One of the Best Sugar Cookies Out There!
by orsoshesays( since I found this recipe on Pinterest and read about it, she is right, it's the best! and the frosting makes it so magical! I have made these so many times in the last few months, my kids can't get enough of them )
4 sticks (2c.) softened butter
3 c. granulated sugar
5 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
6Tbsp. buttermilk
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a mixer, cream together butter and sugar until somewhat smooth
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla
4. In another bowl stir together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and baking powder
5. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed ingredients. Mix well.
6. Add the buttermilk to make the dough soft, not wet.
7. Roll into med/small balls and place on cookie sheet and bake until done.
8. After 8 min, check them and wait until the edges barely start to show a golden color...
9. Remove from oven and let them rest on cookie sheet several minutes. Then cool on rack
10. Frost: * 1 stick softened butter (not too soft!) (1/2 c.) * 4 c. powdered sugar * 1 tsp. vanilla * milk to consistency * food coloring ---- mix well with hand mixer. * I add sugar crystal sprinkles on top, it seems to add a magical touch! Enjoy!
And yes this is going on my Christmas plate this year - My daughter came in tonight and said she was craving these, it's becoming an addiction! Enjoy!
Four Cheese Gnocchi
(my daughter sent this to me knowing how much our family loves the Chicken Gnocchi we make, and I will say this dish didn't disappoint!)
Preheat oven to 375 - grease and butter casserole dish
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. flour, 1 c. chicken broth, 1 c. heavy cream, salt and pepper to taste, 1/3 c. shredded Asiago cheese, 1/3 c. shredded Provolone cheese, 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese (divided), 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese (divided), 2 (17.5 oz) packages of gnocchi, 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped basil.
*Cook gnocchi according to package and put in buttered casserole dish.
**In large pot over medium heat, melt 3 Tbsp. butter, add garlic, and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds, Whisk flour, one Tbsp. at a time, stirring constantly until raw taste is cooked off, about 1 min. - to pot, add chicken broth and heavy cream and whisk together, season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Quickly whisk in Asiago, Provolone, 1/3c. Mozzarella and 1/3c. Parmesan until smooth, remove from heat, and pour over gnocchi in casserole dish. Stir until pasta is evenly coated, top with remaining cheeses and some pepper, bake until cheese is bubbly and golden about 25 to 30 min. Garnish with basil. And Enjoy with bacon bits on top if you like and a nice salad with garlic toast. Very filling meal!
