-6 minutes for thin cookies in preheated oven.  Cool completely.</span></span><br />
546. <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
547. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">- Adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/the-best-rolled-sugar-cookies/Detail.aspx" target="_blank">Allrecipes.com:  The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies</a></span></span><br />
548. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span>
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550. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aIEsxNQm_LY/UJH30N-FVgI/AAAAAAAAE6w/AoxvaxNCzug/s1600/DSC_8629.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aIEsxNQm_LY/UJH30N-FVgI/AAAAAAAAE6w/AoxvaxNCzug/s640/DSC_8629.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
551. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span>
552. <div style="text-align: center;">
553. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!</span></div>
554. <div style="text-align: center;">
555. <br /></div>
556. <div style="text-align: center;">
557. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span></div>
558. </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/feeds/778118806555034538/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-best-rolled-sugar-cookies.html#comment-form' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/778118806555034538'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/778118806555034538'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-best-rolled-sugar-cookies.html' title='The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies'/><author><name>MichelleM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16434748200969961951</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgqVODnIGHRPqYnQkb1v-VCvRNLxAkZccUSaEcfjZahjGg9KUP6FMUdY8fmxpdFKQ5ByAAqqeikWophVeJLf3guBLBJlINb_9E_Y5b4xmEGK3C2lFaC5dUWy_JheNU8Q/s1600/*'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eIpCcgYsZks/UJHmik22SLI/AAAAAAAAE50/gBf-QXE6Bs0/s72-c/DSC_8637.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755833413602911125.post-3720006832715559866</id><published>2012-06-21T11:25:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2012-06-21T11:25:27.054-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="bars"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="butter"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cookies"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="raisins"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="squares"/><title type='text'>Reduced Sugar Butter Tart Squares</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;&quot;&gt;In the middle of June, I had a craving for something that
559. tasted like Christmas but it had to be easy, buttery and sweet.  Butter
560. Tart Squares!  I like making one big pan full of yummy squares. 
561. They are great for sharing!   </span><br />
562. <br />
563. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
564. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
565. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zd6_8snZUAY/T-NjLilQuRI/AAAAAAAAEHU/UppwRMO2xh8/s1600/DSC_6770.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zd6_8snZUAY/T-NjLilQuRI/AAAAAAAAEHU/UppwRMO2xh8/s640/DSC_6770.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
566. <br />
567. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Butter
568. tarts are a classic Canadian treat.  I usually see them on cookie
569. platters around the holidays and Christmas.  These tarts are LOADED with sugar, raisins and nuts.  Classic
570. ingredients for the holidays.</span></div>
571. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
572. <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
573. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
574. <span style="font-size: small;">The original recipe was from <a href="http://www.canadianliving.com/food/baking_and_desserts/butter_tart_squares.php" target="_blank">Canadian Living Magazine</a>.  I doubled the recipe to fit a 9"x13" pan but I cut the brown sugar in half!   Nuts were omitted due to nut allergies in the family.  I couldn't bring myself to use the whole amount of sugar.  </span></div>
575. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
576. <br /></div>
577. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
578. <span style="font-size: small;">Everyone loved these squares!  Even with the reduced sugar, they were still sweet enough from the raisins and shortbread crust.  </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> I don't like my treats tooth-achingly sweet, just sweet
579. enough.  With butter.  </span><span style="font-size: small;">For butter tart purists, you can add up to the full amount of sugar.  For us, it was tasty enough!  My son enjoyed each bite with his eyes closed...  YUM!</span></div>
580. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
581. <br /></div>
582. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
583. <span style="font-size: large;">Reduced Sugar Butter Tart Squares</span></div>
584. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
585. <i><span style="font-size: small;">makes 1- 9"x13" pan</span></i></div>
586. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
587. <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
588. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
589. <span style="font-size: small;">Crust:</span></div>
590. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
591. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">2</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-size: small;">cups</span><span style="font-size: small;"> all-purpose flour</span></div>
592. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
593. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">1/2</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span class="unit" style="font-size: small;">cup</span><span style="font-size: small;"> granulated sugar <i style="color: #274e13;">(I used 1/3 cup)  </i></span></div>
594. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
595. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">1 </span><span class="unit" style="font-size: small;">cup</span><span style="font-size: small;"> butter</span></div>
596. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
597. <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
598. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
599. <span class="ingredientSingular" style="display: inline; font-size: small;">Topping:</span></div>
600. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
601. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup butter</span><span style="font-size: small;">, melted</span></div>
602. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
603. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">4 eggs, </span><span style="font-size: small;"> lightly beaten</span></div>
604. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
605. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">2 cups light brown sugar <i><span style="color: #274e13;">(I used only 1 cup!)</span></i></span></div>
606. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
607. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup all-purpose flour</span></div>
608. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
609. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">1 tsp baking powder</span></div>
610. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
611. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">1 tsp vanilla</span></div>
612. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
613. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">2 p</span><span class="unit" style="font-size: small;">inches salt</span></div>
614. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
615. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">2 cups raisins <i><span style="color: #274e13;">(I used 1.5 cups)</span></i></span></div>
616. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
617. <span class="quantity" style="font-size: small;">1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (I omitted)</span></div>
618. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
619. <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
620. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
621. <span style="font-size: small;">In bowl, combine flour with sugar; with pastry blender, cut in butter
622. until crumbly. Press into 9x13-inch pan; bake in 350°F
623. (180°C) oven for 15 minutes.</span></div>
624. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
625. <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
626. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
627. <span style="font-size: small;"><b>Topping:</b> In bowl, mix together butter and eggs;
628. blend in sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt. Stir in raisins
629. and pecans; pour over base.</span></div>
630. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
631. <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
632. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
633. <span style="font-size: small;">Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Let cool on rack. <i>(Make-ahead: Wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 days or overwrap in heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.)</i> Cut into squares.</span></div>
634. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
635. <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
636. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
637. <span style="font-size: small;">- Adapted from Canadian Living Magazine: July 2009</span><br />
638. <br />
639. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
640. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6u3ekLn0808/T-NkKBlkCuI/AAAAAAAAEHc/RryLJ23CGrY/s1600/DSC_6777.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6u3ekLn0808/T-NkKBlkCuI/AAAAAAAAEHc/RryLJ23CGrY/s640/DSC_6777.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
641. <br />
642. <div style="text-align: center;">
643. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy! </span></span></div>
644. &lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/feeds/3720006832715559866/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/06/reduced-sugar-butter-tart-squares.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/3720006832715559866'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/3720006832715559866'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/06/reduced-sugar-butter-tart-squares.html' title='Reduced Sugar Butter Tart Squares'/><author><name>MichelleM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16434748200969961951</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgqVODnIGHRPqYnQkb1v-VCvRNLxAkZccUSaEcfjZahjGg9KUP6FMUdY8fmxpdFKQ5ByAAqqeikWophVeJLf3guBLBJlINb_9E_Y5b4xmEGK3C2lFaC5dUWy_JheNU8Q/s1600/*'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zd6_8snZUAY/T-NjLilQuRI/AAAAAAAAEHU/UppwRMO2xh8/s72-c/DSC_6770.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755833413602911125.post-4924574804623534028</id><published>2012-05-17T08:33:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2013-06-20T12:08:35.445-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="chocolate"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cookies"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Smarties"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="snacks"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="whole wheat"/><title type='text'>100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Here is another classic treat in our household:&amp;nbsp; whole wheat chocolate chip cookies.&amp;nbsp; I used the famous Toll House cookie recipe and changed it a little.&amp;nbsp; I couldn&#39;t help myself. I made them with whole wheat flour!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
645. <br />
646. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
647. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DttUFJzsrbQ/T7SGPR3WSdI/AAAAAAAAD7U/ngbaDfXlKLs/s1600/DSC_6079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DttUFJzsrbQ/T7SGPR3WSdI/AAAAAAAAD7U/ngbaDfXlKLs/s640/DSC_6079.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
648. <br />
649. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have seen many chocolate chip cookie recipes that use a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">flour.  Instead, I used all whole wheat flour and omitted the salt.  </span><br />
650. <br />
651. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ever since I made them 100% whole wheat, it has been my reliable and most trustworthy chocolate chip cookie recipe for over 5 years.  The true test was when I made these cookies for my son's 4th birthday party, over 3 years ago.  I baked these cookies and the children ate them without noticing that they were whole wheat!   </span><br />
652. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">   </span><br />
653. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It helped that I put one Smartie candy in the middle of each cookie.  No complaints at all!</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">  They still have loads of fat and sugar, so consider them a <i>heartier</i> treat.  </span><br />
654. <br />
655. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
656. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k1C1BE9SzZw/T7SIBWFox-I/AAAAAAAAD7c/Gr3jRZF7ntM/s1600/DSC_6069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k1C1BE9SzZw/T7SIBWFox-I/AAAAAAAAD7c/Gr3jRZF7ntM/s640/DSC_6069.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
657.  <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
658. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
659. <br />
660. <div class="userIngredients" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
661. <span class="amount"><span class="value">2 1/4</span> cups whole wheat flour</span><br />
662. <span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> teaspoon baking soda</span><span class="amount"><span class="value"></span></span><br />
663. <span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> cup <span class="type">(2 sticks)</span></span> butter, softened <span style="color: #274e13;">(I used 1 cup soft non-hydrogenated margarine)</span><br />
664. <span class="amount"><span class="value">3/4</span> cup granulated sugar</span> <span style="color: #274e13;">(I used 1/2 cup granulated sugar)</span><br />
665. <span class="amount"><span class="value">3/4</span> cup packed brown sugar</span> <span style="color: #274e13;">(I used 1 cup brown sugar)</span><br />
666. <span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> teaspoon vanilla extract</span><br />
667. <span class="amount"><span class="value">2</span> large eggs</span><br />
668. <span class="amount"><span class="value">2</span> cups <span class="type">(12-oz. pkg.)</span></span> chocolate chips <span style="color: #274e13;">(I used 1 cup chocolate chips)</span><br />
669. <span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> cup chopped nuts <span style="color: #274e13;">(optional, I omitted)</span></span></div>
670. <div class="userIngredients" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
671. </div>
672. <div class="userIngredients" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
673. Preheat oven to 375° F.<br />
674. <br />
675. Combine flour, baking soda
676. and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and
677. vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a
678. time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
679. Stir in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using). Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased
680. baking sheets.  <span style="color: #274e13;">At this point, I added 1 Smartie candy to each cookie before baking.  </span><br />
681. <br />
682. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. <span class="amount"><span style="color: #274e13;"> </span></span></div>
683. <div class="userIngredients" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
684. <span class="amount"><span style="color: #274e13;"> <span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span><br />
685. <span class="amount"><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">- Adapted from</span> <a href="http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/18476/Original-NESTL%C3%89-TOLL-HOUSE-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies/detail.aspx" target="_blank">Very Best Baking: Original NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Chocolate Chip Cookies </a></span></span>
686.                    </div>
687. <br />
688. <div style="text-align: center;">
689. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qB1x2wMB-RE/T7SIP97veaI/AAAAAAAAD7k/9TCzV9Hkv5A/s1600/DSC_6070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qB1x2wMB-RE/T7SIP97veaI/AAAAAAAAD7k/9TCzV9Hkv5A/s640/DSC_6070.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div>
690. <div style="text-align: center;">
691. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Within a day, they were all gone!  We ate some and then shared the rest with our wonderful friends.  </span><br />
692. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Can you find the cookie with the hidden wink and smile?</span></div>
693. <div style="text-align: center;">
694. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
695. <div style="text-align: center;">
696. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span></b></span></div>
697. </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/feeds/4924574804623534028/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/05/whole-wheat-chocolate-chip-cookies.html#comment-form' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/4924574804623534028'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/4924574804623534028'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/05/whole-wheat-chocolate-chip-cookies.html' title='100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies'/><author><name>MichelleM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16434748200969961951</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgqVODnIGHRPqYnQkb1v-VCvRNLxAkZccUSaEcfjZahjGg9KUP6FMUdY8fmxpdFKQ5ByAAqqeikWophVeJLf3guBLBJlINb_9E_Y5b4xmEGK3C2lFaC5dUWy_JheNU8Q/s1600/*'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DttUFJzsrbQ/T7SGPR3WSdI/AAAAAAAAD7U/ngbaDfXlKLs/s72-c/DSC_6079.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755833413602911125.post-5103688198267067279</id><published>2012-03-14T16:27:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2012-03-14T16:29:51.626-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cookies"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="oatmeal"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="raisins"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Recipes"/><title type='text'>Chewy Whole Wheat Oatmeal Raisin Cookies</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Too bad the lemon squares are all gone, but that only means I can make something else! &amp;nbsp; This time, I will make something a little bit heartier and healthier, so the kids won&#39;t be too wound up from all the sugary treats.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
698. <br />
699. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is my "go-to recipe" for oatmeal raisin cookies.  I discovered <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/beths-spicy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies/" target="_blank">this spicy oatmeal raisin recipe</a> from Allrecipes.com almost 10 years ago and it's been a family favourite ever since.  Over the years, I have made a few subtle changes.  I should have an updated version so the kids can make it taste "like mom's".  </span><br />
700. <br />
701. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Out of pure laziness, I used Western Family's soft non-hydrogenated margarine instead of butter and shortening. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I don't like waiting for butter to "soften" to room temperature.  A-ha! Soft margarine is *already soft*!   I love the taste of butter, but sometimes I need a break from its richness.  Another bonus: I find that the cookies remain soft and chewy the next day.  For some reason, my cookies turn out like hard hockey pucks when I use butter.</span><br />
702. <br />
703. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Instead of white all-purpose flour, I used whole wheat flour and no one noticed.  For the kids, I cut down the spices to make a smoother, milder flavour.  As well, I usually decrease the sugar but it's a personal preference.  I don't like my treats too sweet, or else my cabin-fever kids will be rebounding off the walls.  For playdates, I bump the sugar back to the original recipe, as I know that everyone has a sweeter palate than ours.  </span><br />
704. <br />
705. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
706. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vz9GUB5Lhzc/T1-6F4-8o2I/AAAAAAAADcw/2YSvZiph_Mo/s1600/P67356600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vz9GUB5Lhzc/T1-6F4-8o2I/AAAAAAAADcw/2YSvZiph_Mo/s640/P67356600.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
707. <br />
708. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One of my favourite kitchen toys is a medium sized ice cream scooper.  It easily makes lovely uniform cookies in record time</span></span>.<br />
709. <br />
710. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
711. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ElflNMLMrBc/T1-6kIIL4-I/AAAAAAAADdQ/tSb4p8bN854/s1600/P67357404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ElflNMLMrBc/T1-6kIIL4-I/AAAAAAAADdQ/tSb4p8bN854/s640/P67357404.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
712. <br />
713. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Another tip
714. in making soft and chewy cookies is to *underbake* the cookies.  I know
715. they are done when the edges are turning golden brown but the middle
716. still looks a bit gooey.  The tops are a little dry and instinct tells
717. you it needs a few more minutes but actually they are ready to come out
718. of the oven!  </span></span><br />
719. <br />
720. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
721. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yUF5XQFVs_c/T1-6dOw2hnI/AAAAAAAADdI/dhHMEmGDSyY/s1600/P67357203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yUF5XQFVs_c/T1-6dOw2hnI/AAAAAAAADdI/dhHMEmGDSyY/s640/P67357203.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
722. <br />
723. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Notice that the cookie on the lower left corner looks like it needs a few more minutes, but it is done!  You need to leave them on the pan for 5 minutes after you pull it out of the oven.  This will help set the cookie up.  Then transfer to a cooling rack.  </span><br />
724. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
725. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
726. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Of4T6Xjkgi0/T1-6Us7OnyI/AAAAAAAADdA/M3xp_omj1nY/s1600/P67357002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Of4T6Xjkgi0/T1-6Us7OnyI/AAAAAAAADdA/M3xp_omj1nY/s640/P67357002.jpg" width="478" /> </a></div>
727. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
728. <br /></div>
729. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
730. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The cooling rack *was* full of cookies.  The kids saw hubby taste one and they <i>nicely demanded</i> that they needed one too.  I usually get 33 cookies out of this recipe.  At the end of the day, I think half are remaining. </span></span></div>
731. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
732. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
733. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
734. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Chewy Whole Wheat Oatmeal Raisin Cookies</span></span></div>
735. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
736. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 cup non-hydrogenated margarine <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(or half softened butter and half shortening)</span></span><br />
737. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
738.                    1 cup packed light brown sugar</span><i> (<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I can get away with 3/4 cup) </span></i><br />
739. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
740.                    1/2 cup white sugar</span> <i>(<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I use 1/3 cup)</span></i><br />
741. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
742.                    2 eggs</span><br />
743. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
744.                    1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span><br />
745. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
746.                    1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour</span><br />
747. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
748.                    1 teaspoon baking soda</span><br />
749. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
750.                    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</span><br />
751. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
752.                    1/4 teaspoon ground cloves</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br />
753. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
754.                    3 cups rolled oats</span><br />
755. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
756.                    1 cup raisins</span><br />
757. <br />
758. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
759.                    <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
760.                </span></span><br />
761. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
762.                    In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until
763. smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves; stir
764. into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop by rounded
765. teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
766.                </span><br />
767. <br />
768. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not
769. overbake. Let them cool for 2-5 minutes before removing from cookie
770. sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight container. Make sure you
771. get some, because they don't last long</span>!<br />
772. <br />
773. - <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/beths-spicy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies/" target="_blank">Allrecipes.com:  Beth's Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies</a></span> <br />
774. <br />
775. <br />
776. <br />
777. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
778. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X1v5P6whdzM/T1-6M8l-LeI/AAAAAAAADc4/GsvIjVc4CNo/s1600/P67356801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X1v5P6whdzM/T1-6M8l-LeI/AAAAAAAADc4/GsvIjVc4CNo/s640/P67356801.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
779. <div style="text-align: center;">
780. <br /></div>
781. <div style="text-align: center;">
782. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
783. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span></span></span> </div>
784. </div>
785. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/feeds/5103688198267067279/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/03/chewy-whole-wheat-oatmeal-raisin.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/5103688198267067279'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/5103688198267067279'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/03/chewy-whole-wheat-oatmeal-raisin.html' title='Chewy Whole Wheat Oatmeal Raisin Cookies'/><author><name>MichelleM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16434748200969961951</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgqVODnIGHRPqYnQkb1v-VCvRNLxAkZccUSaEcfjZahjGg9KUP6FMUdY8fmxpdFKQ5ByAAqqeikWophVeJLf3guBLBJlINb_9E_Y5b4xmEGK3C2lFaC5dUWy_JheNU8Q/s1600/*'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vz9GUB5Lhzc/T1-6F4-8o2I/AAAAAAAADcw/2YSvZiph_Mo/s72-c/P67356600.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755833413602911125.post-353942100541462362</id><published>2012-03-12T22:55:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2012-03-12T23:03:36.240-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cookies"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="lemon"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Recipes"/><title type='text'>Meyer Lemon Squares</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Spring Break is here!&amp;nbsp; I have my 3 little monkeys home for 2 glorious weeks AND I will be cooking and baking up a frenzy to quiet their bottomless bellies...&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
786. <br />
787. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I discovered Meyer lemons at my local grocery store so I immediately grabbed a $3 bag.  After reading <a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/la-fo-meyerlemons16jan16,0,5003872.story" target="_blank">100 things to do with a Meyer lemon</a>
788. a while back, I had to try it and see what the hype was about.  So I
789. made <a href="http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2009/12/improved-lemon-curd/" target="_blank">Meyer lemon curd</a> and didn't like the horribly bitter
790. aftertaste. I salvaged that mess by making ice cream with it.  Much
791. better!  </span><br />
792. <br />
793. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I still had a few lemons left,
794. so I made my favourite lemon square recipe, adapted from my Betty
795. Crocker cookbook. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> The juice was still tart, but it lacked
796. that zesty lemony zing</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">.  Meyer lemon juice is supposed to be less acidic than
797. regular lemon juice.  </span><br />
798. <br />
799. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I don't like my desserts too sweet and too sour, so
800. if you like a really zippy lemon square, you could double the lemon juice.  I cut down the
801. sugar by 1/3 in the filling to get a light and smooth lemony filling on top of a
802. crunchy, buttery shortbread crust. With the Meyer lemons, the
803. squares turned out much sweeter but the family didn't get a chance to complain
804. when they inhaled them for breakfast!</span><br />
805. <br />
806. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
807. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uEKpxTBYbKc/T160tGmWR5I/AAAAAAAADco/TER1pSXo3k4/s1600/P60659802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uEKpxTBYbKc/T160tGmWR5I/AAAAAAAADco/TER1pSXo3k4/s640/P60659802.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
808. <br />
809. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I just realized that I have made these for almost 20 years!  I usually double the recipe for a 9"x13" pan with great results.  They can also be made in advance and frozen for a month or so.  Definitely a recipe that my children would appreciate when they are old enough to make it themselves.  </span><br />
810. <br />
811. <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Meyer Lemon Squares </span></span></b><br />
812. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
813. <br /></div>
814. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
815. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Crust: </i> </span></span></div>
816. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
817. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 </span></span>cup all-purpose flour </div>
818. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
819. 1/2 cup butter</div>
820. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
821. 1/4 cup powdered sugar</div>
822. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
823. <br /></div>
824. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
825. <i>Filling: </i> </div>
826. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
827. 2/3 cup granulated sugar</div>
828. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
829. 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, if desired</div>
830. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
831. 2 tablespoons lemon juice</div>
832. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
833. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder</div>
834. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
835. 1/4 teaspoon salt</div>
836. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
837. 2 eggs</div>
838. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
839. Powdered sugar
840.                                            </div>
841. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
842. <br /></div>
843. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
844. <span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl0_StepDescriptionItemLabel">Preheat oven to 350ºF.  </span><span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl1_StepDescriptionItemLabel">Mix flour, butter and powdered sugar. Press in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches, building up 1/2-inch edges. </span><span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl2_StepDescriptionItemLabel">Bake crust 20 minutes.</span><span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl2_StepDescriptionItemLabel">  </span></div>
845. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
846. <br /></div>
847. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
848. <span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl2_StepDescriptionItemLabel"></span><span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl3_StepDescriptionItemLabel">Beat
849. granulated sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, baking powder, salt and eggs
850. with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until light and
851. fluffy. Pour over hot crust.</span><span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl3_StepDescriptionItemLabel"> </span></div>
852. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
853. <br /></div>
854. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
855. <span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl3_StepDescriptionItemLabel"></span><span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl4_StepDescriptionItemLabel">Bake
856. 25 to 30 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched lightly
857. in center. Cool; dust with powdered sugar. Cut into about 1 1/2-inch
858. squares.</span><span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl3_StepDescriptionItemLabel"> </span></div>
859. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
860. <br /></div>
861. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
862. <span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl3_StepDescriptionItemLabel">- Adapted from <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/luscious-lemon-squares/c01a5935-6f52-419c-af08-e8c267c1aaf7" target="_blank">Betty Crocker's Luscious Lemon Squares</a></span><span class="stepDescription instruction" id="main_0_leftcolumn_0_MethodsListView_ctrl2_StepDescriptionItemLabel"> </span></div>
863. <br />
864. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
865. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gRbjX53Pt-A/T160dBSz6jI/AAAAAAAADcY/QB5EiF1qWuQ/s1600/P60659300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bN_imIslD7Q/T160mNPadiI/AAAAAAAADcg/60SBJ6574nw/s1600/P60659501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bN_imIslD7Q/T160mNPadiI/AAAAAAAADcg/60SBJ6574nw/s640/P60659501.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
866. <br />
867. <div style="text-align: center;">
868. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Of course, I had to share them with an amazing friend, who just had her FOURTH </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">baby girl a few weeks ago! </span></div>
869. <br />
870. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
871. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gRbjX53Pt-A/T160dBSz6jI/AAAAAAAADcY/QB5EiF1qWuQ/s1600/P60659300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gRbjX53Pt-A/T160dBSz6jI/AAAAAAAADcY/QB5EiF1qWuQ/s640/P60659300.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
872. <br />
873. <div style="text-align: center;">
874. &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Enjoy!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/feeds/353942100541462362/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/03/meyer-lemon-squares.html#comment-form' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/353942100541462362'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/353942100541462362'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/03/meyer-lemon-squares.html' title='Meyer Lemon Squares'/><author><name>MichelleM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16434748200969961951</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgqVODnIGHRPqYnQkb1v-VCvRNLxAkZccUSaEcfjZahjGg9KUP6FMUdY8fmxpdFKQ5ByAAqqeikWophVeJLf3guBLBJlINb_9E_Y5b4xmEGK3C2lFaC5dUWy_JheNU8Q/s1600/*'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uEKpxTBYbKc/T160tGmWR5I/AAAAAAAADco/TER1pSXo3k4/s72-c/P60659802.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755833413602911125.post-8158055311782535028</id><published>2012-02-29T08:13:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2012-05-26T18:55:20.849-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cookies"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="gluten-free"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="oatmeal"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Recipes"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="vegan"/><title type='text'>Oatmeal Cookies - Gluten Free, Vegan and Nut Free</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Tomorrow is my middle child&#39;s snack day for preschool.&amp;nbsp; Each child gets an opportunity to bring a snack to share for the rest of the class once or twice a month.&amp;nbsp; It is a nice way enjoy&amp;nbsp;another friends&#39;&amp;nbsp;goodies and helps foster good will when sharing.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
875. <br />
876. <span style="font-family: Arial;">My older 2 children have severe peanut and nut allergies and I think the youngest has it too, but not confirmed (and I don't want to find out anytime soon the hard way!).  </span><br />
877. <br />
878. <span style="font-family: Arial;">Other kids bring veggies and dip, fruit, mini croissants, etc.  There is a new girl in Nessa's class where she has a sensitivity to eggs, dairy and wheat.  </span><br />
879. <br />
880. <span style="font-family: Arial;">I have always wanted to make a baked treat but did not want anyone to feel left out due to dietary restrictions.  The past few times, I made fruit skewers, which was popular with the kiddies, but it was time to try something new.  When I found <a href="http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2010/02/oatmeal-heart-cookies-gluten-free-vegan.html" target="_blank">these gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and nut-free oatmeal cookies</a>, I just had to try them!  </span><br />
881. <br />
882. <span style="font-family: Arial;">They were crunchy and sweet, very much like those Dad's cookies from the store.</span><br />
883. <br />
884. <div style="text-align: center;">
885. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k_KEcwFeQ9Y/T03ASCjskjI/AAAAAAAADas/DwuOyKXBQC0/s1600/P49549900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k_KEcwFeQ9Y/T03ASCjskjI/AAAAAAAADas/DwuOyKXBQC0/s640/P49549900.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
886. <br />
887. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
888. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6IIrVmMdYsc/T01o81pUEVI/AAAAAAAADZs/BWKGnt_TYQs/s1600/P47292207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6IIrVmMdYsc/T01o81pUEVI/AAAAAAAADZs/BWKGnt_TYQs/s640/P47292207.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
889. <br />
890. <br />
891. <span style="font-family: Arial;">As per the recipe, I dumped all the dry ingredients in a food processor and processed it until it was finely ground.  Then I added the wet ingredients and then ran the food processor til the crumbly mixture became a wet and sticky mass.  I am happy that this recipe does not require xanthan gum or other exotic ingredients associated with gluten-free baking.  </span><br />
892. <br />
893. <span style="font-family: Arial;">Because this is also vegan recipe, there are no eggs and dairy (milk, butter).  I did not have coconut sugar, so I used 1/3 cup white sugar and 1/3 cup brown sugar instead.  Another substitution was that I used cold vegetable shortening instead or virgin coconut oil.  Next time, I will look for vegan margarine as a healthier alternative.  </span><br />
894. <br />
895. <span style="font-family: Arial;">The dough was a little sticky but still fun to work with.  I think I put in too much applesauce.  I tried to roll it out but it kept sticking to the rolling pin, so I just used my hands to pat it down and gently rolled it for a smoother surface.  </span><br />
896. <br />
897. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
898. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G8YIVs0SZf8/T01pISxlI4I/AAAAAAAADZ0/tjMSH5g0DEI/s1600/P47292508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G8YIVs0SZf8/T01pISxlI4I/AAAAAAAADZ0/tjMSH5g0DEI/s640/P47292508.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
899. <span style="font-family: Arial;">  </span><br />
900. <span style="font-family: Arial;">I used several kinds of cookie cutters but as the cookies puffed up so much during baking, I couldn't see the points on the maple leaf cookies. Circles and hearts turned out the nicest.  In my convection oven, I baked them for 13 minutes at 350F.  The time is dependent on the size of your cookies, so it can vary between 11-15 minutes.  They turned out nice golden brown and crunchy! </span><br />
901. <br />
902. <span style="font-family: Arial;">Next time, I would try add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.  I do miss the taste of butter but the surprisingly light and crunchy texture makes up for it, much like a homemade graham cracker.  </span><br />
903. <br />
904. <span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>[E</i><i>dited to add:]  </i>I tried the cookies with 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and it was so good! <i>  </i> </span><br />
905. <br />
906. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
907. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oY2WrnmCoL0/T01v1-ti9XI/AAAAAAAADak/NFkBFORF60o/s1600/P47488900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oY2WrnmCoL0/T01v1-ti9XI/AAAAAAAADak/NFkBFORF60o/s640/P47488900.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
908. <span style="font-family: Arial;">  </span><br />
909. <br />
910. <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><b>Gluten-free, Vegan Oatmeal Cookies</b></span><br />
911. <br />
912. <div>
913. <i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dry Ingredients:</span></i></div>
914. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
915. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br />
916. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3 cups quick oats</span><br />
917. <div style="text-align: left;">
918. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
919. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3/4 cup coconut sugar <i><span style="color: #274e13;">(I used 1/3 cup white sugar & </span></i></span><i><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial;">1/3 cup brown sugar)</span></i></div>
920. <div style="text-align: left;">
921. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 cup arrowroot starch/flour </span></div>
922. <div style="text-align: left;">
923. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
924. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span></div>
925. <div style="text-align: left;">
926. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
927. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span><br />
928. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 tsp cinnamon </span></div>
929. <br />
930. <div>
931. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Wet Ingredients:</i></span></div>
932. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
933. </span><br />
934. <div>
935. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 cup virgin coconut oil <i><span style="color: #274e13;">(I used cold vegetable shortening)</span></i></span></div>
936. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
937. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce</span><br />
938. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2 teaspoons vanilla</span><br />
939. <br />
940. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
941. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the dry ingredients into a food
942. processor fitted with the "s" blade. Process until very finely ground (not as
943. fine as oat flour, still a little coarse).</div>
944. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
945. <br /></div>
946. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
947. Add wet ingredients, process until the mixture forms a cohesive ball. It may
948. take a few minutes but it will happen. Pulse the processor if needed. </div>
949. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
950. <br /></div>
951. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
952. Remove dough, finish forming into a ball with your hands. Chill the dough if
953. it is too soft for 20 to 30 minutes. Then place on parchment or waxed paper for
954. rolling. Roll out dough. Cut into heart shapes with a cookie cutter.</div>
955. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
956. <br /></div>
957. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
958. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for approximately 15 to
959. 16 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.<i> </i></div>
960. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
961. <br /></div>
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963. <i>Optional:</i>  Dip in a glaze made from about 3 ounces dark chocolate, 1 tablespoon
964. coconut oil, and 1 tablespoon sweetener. (Melted and whisked together over low
965. heat).</div>
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968. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
969. Adapted from:  <a href="http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2010/02/oatmeal-heart-cookies-gluten-free-vegan.html" target="_blank">www.nourishingmeals.com - Oatmeal Heart Cookies, Gluten-Free & Vegan</a></div>
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975. </div>
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977.  
978. </div>
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981.  
982.  
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984. </div>
985. </span><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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988. <br /></div>
989. <div style="text-align: center;">
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