I made 100 cookies last night.
Today is Cookie Day at my work. We invite students to our office so they can eat their stress during finals week. Although, we advertise it as a celebration of the last day of classes! Either way, the best advice someone once gave me was to "pace yourself on Cooke Day." There will likely be over 15 types of cookies presented today. See below for the recipes I tried out (they looked nothing like the pictures, so I borrowed the original blogger's photos). All the recipes were new and all were pretty easy. They taste good, but I am still a regular ol' chocolate chip cookie or snicker doodle girl.
Today is Cookie Day at my work. We invite students to our office so they can eat their stress during finals week. Although, we advertise it as a celebration of the last day of classes! Either way, the best advice someone once gave me was to "pace yourself on Cooke Day." There will likely be over 15 types of cookies presented today. See below for the recipes I tried out (they looked nothing like the pictures, so I borrowed the original blogger's photos). All the recipes were new and all were pretty easy. They taste good, but I am still a regular ol' chocolate chip cookie or snicker doodle girl.
Christmas M&M Cookies
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*My cookies did not look as pretty as hers. Two notes, I think I found these to be slightly too sugary. Also, remember to save 1/4 of the M&M's to place on top. Lastly, don't overcook...if anything under cook (many of mine have a crispy bottom).
INGREDIENTS:
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*My cookies did not look as pretty as hers. Two notes, I think I found these to be slightly too sugary. Also, remember to save 1/4 of the M&M's to place on top. Lastly, don't overcook...if anything under cook (many of mine have a crispy bottom).
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for a thicker cookie use 2 1/2)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda Recipes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup salted butter, chilled and diced into cubes (about 1/2-inch)
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Recipes
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, blend together butter and sugar on low speed until it starts to come together then increase mixer to medium speed and whip until creamy, about 3 - 4 minutes. Mix in egg and egg yolk. Stir in vanilla. With mixer set on low speed, slowly add in dry ingredients and mix just until combine (batter will be thick due to the chilled butter). Mix in M&M's (I set aside about 1/4 cup of the M&M's to lightly press into the tops of cookies before baking so they show through more, totally optional).
- Scoop dough out 2 Tbsp at a time and shape into a ball, transfer to a Silpat lined or buttered cookie sheet - fitting 8 per sheet. Bake in preheated oven 10 - 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on baking sheet several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies
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*These are somewhat strange. It may be because I didn't have Andes Peppermints, but I think white cake mix based cookies aren't my thing.**
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INSTRUCTIONS:
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*These are somewhat strange. It may be because I didn't have Andes Peppermints, but I think white cake mix based cookies aren't my thing.**
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 white cake mix (yup, these are made with cake!)
- 1 stick butter, melted (8 Tbsp.)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Oreo cookie chunks (I used Trader Joe's Peppermint Joe Joe's)
- 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch pieces (I couldn't find these!)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Recipes
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine the cake mix, melted butter, egg, and extracts. Beat until a soft dough forms. Add the cream cheese and beat in gently until combined. Stir in the peppermint crunch pieces and chocolate chips first. Then gently stir in the cookie pieces by hand being careful not to break up the cookie more. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 36 balls. Bake on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 9 minutes. Do not over bake. The cookies will be very soft and look undone. Let them sit on the hot cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then gently remove them with a spatula to a piece of wax paper on the counter.
- Very gently tap the tops of the cookies with the bottom of the spatula to even out the tops. Let them sit until completely cool. Store in a sealed container. Makes 36 cookies.
Chocolate Mint Cookies
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*These are really delicious. They remind me a lot like my favorite festive cookie.*
INGREDIENTS:
1 chocolate cake mix
8 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups mint Oreo cookie chunks (I used Trader Joe's Peppermint Joe Joe's)
1/2 c. chocolate and mint chips (I used the whole bag!)
INSTRUCTIONS:
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*These are really delicious. They remind me a lot like my favorite festive cookie.*
INGREDIENTS:
1 chocolate cake mix
8 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups mint Oreo cookie chunks (I used Trader Joe's Peppermint Joe Joe's)
1/2 c. chocolate and mint chips (I used the whole bag!)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Whisk together the butter, egg, cream cheese, and vanilla. Add half of the cake mix and mix well. Add the other half of the cake mix and cookie chunks and mix again. Stir in the chocolate mint pieces by hand.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Roll dough into 1 or 1 1/2 inch balls. Place on un-greased baking sheet or a Silpat. Bake at 350* for 9 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in a covered container for 4-5 days. Makes 36 cookies.