Cinnamon Butter Cookies

Cinnamon Butter Cookies 2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 pinch salt1 cup 2 sticks butter (softened)1 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl and set aside. Beat butter and...

Apple Crisp

APPLE CRISP FOR THE APPLE FILLING:2 T. all-purpose flour3 T. sugar (or less)2 tsp. cinnamon1/8 tsp. nutmeg8 c. peeled apples (sliced 1/2″ thick – I like Haralson apples, Granny Smith and Honeycrisp also work well)FOR THE TOPPING:3/4 c. all-purpose flour3/4 c....

Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing

Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing 1 cup solid vegetable shortening (Crisco)½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract½ teaspoon clear almond extract4 cups confectioners’ sugar (approximately 1 lb. sifted)2 tablespoons milk or water1 tablespoon meringue powder In a large...

Wilton Royal Icing with Meringue Powder

Wilton Royal Icing with Meringue Powder 4 cups about 1 lb. powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)5-6 tablespoons warm water3 tablespoons meringue powder Beat all ingredients together until icing forms peaks. Beat for about 7-10 minutes at low speed with a...

Cheese Danishes

Cheese Danish From NYTBy Samantha Seneviratne 8 oz cream cheese1-1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (divided)1 large egg yolkpinch salt½ tsp pure vanilla extract1 batch Danish Dough1 large egg (lightly beaten)2 tbsp milk In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese,...