The Great Cookie Bake-Off

Everyone knows that cookies and the holidays go together. Before Christmas is officially here, call some of your besties and have a cookie cook-off. Who says that cookies are just for the kiddies? There is always one in the group who feels that she is the best baker out of all of you. {She just may be} Make the challenge. Everyone should bake or bring their favorite cookies. None of you can bring the same cookies. This is not a children’s gathering, so some of the treats can be infused with alcohol.

For instance, there is an online bakery called The Cookie Bar that specializes in these delicious cookies. Some of their specialties are the Whiskey Doodle (their take on the snickerdoodle), Tipsy Velvet (their take on a Red Velvet cookie), and Limoncello (their take on a cookie made from my favorite drink).

If you prefer to make your own, there are several different varieties of alcohol infused desserts on Pinterest. Or, I have my own:

SUGAR COOKIES WITH SOME ZEST

2 1/2 cup of Flour

1/2 tsp of Baking Soda

3/4 tsp of Salt

1/2 cup of Butter

1/2 cup of Shortening

1 cup Sugar

1 tsp Vanilla

1 Egg

2 Tbl spoon Orange Zest

2 tsp Orange Juice

2 tsp Orange Liqueur

DRY INGREDIENTS

Sift together the dry ingredients. Cream 1/2 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of shortening, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, orange juice and orange liqueur. Add 1 egg and orange zest and stir until fluffy. Stir in dry ingredients. Blend in 2 tablespoons of milk.

Drop on ungreased cookie sheet, Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 400 degrees about 12 minutes. Yields 5 dozen.

Any reason is a good one when you are spending time with your friends. If you don’t have to drive home because your friend is kind enough to let you stay, enjoy. If you must drive, eat and drink responsibly. Make sure you crank a few festive songs.

Thank you for reading.