jeanniebee bakes

This delicious, crisp and delightfully coconutty cookie turned out to be such a treat.  I love coconut in just about every form but this cookie even has the power to convert coconut haters. Eaten right off of the cookie sheet, drizzled in chocolate, or made into sandwiches filled with raspberry or apricot preserves, this cookie is a gem! Toasted Coconut Shortbread Ingredients ½         cup shredded sweetened coconut 1 ½      sticks softened butter ⅔         cup granulated sugar ½         teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt 1          teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ⅓      cups flour Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Spread coconut across a rimmed baking sheet.  Bake, stirring occasionally, until coconut is golden bro...

Ingredients For Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter ¾ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 egg 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree For Frosting 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean Directions  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets. Whisk together: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and ginger in a bowl. Beat the butter, sugars, vanilla extract, and egg with an electric mixer in a separate large bowl, beating until mixture is smooth. Beat in pumpkin puree. Gradually stir dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture. Batter will be quite moist. Spoon batter by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until c...

I'll be honest, Peanut Butter Cookies are rarely my first choice in cookies.  In fact, I usually make them when I'm down to bare bones in the baking cupboard.  However, every time I do  make this classic cookie, I'm pleasantly surprised.  Even though eating the dough is my favorite part, there's just something about that crusty sugar coating over the criss-crossed fork marked tops that takes me back to being a kid.  I hope you enjoy this comfort cookie as much as my family and friends do!  Ingredients      1/2     cup peanut butter       1/2     cup butter, softened       1/2     cup granulated sugar       1/2     cup light brown sugar (packed)       1/2     teaspoon baking powder       1/2     teaspoon baking soda       1/4     teaspoon salt       1   ...

Make snappy ginger folk or ginger critters with this soft, spicy, and delicious recipe.  It is, by far, my favorite recipe to make during the holidays.  The creative possibilities are endless ! Classic Gingerbread Man Ingredients ½          cup shortening 2 ½       cups all-purpose flour ½          cup white sugar ½          cup molasses 1           egg 2           teaspoons ginger 1           tablespoon vinegar 1           teaspoon baking powder 1           teaspoon cinnamon ½          teaspoon cloves ½          teaspoon baking soda Directions In a mixing bowl, beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds....

I am a lover of crispy, crunchy cookies…and also spice!  These zesty ginger cookies are one of my favorite and they are the perfect accompaniment for a steamy cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa! Ginger Crisps Ingredients 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 6 tablespoons butter, softened ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup mild molasses 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract    Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling  Directions Whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cloves.  Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer until light and fluffy.  Beat in molasses, egg yolk, and vanilla.  With mixer on low, beat in dry ingredients until dough is just combined and still crumbly.  Use spatula to meld dough together. Cut six ...

Okay people, I don’t usually bake like this but these semi-homemade cookies are so, so, so delicious! This is one of my most commonly requested cookies and I’m not ashamed that it’s super easy!  I have also tried these with peppermint patties but the Rolo™ candy seems made for this. Chocolate Caramel Rolo™ Cookies Ingredients: 1 box devil’s food cake mix 2 eggs ⅓ cup canola oil 30  Rolo™  candies ¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting Directions: To make dough, mix together the cake mix, eggs, and oil.   Form cookies by shaping approximately 1 tablespoon of dough around each candy and rolling into balls (Make sure to completely cover each candy with dough). Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.  Transfer to cooling rack, cool and then dust with powdered sugar.  Enjoy!

A friend of mine had a birthday coming up and made a special request, a challenge... pineapple upside-down cookies.  I scoured the internet for a recipe and with no success, I set out to create one on my own.  After a couple of less than delectable attempts, I came up with this recipe.  I have to admit, it's one of my favorite.  It's a rich and unique cookie that won't fail to satisfy your craving for the taste of pineapple upside-down cake...in a cookie! Ingredients Pineapple Upside-down Cookies...inspired by Nicole 1 ½   cups (3 sticks) butter, softened 2     cups brown sugar, packed 1     teaspoon vanilla 3 ½   cups all-purpose flour ¼     teaspoon kosher salt 1     can (20oz) crushed pineapple Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For the filling: Combine pineapple (with the juice) and 1 cup of the brown sugar in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Redu...

When I am making cookies to share, I usually try to pair them up so people have a choice. I look for flavors that complement and coordinate.  Because the Lime Slice Cookies were so zesty and tangy, I wanted something sweet, but still limey, to go alongside.  Lime and coconut are always a delicious match! Put the lime in the coconut! Chewy Coconut Cookie Crisps 1        cup all-purpose flour Lime-Glazed Chewy Coconut Cookie Crisps (alongside Lime Slice Cookies ) ½       teaspoon baking powder ½       teaspoon baking powder           pinch of salt ½       cup softened butter ½       cup granulated sugar ½       cup brown sugar 1        large egg 1        teaspoon vanilla 1 ½    cups flaked coconut Lime Glaze ½       lb confectioner’s sugar 2       ...

Have you ever woken up and realized that you've had a creative epiphany while dreaming? Well, that's exactly what happened to me one day, not too long ago.  As I opened my eyes, I thought to myself, "I think I could  make cookies that taste and look like limes." I could see it!  Here is the sugar cookie variation that resulted... Lime Slice Cookies Lime Slice Sugar Cookies For cookies: ⅔    cup butter 2     cups all-purpose flour 1     egg ¾      cup sugar 1     tablespoon lime juice 1     teaspoon vanilla 1     teaspoon lime zest        Dash salt Zesty Lime Icing 1 ½    lb confectioner's sugar ⅓     cup butter 3      tablespoons lime juice 1      teaspoon lime zest (optional)         Frosting tints and sprinkles          (as desired) Preheat oven 350 degr...

One afternoon this summer, I found myself with  a jar of apricot jam and  the urge to bake. Immediately, jam susans came to mind, but decided it was time to dream up a new kind of cookie which could play host to apricot jam.  What better than a brown sugar sandwich cookie filled with apricot jam?  These tasty little treats became an instant favorite! Apricot Filled Brown Sugar Cookies Apricot Filled Brown Sugar Cookies ⅔       cup butter 2      cups all-purpose flour 1      egg ¾      cup brown sugar 1      tablespoon milk 1      teaspoon vanilla         Dash salt 1      cup apricot preserves         Powdered sugar Preheat oven 350 degrees.  Beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add about  half  the flour, the egg, sugar, milk, baking powder, vanilla, a...