A Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe...

[LadyCoonskinner]

I'm going to make cookies this weekend for the minister's and wives retreat at our church and I can't find a good recipe for a soft sugar cookie...is there anyone who can help me. Also I need a good icing recipe for them too.


HELP!!!!!

[rgcraig]

Yep - just a sec

[Hoovie]

I will get the responses started by saying I am VERY interested in taste testing these! I am an expert in rating cookie softness.

[Cindy]

I will get the responses started by saying I am VERY interested in taste testing these! I am an expert in rating cookie softness.

:toofunny

[rgcraig]

rcraig


Good Sugar Cookies

3/4 bup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 t. vanilla
3 cups flour
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. soda
1/2 T. baking powder

Cream butter, add sugar gradually, add eggs one at a time. Mix well. Add flavoring to sour cream. Sift together flour and dry ingredients. Add cream.

Can be dropped by spoon or rolled out and cut.

Chill. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes - frost!

If you store them with a slice of bread it will get very hard and keep the cookies soft.

[Cindy]

Soft Sugar Cookies

* 1 cup butter, softened
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg


* FROSTING:
* 1/4 cup butter, softened
* 3 cups confectioners' sugar
* 1 teaspoon almond extract
* 2 tablespoons hot water
* Food coloring



DIRECTIONS

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.


3. For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, almond extract and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Frost the cookies.

[rgcraig]

Icing -

Butter Cream
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 T milk
1 t. almond extract

Or substitute shortening for butter.

[LadyCoonskinner]

rcraig


Good Sugar Cookies

3/4 bup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 t. vanilla
3 cups flour
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. soda
1/2 T. baking powder

Cream butter, add sugar gradually, add eggs one at a time. Mix well. Add flavoring to sour cream. Sift together flour and dry ingredients. Add cream.

Can be dropped by spoon or rolled out and cut.

Chill. Bake 10-12 minutes - frost!

If you store them with a slice of bread it will get very hard and keep the cookies soft.

What temp do I bake them at?

[rgcraig]

What temp do I bake them at?

Opps - 350 -- and don't over bake them.

[Pressing-On]

This is the one I use because it's easy and I don't do the rolling out and cutting thing! My niece called me after Christmas to get my recipe, she loved them so much.

Vanilla Wafer Cookies

1/2 c. butter (softened)
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 T. vanilla extract
1 1/3 c. unbleached flour
3/4 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture.

Drop by Tablespoons 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 min or until golden brown.

Icing:

3 c. sifted confectioner's sugar
1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt

You know what to do! LOL!

We are coming to the banquet!!!!! :D We are all ministers. Just to remind you. :D

[LadyCoonskinner]

I'll try both of them. Cindy's almost sound like they have a snickerdoodle taste to them....I love snicks, but they don't like me....heartburn....

[Hoovie]

Opps - 350 -- and don't over bake them.

uh yeah! THAT would be the key difference between soft and hard cookies - no matter what flavor they are.

UH... can I leave now?

[LadyCoonskinner]

This is the one I use because it's easy and I don't do the rolling out and cutting thing! My niece called me after Christmas to get my recipe, she loved them so much.

Vanilla Wafer Cookies

1/2 c. butter (softened)
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 T. vanilla extract
1 1/3 c. unbleached flour
3/4 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture.

Drop by Tablespoons 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 min or until golden brown.

Icing:

3 c. sifted confectioner's sugar
1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt

You know what to do! LOL!

We are coming to the banquet!!!!! :D We are all ministers. Just to remind you. :D

Come ahead....you just have to do the entertainment.....:ursofunny

[Hoovie]

Come ahead....you just have to do the entertainment.....:ursofunny

Court Jester??:gotcha

[Pressing-On]

Come ahead....you just have to do the entertainment.....:ursofunny

Oh yea. I'll do realllllllll knock off comedy stuff. Let's see..........

"When someone asks me if I have a poncho, I never say no because I have a blanket and a pair of scissors."

:toofunny

I'd be the only one laughing because no one is as demented as I am! :bliss

[Cindy]

Court Jester??:gotcha

:ursofunny

[Cindy]

Oh yea. I'll do realllllllll knock off comedy stuff. Let's see..........

"When someone asks me if I have a poncho, I never say no because I have a blanket and a pair of scissors."

:toofunny

I'd be the only one laughing because no one is as demented as I am! :bliss

Well Scotty would, you know how he is. :toofunny

[LadyCoonskinner]

Also have another cooking question....

When I was single we had a lady that always made the same dessert and brought it to the church...It was a jello salad, but it was layered and in between the layers of jello was a mixture of cool whip, cream cheese, sugar and nuts. I want to make this but not sure how to do it without mixing the two layers.....Anybody smart enough to tell me how to do it or got a recipe for something like that.

I've tried to call the lady and she won't return my calls....arrggghhhhhhhh:foottap

[Pressing-On]

Well Scotty would, you know how he is. :toofunny

Yes, Scotty would get it for sure!!!! :thumbsup We better invite him too! :toofunny

[Cindy]

Also have another cooking question....

When I was single we had a lady that always made the same dessert and brought it to the church...It was a jello salad, but it was layered and in between the layers of jello was a mixture of cool whip, cream cheese, sugar and nuts. I want to make this but not sure how to do it without mixing the two layers.....Anybody smart enough to tell me how to do it or got a recipe for something like that.

I've tried to call the lady and she won't return my calls....arrggghhhhhhhh:foottap

You have to wait until the jello is set. Then just layer.

[Hoovie]

Also have another cooking question....

When I was single we had a lady that always made the same dessert and brought it to the church...It was a jello salad, but it was layered and in between the layers of jello was a mixture of cool whip, cream cheese, sugar and nuts. I want to make this but not sure how to do it without mixing the two layers.....Anybody smart enough to tell me how to do it or got a recipe for something like that.

I've tried to call the lady and she won't return my calls....arrggghhhhhhhh:foottap

It wasn't pretty... she contracted Jellolosis. Savage way to go.

[LadyCoonskinner]

Oh yea. I'll do realllllllll knock off comedy stuff. Let's see..........

"When someone asks me if I have a poncho, I never say no because I have a blanket and a pair of scissors."

:toofunny

I'd be the only one laughing because no one is as demented as I am! :bliss

I think you and my husband would hit it off real good cause he's DEMENTED!!!!

[Pressing-On]

Also have another cooking question....

When I was single we had a lady that always made the same dessert and brought it to the church...It was a jello salad, but it was layered and in between the layers of jello was a mixture of cool whip, cream cheese, sugar and nuts. I want to make this but not sure how to do it without mixing the two layers.....Anybody smart enough to tell me how to do it or got a recipe for something like that.

I've tried to call the lady and she won't return my calls....arrggghhhhhhhh:foottap
That's it. Just mix it all together. :thumbsup Well, ask Renda. :toofunny

[Pressing-On]

I think you and my husband would hit it off real good cause he's DEMENTED!!!!

Yea, he would think further than what I was saying. That could work for me! How much are you going to pay me? :D

[LadyCoonskinner]

Yea, he would think further than what I was saying. That could work for me! How much are you going to pay me? :D

ummmmm I'll give ya a sugar cookie and maybe some jello if I can get a recipe or brave enough to tackle it by myself......:sad:sad:sad

[Pressing-On]

ummmmm I'll give ya a sugar cookie and maybe some jello if I can get a recipe or brave enough to tackle it by myself......:sad:sad:sad
I don't eat dessert. I want cold hard cash!!!! :D Entertainment is never free unless you are logged into AFF! :bliss

[LadyCoonskinner]

I don't eat dessert. I want cold hard cash!!!! :D Entertainment is never free unless you are logged into AFF! :bliss

All my cold hard cash is being used to do this banquet...so I guess you'll have to let the Lord use you and bless you or stay home you spoil sport....:smack

[rgcraig]

I don't do Jell-O much - - I'll look to see if I can find a recipe that sounds like that though.

[LadyCoonskinner]

I don't do Jell-O much - - I'll look to see if I can find a recipe that sounds like that though.

You are the BOMB, Renda!!! Thanks.

[Pressing-On]

All my cold hard cash is being used to do this banquet...so I guess you'll have to let the Lord use you and bless you or stay home you spoil sport....:smack

I better stay home then. :bliss

[rgcraig]

See if any of those are the one you are looking for:

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,jello_cream_cheese_dessert,FF.html

[Hoovie]

All my cold hard cash is being used to do this banquet...so I guess you'll have to let the Lord use you and bless you or stay home you spoil sport....:smack

Could I sponsor the event? I would want placards at each place setting saying "This delicious meal provided by your friends at AFF"

[Pressing-On]

Could I sponsor the event? I would want placards at each place setting saying "This delicious meal provided by your friends at AFF"

:thumbsup :toofunny

DON'T EAT IT!!!!! IT'S TAINTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:runhills

[nahkoe]

Is this it?

http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,176,147177-247195,00.html

[rgcraig]

LCS - are you talking about Jell-O or Jell-O pudding?

[Pressing-On]

Have ya'll seen this Smilie? I've never seen it before!!!!! Very cool!!!

:bbq

[Pressing-On]

LCS - are you talking about Jell-O or Jell-O pudding?

I have an EXCELLENT Jell-O-pudding recipe! :thumbsup

[rgcraig]

I have an EXCELLENT Jell-O-pudding recipe! :thumbsup

Got to thinking that might be what she's talking about - the 4-layer pudding thing.

[nahkoe]

Or this? The first one has pineapple, this one doesn't.

http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,186,156171-228203,00.html

[Pressing-On]

There's a layered dessert that uses the strawberries in the pouches, cream cheese, cool whip and nuts, I think. That would be pretty for Valentine's!

[Cindy]

Got to thinking that might be what she's talking about - the 4-layer pudding thing.

Ohhhhhh, yummy!!!!!!

[Pressing-On]

Got to thinking that might be what she's talking about - the 4-layer pudding thing.
I'm not posting that unless she says yes. It's way too long!!!

[Cindy]

I'm not posting that unless she says yes. It's way too long!!!

:sad

[TalkLady]

This thread made me think about my Grandmother's Old Fashioned Tea Cakes. Here are some recipes for those from cooks.com


GRANNY'S OLD - FASHIONED TEA CAKES

1 1/2 c. plain flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter
1 egg
3 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring

Cream butter; add sugar and well beaten egg. Add salt and flavoring. Sift flour and baking powder. Add slowly to mixture, alternating with milk until mixed. Roll 1/8 inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

This recipe is for 9 to 10 dozen:
OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES

1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt

Cream butter and sugar. Add slightly beaten eggs, flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt. Roll on floured board and cut. Sprinkle with sugar and bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes 9 to 10 dozen depending on size. This will make a fairly thick tea cake. For thinner, roll dough thinner.

[rgcraig]

Lady CS, what would you do without us?

[Cindy]

This thread made me think about my Grandmother's Old Fashioned Tea Cakes. Here are some recipes for those from cooks.com


GRANNY'S OLD - FASHIONED TEA CAKES

1 1/2 c. plain flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter
1 egg
3 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring

Cream butter; add sugar and well beaten egg. Add salt and flavoring. Sift flour and baking powder. Add slowly to mixture, alternating with milk until mixed. Roll 1/8 inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

This recipe is for 9 to 10 dozen:
OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES

1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt

Cream butter and sugar. Add slightly beaten eggs, flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt. Roll on floured board and cut. Sprinkle with sugar and bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes 9 to 10 dozen depending on size. This will make a fairly thick tea cake. For thinner, roll dough thinner.

Thank you so much, I have been looking for a good recipe since I lost mine.

[Pressing-On]

:sad

Oh my Lord!!! You and your sweet tooth. Okay, let me get it. :friend

[Cindy]

Lady CS, what would you do without us?

Emailing Martha Stewart.:thumbsup

[Pressing-On]

This is pretty!

Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:2 hr 30 min
Makes:20 servings


Crust
1 pouch Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
Filling
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
Topping
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
10 to 12 drops red food color, if desired


1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1- or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
2. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making topping.
3. In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in food color. Cool 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries. Spoon topping over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

http://www.szone.us/attachments/f59/85d1208102439-strawberries-cream-dessert-squares-short-cake.jpg

[Cindy]

Oh my Lord!!! You and your sweet tooth. Okay, let me get it. :friend

:hanky

[Pressing-On]

Emailing Martha Stewart.:thumbsup

:toofunny :toofunny :toofunny

[rgcraig]

This is the one that I use:

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 stick butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup cool whip
2 small pkg instant chocolate pudding
3 cups milk
coolwhip

Directions
Melt the butter.
Add the flour, sugar and most of the nuts. (save a few for garnishing at the end)
Press into a 9 x 13 and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool.
Cream together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and cup of cool whip.
Spread this mixture over the cooled crust and chill in the frig.
Mix together the instant pudding and milk for 2 minutes. Spread over the second layer. Cool.
Last layer - top with cool whip and sprinkle with nuts. Serve well chilled.

[rgcraig]

This is pretty!

Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:2 hr 30 min
Makes:20 servings


Crust
1 pouch Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
Filling
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
Topping
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
10 to 12 drops red food color, if desired


1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1- or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
2. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making topping.
3. In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in food color. Cool 10 minutes. Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries. Spoon topping over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

http://www.szone.us/attachments/f59/85d1208102439-strawberries-cream-dessert-squares-short-cake.jpg


I make one like that, but my crust is butter, pecans, flour - - it would be pretty for Valentine's!

[TalkLady]

Thank you so much, I have been looking for a good recipe since I lost mine.

My Grandmother would keep them in a huge cookie jar on top of the "buffet"....I'd sneak around and get an "extra or two" out of the jar when she'd leave the kitchen. This involved moving chairs or stacking books to be able to reach them. Then I'd have to "rearrange the remaining" cookies in the jar so that hopefully she'd never know. :blush Open confession is good for the soul!

[Cindy]

This is the one that I use:

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 stick butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup cool whip
2 small pkg instant chocolate pudding
3 cups milk
coolwhip

Directions
Melt the butter.
Add the flour, sugar and most of the nuts. (save a few for garnishing at the end)
Press into a 9 x 13 and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool.
Cream together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and cup of cool whip.
Spread this mixture over the cooled crust and chill in the frig.
Mix together the instant pudding and milk for 2 minutes. Spread over the second layer. Cool.
Last layer - top with cool whip and sprinkle with nuts. Serve well chilled.


:hanky

[Cindy]

Y'all are my new best friends. :friend

[Cindy]

My Grandmother would keep them in a huge cookie jar on top of the "buffet"....I'd sneak around and get an "extra or two" out of the jar when she'd leave the kitchen. This involved moving chairs or stacking books to be able to reach them. Then I'd have to "rearrange the remaining" cookies in the jar so that hopefully she'd never know. :blush Open confession is good for the soul!

:thumbsup

[rgcraig]

My Grandmother would keep them in a huge cookie jar on top of the "buffet"....I'd sneak around and get an "extra or two" out of the jar when she'd leave the kitchen. This involved moving chairs or stacking books to be able to reach them. Then I'd have to "rearrange the remaining" cookies in the jar so that hopefully she'd never know. :blush Open confession is good for the soul!

I'm pretty sure she knew what you were up too! LOL!

[Hoovie]

To keep these cookies soft, just throw a couple pieces of bread on top before sealing them.

[rgcraig]

To keep these cookies soft, just throw a couple pieces of bread on top before sealing them.

Lol.....I've already told her that!

My kids use to be amazed at how hard the bread would get!

[Pressing-On]

Fluffy Chocolate Dessert

1/2 c. butter (softened)
1 c. flour
1/2 c. confectioner's sugar
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

First Layer:
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 oz) carton Cool Whip (thawed)

Second Layer:
3 cups cold milk
2 pkgs. instant chocolate pudding mix

Topping:
1 (8 oz) carton Cool Whip (thawed)
1 Tablespoons ground Walnuts or Pecans

In mixing bowl, cream butter. Add flour and sugar, blend until crumbly. Stir in walnuts/pecans. Press onto bottom of 13x9x2-in baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 375 for 10 - 12 min. or until set. Cool.

In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over crust.

In another mixing bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes, beat on low speed for 2 min. Spread over first layer.

Carefully spread Cool Whip topping over second layer. Sprinkle with nuts.

Chill at least 1 hour.


There ya go, Cindy!!!

[Pressing-On]

I make one like that, but my crust is butter, pecans, flour - - it would be pretty for Valentine's!

It would be!

[Pressing-On]

This is the one that I use:

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 stick butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup cool whip
2 small pkg instant chocolate pudding
3 cups milk
coolwhip

Directions
Melt the butter.
Add the flour, sugar and most of the nuts. (save a few for garnishing at the end)
Press into a 9 x 13 and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool.
Cream together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and cup of cool whip.
Spread this mixture over the cooled crust and chill in the frig.
Mix together the instant pudding and milk for 2 minutes. Spread over the second layer. Cool.
Last layer - top with cool whip and sprinkle with nuts. Serve well chilled.
Lord, I should have read yours first!!! It's the same one! :toofunny

[Cindy]

LadyCS, what else is on the menu?

And are you feeling better?

[Cindy]

Y'all are my BBFF!!!!!!

[Pressing-On]

Y'all are my BBFF!!!!!!
I found my Lasagna recipe!!!! :thumbsup

[Pressing-On]

Just because we are on a roll!!!

Mexican Wedding Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 t. vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Confectioners' sugar for coating cookies

Preheat oven - 350.

Beat butter until light, add sugar a little at a time, then add vanilla. Beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Add flour and beat until well combined. Stir in nuts.

Form mixture into 1-inch balls. Arrange on ungreased baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Bake 12-15 minutes or until pale golden.

Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes.. Transfer to racks.

Roll warm cookies in Confectioners' sugar to completely coat.

[rgcraig]

Lord, I should have read your first!!! It's the same one! :toofunny

The one I posted doesn't have sour cream in it.

[rgcraig]

Just because we are on a roll!!!

Mexican Wedding Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 t. vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Confectioners' sugar for coating cookies

Preheat oven - 350.

Beat butter until light, add sugar a little at a time, then add vanilla. Beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Add flour and beat until well combined. Stir in nuts.

Form mixture into 1-inch balls. Arrange on ungreased baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Bake 12-15 minutes or until pale golden.

Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes.. Transfer to racks.

Roll warm cookies in Confectioners' sugar to completely coat.This is my absolute favorite cookie!!!!!

[Pressing-On]

The one I posted doesn't have sour cream in it.
I would definitely use the sour cream for that dessert.

One year I used Pistachio pudding. No one would eat it. I guess the green pudding looked like boogers or something. :toofunny Is that how you spell it? :toofunny

[TalkLady]

I feel as though I have gained several pounds just reading this thread....lol

[Pressing-On]

I feel as though I have gained several pounds just reading this thread....lol

Right!!!!! :toofunny

[Cindy]

Just because we are on a roll!!!

Mexican Wedding Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 t. vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Confectioners' sugar for coating cookies

Preheat oven - 350.

Beat butter until light, add sugar a little at a time, then add vanilla. Beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Add flour and beat until well combined. Stir in nuts.

Form mixture into 1-inch balls. Arrange on ungreased baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Bake 12-15 minutes or until pale golden.

Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes.. Transfer to racks.

Roll warm cookies in Confectioners' sugar to completely coat.

I don't think I have ever had these. Sounds yummy!

[Cindy]

I would definitely use the sour cream for that dessert.

One year I used Pistachio pudding. No one would eat it. I guess the green pudding looked like boogers or something. :toofunny Is that how you spell it? :toofunny

:toofunny

[Pressing-On]

:toofunny

Did I spell it right?!!! I'm serious!!!! - NO ONE WOULD TOUCH THAT GREEN DESSERT!!!! :toofunny

[LadyCoonskinner]

Lady CS, what would you do without us?

1. I would be skinny
2. I would be up a creek, cause searching for stuff on the computer unless it's airline tickets is too complex for me
3. Be extremely bored (PO makes life interesting)

Just to name a few....

[LadyCoonskinner]

This is the one that I use:

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 stick butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup cool whip
2 small pkg instant chocolate pudding
3 cups milk
coolwhip

Directions
Melt the butter.
Add the flour, sugar and most of the nuts. (save a few for garnishing at the end)
Press into a 9 x 13 and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool.
Cream together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and cup of cool whip.
Spread this mixture over the cooled crust and chill in the frig.
Mix together the instant pudding and milk for 2 minutes. Spread over the second layer. Cool.
Last layer - top with cool whip and sprinkle with nuts. Serve well chilled.

Don't listen to PO if you add the sour cream you'll ruin this dessert. This is my favorite dessert that my MIL makes. She makes it every holiday and almost every time we come down. I LOVE it.

DON'T ADD SOUR CREAM....YOU'LL MAKE IT YUCKY!!!!!!!!!

[LadyCoonskinner]

LadyCS, what else is on the menu?

And are you feeling better?

Yes, mam, I'm feeling better. Thank the Lord....although I cough my head off when I get hot or start laughing too much. PO, you'd better leave that alone...:foottap

Ok...Here's he menu...

Ribs
chicken
pulled pork
chops
mashed potatoes
gravy
green beans
corn
salads
fruit salads
desserts
tea
coffee
rolls
butter

I think that's all...oh wait, baked beans...my hubby almost spazzed when he realized I didn't order bbq beans, so I had to call the guy and order baked beans...men are such BRATS and it's partly our fault cause we cater to them..I guess it's better than listening to them whine about it, though....:foottap

Oh, I'm making the cookies for a good bag with hershey's kisses and candy hearts and chocolate heart suckers....

I'm going to be busy.. I also have to make a welcome basket for the speaker and get fruit, coffee, water candy, crakers, cookies, etc for the board meeting.

Oh, I almost forgot...we're having a chocolate fountain also, with strawberries, oranges, apple, bananas, grapes to dip in the chocolate...YUCKY!!! chocolate and fruit DON'T go together....

[Cindy]

Yes, mam, I'm feeling better. Thank the Lord....although I cough my head off when I get hot or start laughing too much. PO, you'd better leave that alone...:foottap

Ok...Here's he menu...

Ribs
chicken
pulled pork
chops
mashed potatoes
gravy
green beans
corn
salads
fruit salads
desserts
tea
coffee
rolls
butter

I think that's all...oh wait, baked beans...my hubby almost spazzed when he realized I didn't order bbq beans, so I had to call the guy and order baked beans...men are such BRATS and it's partly our fault cause we cater to them..I guess it's better than listening to them whine about it, though....:foottap

Oh, I'm making the cookies for a good bag with hershey's kisses and candy hearts and chocolate heart suckers....

I'm going to be busy.. I also have to make a welcome basket for the speaker and get fruit, coffee, water candy, crakers, cookies, etc for the board meeting.

Oh, I almost forgot...we're having a chocolate fountain also, with strawberries, oranges, apple, bananas, grapes to dip in the chocolate...YUCKY!!! chocolate and fruit DON'T go together....

Open the door and kind of wave that aroma to East Texas please.......:lol
:bbq :bbq

Sounds great and I think it will be a big success.
So where are you going on vacation after it's over?

[LadyCoonskinner]

Open the door and kind of wave that aroma to East Texas please.......:lol
:bbq :bbq

Sounds great and I think it will be a big success.
So where are you going on vacation after it's over?

Ha Ha...actually we are leaving for Mattoon, IL on Wed to preach and then attend their annual marriage retreat.

Then in March we are going to Silsbee, TX to be with Bro. Doug White, which will be a TOTAL blast. They are wonderful people and really great friends.....I can't wait to be with the Doughty's (and HO and her daughter) and then to be with the Whites....

[nahkoe]

Ha Ha...actually we are leaving for Mattoon, IL on Wed to preach and then attend their annual marriage retreat.

Then in March we are going to Silsbee, TX to be with Bro. Doug White, which will be a TOTAL blast. They are wonderful people and really great friends.....I can't wait to be with the Doughty's (and HO and her daughter) and then to be with the Whites....

Oh..so close, but probably too far for me to head out and meet y'all for coffee! I'd love to though sometime, let me know if you and CS are ever in the Austin area. I'd love to meet DW sometime too. :)

[Pressing-On]

Don't listen to PO if you add the sour cream you'll ruin this dessert. This is my favorite dessert that my MIL makes. She makes it every holiday and almost every time we come down. I LOVE it.

DON'T ADD SOUR CREAM....YOU'LL MAKE IT YUCKY!!!!!!!!!

Excuse me Ma'am!!! :thwak That can't be true because Cheesecake recipes use both sour cream and cream cheese together!! Try it, you might like it!! :D

[rgcraig]

Excuse me Ma'am!!! :thwak That can't be true because Cheesecake recipes use both sour cream and cream cheese together!! Try it, you might like it!! :D

Mine don't!

[Pressing-On]

Yes, mam, I'm feeling better. Thank the Lord....although I cough my head off when I get hot or start laughing too much. PO, you'd better leave that alone...:foottap

Ok...Here's he menu...

Ribs
chicken
pulled pork
chops
mashed potatoes
gravy
green beans
corn
salads
fruit salads
desserts
tea
coffee
rolls
butter

I think that's all...oh wait, baked beans...my hubby almost spazzed when he realized I didn't order bbq beans, so I had to call the guy and order baked beans...men are such BRATS and it's partly our fault cause we cater to them..I guess it's better than listening to them whine about it, though....:foottap

Oh, I'm making the cookies for a good bag with hershey's kisses and candy hearts and chocolate heart suckers....

I'm going to be busy.. I also have to make a welcome basket for the speaker and get fruit, coffee, water candy, crackers, cookies, etc for the board meeting.

Oh, I almost forgot...we're having a chocolate fountain also, with strawberries, oranges, apple, bananas, grapes to dip in the chocolate...YUCKY!!! chocolate and fruit DON'T go together....
What is "water candy"?

[Pressing-On]

Mine don't!

Oh my Lord!!! I've never baked a cheesecake without both! You have to taste my Cheesecake recipe - it's the bomb!!!!!!

I'll find it and post it here! :D

[rgcraig]

Oh my Lord!!! I've never baked a cheesecake without both! You have to taste my Cheesecake recipe - it's the bomb!!!!!!

I'll find it and post it here! :D

I just don't like sour cream.............I have to bake one next week for my son's b-day - -it's always his b-day cake choice.

[Theresa]

Oh yea. I'll do realllllllll knock off comedy stuff. Let's see..........

"When someone asks me if I have a poncho, I never say no because I have a blanket and a pair of scissors."

:toofunny

I'd be the only one laughing because no one is as demented as I am! :bliss

no, I'd laugh - I'd probably be the only one, but that would make me laugh LOL

[Pressing-On]

no, I'd laugh - I'd probably be the only one, but that would make me laugh LOL

:cheer :cheer :cheer

I really WANT to turn around, while in line at the grocery store, and say that to someone!!!!!! Wouldn't that be a hoot?!!!! :toofunny :ursofunny

I love to say knock off things!!! When all of my sisters are together (7 of us!) we are like this - we entertain ourselves!!!!! :toofunny

Fortunately, my kids are just like me in that respect. My husband doesn't get it, but we laugh our heads off!!!

Yesterday my son asked if I checked the mail. I said, "NO". He said, "Do you do anything around here?" I said, "Yes, I don't check the mail." :toofunny

[Pressing-On]

I just don't like sour cream.............I have to bake one next week for my son's b-day - -it's always his b-day cake choice.
My daughter wants that too - every year!

[Pressing-On]

This is bakery quality!!!! I found the recipe in a Food and Wine magazine.

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Walnut Crust

1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups sour cream
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 pounds cream cheese, softened
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/2 cup heavy cream

Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 10-inch springform pan. In a food processor, pulse the walnuts with 1/4 cup of the sugar until finely ground. Add the butter; pulse until the mixture resembles moist sand. Press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 12 minutes, or until browned around the edges.

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with 1/4 cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla.

Reduce the oven temperature to 300. In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle or using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese at low speed with the remaining 1 1/4 cups of sugar and the vanilla seeds just until combined. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl between additions. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of vanilla and the almond extract. Slowly beat in the cream until smooth. Pour the cheesecake batter into the pan and bake for 65 to 70 minutes, until lightly golden and slightly jiggly in the center.

Immediately pour the sour cream topping over the cheesecake and smooth the surface. Return the cheesecake to the oven and bake for 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a rack and let cool to room temperature. Run a sharp, thin-bladed knife around the cake and remove the ring. Refrigerate the cake for 3 hours, the cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight before serving.

Note: Make sure that you refrigerate the cake overnight to allow blending. I promise, it does not taste as excellent if you serve it without refrigerating it first! Three hours is nice, but overnight is awesome.

[LadyCoonskinner]

Sour cream is yucky and so is cheesecake....gross!!!

[LadyCoonskinner]

Ok..I haven't panicked yet, but I'm about as close as you can get and still be sane (that's questionable, I know) but anyways I may not have ordered enough food. DS told me to plan for 40-50..well being the prepared one, I ordered for 55. Ok, so I go to the hotel today just to make sure everybody's got a room and all the good stuff .....belt and suspenders....anyway she said "you have 12 rooms for your group and then we have a group of at least 10 rooms coming from Wichita" I like to have croaked ok that makes...let's add it up folks....2 people in each room that makes just 44 people and that's not including my husband and our 4 preachers and their wives and I know of at least 3 more couples....soooooooooo

44 +10= 54 + 6= 60 people and couple of families are bringing kiddos, so I'm NOW PANICKED!!!!!!!!!!! OH Jesus help me.

Ok, I called the guy who is catering and said "I'm about to have a cat with claws......I'm not panicked yet, but close, and told him I may have more people. He said "No problem, what time is church over....call me and let me know how many you have coming and I'll make adjustments..I come in at 3:00 A.M. anyways, so just leave me a message....

Still panicked guys, not helping here....Ya'll need to pray.....arrggghhhhhhh:foottap Why do I listen to men anyways, next time I'll just plan my own thang....HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!

I feel a need to rant and rave, but I don't think that will help!!!!

Deep breaths, ok not going to pass out yet, too much to do...I just might hurt somebody though.......ttyl

[rgcraig]

If you requested for 55 I'm almost sure that you'd have enough for 60. Caterers always allow for a few more. Plus, women "tend" to not take as much anyway, so that naturally gives you a bit more.

Chill out - - I'm sure it will all fall into place. Serve the plates yourself and then you have portion control that way.

[Pressing-On]

Sour cream is yucky and so is cheesecake....gross!!!
Well no wonder you don't like the sour cream -- you hate cheesecake!!! :toofunny

[Pressing-On]

Ok..I haven't panicked yet, but I'm about as close as you can get and still be sane (that's questionable, I know) but anyways I may not have ordered enough food. DS told me to plan for 40-50..well being the prepared one, I ordered for 55. Ok, so I go to the hotel today just to make sure everybody's got a room and all the good stuff .....belt and suspenders....anyway she said "you have 12 rooms for your group and then we have a group of at least 10 rooms coming from Wichita" I like to have croaked ok that makes...let's add it up folks....2 people in each room that makes just 44 people and that's not including my husband and our 4 preachers and their wives and I know of at least 3 more couples....soooooooooo

44 +10= 54 + 6= 60 people and couple of families are bringing kiddos, so I'm NOW PANICKED!!!!!!!!!!! OH Jesus help me.

Ok, I called the guy who is catering and said "I'm about to have a cat with claws......I'm not panicked yet, but close, and told him I may have more people. He said "No problem, what time is church over....call me and let me know how many you have coming and I'll make adjustments..I come in at 3:00 A.M. anyways, so just leave me a message....

Still panicked guys, not helping here....Ya'll need to pray.....arrggghhhhhhh:foottap Why do I listen to men anyways, next time I'll just plan my own thang....HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!

I feel a need to rant and rave, but I don't think that will help!!!!

Deep breaths, ok not going to pass out yet, too much to do...I just might hurt somebody though.......ttyl
You could always buy Fried Chicken. I heard preacher's love it! :toofuny :toofunny

[Cindy]

Don't have a cow, save it for the :bbq :D

I am sure the caterer will take care of it. Praying for you.

[BadgerBoysMom]

One year I used Pistachio pudding. No one would eat it. I guess the green pudding looked like boogers or something. :toofunny Is that how you spell it? :toofunny

a few years ago we would do a "Totally Gross Out" room for the kids at the Fall Fest every year. We would make the most disgusting looking treats. The kids loved it. We would do Kitty Litter Cake, Vomit Candy, Brain Jello molds and so on.

Sounds like this recipe would fit right in!