Orange Mexican Wedding CakesThese traditional cookies are also called Russian Tea Cakes.1 cup softened unsalted butter 1/2 cup sifted confectioners` sugar 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 te

Pie Crust Peanut Butter Cookies1 (9 ounce) package pie crust mix 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 tablespoons waterCut peanut butter, brown sugar and water into the pie crust mix. Place dough by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apar

Snowball Cookies1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened1/3 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/4 cups all purpose flour1 cup chopped pecansSifted confectioners` sugarColored sprinkles in various colorsPreheat oven to 325 degree

Stuffed Butter Date Cookies1 pound soft pitted dates48 walnut halves1 cup (2 sticks) butter3 cups packed brown sugar4 eggs2 cups sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract5 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons baking sodaStuff each date with

Salted Peanut Cookies1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups sifted all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup crushed corn flakes 1 cup salted peanuts

Smucker`s Jelly Cookies1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Smucker`s preserves (any flavor)In a large bowl, cream together butter and suga

Soft Snickerdoodles1 cup soft shortening 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons granulated sugarMix shortening, sugar and eggs;

Stained Glass Cookies1 cup margarine3/4 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 3/4 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned; uncooked)3/4 cup finely chopped nuts3/4 cup strawberry preserves3/4 cup a

Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies1 cup butter or margarine, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 20 fun si

Sand Tarts1 cup butter1/4 cup granulated sugar2 cups pecans, finely chopped2 cups sifted all purpose flourConfectioners� sugarCream butter until soft. Add sugar, pecans and flour, mixing well. Shape into balls or crescents and bake at 300 degrees F on ungreased bak

Secret Kiss Cookies1 cup butter or margarine, softened1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 3/4 cups unsifted all purpose flour1 cup finely chopped walnuts1 (6 ounce) package Hershey�s� Kisses (about 36)Confectioners` sugarCream butter or marg

Snicker Doodles1 tube chocolate chip cookie dough 30 bite size Snickers candy bars1 can dark chocolate icing Cut dough into 1/4 inch slices. Wrap each slice of dough around a bite size Snicker. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 350 degrees F for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Strawberry Cream Cookies1 cup butter1 cup granulated sugar1 egg yolk3 ounces cream cheese1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups all purpose flourStrawberry jamCream butter, sugar and cream cheese. Add vanilla extract and egg yolk; mix. Blend in flour. Chill

Snickerdoodles1 cup shortening1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2 eggs2 3/4 cups flour2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons cinnamon2 tablespoons granulated sugarCream shortening, sugar and eggs.Sift dry ing

Vanilla Dipped Gingersnaps2 cups granulated sugar, plus more for rolling1 1/2 cups vegetable oil2 eggs1/2 cup molasses4 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon ground ginger2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt2 (12 ounce) packages vanilla baking chips

Wheat Germ Crunchies1/2 cup all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1/2 cup shortening1 egg, beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup coconut1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal1 cup w

Wisconsin WhoppersSource: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel July 19992/3 cup (11/3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar3/4 cup granulated sugar3 large eggs1 1/2 cups chunky style peanut butter6 cups old fashioned rolled oatsb

Snickers Bar Cookies1 cup butter or margarine, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup granulated sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda60 Snickers� Miniature

Sugar Date Balls2 eggs1 cup coconut3/4 cup chopped pecans1 cup granulated sugar1 cup dates, chopped1 teaspoon vanilla extractBlend in order given. Bake in greased 8 inch square baking pan for 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees F or until top is tan. Dip out by spo

Sugar Gum Drop Cookies1 cup shortening1 cup granulated sugar1 cup brown sugar2 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda2 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup cut up gum dropsForm into small balls. Bake

Sugar Honeys1/2 cup butter1/4 cup brown sugar1 egg yolk1 cup flourSalt, to taste1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup walnuts, chopped1 egg whiteCandied cherries (to garnish)Butter frostingMix first 6 ingredients and roll into small balls, then dip

Tea TotsThese are perfect to serve as an after lunch cookie or with tea because they are so light.6 tablespoons butter1/3 cup granulated sugar1 to 2 egg yolks1/4 teaspoon finely grated lime or lemon zest1 cup all purpose flourWith an electric mixer, beat but

Thumbprint Cookies1/3 cup brown sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) butter1 egg yolk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup flour1/4 teaspoon saltMaraschino cherries Cream together the brown sugar, butter, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Stir in flour and salt. Roll into s

Toffee Almond Sandies1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened1 cup granulated sugar1 cup confectioners` sugar1 cup vegetable oil2 eggs1 teaspoon almond extract3 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of t

Walnut Cheesecake Cookies1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sifted all purpose flour1 cup finely chopped walnutsApricot or cherry jam1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sifted confectioners� sugar1 large egg, separated1 teaspoon v

World`s Best CookiesThese cookies stay moist, keep beautifully, and are the perfect gift or food bazaar item. The recipe makes a huge batch. For extra sweetness, sprinkle the warm cookies with granulated sugar.1 cup butter1 cup granulated sugar1 cup brown sugar, firmly pac

Wrap Around Cherry Cookies2 tablespoons granulated sugar5 tablespoons confectioners` sugar1/2 cup butter1 cup all purpose flourMaraschino cherries, juice reservedMix together all ingredients except cherries; wrap small amount of dough around well drained cherries.

Zebra Cookies1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract3 eggs1 2/3 cups flour1/2 cup cocoa1/2 tablespoon cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup confectioners` sugarCombine sugar, oil and

Special K Cookies4 cups Kellogg`s Special K cereal,    crushed to make 1 1/2 cups1 cup all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup margarine, softened2/3 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat

Wine Cookies1 cup red or white3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon aniseed1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons grated orange rind2 teaspoons baking powder1 egg4 1/2 cups flourMix all ingredients except flour, then add the flour. Knead, th

Stamped CookiesSource: Better Homes and Gardens1 cup butter, softened2/3 cup granulated sugar1 egg2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 3/4 cups all purpose flourGranulated or colored granulated sugarPowdered food coloring, optionalBeat

Toffee Logs2 cups flour1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg2 (1.4 oz) chopped Heath bars3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate,    melted with 1 tablespoon shorteningPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Venetian Christmas Cookies1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers, crushed1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 cup nuts, chopped1 cup shredded coconut1 cup candied red and green cherries, chopped1 cup confectioners` sugarCombine all ingredients except the confect