Banana-Date Smoothie

Ingredients: 2 medium bananas, ripe 1/4 cup pitted dates, such as Medjool 2 cups almond milk 2 teaspoons chia seeds, soaked if time allows (see Recipe Note) 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 lime, juiced 4 ice cubes Dash of cinnamon Dash of sea salt   Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and purée on… Continue reading Banana-Date Smoothie

Citrus Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, or more to taste 2 cups sweetened dried cranberries, chopped Directions: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.… Continue reading Citrus Shortbread Cookies

Beth’s Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup raisins   Directions:… Continue reading Beth’s Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Almond Macaroon Nests

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup white sugar 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flaked coconut 2 drops red food coloring (optional) 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional) 1 cup chocolate coated peanuts Directions:… Continue reading Almond Macaroon Nests

St. Patrick's Day Sugar Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour   Directions: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg yolk.… Continue reading St. Patrick's Day Sugar Cookies

Raspberry Almond Kiss Cookies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon milk 4 teaspoons raspberry jam 40 milk chocolate… Continue reading Raspberry Almond Kiss Cookies

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt   Directions: 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… Continue reading The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies