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Sweet Memories - Nick & Josh in The Kitchen With Dad

by on ‎11-26-2013 11:26 AM

Let’s face it, if you’re nominating someone to go and  Win the Pillsbury Bake-off, I’m probably not your guy. But, hey, I’d be more than willing to be one of the Judges! Who doesn’t love cookies?


Many Christmas’s ago, I came up with the crazy idea of baking Christmas cookies (with our two young sons, Nick and Josh) for our QVC Holiday celebration.  Their mom  supervised, and tried to steer clear of all the flour, flying through the air.  



So in honor of our host virtual cookie exchange, I decided to once again  seek the  guidance of my wife Amy, and kindly request the taste buds of our two ‘little boys’. The result?


 


Candy Cane Kiss Crinkles! Guess what? They’re really good! Who knew??!


Here’s the Recipe--- Please send us yours!!


 


Candy Cane Kiss Crinkles


 


Ingredients



  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • ¾ cup coconut oil

  • ¾ cup Cocoa

  • 4 eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2  1/3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup chopped finely walnuts

  • 1 Pack Hershey’s Peppermint Candy Can Kisses

  • 1 packet Red Sugar


 


Instructions
1. Combine granulated sugar and oil in Kitchen aid mixer; add cocoa, beat until well blended
2. Beat in eggs and vanilla



3. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add cocoa mixture, beating well.
4. Mix in finely chopped walnuts
5. Cover; refrigerate until dough is firm enough to handle, at least six hours.
Heat oven to 350degrees F.
6. Lightly grease cookie sheet or parchment paper
7. Shape dough into about 48-50 1 inch balls and roll into red sugar to coat.
8. Place about two inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
9. Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched lightly and tops are crackled.
10. Place/gently press in the candy cane Kiss on each cookie while cookies are still warm. Place cookies on wire rack.



11. Devour cookies. (hint: try them while still warm and the peppermint Kiss will melt in your mouth). {#emotions_dlg.biggrin}



 Have another! {#emotions_dlg.biggrin}


 Each week on "Anything Gifts" we will be choosing one of YOUR recipes to bake for the crew. Please share in the comments below your recipe. Maybe you'll see us tasting on-air!