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2014 Edition

Best of the Bestholidaycookies

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the Best.Cookies like these...

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4 AppleCakeCookies

5 ChocolateCrackleCookies

6 DeathByChocolateChipCookies

7 GermanChocolateCookies

8 GlutenFreeChocolateChewies

10 TurtleChocolateCookies

11 StrawberryChocolateChipCookies

12 PralineCookies

14 PeppermintCookieCanes

15 OatmealCreamPieCookieswithBrownedButterFrosting

16 RedVelvetWhiteChocolateChipCookies

17 Moonpie

18 MagicBar®Cookies

19 MeltawayLemonCookies

20 EarlGreyTeaCookies

21 Butterfinger®Cookies

23 SugarCookies

24 Imperial®ChocolateChipCookies

25 PeanutButterCookies

26 Criss-CrossCarrotCookies

And the best cookies are giftable, so...2 7 HolidayGiftTags

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Best of the Best (so far) Holiday Cookies – 2014 Edition | ImperialSugar.com | Copyright 2014 Imperial Sugar Company

Apple Cake CookiesIngredientsCookies

1¾ c all-purposeflour*½tsp bakingsoda1tsp cinnamon¾tsp saltPinch nutmeg

¾c unsaltedbutter,softened¾c Imperial®LightBrownSugar,packed¼c Imperial®GranulatedSugar

1 largeegg2tsp vanillaextract

2c gratedapples (GrannySmithorGoldenDelicious)

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountisobtained. Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflour requiredforrecipe.

Directions1. Preheatovento350°F.Fittwobakingsheetswithparchmentpaperandsetaside.

2. Sifttogetherflour,bakingsoda,cinnamon,saltandnutmegandsetaside.

3. Mixbutterandsugarsuntillightandfluffy.

4. Addeggandvanillaextractandmixuntilwellcombined.Scrapebowlwell.

5. Adddrysiftedingredientsandmixuntiljustcombined.

6. Peelandcoreapplesandgrateonlargeeyesofgrater.Mixinapples.

7. Scoopin2tablespoonamountsonbakingsheetandbakeuntillightgoldenonedges,about13–14minutes.Thecenterofthecookieswillstillappearslightlyundone.Removefromovenandletcool.

8. Prepareicingbywhiskingtogetherpowderedsugar,milkandvanillaextract.Drizzleontocooledcookiesandsprinklewithcinnamon.

Prep time0:30Bake/Cook time0:13to0:14Yield24cookies

Icing

1c Imperial®PowderedSugar1Tbs milk¼tsp vanillaextract

cinnamonforsprinkling

Allthewarmandsweetlyspicygoodnessofanapplecake,

bakedintoaportablecookieform!

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IMPERIAL SUGARI N S I G H T

These much beloved crackle cookies are somewhat a hybrid

between brownies and chocolate cake. If desired, make this dough and keep

in freezer. Then simply scoop desired amount from freezer and bake

as directed.

Chocolate Crackle Cookies

Ingredients2c+2tsp allpurposeflour*2tsp bakingpowder

4oz unsweetenedchocolate½c vegetableoil½tsp salt

1c Imperial®GranulatedSugar1c Imperial®DarkBrownSugar,packed4 largeeggs

¾c Imperial®PowderedSugar

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountisobtained. Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflour requiredforrecipe.

Directions 1. Preheatovento350°F.

2. Sifttogetherflourandbakingpowderandsetaside.

3. Chopchocolateandplaceinbowlwithoilandsalt.Heatoverdoubleboileruntilchocolateismelted.Removefromheatandproceedwhenlukewarm.Chillinfreezer.

4. Addbothsugarsandwhiskineggsoneatatime.

5. Addflourandmixuntilcombined.Placeinrefrigeratoruntilfirm,about2to3hours.

6. Linebakingsheetswithparchmentpaperandsetaside.

7. Shapechilleddoughintotablespoonsizeanddropinpowderedsugar.Makeintoroundballsandrollgenerouslyintosugar.

8. Placeonbakingsheetsabout2inchesapart.

9. Placeinovenandbakeuntilcookiebouncesbackwhenlightlypressedincenter,about12to13minutes.

Prep time0:20Bake/Cook time0:12Plan For Refrigerate2to3hoursYield24cookies

Whenyoucan’tdecidebetweenachocolatecakeandbrownie,tryachocolate

cracklecookie!Thesesweetcookiesarerolledinpowderedsugarbeforethey

arebaked,givingthemtheircracleappearance.

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Ingredients8oz semi-sweetchocolate,melted

2¼ cupsall-purposeflour*½c cocoapowder1tsp bakingpowder½tsp koshersalt

1c butter,roomtemperature1¼c Imperial®GranulatedSugar

2 eggs1tsp vanillaextract

1c milkchocolatechips1c semi-sweetchocolatechips½c whitechocolatechips

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequired amountisobtained.Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwill firmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflourrequiredforrecipe.

Directions1. Lineabakingsheetwithparchmentpaperandsetaside.

2. Inmediummicrowave-safebowl,melt8ozsemi-sweetchocolateinmicrowavein30secondincrementsuntilmelted,stirringevery30seconds.Setasidetocoolslightly.

3. Inlargebowlwhisktogetherflour,cocoapowder,bakingpowderandsalt.Setaside.

4. Inbowlofstandmixer,fittedwithpaddleattachment,creambutterandsugartogetherfor2minutesuntillightandfluffy.

5. Addmeltedchocolateandstiruntilcombined.

6. Beatineggsandvanillauntilsmoothandincorporated.

7. Stirindryingredientsintochocolatemixtureuntildoughforms.

8. Finally,foldinchocolatechips.

9. Chilldoughforonehour.

10. Preheatovento350°F.

11. Usingacookiescooporlargespoondropcookiedoughontolinedbakingsheetabout2inchesapart.Bakefor12–13 minutesuntiledgesareset.

12. Allowtocoolonbakingsheetfor3minutesandthentransfertowireracktofinishcooling

13. Storeinaairtightcontainerforupto3days.

Prep time0:10Bake/Cook time0:15Plan For1hourchilltimeYield24cookies

IMPERIAL SUGARI NS IGHTChocolate,

chocolate, andmore chocolate!

Death byChocolate Chip Cookies

Thesecookieareforseriouschocolatelovers.Jampacked

with3kindsofchocolate,theyarethickandsoft.Perfect

withaglassofmilk!

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IngredientsCookies

2oz Germanchocolate,chopped

1¾c unbleached,all-purposeflour*½c naturalcocoa2tsp bakingpowder

1c saltedbutter¾c Imperial®GranulatedSugar

1 egg1tsp vanilla

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountisobtained. Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflour requiredforrecipe.

DirectionsCookies

1. Preheatovento350°F.Linebakingsheetswithparchmentpaper.

2. MeltGermanchocolateoverlowheat,orinmicrowaveonlowpowerin30secondintervals.Setasidetocool.

3. Whiskflour,cocoaandbakingpowdertogether.

4. Inbowlofanelectricmixer,creamtogetherbutterandsugaruntillightandfluffyandthoroughlycombined.Addinegg,vanillaandmeltedchocolate;mixwell.

5. Onlowspeed,addflourmixturein2additions,scrapingdownbottomandsidesofbowlasneeded.Onceflourisincorporated,wrapdoughinplasticwrapandrefrigeratefor30minutes.

6. Preparearollingsurfacebycombiningflourandnaturalcocoa.Rolldoughwitharollingpincoatedinsamemixtureandcutwitharound3.5inchcookiecutter.(Ifdoughistoostiff,letitsitatroomtemperaturebeforerolling.)

7. Placecutoutsontopreparedsheetsandbakefor10–12minutes,oruntildone.Coolonpanfor2minutes,thentransfertoacoolingracktocoolcompletely.

Icing

1. Inamediumsaucepan,whisktogethersugarandeggyolks.Addinbutterandevaporatedmilk.Cookovermedium-lowtomediumheat,stirringconstantly.Cookfor12–15minutes,oruntilthickened.Ifchunksofeggarevisibleinthecookedmixture,pourthroughafinemeshsievebeforeaddingremainingingredients.

2. Removepanfromheatandstirinvanilla,coconutandpecans.Letmixturestand,stirringoccasionally,untilthickenoughtospread.

3. Topeachcookiewithaspoonfuloftheicing,spreadingalmosttoedges.

Prep time0:12Bake/Cook time0:15Yield12cookies

Icing

1c Imperial®GranulatedSugar3 eggyolks

½c saltedbutter1c evaporatedmilk

1½tsp purevanillaextract1½c sweetened,shreddedcoconut

1c choppedpecans

Ifyou’veeverhadacravingforGermanChocolate,

butdidn’twanttobakeupalayercake,these

cookiesareforyou.Big,thickcookiesareslathered

withanirresistibleandclassiccoconut-pecanicing

makingthemoh-so-decadent.

German ChocolateCookies

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Ingredients1box Imperial®PowderedSugar½c cocoapowder(Dutched)1tsp salt2tsp vanillaextract4 largeeggwhites

1c pecanpieces½c chocolatechips

Directions 1. Preheatovento375°F.

2. Line2bakingsheetswithparchmentpaperandsetaside.

3. Inabowlofastandmixerplacepowderedsugar,cocoapowder,salt,vanillaextractandeggwhites.

4. Usingthepaddleattachmentmixonlowspeeduntilcombined.Increasespeedtomediumhighfor2minutes.Stopmixingandaddpecanpiecesandchocolatechips.Mixuntilcombined.

5. Scoopbatterinto2tablespoonamountsandplaceonbakingsheetswith1½ inchspaceinbetween.

6. Placeinovenandbakeuntilcookiesarelightlypuffedincenter.Whentouchedwithafingerthecentershouldfeelsetbutstillbesoft.

7. Allowtocool.Cookieswillfirmuponcecompletelycold.

Prep time0:20Bake/Cook time0:12Yield24cookies

IMPERIAL SUGARI NS IGHT

For these cookies select good quality cocoa

powder as the flavor of these cookies is primarily

obtained by cocoa.

This batter freezes extremely well when

placed in a tight sealed plastic bag. Frozen batter

can be scooped and baked after 10 minutes

of thawing.

ThisStarbucks®

GlutenFree

ChocolateChewies

copycatrecipeis

deliciouswhen

bakedtoachewy

crispstate.

Gluten Free Chocolate Chewies Gluten Free Chocolate Chewies

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KITCHENSWhere life and smiles happen.

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Turtle Chocolate CookiesIngredients1½c all-purposeflour*¼c cocoapowder½tsp bakingsoda¼tsp salt

½c unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature¾c Imperial®LightBrownSugar,packed

1 largeegg1tsp vanillaextract

16 Turtlecandies,unwrapped16 caramels,unwrapped

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamount isobtained.Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresulting intoomuchflourrequiredforrecipe.

Directions 1. Preheatovento375°F.Linetwobakingsheetswithparchmentpaper.

2. Combineflour,cocoapowder,bakingsodaandsaltinamediumbowl.Setaside.

3. Inbowlofastandmixer,beatthebutterandbrownsugar,untillightandfluffy.Addineggandvanilla.

4. Graduallyaddinflourmixtureonlowspeed.Stiruntildoughforms.

5. Usingamediumsizecookiescoop,dropcookedoughonpreparedbakingsheets,leaving2inchesforspreading.

6. Bakefor8–10minutes,oruntilcookiesbegintocrackontop.RemovefromovenandpressaTurtleintothecenterofeachcookie.

7. Theninamicrowavesafebowl,microwavecaramelsfor30 secondsandstir.Continuemicrowavingin15secondintervalsuntilcompletelymelted.(Totaltimewilldependonyourbrandofcaramels.)

8. Oncemelted,drizzletopsofeachcookiewithcaramel.Letcoolfora5minutes,thentransfercookiestoawireracktocoolcompletely.

9. Storeinanairtightcontainerforupto3days.

Prep time0:15Bake/Cook time0:08to0:10Yield16cookies

IMPERIAL SUGAR

I N S I G H T

Is it a candy or a cookie?

Who cares?

It’s delicious!

Homemadechocolate

cookieswithaTurtle

candyinthecenter.And

ifthatwasn’tenough,

howaboutacaramel

drizzleontopofthat?

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IMPERIAL SUGARI N S I G H T

Doesn’t get much easier than this. Only 5 ingredients!

Ingredients5Tbs butter,meltedandcooled2 largeeggs15ozbox strawberrycakemix

½ c milkchocolatechips

½ c Imperial®PowderedSugar

Directions 1. Preheatovento375°Fandlinetwobakingsheetswithasiliconmator

parchmentpaper.Placepowderedsugarinashallowbowlandsetaside.

2. Inalargebowl,combinebutter,eggsandcakemixuntiltherearenolargelumpsleft.Foldinchocolatechips.

3. Rolldoughinto1inchballs(about1tablespoonworthofdough)andcoatinpowderedsugar.Placeonbakingsheets,leavingabout2inchesforspreading.

4. Bakefor8–10minutes,oruntilthetopshavecrackedandthetopslookset(thecenterswillstillbegooey).Letsitfor5minutesandthentransfertoacoolingrack.Storeinanairtightcontainerforupto5days.

Prep time0:20Bake/Cook time0:08to0:10Yield18cookies

Thesecookiesarechewy,softandfullofstrawberryflavor.

Imagineachocolatedippedstrawberrybutinacookieform!

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Praline Cookies Ingredients

Cookies

¾c butter,roomtemperature1c Imperial®LightBrownSugar,packed

1 egg2tsp vanilla

¾tsp bakingsoda½ tsp salt

2c all-purposeflour*

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountis obtained.Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresulting intoomuchflourrequiredforrecipe.

Icing

4Tbs butter¼c heavycream1c Imperial®LightBrownSugar¼tsp salt

1tsp vanilla1c Imperial®PowderedSugar

½c choppedpecans

Directions Cookies

1. Preheatovento350°F.

2. Lineabakingsheetwithparchmentpaperorasiliconelinerandsetaside.

3. Inbowlofstandmixercreambutterandbrownsugartogetheruntillightandfluffy,about2minutes.

4. Addineggandvanillaandmixuntilsmooth,scrapingthesides,asnecessary.

5. Mixinbakingsodaandsaltuntilcombined.

6. Stirinflouruntilevenlyincorporated.

7. Dropheapingtablespoonsizedportionsofdoughontolinedbakingsheetandbakefor8–10minutesuntiledgesbegintogolden.

8. Transfertoawireracktocool.

Icing

1. Inamediumsaucepancombinebutter,cream,brownsugarandsaltovermediumheat.Heatmixtureuntilitcomestoaboil,stirringfrequently.Onceitcomestoaboil,allowittoboilforoneminuteandthenremovefromheat.

2. Immediatelyaddvanillaandpowderedsugar,stirringuntilsmooth.Finally,stirinnuts.

3. Allowmixturetositfor5minutesandthenspreadontopofthecookies.

Prep time0:15Bake/Cook time0:10Yield24cookies

ThesePralineCookiesareasoftbrownsugar

cookiefrostedwithawarmpralinemixturethat

soaksrightintothecookie.

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Ways to surprise and delight.

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Peppermint Cookie Canes

Thesesugarcookies

lookandtastelikecandy

canes.Twocolorsof

sugarcookiedoughare

wrappedintoacane

shape.Sprinklewitha

touchofpurecanesugar

justbeforebakingforan

extrasparkle.

Ingredients2½ c all-purposeflour

1c unsaltedbutter,softened½c Imperial®GranulatedSugar½c Imperial®PowderedSugar

1 largeegg

1½tsp peppermintextract1tsp salt

1tsp liquidredfoodcoloring

Directions 1. Preheatovento350°F.

2. Siftflourandsetaside.

3. Mixbutteruntillightandfluffy.Addbothsugarsandcombinewell.Addeggandmixuntilwellincorporated.Addpeppermintandsalt.

4. Addflourandmixbrieflyuntiljustincorporated.Dividedoughinhalf.Addredfoodcoloringtoonehalfofdough.Mixuntilcolorissmooththroughout.

5. Pressbothpiecesofdough¼inchthickontoaplasticfoodfilmlinedbakingsheetandplaceinrefrigeratorforabout45–60minutesuntilfirm.

6. Workingon2candycanesatatime,remove2individualtablespoonsofbothredandnoncoloredcookiedough.Keepremainingdoughinrefrigerator.

7. First,rolleachpieceofdoughinballsandthenrollintoaneven6inchtube;ifneededuseatinyamountofflourtokeepdoughfromsticking.Twistaredandplaindoughtubetogether.

8. Rollgentlytomaketwistevenlyflat.Curveonendtocreateacandycaneshape.

9. Placeonparchmentlinedbakingsheetsabout¼inchapart.

10. Placeinovenandbakeuntilstillpaleincolorandbottomisslightlygolden,about11–13minutes.

Prep time1:20Bake/Cook time0:11 to 0:13Yield40cookies

IMPERIAL SUGAR

I NS IGHT

Sprinkle with

pure cane sugar

or turbinado

prior to baking

for an extra

sparkle.

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Oatmeal CreamPie Cookieswith Browned Butter Frosting

IngredientsCookies

½c butter,softened½c shortening

1c Imperial®LightBrownSugar½c Imperial®GranulatedSugar

2 eggs1tsp vanilla

1½c all-purposeflour*1tsp bakingpowder¼tsp bakingsoda½tsp salt1tsp cinnamon

2c rolledoats (quickcookingoroldfashioned)1c butterscotchmorsels

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamount isobtained.Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflour resultingintoomuchflourrequiredforrecipe.

Browned Butter Frosting

⁄c butter

3c Imperial®PowderedSugar2–4Tbs milkorhalfandhalf1tsp vanillaextract

Directions Cookies

1. Preheatovento375°F.

2. Creambutterandshorteninguntillightandfluffy.Addbothgranulatedandlightbrownsugarsandmixfurther.Addeggsandvanillamixinguntilmixtureiscombined.

3. Siftflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,saltandcinnamoninamediumbowl.Onlowspeed,adddryingredientsinone-stepandthenimmediatelyaddoatsandmorsels.Mixuntilcombined.

4. Scoopbatterwithasmallicecreamscooporbigroundedtablespoons.Placeoncookiesonlightlygreasedbakingsheets.Flattencookieswithlightlyflouredhands.

5. Bake10–12minutesoruntillightgoldenbrownandcenterisstillverysoft.Theoatmealcookieswillfirmastheycool.

Browned Butter Frosting

1. Meltbutterinaheavysmallsaucepanoverlowheatuntilmeltedandlightlybrowned;removefromheat.Combineconfectioner’ssugar,milkandvanillainalargebowl.Addbrownedbutter,beatwithanelectricmixeronlowspeeduntilspreadingconsistency.

2. Spreadabout1½tablespoonsfrostingonhalfofthecooledcookies.Topwithremainingcookiestoformsandwiches.

Prep time0:15Bake/Cook time0:10to0:12Yield16filledcookies

Remembertheclassicoatmealcreampiesofchildhood?

Wedotoo.Ourversiontakesthemupanotchwitha

BrownedButterFrostingcenter.

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Red Velvet WhiteChocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients

1½c all-purposeflour*¼c cocoapowder1tsp bakingsoda¼tsp salt

½c unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature½c Imperial®LightBrownSugar,packed½c Imperial®GranulatedSugar

1 largeegg1Tbs milk2tsp vanillaextract2½ tsp redfoodcoloring

1c whitechocolatechips

sprinkles(optional)

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountisobtained. Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflour requiredforrecipe.

Directions 1. Preheatovento350°F.Linetwobakingsheetswithparchmentpaper,setaside.

2. Inamediumbowl,whisktogethertheflour,cocoapowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.Setaside.

3. Beatbutterandsugarsuntillightandfluffy,about2minutes.Addtheegg,milk,vanillaandfoodcoloringandmixwell.

4. Addflourmixture,mixinguntilcompletelycombined.Stirinwhitechocolatechipsuntilevenlydistributed.(Youcandothisbyhandorwithamixer.)

5. Usingamediumsizecookiescoop,dropcookedoughonpreparedbakingsheets,leaving2inchesforspreading.Ifdesired,pressdecorativesprinklesintothethedough.

6. Bakefor10minutes.Thecookieswillnotlookcookedinthecenter,buttheywillfinishcookingwhilecoolingonbakingsheet.

7. Removefromovenandletcookiesrestonbakingsheetfor10minutes.Thentransfertoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainerforupto5days.

Prep time0:20Bake/Cook time0:10Yield24cookies

Withsoftinsidesand

chewyoutsides,these

RedVelvetWhite

ChocolateChip

Cookiesareattention

stealers.Luckyforyou,

theytasteasheavenly

astheylook.

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Moonpie IngredientsCookies

1c unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature½ c Imperial®GranulatedSugar

2 eggs½ teaspoonvanillaextract

2⁄₃c self-risingflour*1c grahamcrackercrumbs½c cornstarch

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamount isobtained.Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflour resultingintoomuchflourrequiredforrecipe.

Marshmallow Filling

1 eggwhite,roomtemperature¼tsp creamoftartar

⁄₃c cornsyrup

½tsp vanillaextract¾c Imperial®PowderedSugar

Chocolate Ganache

1c darkchocolatechips1c semisweetchocolatechips¼c heavycream1Tbs unsaltedbutter

Directions Cookies

1. Heatovento350°F.Linetwobakingsheetswithparchmentpaper.Setaside.

2. Inamixingbowladdbutterandsugar.Withpaddleattachmenton,beatonlowspeeduntillightandfluffy,about3minutes.

3. Beatineggsandvanillaextract,scrapingsidesofthebowlwithaspatula.

4. Slowlyfoldinflour,grahamcrackerscrumbsandcornstarchandmixuntiljustcombined.

5. Removecookiedoughfrommixingbowlandplaceitonaflouredworkingarea.Withaflouredrollingpin,rolloutdoughandwithacookiecutter,cutoutcookies.(Iuseda3inchcookiecutter).Placecookiesonthepreparedbakingsheets.Re-rollanytrimmingandcutoutmorecookies.

6. Tomakesurecookieskeeptheirformduringbaking,refrigeratecut-outcookiesfor10–20minutes.

7. Bakecookiesinpreheatedovenforapproximately15minutesoruntiledgesjustbeginningtoturngoldenbrown.

8. Removefromtheovenandletcoolcompletelyonbakingsheets.

Marshmallow Filling

1. Inalargemixingbowladdeggwhiteandcreamoftartar.Withwirewhiskattachmenton,whiskonmediumspeeduntilfoamy.

2. Slowly,withoutturningmixeroff,pourincornsyrup.Onceallsyrupisadded,increasemixerspeedtohighandcontinuetomixforanadditional5minutesuntilmixtureisthickanditsvolumehasalmostdoubled.

3. Reducemixerspeedtolow,stirinvanillaextractfollowedbypowderedsugaraddedin3batches.

4. Whenallsugarisincorporated,increasemixerspeedtomedium-highandmixfor2moreminutes.

5. Withaspoon,dropalittlemarshmallowcreamonhalfofcooledcookies.

6. Useremainingcookiestosandwichmoonpies.

Chocolate Ganache

1. Inaheatproofmixingbowl,heatchocolatechips,heavycreamandbutter.Stirtocombineuntilsmoothandsilky.

2. Workingfast,dipmoonpiesononesideinchocolateganache,letexcesschocolatedripbackintobowlandplacethemonacoolingrack.Refrigeratefor10–15minutesoruntilganacheisset.

3. Oncechocolatecoatingisset,reheatremainingganacheanddipcookiesinitcoveringothersideaswell.

4. Placecookiesonthewirerackandrefrigerate.

5. Keepcookiesinanairtightcontainerinrefrigerator.

Prep time0:40Bake/Cook time0:15Yield18 - 20moonpies

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Magic Bar® CookiesIngredients1c butter,roomtemperature1½c Imperial®LightBrownSugar,packed

2 eggs2tsp vanilla

1tsp bakingsoda1tsp salt

2¾c all-purposeflour*1½c grahamcrackercrumbs,finelycrushed

½c whitechocolatechips½c semi-sweetchocolatechips½c milkchocolatechips½c butterscotchchips½c shreddedsweetenedcoconut

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountisobtained.Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflourrequiredforrecipe.

Directions 1. Preheatovento350°Fdegrees.

2. Lineabakingsheetwithparchmentpaper,setaside.

3. Creambutterandbrownsugartogetherfor2minutesuntillightandfluffy.Addineggsandvanillaandcontinuemixinguntilsmooth.

4. Addinbakingsodaandsalt,mixingwell.

5. Turnmixertolowandslowlyaddinflourandgrahamcrackercrumbs.

6. Stirinchipsandcoconut.

7. Dropbyheapingtablespoonontolinedpan,2inchesapart,andbakefor9minutesuntiledgesaregolden.Don’tover-bake.

8. Allowtocoolonbakingsheetfor3minutesandthentransfertowireracktofinishcooling.

9. Storeinanairtightcontainerforupto3days.

Prep time0:15 Bake/Cook time0:09Yield30cookies

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This quick and easy “dump” cookie is sure to

please candy lovers.

TheseMagicBarCookiesareafunspinontheclassiccandybar.Alltheflavors

youlove(coconut,butterscotch,grahamcrackersandchocolate)inasingle

“drop”cookiethatcanbewhippedupinminutes.

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Meltaway Lemon Cookies

IngredientsCookies

2 c all-purposeflour*½tsp bakingpowder¼tsp salt

1c unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature¾c Imperial®GranulatedSugar

1 largeegg zestfrom1lemon

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountisobtained. Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflour requiredforrecipe.

Icing

2c Imperial®PowderedSugar3Tbs lemonjuice

Directions Cookies

1. Preheatovento375°F.Lineabakingsheetwithparchmentpaperorasiliconebakingmat.Setaside.

2. Inamediumbowl,whisktogetherflour,bakingpowderandsalt.Setaside.

3. Beatbutterandsugaruntillightandfluffy.Addeggandlemonzest,mixinguntilcombined.Addflourmixture½cupatatime,mixinguntilcompletelycombined.

4. Rollonetablespoonofdoughintosmallcirclesandthenpresswithhands(orwiththebottomofacup)intoadiskshape.Placeonpreparedbakingsheet.

5. Bakefor8–10 minutes,untilthecentersareset.Thecookieswillnotlookbrownedorcooked,buttheyare.Removefromovenandletcookiesrestonbakingsheetfor5minutes.Thentransfertoawireracktocoolcompletely.

Icing

1. InaInasmallbowl,whisktogetherpowderedsugarandlemonjuiceuntilsmooth.

2. Usingaspoon,smoothicingontothetopofeachcookieandletsetfor10minutes,oruntilhardened.

3. Storeinairtightcontainerforupto5days.

Prep time0:20Bake/Cook time0:08Yield32cookies

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This classic cookie is a staple

in many Southern kitchens.

Thesezestylemon

coookiesaretartlightly

sweetandjustmeltin

yourmouth.Ourbuttery

MeltawayCookieshave

asoftcenterandare

toppedwithalemon

sugarglaze.

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Earl Grey Tea Cookies

Ingredients1c unsaltedbutter,verysoft1c Imperial®PowderedSugar1tsp vanillaextract½tsp salt2 EarlGreyteabagsZest of1mandarinorangeor½ orange (nowhitebitterpith)

2c all-purposeflour*

12oz meltingwafersorchocolate

Directions 1. Preheatovento350°F.

2. Mixbutteruntilcreamy.Addsugarandcontinuemixinguntilwellcombined.Addvanilla,salt,tealeavesremovedfromteabagandzestandmixuntilverywellcombined.

3. Siftflourandaddinonesteptoabove.Mixuntildoughforms;donotovermix.

4. Pressdoughontoaplasticfoodfilmorparchmentpaperlinedbakingsheetandplaceintherefrigeratorforapproximately30minutesoruntilfirm/coldenoughtoroll.

5. Meanwhilecutapieceofsturdypaperorcardboard1¾inchwideand12½incheslong.

6. Marktheobtainedstripevery2½inches.(Thesizeofarealteabag.)

7. Removehalfofdoughfromrefrigeratorandrollitonalightlyflouredsurfaceagenerous⁄inchthick.

8. Usingyourguideandasharpknifecut2½inchwidestrips.Cutcrosswisetoobtaina“teabag.”Placeonaparchmentlinedbakingsheet.

9. Cutawaythetoptwocornersasseenonateabag.Usingadrinkingstraw,pokeaholenearthecentertoptoattachthetread.

10. Placeinovenandbakeuntillightgolden,about12–14minutesbuttimewilldependonactualthicknessofcookies.Letcookiescompletelycool.

11. Meltchocolateflavoredwafersortemperchocolate.Dipcookiesandletchocolateharden.

Prep time0:45Bake/Cook time0:12to0:14Yield48cookies

Theseadorableshortbreadcookiesnotonlylookliketea,

theytastelikeittoo.MadewithEarlGraytea,orangeand

vanilla,anddippedinmeltedchocolate.

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountisobtained.Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflourrequiredforrecipe.

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Butterfinger® Cookies

Ingredients½c shortening¾c Imperial®GranulatedSugar

1 egg

1⁄c siftedall-purposeflour*½tsp bakingsoda¼tsp salt

2 Butterfinger®candybars,cutinsmallpieces

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountisobtained. Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflour requiredforrecipe.

Directions 1. Preheatovento350°F.

2. Creamshorteningandsugartogether.Beatinegg.

3. Sifttogetherdryingredients.Sprinkleovercandybarpiecesandcombinewithcreamedmixture.Chill.

4. Dropbyspoonfulsongreasedbakingsheet.Bakeforabout12minutes.

Prep time0:20Bake/Cook time0:12Yield24cookies

IfyouloveButterfinger®candybars,thisisthecookieforyou.Thesepeanutty,creamycookies

arepackedwithbutterfingerbitsandperfectservedalongsideacoldglassofmilk.

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ah. Nice to have help in the kitchen.

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Sugar Cookies

Ingredients1c unsaltedbutter,verysoft 1½c Imperial®GranulatedSugar

1 largeegg2tsp vanillaextract½tsp salt

2½c all-purposeflour*½tsp bakingsoda½tsp creamoftartar

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountis obtained.Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresulting intoomuchflourrequiredforrecipe.

Directions 1. Preheatovento350°F.

2. Beatbutteruntilverylightandcreamy.Addsugarandcontinuemixinguntillightandfluffy.Addegg,vanillaandsaltandbeatuntilverywellcombined.

3. Siftflour,bakingsodaandcreamoftartartogetherandaddinonesteptoabove.Mixuntildoughforms.Donotovermix.

4. Scoopbatterintotwotablespoonamountsandmakeround.Placewellapartonparchmentlinedorevenlybutteredbakingsheets.Sprinklewithadditionalsugar,ifdesired.

5. Placeinovenandbakeuntilverypaleandedgesareverylightgolden,about9minutes.

6. Decoratewithfrostingoricingasdesired.

Prep time0:15Bake/Cook time0:09Yield upto36cookiesdependingonsize

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Cook’s Tip:

For firmer dough

wrap tightly in

plastic wrap and

refrigerate for

30 minutes.

ThisclassicsugarcookierecipecanbefoundontheImperialSugarpackaging.

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Imperial® Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients½c unsaltedbutter,softened½c Imperial®GranulatedSugar½c Imperial®DarkBrownSugar,well-packed1 largeegg1tsp vanillaextract

1½c all-purposeflour*½tsp bakingsoda½tsp salt

10oz semi-sweetchocolatechips(approx1¾cups)½c walnutsorpecans(optional)

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountisobtained. Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflour requiredforrecipe.

Directions 1. Preheatovento350°F.

2. Inamixingbowl,combinebutter,granulatedsugar,vanilla,brownsugarandeggonlowspeedfor1–2 minutesoruntilmixtureiscreamed.

3. Addflour,bakingsodaandsalttomixingbowlandmixonlowuntilblended.Scrapeedgesofbowlandmixonlowspeedforadditional1minuteoruntilcompletelymixed.

4. Blendinremainingingredientsonlowormixbyhandastonotcrushchipsandnuts.

5. Useatablespoontoportionoutcookiesontoungreasedbakingsheet.

6. Bakecookiesfor9–10minutes.Edgesofcookiesshouldbebrownandtopslightbrownwhencookiesarefinished.

Prep time0:15Bake/Cook time0:09to0:10Yield Approximately24cookies

IMPERIAL SUGAR

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This recipe can also

be found on the back

of our products below:

1 pound Light Brown Sugar Box

1 pound Light Brown Sugar Poly Bag

Redi-Measure Light

Brown Sugar Pouches

Chocolatechipcookiesareoneofthemostpopularcookiesontheplanet.Andour

recipemakesmeltinyourmouthcookiesthatareoutofthisworld.Servewitha

coldglassofmilkandenjoy!

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Fun Fact Tassie means “small cup” in Scottish.

IngredientsCRUST

½c unsaltedbutter,roomtemperature4oz creamcheese,roomtemperature¼c Imperial®GranulatedSugar1c all-purposeflour*3Tbs unsweetenedcocoapowder

FILLING

1 large egg, beaten¾c Imperial® Dark Brown Sugar, packed1 tsp vanilla extract¾c finely chopped pecans¼tsp salt3 oz semisweet chocolate

Directions For the crust:

Inthebowlofanelectricmixer,beatthebutterandcreamcheeseuntilwellcombined.Addthesugarandbeatuntilfluffy.Onlowspeedaddtheflourandcocoapowderandbeatuntilcombined.Coverandrefrigeratefor1hour,oruntilfirmed.

For the filling:

1. Inamediumbowl,combineegg,sugar,vanilla,pecansandsalt.

2. Preheattheovento350°F.Coata24cupminiaturemuffinpanwithnonstickbakingspray.

3. Dividethechilleddoughinto24equalballsabout2teaspoonseachandplaceeachballinsideamuffincup.Pressthedoughintothebottomsandupthesidesofeachcuptoformashell.Spoonabout1teaspoonofthefillingevenlyamongeachshell.

4. Bakefor25minutes,oruntillightlybrowned.Letcoolfor5minutesbeforeremovingtassiestowirerackstocoolcompletely.

5. Placechocolateinaheatsafebowlandmicrowavein30secondincrements,stirringbetweeneach,untilmelted.Letcoolslightly.Pourintoapastrybag(orplasticbag)anddrizzlechocolateoverthetassies.Letstanduntilsetbeforeserving.

Prep time0:20Bake/Cook time0:25Yield24cookies

Whenyouwantthetasteofachocolatepecanpie,butdon’twanttoeat

awholeslice,theseChocolatePecanTassiesarearight-sizedcompromise!

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountisobtained.Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflourrequiredforrecipe.

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Criss-Cross Carrot CookiesIngredients2½c all-purposeflour*1tsp bakingsoda1tsp bakingpowder1tsp cinnamon¼tsp nutmeg(optional)½tsp salt2c oats,quickcooking (notinstant)oroldfashioned

1c finegratedcarrots,about2½c coconutflakes(optional)½c raisins,darkorgolden1½c choppedpecans

1c unsaltedbutter,soft1c Imperial®GranulatedSugar1c Imperial®LightBrownSugar,packed2 largeeggs2tsp vanillaextract

Directions 1. Preheatovento350°F.

2. Sifttogetherinalargebowlflour,bakingsoda,bakingpowder,cinnamon,nutmegandsalt.Stirinoatsandsetaside.

3. Inaseparatebowl,combinecarrots,coconut,raisinsandpecans.

4. Inabowl,creambutteruntillightandfluffy.Addsugarsandblendwell.Addeggsoneatatimeandscrapeinbetween.Addvanillaandwhipwell.

5. Inonestep,addalldryingredientsandmixuntiljustcombined.Addremainingingredientsandmixuntilcombined.

6. Onparchmentlinedorlightlybutteredpans,dropbatterinlargetablespoonamounts,about2inchesapart.

7. Bakeuntillightgoldenabout13to15minutesdependingonsize.

8. Whencooled,sandwichwithCreamCheeseFrosting,orserveasis.

Prep time0:20Bake/Cook time0:09to0:11Yield24cookies

Thesemoistandtendercarrotcookiesareevenmoredeliciousiffilledwithour

CreamCheeseFrosting.Youcanusequickcookingoatsforasoftertextureorold

fashionedoatsforafirmerbite.

IMPERIAL SUGARI N S I G H TFor the times you want the taste of carrot cake, but don’t have a plate and fork handy.

*Spoon&Sweep:Useaspoontofillmeasuringcupwithflouruntilrequiredamountisobtained.Scoopingmeasuringcupdirectlyintoflourbagwillfirmlypackflourresultingintoomuchflourrequiredforrecipe.

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