I need cookie ideas

[nageov3t]

so, I've been drafted into helping my mom/sister bake their holiday cookies this year. the asked me to bake 3 different types (whatever I want, but they've already taken making the "standard" ones for themselves -- chocolate chip, oatmeal, etc)

I'm pretty famed for my chocolate cherry cookies, and I think I might channel my Quebecois heritage and bake some maple cookies, but I can't decide on the third... any suggestions?

my only input is that I'm shying away from bar cookies (partially because I need 6-7 dozen of whatever I'm making, and also because bar cookies seem like they always fall apart when you toss them into a box haphazardly)

 

[IronWing]

Anise is your friend.

 

[guyver01]

Chocolate Peanut Butter

 

[vi edit]

I do an oatmeal cookie that i put a tablespoon of finely ground coffee and heaping mound of crushed andes mints into. That was always a hit.

Also can't go wrong with basic sugar cookies and an almond icing.

 

[HendrixFan]

http://www.joyofbaking.com/PeanutButterCupCookies.html

These are one of my favorites, my aunt makes a ton every Christmas and I take home a bucket of them.

http://www.joyofbaking.com/GingerbreadMen.html

Of course you can never go wrong with these too. Just get a bunch of icing and go crazy decorating them. You can shortcut making the gingerbread dough by picking up one or two of these:

http://www.verybestbaking.com/Archive/Gingerbread-Cookie-Dough-36oz-Tub.aspx

 

[dank69]

Red velvet cookies

 

[jlee]

Snickerdoodles!

 

[drnickriviera]

I got a recipe for Nutella cookies a while ago. Man they are addictive. Nice and chewy. Although it does use a good bit of nutella, so 6-7 dozen would cost a bit to make

 

[BoomerD]

Start with one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Betty-Crockers...3624540&sr=1-1

 

[Dirigible]

Snickerdoodles!

Bingo. Snickerdoodles, goddammit. Best fucking cookie ever.

 

[Skillet49]

Peanut butter blossoms! I just made some today

 

[Via]

We made the most awesome ginger snap cookies from a calendar recipe. I still have it if you want it, but I'd have to find the calendar.

Even if you think you don't like ginger snaps these will change your mind. The taste and consistency are perfect.

I think the official name was "Chewy Ginger cookies".

 

[xSauronx]

zimtsterne, i dont bother to make them pretty. theyre delicious and unusual. bonus: theyre gluten free, if that matters, if not... theyre still delicious.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/...on-stars-zimtsterne-germany-recipe/index.html



also: chocolate craisin orange oatmeal...i know, sounds like too much. it isnt, 4 oz good, chopped chocolate, 1c craisins, zest of an orange in your favorite oatmeal cookie recipe.

 

[nageov3t]

We made the most awesome ginger snap cookies from a calendar recipe. I still have it if you want it, but I'd have to find the calendar.

Even if you think you don't like ginger snaps these will change your mind. The taste and consistency are perfect.

I think the official name was "Chewy Ginger cookies".

something about aiding in the creation of gingers just made me feel tainted.

 

[Platypus]

http://simplyrecipes.com/photos/thumbprint-cookies.jpg

instead of jam we do powdered sugar + water + food coloring in red and green

 

[Bignate603]

Peanut butter blossoms. Peanut butter cookies with a hershey kiss in the middle.

 

[Via]

something about aiding in the creation of gingers just made me feel tainted.

hahaha

They are good though.

 

[waffleironhead]

bohemian nut cresents

 

[shortylickens]

 

[Slacker]

http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/5191/Peanut-Butter-Blossoms.aspx

 

[nageov3t]

http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/5191/Peanut-Butter-Blossoms.aspx

those cookies are great, but my mom's already got that covered. :thumbsup:

 

[JS80]

Don't ruin fresh cookies by doing anything other than straight semi-sweet chocolate chip. No nuts, no oatmeal, ESPECIALLY NO RAISINS, no other crap.

 

[nageov3t]

Don't ruin fresh cookies by doing anything other than straight semi-sweet chocolate chip. No nuts, no oatmeal, ESPECIALLY NO RAISINS, no other crap.

chocolate chip cookies are not the be-all/end-all of cookiehood.

 

[Ken g6]

Session cookies. (Recipe )

 

[Fiat1]

elephant ears. puff pastry and sugar very easy