Try some of these unusual combinations to enliven your cookie exchange and a smile on the family table this holiday season. They are quick and easy and you probably will not see at other tables, but they are oh so good.
COLA also known as Gingerbread
SODA GINGER BREAD
When I was a teenager, my grandmother made these and brought them with her when she came to visit for vacation. I still remember the taste of today. And now, as an adult I know why mom and dad would only let us. It was topping!
A package of gingerbread mix, add 3 / 4 cup of cola.
Mix well.
Stir a tablespoon of instant coffee and 1 tablespoon grated orange peel.
Drop by rounded spoonfuls on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees.
Gingerbread is done when it springs back when lightly touched in center.
Cool for ten minutes.
Serve garnished with whipped cream topping, or if you want the traditional topping for this treatment, with hard sauce. The recipe follows.
Hard Sauce: 1 cup powdered sugar, add two tablespoons of brandy or whiskey. Stir until the sauce is blended and stiff. You may need to add extra sugar on a humid day, or slightly less. Spread on cooled cookies. You can also garnish with candied ginger for a little something extra.
Vinegar and Cocoa Cookie
It sounds strange, but these are delicious. Add a few colored sprinkles icing sugar to give a festive touch.
Sift together three cups flour, two cups sugar, 1 / 4 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ten level tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder in a bowl and set aside.
In another bowl mix 2 tablespoons white vinegar 3 / 4 cup salad oil and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Add to dry mixture. Stir in 1 / 2 cup water a little at a time. Mixture should be a soft dough, but not regularly.
Drop onto a greased baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
Frost with your favorite frosting.
Mayonnaise CAKE COOKIES
This may sound surprising, but the mayonnaise is a mixture of eggs and oil, so it makes sense that during the Depression my grandmother would think of using it to some family members to bake goodies. Make them more festive for the holidays and special events grandmother would add some nuts and candied cherries to batter.
Sieve together 2 1 / 2 cups flour, 1 1 / 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 / 4 teaspoon salt and 1 cup sugar.
Room 3 / 4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon each, vanilla and almond extract.
Add dry mixture and stir until well blended.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls and bake on a greased baking sheet 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Frost with your favorite fudge frosting.
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