Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprints 1 1/2 cups butter1 1/2 cups granulated sugar8 ounces cream cheese2 eggs2 tablespoons lemon juice1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 cup apricot preserves1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration Combine butter, ...

Apricot Pecan Tassies 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter    (no substitutes, softened, divided6 tablespoons cream cheese, softened1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup diced dried apricots1/3 cup ...

Apricot Sour Cream Cookies 1 cup butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg yolk, beaten1/2 cup sour cream 1 small jar apricot preserves 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Combine egg yolk with sour cream; blend into flour mixture. Cover ...

Bake Shop Oatmeal Cookies 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed 1 cup unsalted butter, very soft 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 ...

Banana Cookies 1 cup butter or margarine2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup mashed fully ripe bananas3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt Cream together butter, sugar and vanilla extract. Add bananas, and beat until well mixed. Sift together ...

Banana Pudding Sugar Cookies 2/3 cup shortening 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 small box instant banana pudding 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided Cream the shortening and the sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat ...

Banana-Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies Makes 3 dozen. 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1 cup plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 large ripe bananas, pureed or mashed (1 cup) 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups ...

Baptist Skillet Cookies 1 cup chopped dates3/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons butter1 egg, well beaten2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies®3/4 cup chopped pecans1 cup shredded coconut Mix dates, sugar, butter and egg in a large cast iron skillet. Place over low heat and cook until dates melt, stirring ...

Bonbon Cookies 1/2 cup soft butter3/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups flour 1/8 teaspoon saltPieces of chocolate, fruit, etc. Combine butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, flour and salt to make dough. Wrap centers of chocolate, fruit, etc. Bake at ...

Bourbon Balls 3 cups crushed vanilla wafers1 1/2 cups ground nuts1 cup confectioners' sugarPinch of salt3 tablespoons dark Karo syrup1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa1/2 cup bourbon (rum, brandy or sherry may be used) Mix all dry ingredients together in bowl. Mix syrup and bourbon together and add slowly to ...