Jeff MacKinnonMar 3
Last Minute Baking
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Last Minute Baking

Sometimes it takes some experimentation to get the cookies just right. Back in the spring of 2020 I came across a old recipe bookie that my Primary teacher put together for everyone. We brought in our favourite recipes in from home and she wrote them all out and made a …

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Show threadHeidiMar 3
@Jeff Chocolate chip cookies are so comforting. I let the dough sit overnight in the fridge. It's hard to wait that long before baking but it's worth it. #food
Show threadJeff MacKinnonMar 4

@Heidiknits That makes a lot of sense. I will give that a go next time, maybe mix up a batch tonight to bake in the morning.

Out of curiosity, do you have any cookie recommendations that may be better for last minute, kids are in bed and I want a cookie, cookie?

Show threadHeidiMar 4
@Jeff If I store them on the counter, they're gone in 24 hours. Started squirreling a dozen away in the freezer for me to sneak one or two at teatime. Pop them in the microwave when I want them. You could also use a scooper to portion, set them on a baking tray for 15-20 minutes in the freezer. Once they're hard you can store them in a ziplock bag in the freezer. When you want one, bake them like normal, but add a minute or two. (Or let them defrost for a bit on the counter, then bake.) #food
Show threadJeff MacKinnonMar 4

@Heidiknits I do that with my Ginger Molasses Cookies, make a batch of 60 and freeze most in dozen portions. I may just have to pick a rainy weekend and do the same with the chocolate chip. Make a BIG batch and freeze the dough.

https://jeffmackinnon.com/Ginger-Molasses-Cookies-Recipe.html

Ginger Molasses Cookies

These are my favourite cookies. Better than the best chocolate chip that I have made, easy.

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Show threadHeidiMar 4

@Jeff Yours are puffier than my ginger molasses cookies. The photo shows a side view of a sandwich cookie made with the ginger molasses cookie recipe I use. They're large, chewy cookies and always get good reviews. (The center is a marshmallow buttercream frosting. Delicious! Now I'm craving cookies...)

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Show threadJeff MacKinnonMar 4
@Heidiknits Those look great, and I know that the kiddos would love sandwich cookies! Do you have a recipe?
Show threadHeidiMar 4

@Jeff
1/2 cup butter (room temp)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar (+more for rolling)
2 large eggs (room temp)
1/2 cup molasses
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon of each:
Baking soda, allspice, Vietnamese cinnamon, ginger

325°F oven.

Mix butter & both sugars until smooth. Mix eggs one at a time, add oil & molasses.

Add flour, baking soda, spices and mix until blended. Cover dough & refrigerate overnight. (Cont...)

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Show threadHeidiMar 4

@Jeff Baking day: Take the dough out of the fridge, preheat your oven and using a 1 tablespoon scoop, form balls & roll them in sugar until covered. I bake mine for 17 minutes, but every oven is different. (No need to flatten them before baking, they spread on their own.) I wish I could tell you where I got the recipe from. I let the cookies cool, then piped frosting in the center.

Here's the marshmallow frosting recipe I used: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/spiced-pumpkin-cupcakes-with-marshmallow-frosting/

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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting - Sally's Baking

These spiced pumpkin cupcakes with marshmallow frosting are my new favorite fall dessert recipe!

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@Heidiknits Awesome. I will give these a go :)
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Show threadHeidiMar 5

@Jeff You have to let me know how they go. Definitely use Vietnamese cinnamon, if you have it available. One of my favorite ingredients to bake with. I get mine from King Arthur. If you buy some and can't feel a bit of a sensation on the tip of your tongue when you taste a little, you're missing out. It's supposed to tingle. Lol

I forgot to warn you- the dough is sticky as hell. Don't skip the refrigeration! #food

Show threadSP⟁CED GO⟁TMar 5

@Heidiknits @Jeff

Damn, I want to bake everything you two are talking about. Haha. I've never made (have I ever even had?) ginger molasses cookies. I may try those out this weekend. Thanks for sharing some recipes!