**Beatrice Mukasa Cookies: A Taste of Ugandan Heritage with a Modern Twist**
Discover the delightful flavors of Beatrice Mukasa cookies, a beloved Ugandan treat that has captured the hearts of cookie enthusiasts worldwide. These delectable cookies, also known as Ugandan coconut cookies, are renowned for their unique blend of spices and the irresistible combination of coconut and peanuts. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll be guided through three distinct recipes that showcase the versatility of these cookies. From the classic Beatrice Mukasa cookies, bursting with coconut and peanut flavors, to the innovative chocolate-dipped variation and the gluten-free alternative, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, these recipes are carefully crafted to ensure success, allowing you to recreate these Ugandan gems in your own kitchen.
THE BEST BUTTER COOKIES
Your search is over -- this perfect butter cookie will stay in your recipe box for years. It's crisp, yet tender and perfect for tea for two or cookies for Santa. Plus, you have the choice to make drop cookies or a slice-and-bake version!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add the butter and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on high speed for a full 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl halfway through the mixing; the butter should be very light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until well combined. Add half the dry ingredients and beat on low speed to combine. Scrape down the mixing bowl before adding the remaining dry ingredients and beat to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour in the bowl for drop cookies, or form into a 1-inch log for slice-and-bake cookies.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the turbinado sugar in a small bowl. For drop cookies, scoop the cookie dough with a 1 tablespoon-size cookie scoop and then dip the tops of the cookie dough balls into the sugar. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- For slice-and-bake cookies, cut the log into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Press the tops into the sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies until slightly puffed and lightly golden on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
BEATRICE SAVITZ'S APRICOT COOKIES
My grandmother, a wonderful baker and cook, made these.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Apricot Cookies
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Place apricots, lemon juice, white sugar in a small saucepan. Add enough water to just cover the apricots. Bring to a boil, and cook until fruit is soft. Chop coarsely.
- Sift flour, oatmeal and brown sugar together. Melt butter or margarine over low heat and stir into flour mixture. Put 2/3 of this mixture into 8 x 8 inch greased pan. Spread apricot mixture over crust. Sprinkle remaining oatmeal mixture over apricots.
- Bake for about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 46.6 mg, Sugar 27.2 g
BASIC COOKIES
Bake a batch of these easy cookies with just five ingredients - or fewer. A perfect partner to a cup of tea, you can whip them up in no time
Provided by bendickson
Categories Afternoon tea, Treat
Time 32m
Yield Makes 25
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Cream the butter in a large bowl with a wooden spoon or in a stand mixer until it is soft. Add the sugar and keep beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Sift in the flour and add the optional ingredients, if you're using them. Bring the mixture together with your hands in a figure-of-eight motion until it forms a dough. You can freeze the dough at this point.
- Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them slightly apart from each other on a baking sheet (you don't need to butter or line it). Flatten the balls a little with the palm of your hand and bake them in the oven for around 10-12 mins until they are golden brown and slightly firm on top. Leave the cookies on a cooling rack for around 15 mins before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
MIMOSA BUTTER COOKIES
You can add many different flavors to butter cookies to make them your own. Try an alternate type of citrus zest, or add an alternate liquid to change things up. -Sara Lark, Raton, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream first 4 ingredients until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Mix juice and champagne. Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with juice mixture, beating well after each addition., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag; insert a #1M star tip. Transfer dough to bag; pipe 2-in. circles 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until edges are set, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pan 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ABSOLUTE BEST MOST EXCELLENT SOFT OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
This cookie recipe is a definite must have in your recipe box!! Warning! once you start eating these... it's really hard to stop at just two.. or three.. or.. well, you get the picture. :) My Grandmother gave me this delectably delicious recipe and Everyone who has ever tried them has asked me for the recipe! After trying these, my husband doesn't want any others. And, If you are going to take these cookies, for a treat, anywhere, be sure to have the recipe with you! You WILL definitely be asked for it. They are truly the most excellent, best ever, soft oatmeal raisin cookies I have ever had!
Provided by Kimberly Arp
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 18m
Yield 36-42 cookies depending on size
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- First, you put the raisins in a small pan of water uncovered and cook till puffy.
- Put in strainer to drain and cool.
- (I rinse them under cool water to cool them off quicker) Cream and beat together (using elect. mixer) the butter, brown sugar, and eggs.
- Mix together the flour (unsifted), soda, baking powder, cinnamon, oatmeal and add to the creamed mixture, using beater to mix.
- Last, add the raisins.
- With a spoon, mix them in ever so lightly.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheets.
- (I use cooking spray) I sometimes use Tablespoonfuls to make bigger cookies!
- Bake them between 350*-360* for 8-9 minutes.
- Take them out before they get brown!
- Cool for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheet before transfering to waxed paper to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cookies will be.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at a high temperature: Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving: The cookies will continue to cook as they cool, so it's important to let them cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
Beatrice Mukasa's cookie recipes are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create soft, chewy cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're baking for a party, a bake sale, or just for your own enjoyment, Beatrice Mukasa's cookie recipes are sure to be a hit.
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