The first shout-out to cookies in America was in 1703, when some New York Dutch immigrants brought 800 cookies (from the Dutch word “koekje”) to a funeral. Lots of people are making Christmas cookies today, but you’ll find several bakers are offering special deals for National Cookie Day as well.
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Snacks du Jour: Baking inspiration
Cocktail Du Jour – Sugar Cookie Martini
This recipe comes from thespruceEats.com:
- 5 oz vanilla vodka
- 5 oz Irish cream liqueur
- 1 oz amaretto liqueur
Rim a martini glass with colored sugar or candy sprinkles by dipping the rim into some amaretto first. Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker for 20 seconds. Strain into glass.
Mocktail Du Jour – Milk n’ Cookie Mocktail
- 1 cup milk
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 5 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of cinnamon
Rim a martini glass with colored sugar or candy sprinkles by dipping the rim into some milk first. Shake milk, vanilla, and maple syrup with ice in a cocktail shaker for 30 seconds. Strain into glass and top with a pinch of cinnamon.
Beer Du Jour
Depends on the cookie…check out the beer and cookie pairings here.
Wine Du Jour
Depends…check out the wine and cookie pairings here.
Use freshly squeezed citrus in your cocktails and mocktails when called for – It makes such a difference! Here’s a reliable and inexpensive juicer.
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