PorscheBoddicker-YoungResearchanalyst,DepartmentofCommunityandFamilyMedicineS'moresCookieBarIngredients2/3cupbutter,softened1cupbrownsugar,packed1/2cupgranulatedsugar2eggs1teaspoonvanillaextract1teaspoonbakingsoda3/4teaspoonsalt1teaspooncinnamon21/4cupsflour11oz.darkchocolatechunks11/4cupminimarshmallows,divided3regular(or2large)sizedHersheybars,brokenintopieces2sleeves(boxesusuallycomewith3)grahamcrackers,brokenintosquaresDirectionsPreheatovento375degreesF.Whisktogetherflour,bakingsoda,saltandcinnamoninamediumbowl.Setaside.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherbutterandsugarswithanelectricmixeruntilfluffy,about2-3minutes.Incorporatevanillathenaddeggsoneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Graduallybeatinflourmixture.Foldindarkchocolatechunksand1cupofmarshmallows.Layoutgrahamcrackersonalargerimmedbakingsheetleavingnogapsbetweenthem.Usinganicecreamscoop,placeballsofcookiedoughonthegrahamcrackers.Pressoutthedoughtospreaditout,butdon’tworryaboutgapsasthedoughwillspreadandfillthegapsintheoven.Bakefor5minutesthenpressHersheypiecesand1/4cupmarshmallowsontop.Bakefor5-7moreminutes.Coolbarsinpan.Cutthroughthecookielayerintosquares,makingsuretocutwherethegrahamcrackersmeet.Storeatroomtemperatureinanair-tightcontainer.

Makesapprox.30bars.Cookiedoughcanbemadeadayaheadoftimeandrefrigerated,butshouldbetakenoutofthefridge1-2hoursbeforeaddingtograhamcrackerstoensurethedoughwillspreadduringbaking.

JillZalewskiResidencecoordinator,Housing,DiningandResidenceLife"HotChocolate"SugarCookieCupSugarCookieRecipe-Serves:36cookiesIngredients1cup(2sticks)butter,softenedtoroomtemperature1½cupsgranulatedsugar1egg2¼cupsall-purposeflour½teaspoonbakingpowder½teaspoonKoshersalt1teaspoonvanilla¼cupgranulatedsugarforrollingcookiesInstructionsPreheatovento350ºF.Linecookiesheetswithparchmentpaperoranonstickbakingmat.Creamtogetherbutterandgranulatedsugaruntillightandfluffy,about3minutes.Addeggandmixuntilwell-combined.Stirinflour,bakingpowder,salt,andvanilla.Refrigerateforatleastonehour.Scoopcookiedoughbythetablespoonfullandrollintoaball.Addgranulatedsugartoalargebowlforrollingcookiedoughinbeforebaking.Placeeachballofcookiedoughintothebowlofgranulatedsugarandrolltocoatwell.Placecookiedoughintoaminimuffinpan.Bakefor8to10minutesoruntillightlybrowned.GanacheIngredients:2tablespoonshotcocoamix1cupsemi-sweetchocolatechips½cupwhitechocolatechipsMakethechocolateganachebybringingthewhippingcreamtoaboil.Stirinthehotcocoamix.Pourthehotcreamoverthesemi-sweetchocolatechipsandletitsitfor3minutes.Then,stiruntilthechocolatechipsaremeltedandtheganacheissmooth.Finallybreakoffpretzelstobethelittlearmofthecup.Utilizemeltedwhitechocolatetoattachthepretzeltothecookie.Thenpourganacheintothecookieandaddminimarshmallows.

KatrinaGreelyServiceaccessnurse,ThoracicOncologyMexicanchocolatecookieINGREDIENTS• 21/4cupsall-purposeflour• 1/2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder• 2teaspoonscreamoftartar• 1teaspoonbakingsoda• 1/2teaspooncoarsesalt• 1cup(2sticks)unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature• 13/4cupssugar• 2largeeggs• 2teaspoonscinnamon• 1/2teaspoonchilepowder(optional)DIRECTIONS1. Preheatovento400degrees,withracksinupperandlowerthirds.Inamediumbowl,sifttogetherflour,cocoapowder,creamoftartar,bakingsoda,andsalt.Inalargebowl,usinganelectricmixer,beatbutterand11/2cupssugaronmediumspeeduntillightandfluffy,about2minutes.Scrapedownsideofbowl.Addeggsandbeattocombine.Withmixeronlow,graduallyaddflourmixtureandbeatuntilcombined.2. Inasmallbowl,combineremaining1/4cupsugar,cinnamon,andchilepowder(ifusing).Usingheapingtablespoons,formballsofdoughandrollincinnamon-sugarmixture.Place,about3inchesapart,ontwoparchment-linedbakingsheets.Bakeuntilcookiesaresetincenterandbegintocrack,about10minutes,rotatingsheetshalfwaythrough.Letcookiescoolonsheetsonwireracks5minutes,thentransfercookiestorackstocoolcompletely.(Storeinanairtightcontainer,upto1week.)Storeinanairtightcontainer,upto1week.

RachaelMasseyStaffspecialist,DepartmentofCommunityandFamilyMedicineCranberryShortbreadIngredients• 2½cupsall-purposeflour• ½cupsugar• ¼tspsalt• 1cupbutter• ½cupfinelysnippeddriedcranberries*Inamixingbowlstirtogetherflour,sugar,andsalt.Cutinbuttertillmixtureresemblesfinecrumbs.Stirincranberries.Formaballandkneadtillsmooth.Divideintotwoequalportions.Tomakewedges,onanextra-largeungreasedcookiesheet,patorrolleachdoughportionintoan8-inchcircle.(Iftwo8-inchcirclesdon’tfitononebakingsheet,usetwosmallersheets.Rearrangesheetshalfwaythroughbakingtime.)Usingyourfingers,presstomakeascallopededge.Withaknife,cuteachcircleinto16pie-shapedwedges.Leavewedgesinthecircleshape.Bakeina325°ovenfor25to30minutesortillbottomjuststartstobrownandcenterisset.Cutcircleintowedgesagainwhilewarm.Or,tomakestripsorrounds,onalightlyflouredsurface,patorrollhalfthedoughinto½inchthickness.Usingaknife,cutintotwenty-four2x1-inchstrips;or,usinga1½inchroundcookiecutter,cutinto24rounds.Place1inchapartonanungreasedcookiesheet.Bakeina325°ovenfor20to25minutesortillbottomsjuststarttobrown.Repeatwithremainingdoughtomake48stripsorroundstotal.Coolonthecookiesheetfor5minutes.Removefromcookiesheet;coolonawirerack.Makes32wedgesor48strips.*Note:Tofinelysnipdriedcranberries,tossthecranberriesinabowlwith1tablespoonoftheflour.Placecranberriesandflourinablendercontainerorfoodprocessor.Coverandblendfor30secondsortillcranberriesarefinely“snipped”Nutritionfactsperwedge:101cal.,6gtotalfat(4gsat.fat),15mgchol.,75mgsodium,11gcarb.,0gfiber,and1gpro.DailyValues:5%vit.A,0%vit.C,0%calcium,and2%iron.

BarbaraMezoClinicalsocialworker,DepartmentofPsychiatryCoconutBallsMakesabout601cupbutter,atroomtemperature1/2cupgranulatedsugar2teaspoonsvanillaextract1/4teaspoonsalt2cupssiftedall-purposeflour1/2pundpecanhalves,orwholealmondsshreddedcoconutItisbesttoputmixtureinrefrigeratorthenightbeforeandthenmakethemthenextday.Pre-heatovento325F.Beattogetherbutter,sugarandvanillauntilfluffy.Siftflourwithsaltandaddtobuttermixture;blend.Shapedougharoundeachnuttoforma1-inchdiameterball.Rollincoconut.Placeonanungreasedcookiesheet.Bakefor20minutes.Coolandstoreinlooselycoveredcan.

RachidaGuerrabCertifiedmedicalassistant,DukePrimaryCare-MorrisvilleChocolateRoundsIngredients:250gflour200gpowderedsugar100gofsoftenedmargarine100goffinelygroundalmonds100gofroastedalmonds1teaspoonbakingpowder1teaspoonofvanillaextract100gmeltedchocolatechips1eggFilling/CreamIngredients:½cupofwarmmilk1eggyolk50gofgranulatedsugar1tablespoonofcornstarch1tablespoonofvanillaextract50gofmargarineDirections:Mixthemargarineandpowderedsugarwithanelectricmixer.Addtheegg,vanillaextract,almonds,meltedchocolatechips,flour,andbakingpowder.Mixuntilyouformadoughintheshapeofaball.Coverthedoughwithplasticandputinthefridgefor30minutes.Duringthistime,preparethecream,beatingtheeggyolkwiththegranulatedsugarandcornstarch.Pourthemilkandcontinuetobeat.Putthecreammixtureinasaucepanoverlowheat,stirringwithawoodenspatulauntilthecreamthickens.Removefromthestove,andadd/mixmargarineandvanilla.Letitcool.After30minutes,removethedoughfromthefridge.Sprinkleflourandrollthedough.Cutinto4cmroundindiameterandathicknessofabout5mm.Placeoneinchapartonacookiesheetandbake10minutesat350degrees.Removefromcookiesheetandletcool.Putcookiestogetherinpairsusing1teaspoonoffillinginbetweeneachpair.Rolltheedgesofthecookieinroastedalmonds(optional).

PrisTomsStaffassistant,OfficeofCommunicationServices&HRICGingerbreadMenwearingtackyChristmasSweatersIngredientsforGingerbreadManCookies3cupsFlour2teaspoonsGinger,Ground1teaspoonCinnamon,Ground1teaspoonBakingsoda1/4teaspoonNutmeg,Ground1/4teaspoonSalt3/4cupButter,softened3/4cupBrownsugar-firmlypacked(Truvía®BrownSugarBakingBlend-75%fewercalories.)1/2cupMolasses1Egg1teaspoonPureVanillaExtractDirectionsPrepTime-20mCookTime-10m–12minutesReadyIn-4h30m1. Mixflour,ginger,cinnamon,bakingsoda,nutmegandsaltinlargebowl.Setaside.Beatbutterandbrownsugarinlargebowlwithelectricmixeronmediumspeeduntillightandfluffy.Addmolasses,eggandvanilla;mixwell.Graduallybeatinflourmixtureonlowspeeduntilwellmixed.Pressdoughintoathickflatdisk.Wrapinplasticwrap.Refrigerate4hoursorovernight.2. Preheatovento350degreesF.Rolloutdoughto1/4-inchthicknessonlightlyflouredworksurface.Cutintogingerbreadmenshapeswithcookiecutter.Place1inchapartonungreasedbakingsheets.3. Bake8to10minutesoruntiledgesofcookiesaresetandjustbegintobrown.Coolonbakingsheets1to2minutes.Removetowireracks;coolcompletely.Decoratecooledcookiesasdesired.Storecookiesinairtightcontainerupto5days.

AnnaKourouniotisDataadministrationanalyst,UniversityRegistrarGreekChristmasHoneyCookies(melomakarona)Forsyrup:500mlwater800ggranulatedsugar150gthyme-basedhoney3cinnamonsticks3wholecloves1orange,cutinhalf1stmixture:400mlorangejuice580mloliveoil50gcastersugar½teaspoongroundcloves2-3teaspoonsgroundcinnamon¼teaspoongroundnutmeg1teaspoonbakingsodagratedzestof2oranges½cupcognacorbrandy2ndmixture:1kiloall-purposeflour200gfinesemolinaForthesyrup:Boilalloftheingredientsforthesyrup,apartfromhoney,untilsugarmelts.Removefromheat.Addthehoneyandmixtillcombined.Letsyrupcoolfor3-4hours.Itmustbecoldbythetimethecookiescomeoutfromtheoven.Youcanpreparethesyrupfromthedaybefore...Forthecookies:Preheattheovento370*F(Fan).Tomakethecookies,youneedtoprepare2separatemixtures.Forthefirstmixture,addalloftheingredientsinalargebowl.Mix,usingahandwhisk.

Inaseparatebowl,addalloftheingredientsforthesecondmixture.Combinethefirstandsecondmixture.Mixbyhand,verygentlyandforaveryshorttime(10secondsatthemost).Ifyoumixlongerthemixturewillsplitorcurdle.Moldcookiedoughintoovalshapes,3-4cminlong,30geach.Trytokeepthemassimilaraspossible.Bakeforabout20-25minutes,untiltheyarecrunchyanddarkgoldenbrown.Assoonasyouremovethemfromtheoven,soakthehotcookiesinthesyrupfor10seconds.Allowthemtodrainonawirerack.Drizzlewithmorehoneyandchoppedwalnuts.

ErinWatkinsClinicalnurse,IntensiveCareNurseryDecoratedSugarCookie1cButter,softened1cSugar3ozCreamCheese,softened1tvanillaextract1talmondextract1Eggyolk23/4cflourCreambutter,addsugarandcontinuecreaming.Addcreamcheese,extracts,andeggyolks.Combineflour.Rolldoughto1/4-inchthickness,andchillbeforecuttingoutcookies.Bakeat375Fforapproximately7minutes,untilahintofgoldenappeararoundtheedges.Frostwithsimpleglazeorroyalicing.

LeilaDalyPhysicianassistant,OncologyTurtleDovesCookieIngredients:1c.all-purposeflour1/3c.cocoapowder1/4tsp.salt8T.(1stick)butter,softened1/2c.sugar1largeegg,separated,plus1additionaleggwhite2T.milk1tsp.vanillaextract1c.pecans,finelychoppedFillingIngredients:14softcaramelcandies3T.heavycream24pecanhalvesSeasaltChocolateDrizzle:2oz.darkchocolate1tsp.heavycreamCOOKIEDOUGH1.Combineflour,cocoa,andsalt;setaside.2.Creambutterandsugaruntillightandfluffy,about2minutes.Addeggyolk,milk,andvanilla;mixuntilincorporated.Addflourmixtureuntiljustcombined.3.Wrapdoughinplasticwrapandrefrigerateuntilfirm,1hour.4.Whiskeggwhitesinabowluntilfrothy.Placechoppedpecansinanotherbowl.Rollchilleddoughinto1-inchballs,dipineggwhites,andthenrollinpecans.Placeballsabout2inchesapartonabakingsheet.Usinga1/2teaspoonmeasuringspoon,makeanindentationinthecenterofeachdoughball.5.Bakeat350degreesuntilbottomsslightlybrown,about10-12minutes.FILLING6.Microwavecaramelsandcreamtogetherinasmallbowl,stirringoccasionally,untilsmooth,about1to2minutes.ALLTOGETHERNOW7.Oncecookiesareremovedfromtheoven,gentlyre-presstheindentations.Filleachindentationwithabout1/2teaspoonofthecaramelmixture.Topwithpecanhalf.Thensprinklewithseasalt.Coolonthepanfor10minutes,thentransfertoawireracktocoolcompletely.

8.Combinechocolatewithwarmedcream.Whiskuntilsmooth.Drizzleovercooledcookies.Letcooluntilchocolateset.9.Eatandcoolike2turtledoves.Makesabout30cookies.

GeorgeBlackDataadministrationanalyst,DukeUniversityPressSanta'sChocolateMintLatteCookies6tablespoonsbutter,softened1/3cupshortening1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1/3cupsugar1largeegg2tablespoonshoticecreamtopping(chocolateand/orcaramel)1teaspoonvanillaextract1-1/2cupsall-purposeflour4teaspoonsdarkroastinstantcoffeegranules1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsalt1-1/2cups(9ounces)AndeschipsPreheatovento350ºCreambutter,shortening,andsugartogether.Beatinegg.Addvanillaandicecreamtopping;mixwell.Siftdryingredientstogether(exceptchips).Graduallyadddrymixtosugarmix.Foldinchips.Placebyroundedtablespoonsontoungreasedcookiesheet(parchmentpaperhelps).Bakefor8to10minutesoruntilset.Coolonpanfor2minutesthenremovetocoolingracks.

AllisonLynchClinicalpharmacist,DukeHospitalPharmacyCranberryOrangeCookiesPrep:20minutesCook:14minutesReady:34minutesIngredients1cupbutter,softened1cupwhitesugar1/2cuppackedbrownsugar1egg1teaspoongratedorangezest2tablespoonsorangejuice21/2cupsall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsalt2cupschoppedcranberries1/2cupchoppedwalnuts(optional)1/2teaspoongratedorangezest3tablespoonsorangejuice11/2cupsconfectioners'sugarDirections1Preheattheovento375degreesF(190degreesC).2Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthebutter,whitesugarandbrownsugaruntilsmooth.Beatintheegguntilwellblended.Mixin1teaspoonorangezestand2tablespoonsorangejuice.Combinetheflour,bakingsodaandsalt;stirintotheorangemixture.Mixincranberriesandifusing,walnuts,untilevenlydistributed.Dropdoughbyroundedtablespoonfulsontoungreasedcookiesheets.Cookiesshouldbespacedatleast2inchesapart.3Bakefor12to14minutesinthepreheatedoven,untiltheedgesaregolden.Removefromcookiesheetstocoolonwireracks.4Inasmallbowl,mixtogether1/2teaspoonorangezest,3tablespoonsorangejuiceandconfectioners'sugaruntilsmooth.Spreadoverthetopsofcooledcookies.Letstanduntilset.

ChrisMeyerSeniordirectorofIT,EnterpriseSystemsandSupportSourCreamNutHornsIngredients:3eggyolks½pintsourcream½lb.butter,softenedslightlyandcutinto1inchpieces2½cupsflour1cakeyeast,crumbledintobits.Ormayuseonepacketquickrisingyeast.1–2lb.groundwalnuts1½-3c.whitesugarPowderedsugar,ifdesire.Directions:1. Dough:Siftflourtwice.Breakupandmixyeastintoflour.Infoodprocessoraddbutterandpulsetillmixedasdrycrumbs.Addeggyolkstosourcreamandmix;addtoflourmixtureandpulsewithfoodprocessortilldoughforms.Doughwillbesoftandsticky.Divideinto6equalballsandwrapeachinplasticwrap.Flattenintoa1-inch-thickrounddiskandrefrigerateovernightoratleast12hours.2. Filling:Infoodprocessorgrindthenutsfine.Addsugarandpulsetillmixedwell.3. MakingtheCookie:Nextdayremoveoneballdoughfromtherefrigeratorandletsitatroomtemperaturefor½hourtillalittlesoftened.Onapastryboardspreadacupoffillingthinly.Unwrapthedoughandlayonsugar-walnutmixture.Placeapalm-fullofthesugar-walnutfillingontopofdoughandgentlyrolldiskofdoughoutandflipandcontinueevenlycoatingwithsugar-walnutmixtureuntildiskis12-inchround.Addadditionalsugar-walnutmixturetodiskwithoutpressingitintodough.Cutinto8-12equalwedges,likecuttingapizzaorcrescentrolls.Rolleachwedge(startingfromthewideend)intoacrescentroll,withthenarrowendincenterofthecrescent.Thenbendthe2endsslightlyintocrescentshape.Continuewithother5ballsofdough.4. BakingtheCookie:Placeonparchment-coveredcookiesheetsabout2inchesapartandletraiseinawarmplacefor15minutes.Bakeat350degreesabout15-20minutesoruntillightlybrown.Coolanddustwithpowderedsugar,ifdesire.Makesabout48to72cookies,dependingonthesizecrescentyoucut.

HeatherMabryApplicationanalyst,DukeHealthTechnologySolutionsSaltedCaramelShortbreadIngredients:1½sticksunsaltedbutter,softened½cupsugar1½cupsall-purposeflourTopping:28piecesofcaramels,unwrapped(approximately11ozbag)2tablespoonshalfandhalf2ozsemisweetchocolatechips(¼cup)CoarseseasaltDirections:1. Inalargemixingbowl,beatbutteronhighspeeduntilcreamy.Beatinsugar.2. Onlowspeed,beatinflouruntilblended.3. Placedoughinfridgeabout20mintogetfirm.4. Flourtableandrolldoughto1/4-inchthickness.Cutwitharoundcookiecutter.Placecutoutsabout2inchesapartonanungreasedcookiesheet.Placecookiesheetinrefrigeratorforatleast2hrstoallowdoughtoharden.5. Preheatovento350degrees.Removepanfromrefrigeratorandbake22-24minutesoruntilsetandjustbarelylightgolden(donotoverbake).Removefromcookiesheetstocoolingracks;coolcompletely.6. Inmicrowavablebowl,microwavecaramelsandmilkuncoveredonHighin30secondintervals,stirringaftereachintervaluntilmeltedandsmooth.Frosteachcookiewithcaramelmixture.Sprinklegenerouslywithsalt7. Inmicrowavablebowl,meltchocolateuncoveredonHighin30secondintervals,stirringaftereachintervaluntilmeltedandsmooth.Drizzlechocolateovercarameloneachcookie.Letstanduntilset.

AndrewAshcraftITanalyst,DukeHealthTechnologySolutionsAlmondMiceCookies1cbutter(natmargarine!)1csugar1egg2talmondextract1tvanilla31/2cflourminiM&ms,peanuts,licoricelaces(weuseTwizzlersPull-n-peels)Beatbutterandsugar.Addeggandextracts,thenflour.Coverandchillforatleastonehour.Divideinto40pieces,andshapelikeamouse.Addeyes(miniM&Ms,ortinypiecesofraisins,ifyouwanttobehealthy)andears(peanuthalves),andpokeaholeinthebuttusingatoothpick.Bakeat325onanungreasedcookiesheetfor10-12minutes.Inserttailswhilestillhot.

KathleenAshcraftSeniorresearchassociate,RadiationOncologyChocolatePeppermintBiscotti1/2cupunsaltedbutter(softened)11/4cupgranulatedsugar3/4cupscocoapowder2eggs1/2teaspoonsalt1teaspoonbakingsoda2cupsallpurposeflour11/2cupsemisweetchocolatechips4ozwhitechocolate2candycanes(crushed)BiscottiPreheatovento350.Inalargemixingbowlcreamthebutterandsugar.Mixinthecocoapowder.Mixintheeggsuntilwellcombined.Addsaltandsodaandmixwell.Addflourandmixuntilcombined.Stirinchocolatechips.Formdoughintoaloafshapeabout12x4"andbakeonasiliconebakingmatorparchmentcookiesheetfor30minutes.Slicetheloafinto3/4-1"slicesandbakefor5moreminuteswiththecutsidedown.Flipthecookiesandbake5moreminutes.Letcool.Forthetopping:Drizzlethethetopofeachbiscottiwiththemeltedwhitechocolateandsprinklewithcrushedcandycanes.Allowtosetupbeforestoringinasealedcontainer.

KaitWalkoStaffassistant,TrinityCollegeofArts&Sciences-Dean'sOfficeWinterDelightSugarCookies(vegan)Dryingredients-21/2cupsunbleachedwhiteflourTeaspoonbakingsodaTeaspoonbakingpowderPinchofsaltWetingredients:1/2cuprefinedcoconutoil1/2cupveganbutter(suchasEarthBalancespread)1cupwhiteorganicsugarTeaspoonofmapleorvanillaflavoring3-5tablespoonsofwaterCreamoil,butter,flavoring,andsugartogetherwithhandmixeronmediumspeed.Sifttogetherthedryingredientsinaseparatebowl,thenslowlyaddthedryingredientstothewetinsmallbatchesuntilacrumblydoughforms.Addatablespoonofwateratatimeuntilthedoughcombinestodesiredtexture.Itshouldscoopandcombineeasily(nottoocrumbly,nottoowet).Useatablespoontoscoopportionsofdoughforeachcookie;rollbetweenhandstoshapeintoindividualcookies.Placeabout1-2inchesapartonbakingsheetlinedwithaluminumfoil.Bakeat350degreesfor8-10minutesuntilsoftandjustslightlyhard-don'tover-bakeasthatwillmakethecookiestoochewy.Allowcookiestocoolcompletely,thenfrostasdesired.Vegancoconutglazeicing:16ozorganicpowderedsugar1/4cuprefinedcoconutoil(alternativelycoulduseveganbutterspread)Non-dairymilk-3to5tablespoonsEmptyentire16ozofpowderedsugarintolargebowl.Addcoconutoilandsmallamountofnon-dairymilkandbeatwithhandmixeronlowtomediumspeed.Continuetoaddnon-dairymilkatablespoonatatimeuntildesiredfrostingconsistencyisreached.

KyleMunnProgramcoordinator,CenterfortheAdvancementofSocialEntrepreneurshipAlmondSnowballs1/2cup(1stick)butter,softened1cupgranulatedsugar3tspalmondextract1egg1/4teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoonbakingpowder1/8teaspoonbakingsoda11/4cupall-purposeflour1/4cupalmondmeal1/4cupgranulatedsugar1/2cuppowderedsugarPreheattheovento350°F.Lineabakingsheetwithparchmentpaper.Inalargebowl,creambutterandsugaruntillightandfluffy.Whipinalmondandegg.Scrapesidesandcontinuemixing.Stirinsalt,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,flour,andalmondmealuntiljustcombined.Pourgranulatedsugarandpowderedsugarintoabowl.Rollaheapingteaspoonofdoughintoaball,andthenrollinthegranulatedsugar,thenpowderedsugar.Placeonbakingsheetandrepeatwithremainingdough.Bakefor9-11minutes.Thebottomswilljustbegintoturnalightbrown,andthecookiesshouldn’tlookshinyordoughyinthecenters.Removefromtheovenandcoolonthebakingsheetforafewminutesbeforetransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely.

KeelyFaganPublicationscoordinator,UniversityRegistrarChaiSpicedSugarCookiewithEggnogIcingCookie21/2cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/2teaspoonsalt1teaspoongroundginger1/2teaspooncinnamon1/4teaspoongroundcardamom1/4teaspoongroundcloves1/4teaspoongroundallspice1/4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper11/2cupssugar2ouncescreamcheese,softened6tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,meltedandwarm1/3cupvegetableoil1largeegg2tablespoonsmilk1teaspoonvanillaextractTopping1/4cupsugar1teaspooncinnamonpinchofcardamomPreheattheovento350degreesF.Linetwobakingsheetswithparchmentpaper.Inasmallbowl,whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,soda,salt,ginger,cinnamon,cardamom,cloves,allspiceandpepper.Inalargebowl,addthesugar,creamcheeseandbutter.Beatuntillightandfluffy,1to2minutes.Beatintheoiluntilcombined.Addtheegg,milkandvanillaextractuntiledcombinedandsmooth.Addtheflourintwoadditions,scrapingdownthesidesifneededandbeatinguntiljustcombined.Mixtogetherthetoppingingredients(sugar,cinnamon,cardamom)inabowl.Takethecookiedoughanddivideitinto24equalpieces,rollingeachintoasmoothball.Rolleachballinthetoppingandplaceitonabakingsheet,keepingthecookiesabout2inchesapart.Usethebottomofadrinkingglasstogentlypressthecookieballsintoflattenedpiecesofdough.Sprinklethetopswithanyextracinnamonsugarmixture.

Bakethecookiesfor11to12minutes,turningonceduringcooktime.Letthecookiescoolfor5minutes,thentransfertoawireracktocompletelycoolbeforeserving.Icing8tablespoonsunsaltedbutter(1stick),atroomtemperature11/2cupspowderedsugar1/4cupeggnog1/2teaspoonvanillaextract1/4teaspoonfreshlygratednutmegPinchgroundcinnamonPinchfinesaltAddthebuttertolargebowlandbeatonmediumspeeduntillightandfluffy,about2minutes.Scrapedownthesidesofthebowlwitharubberspatula.Turnthemixertomediumlow,graduallyaddthepowderedsugar,andbeatuntilcombined,about2minutes.Addtheremainingingredientsandbeatuntilthefrostingisveryairyandthoroughlymixed,about2minutes.Useimmediatelytofrostcookiesorcupcakes,orstorecoveredintherefrigeratoruntilreadytouse.

CassandraMendezClinicalservicesnurse,CancerCenter4-1,OncologyTreatmentCenterHolidayBonBonsIngredients:18dates,cutinhalf2TbspSherryPecanhalves1/2cupsoftenedbutter3/4cupconfectionerssugar2tspvanillaextract11/2cupflour1/2tspsaltCombinethedateswiththesherryandallowtositovernight.Thenstuffeachdatehalfwithapieceofpecan.Forthedough,creamtogetherbutter,sugar,andvanilla.Sifttogethertheflourandsaltandthenaddtothedough.Takeaboutatablespoonofdoughandwrapitaroundthedate/pecanpiece.Backina350degreeovenfor10-12minutes.FORTHEGLAZE:Combine1cupofconfectionerssugar,1tablespoonofsherry,and1tablespoonofheavycream.Ifneeded,addadditionalheavycreamtothintoaglazeconsistency.

MarissaRosenStaffassistant,DukeCenterforInternationalDevelopmentSnowflakes(Galettes-FrenchWaffles)Ingredients1lbroomtemperaturebutter2cupsbrownsugar2cupswhitesugar2tblshoney2tblsvanilla51/2cupsclour1dozeneggs1cuppowderedsugarSteps1.Beatbutterandallsugarstogetheruntilwellmixed2.Addeggsinoneatatimeandmixthoroughly3.Stirinhoneyandvanilla4.Foldinflour5.Placebatterinfridgeovernight6.Pouricecreamscoop-sizedglobsontohotwaffleiron7.CoolandsprinklewithpowderedsugarMakessixdozen

NatashaPatelHealthadministrationresident,DukeHospitalAdministrationNatasha’sHomemadeCinnamonSugarCookiesIngredientsCookies• 3/4cup(11/2sticks)saltedbutter• 3/4cupgranulatedsugar• 1/4teaspoonsalt• 2teaspoonsvanilla• 1largeegg• 2cupsunbleachedall-purposeflour• 2teaspoonscinnamonIcing/GlazeforOneDozenSugarCookies:• 1/2cuppowderedsugar• 1tablespoonhalfn’half(plusafewdropsifneededforconsistency)• 2-3dropsofvanilla(orotherflavoringlikealmondorpeppermint)• fewdropscoloring(ifdesired)–followpackageinstructionstoachievedesiredcolorsPreparationCookiesInanelectricmixercreambutterandaddsugarandsalt.Addvanillaandegg.Addflourandmix.Doughwillbesticky-ish.Gatherdoughandpatsmooth.Coverandallowdoughtochillfor1/2hourinthefreezeror1hourintherefrigerator.Ifrefrigeratedovernight,takeoutandallowtothawfor1-2hourspriortorollingout.Lightlyflourboardandrollingpin.Thelessflouryouusethemoredelicateyourcookieswillbe.Placedoughonboard.Rolloutdoughto1/4inchthick.Cutintoshapes.Placecookiesonbakingsheet.Bakeinapreheated325(f)ovenfor10-12minutes.Cookieswillbepaleontopandslightlygoldenonthebottom.Allowtocoolbeforeicing.IcingInamixingbowl,runwhiskthroughpowderedsugartoremovelumps.Addhalfn’halftopowderedsugar.Whiskvigorously(nolumps!).Addcoloringofchoice,vanilla(ifdesired)andwhiskagain.Useapipingbagtocarefullyicecookies.Addsprinklesforsomeextrabling.

NOTES• Keepbakedanddecoratedcookiesfreshinanair-tightcontaineratroomtemperatureforuptooneweek.• Cookiedoughcanberefrigeratedfortwoweeksorfrozenuptoamonth.

LaurenPacekPostdoctoralassociate,PsychiatryandBehavioralSciencesEggnogCookieswithBourbonEggnogGlazeForthecookies–• 21/2cupsall-purposeflour• 1/2tspbakingsoda• 1/2tspgroundnutmeg• 1/4tspcinnamon• 1cupunsaltedbutter,softened• 1/2cupgranulatedsugar• 1cupbrownsugar,packed• 1tspsalt• 2tspbourbon• 1egg• 1/2cupeggnogFortheglaze–• 2cupspowderedsugar• 2tspbourbon• 2tbseggnog• freshlygratednutmegand/orcoloredsandingsugar,forgarnish(optional)Inamedium-sizedbowl,whisktogethertheflour,bakingsoda,salt,nutmeg,andcinnamon.Setthebowlaside.Inthebowlofastandmixer,creamtogetherthebutterandsugarsuntillightandfluffy.Addthebourbon,egg,andeggnog.Beatuntilcombined.Scrapethesidesofthebowlasnecessary.Bitbybit,addtheflourmixtureandmixuntilcombined.Again,scrapedownthesidesofthebowlasneeded.Refrigeratethecookiedoughforatleast3hours.Iscoopedthedough,usinga~1.5tbscookiescoop,ontoparchmentpaper-linedbakingsheetsbeforetuckingthemintoourchestfreezer.Preheattheovento350degreesF.Linebakingsheetswithparchmentpaper.Transferthechilledcookiedoughtothepreparedbakingsheets.Bake9-11minutesoruntilthecookiesaregoldenaroundtheedges.Removethecookiesfromtheovenandallowthemtocoolonthebakingsheetsfor5minutesbeforeremovingthemtoawireracktofinishcoolingcompletely.

Tomaketheglaze,combinethepowderedsugar,bourbon,andeggnoginasmallbowl.Stiruntiltheglazecomestogether.Drizzleoverthecooledcookiesandtopwithsomefreshlygratednutmegand/orcoloredsandingsugar,ifdesired.

CaslinGilroyGraduatestudent,BiomedicalEngineeringSugarcookieCookiesCream:1/2cupbutter1/2cupsugar1/2cuppowderedsugarAdd:1/2cupoil1eggs1/2TbsvanillaMixtogether,thenaddtowetingredients:1/2tspsalt1tspbakingsoda1/2Tbscreamoftartar2cups+2TbsflourChillovernight.Rollto1/4inchthickness,withplentyofflour,andcutout.Placeonbakingsheetlinedwithparchment.Bakeat350for8-12minutes.FrostingBeatwithmixer:1/2cupbutter2Tbshalf-n-half2tspvanillapastePinchsaltPowderedsugaruntildesiredconsistencyforpiping

StefanieLoSavioClinicalassociate,DepartmentofPsychiatryStainedGlassSugarCookiesIngredients3cupsofall-purposeflour3/4teaspoonbakingpowder1/4teaspoonsalt1cupunsaltedbutter,softened1egg,beaten1tablespoonmilkPlentyofpowderedsugar,forrollingdoughoutHardcandies,separatedintocolorsandsmashedintoapowder(about15-20total;cinnamonandbutterscotcharerecommended,butyoucanalsouseJollyRanchersforothercolor/flavoroptions).DirectionsSifttogetherflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Setaside.Placebutterandsugarinlargebowlofelectricstandmixerandbeatuntillightincolor.Addeggandmilkandbeattocombine.Putmixeronlowspeed,graduallyaddflour,andbeatuntilmixturepullsawayfromthesideofthebowl.Dividethedoughinhalf,wrapinwaxedpaper,andrefrigeratefor2hours.Preheatovento375degreesF.Sprinklesurfacewhereyouwillrolloutdoughwithpowderedsugar.Remove1wrappedpackofdoughfromrefrigeratoratatime,sprinklerollingpinwithpowderedsugar,androlloutdoughto1/4-to1/8-inchthick.Movethedougharoundandcheckunderneathfrequentlytomakesureitisnotsticking.Ifdoughhaswarmedduringrolling,placecoldcookiesheetontopfor10minutestochill.Cutintodesiredshapes,thencutoutacentersectionwithasmallercookiecutter.Placeabout1-inchapartonaparchment-oraluminumfoil-linedbakingsheet.Carefullyspoonsomeofthecrushedhardcandiesintothemiddleofeachcookie.Brushanythatlandsonthedoughtowardsthemiddle.

Bakefor7to8minutesoruntilcookiesarejustbeginningtoturnbrownaroundtheedges.Coolforafewminutesonbakingsheet,thenmovetocoolingracktofinishcooling.

MarkDudleyAdmissionsofficer,UndergraduateAdmissionsBrownButterSaltedSnickerdoodlesalaMarkPreptime:30minsBaketime:8minsServes:24IngredientsForthedough:2½cupsflour1teaspoonbakingsoda2teaspoonscreamoftartar2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon½teaspoonseasalt1cupunsaltedbutter,sliced1¼cupdarkbrownsugar½cupgranulatedsugar1largeegg1eggyolk1tablespoonvanillaextract1tablespoonplainGreekyogurtForthetoppings:¼cupgranulatedsugar,setaside3teaspoonsgroundcinnamonCoarseseasaltInstructionsInamediumsizedbowl,mixtheflour,bakingsoda,creamoftartar,cinnamon,andsetaside.Tobrownthebutter,heatamediumsaucepantomediumhighheat.Addtheslicedbutter,whiskingfrequently.Youwillnoticethebutterstartingtobecomefrothyonthetopandbrownspeckswillstarttoformalongthebottom.Youhavetowatchitcloselybecausetheturnhappensquicklyandyoudon'twantittoburn.Youwillstarttosmellanuttyaromaandonceitturnstoabrowncolor/thefoamdiesdown,removefromheatandletitcooltoroomtemperature.Inastandmixer,combinethebrownbutterandbrownsugar,and½cupgranulatedsugar.Mixuntilblendedandsmooth.Beatinegg,yolk,vanillaandyogurtandmixuntilcombined.Slowlyaddthedryingredientsuntilcombined.

Formthedoughintoaballandcoverwithplastic.Chillintherefrigeratorforatleast30minutesorovernight.Onceyouarereadytobakepreheattheovento350degrees.Measureabout2tablespoonsofdoughandrollintoaball.Mixthe¼cupsugarandcinnamoninasmallbowlandrolleachcookieinthemixture.Placeonacookiesonaparchmentlinedcookiesheet2inchesapart,flattentheballtoadiskshaperoughly1cmthick.Sprinklelightlywithcoarseseasaltandlightlypressthetopofthecookietosecurethesalt.Bakefor8minutesoruntiltheedgesbegintocrackandareslightlybrown.Thecenterswillbesoft.Transfertoawirecoolingracktocoolcompletely.

RitaChambersAdministrativecoordinator,DepartmentofDermatologyButterscotchYummiesIngredients1cupofbutter(LandofLakesifmypreference)21/2cupsofallpurposeflour1teaspoonofbakingsoda1teaspoonofcourseseasalt11/2cupsoflightbrownsugar2eggs2teaspoonsvanilla3/4cupsormore(yourchoiceof)butterscotchchips3/4cupsormore(yourchoiceof)semi-sweetchocolatechips1cupcoarselychoppedpretzelsInstructions:Inasaucepan-meltthebutteroveramedium/highheat.bringittoaboil(itwilllooklikeitisfoaming)thatiswhatyouwant.stirthisconstantlyuntilitstartstoturnanambercolor.removefromtheheatandletitcoolforabout20minutes.Whilethebutteriscooling,ixthedryingredientsinabowl,setaside.Inanotherbowlmixthewetingredientstogetherandthenaddthebutter.Mixwell.(themixturewillgetstiff-thatisok)mixinthedryingredients.Thenaddthechips(Both)thenaddthepretzels.Placeoncookiesheetandbakeat350degrees.Cookfor10-12minutes.letcool.

KelseyLiddleStaffspecialist,UniversityRegistrarVanillaMacaronswithWhiteChocolatePeppermintButtercreamVanillaBeanMacarons·90gramsagedeggwhites·110gramsalmondflour·200gramspowderedsugar·1vanillabean·25gramswhilegranulatedsugarWhiteChocolatePeppermintButtercream·½cupbutter,softened,·1½cupspowderedsugar·3oz.goodqualitywhitechocolate(nochips),chopped,melted,andcooledtoroomtemperature·1tbspmilk·1tspvanillaextract·1tbsppeppermintextract·¼cupcrushedsoftpeppermintcandiesSimpleSyrupandDecorations·¼cupsugar·¼cupwater·Rededibleglitter·WhiteedibleglitterDirections

Forthemacarons:1.Upto5daysbeforemakingmacarons,separatetheeggwhites,coverlooselywithapapertowel,andstoreintherefrigerator.Thenightbeforemakingmacarons,setthemoutonthecountertocometoroomtemperature.2.Thenextmorning,placealmondflour,powderedsugar,andthecontentsofavanillabeanintoafoodprocessorandprocessuntilfullycombined.Movetoalargebowlandwhiskinoneteaspoonofcocoapowderforchocolatemacarons,oroneteaspoonofpowderedfoodcoloringforcoloredmacarons.Leaveplainforvanillamacarons.Whisktocombine,thensiftandsetaside.3.Withamixer,whisktheeggwhitesonmedium-highspeeduntilfoamy.Addingranulatedsugarandcontinuewhiskinguntilthetheeggwhiteshavestiffpeaks.Addtheeggwhitestotheflourandfoldtoincorporateuntilthemixtureisjustsmooth,usingnomorethan50strokes.Fitapastrybagwithalargeroundtip,andfillwithmacaronbatter.Pipeapproximately1-inchcirclesontoabakingsheetlinedparchmentpaper.Letthebatterrestonthepanatleast30minutesbeforebaking,toformastrongskintohelpkeepthemacaronsfromcrackingintheoven.4.Bakethemacaronsat280degreesFfor15-20minutesdirectlyinthemiddleoftheoven.Totestfordoneness,gentlytouchthetopofamacarontomakesureit’sdry.Thengentlytrytoliftthemacaronfromtheparchmentpaper.Ifitcomesawayprettyeasily,they’redone.Ifitdoesn’tcomeupandthetopbreaksaway,theyneedtocooklonger.Keepcheckingonthemeverytwominutesuntilthebottomisdry.Onceremovedfromtheoven,allowthemacaronstorestonthepanfor10minutestofinishcookingbeforetryingtoremove.Coolcompletelybeforefrosting.Forthewhitechocolatepeppermintbuttercream:Placethebutter,sugar,meltedwhitechocolate,milk,vanillaextract,andpeppermintextractinalargemixingbowl.Beatonmediumspeeduntilsmoothandcreamy,about3-5minutes.Addcrushedpeppermintandbeatuntilfullycombined.Forthesimplesugar:Bringthesugarandwatertoaboiluntilthesugardissolves.Removefromheatandcool.Brushoverthetopsofthemacaronshellswithapastrybrushandsprinklewithglitter.

PaulFigueradoPublicationsspecialist,OfficeofCommunicationsServicesPralinesThumbprintCookies1cupbutter,roomtemp.½cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar½cupsugar1egg1teaspoonvanillaextract2cupsall-purposeflour½teaspoonbakingsoda¼teaspoonsalt½cupfinelychoppedpecansPecanhalvesCreamthebutterthengraduallyaddthesugars,mixwell.Addtheeggandvanilla,mixwell.Combinetheflour,sodaandsalt,mixwell.Thenstirinthepecans.Chilldoughfor30minutes.Shapedoughinto1-inchballs,placeonungreasedcookiepan.Bakeat350for10-12min.Aftertakenitoutoftheovenandwhilehot,pressthecenterofthecookieswiththespoon.Thenletthecookiescoolonthewirerack.PralinesTop 1cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar½cuphalfandhalf1tablespoonbutter1½cupsofsiftedpowderedsugarCombinebrownsugarandhalf/halfinsaucepan.Cookovermediumheattillitcometoaboil.Boil4minute.Removefromtheheat.Addbutterandpowderedsugar.Electricmixer,beatatmediumspeeduntilsmooth.Dropthepralinesintotheholeofthecookiethenaddpecanwhileiswarm.

CaseyFarinHousestaff,NeurologyRedVelvetCrinkleCookiesIngredientsforcookies:11/2cupsall-purposeflour1/4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder1teaspoonbakingpowder1/2teaspoonsalt1/4teaspooonbakingsoda11/4cupsgranulatedsugar4tablespoons(1/2stick)unsaltedbutter,melted1tablespoonbuttermilk1teaspoonredfoodcoloring1teaspoonvanillaextract2largeeggsConfectioners'sugar,forcoatingIngredientsforfilling:1cupconfectioners'sugar,sifted18ozpackagecreamcheese,softened4tablespoons(1/2stick)unsaltedbutter,softened1/2teaspoonvanillaextractForthecookies:Sifttogethertheflour,cocoapowder,bakingpowder,saltandbakingsodainamediumbowl,thensetaside.Whisktogetherthegranulatedsugar,butter,buttermilk,foodcoloring,vanillaandeggsinanotherbowl.Foldtheflourmixtureintothesugarmixturewitharubberspatulauntilsmooth.Coverthebowlwithplasticwrapandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about30minutes(itwillstillbesoft).Preheattheovento375degreesF;line2bakingsheetswithparchment.Putsomeconfectioners'sugarinashallowbowl.Scoopthechilleddoughwithatablespoonanddropintotheconfectioners'sugartocompletelycoat.Transfertooneofthepreparedbakingsheetsandpositionthedoughballsabout3inchesapart;theywillspreadtoabout3inchesindiameteroncedone.Bakeuntilthecookiesareslightlyfirmtothetouchwithnodarkspotsanddryontop,12to14minutes.Letcoolonthebakingsheetabout10minutes;thebottomsshouldjustbarelyliftoffthebakingsheetandthecookieswillstillbeslightlysoft.Whilethefirstbatchofcookiesarebaking,scoopandcoatanotherbatchofdoughandtransfertothesecondbakingsheet.Bakethesecondbatchwhilethefirstbatchiscooling.Repeatwiththeremainingdough.

Forthefilling:Usingastandmixerwiththepaddleattachment,creamtheconfectioners'sugar,creamcheese,butterandvanillaextractuntilnolumpsremainandthefillingissmooth.Whenthecookiesarecool,spread1tablespoonofcreamcheesefillingonthebottom(flatsides)ofhalfofthecookies.Topeachwithoneoftheremainingcookies,bottom(flatside)facingin.

EricaKitchenDirectorofdevelopmentcommunicationsanddonorrelations,DukeHealthDevelopmentandAlumniAffairsChewyGingerCookiesIngredients2/3cupfirmlypackeddarkbrownsugar1/2cupshortening1largeegg1/4cupunsulphuredmolasses2teaspoonsfinelygratedpeeledfreshginger11/2cupsall-purposeflour11/2teaspoonsbakingsoda11/2teaspoonspumpkinpiespice1/4teaspoontablesalt1/8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper2/3cupor1(4-oz.)containergoldsandingsugarParchmentpaperPreparationHands-on:15MinutesTotal:1Hour,25Minutes1.Preheatovento350°.Beatdarkbrownsugarandshorteninginamediumbowlatmediumspeedwithanelectricmixeruntilcreamy.Addegg,molasses,andginger;beat30seconds.Siftflourwithnext4ingredientsinasmallbowl.Addflourmixturetobuttermixture,andbeatatlowspeeduntilcombined.2.Placesandingsugarinasmallbowl.Dropdoughbylevelspoonfulsintosandingsugar,usinga11/2-inchcookiescoop;rolltocoat.Placecoatedcookies3inchesaparton2parchmentpaper-linedbakingsheets.3.Bake,inbatches,at350°for10to12minutesoruntilcookiesarefragrantandbrownedaroundedges.Coolonpans5minutes;transfertoawirerack,andcoolcompletely(about30minutes).