December 03, 2014 01:16:43 PM
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New York Times food writer and cookbook author Melissa Clark says that baking cookies is one of her favorite things about the holidays. Since there are so many varieties and variations, The Leonard Lopate Show is collecting your recipes, and Melissa Clark will select her favorites and bake them! Submit your cookie recipes below and tune in on December 16th when the winning cookie recipes will be sampled!
WALNUT BALLS
½ C. BUTTER
½ C. MARGARINE
3 TBSP. CONFECTIONERS SUGAR (PLUS MORE FOR ROLLING)
1 TSP. VANILLA
1/8 TSP. ALMOND EXTRACT
2 C. FLOUR
1 C. GROUND NUTS
CREAM BUTTER, MARGARINE AND SUGAR TOGETHER. ADD VANILLA AND ALMOND EXTRACT AND MIX WELL. MIX IN FLOUR THEN NUTS. REFRIGERATE 1 HOUR UNTIL CHILLED.
USING TEASPOONFULS, SHAPE DOUGH INTO BALLS AND PLACE ON BAKING SHEETS. BAKE @ 350 FOR 8-10 MIN.
WHEN COOLED, ROLL IN CONFECTIONERS SUGAR.
