Best 4 Award Winning Cookie Recipes

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Are you looking to impress your friends and family with your culinary skills? Look no further than the art of creating award-winning cookies! Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of making delectable cookies that are sure to win hearts and taste buds alike. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the techniques of mixing, baking, and presentation, we'll cover everything you need to know to create cookies that are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Get ready to embark on a journey of cookie-making excellence as we explore the secrets behind crafting award-winning treats that will leave everyone asking for more!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

AWARD WINNING SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Everybody wants this recipe when I take them in for a carry-in. To make them award winning, my daughter, Tegan, made them for a cookie baking contest and won a red ribbon! You can use any flavor pudding you like for this recipe.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups butter, softened
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 115.8 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

GOLD-MEDAL WINNER COOKIES



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These cute cookies are crisp-tender, not too sweet and sturdy enough to hold their shape when baked. If you have the time and ingredients, you can pipe designs on the finished medals with decorating or royal icing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h14m

Yield 18 to 24 cookies, depending on the size of the cutters

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, 2 lightly beaten and 1 whole
1 teaspoon vanilla
Yellow food coloring, for egg wash
1/4 cup yellow sanding sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium for 3 minutes. Beat in the 2 beaten eggs and vanilla.
  • Beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture 1 cup at a time. Divide the dough into 2 pieces and flatten them into neat rectangles about 3/4-inch thick. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 3 hours.
  • Set an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment. Working with 1 piece of dough at a time, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it soften for about 10 minutes. Roll it out on a lightly-floured piece of parchment to 3/16-inch thick. Cut out rounds with a 3- to 3 1/4-inch cookie cutter and arrange them on the prepared cookie sheets at least 1 1/2 inches apart. Repeat with the second piece of dough, rerolling and cutting the scraps as necessary.
  • To make ring imprints on the cookies, press the rim of a small glass or bowl (about 2 1/2-inches wide) halfway into each dough round. Freeze the cookies on the cookie sheets for 20 minutes. (This will help the cookies hold their imprints.)
  • Combine the remaining egg with 6 drops of yellow food coloring and 1 teaspoon water. Whisk together with a fork to make an egg wash.
  • At the top of each cookie, use a wide straw or the tip of a sharp paring knife to cut a circle or rectangle wide enough to thread a ribbon through. Working with 2 to 3 cookies at a time, lightly brush the rounds with egg wash (avoid the imprint) and sprinkle with the sanding sugar. Lightly tap each cookie on the counter to shake off excess (the frozen dough will be sturdy enough to withstand this).
  • Bake the cookies until set and the edges are beginning to brown, 14 to 18 minutes, rotating the cookie sheets once. Transfer the sheets to a baking rack and cool the cookies completely on the sheets. (If the holes for the ribbon have closed up a bit, just cut away some of the dough with a paring knife while the cookies are still warm).
  • Thread a yard of ribbon through each cookie and tie the ends.

WORLD'S BEST BUTTER COOKIES



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I tested 8 different butter cookie recipes, looking for the "perfect" butter cookie. It had to be buttery, a little crumbly (like shortbread), and not too sweet. This is the winner. I think these are the Worlds Best Butter Cookie, courtesy of Chef Alice Medrich.

Provided by P48422

Categories     Dessert

Time 33m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Beat the butter, sugar, salt and vanilla together until smooth and creamy.
  • Mix in the egg yolk until well incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl at least once.
  • Add the flour and mix just until incorporated.
  • Scrape onto a lightly floured board and knead a few times, just until the dough smooths out.
  • Turn onto a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a log, wrap up and refrigerate for several hours or freeze.
  • Before baking, preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Line your baking sheets with parchment.
  • Slice the dough into slices about 1/8" thick and place them on the sheets about an inch apart (they won't be spreading very much, but they need air room around each cookie).
  • Bake until JUST beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 16-18 minutes.
  • Note: you can do many things with these cookies.
  • You could roll the dough out and cut shapes.
  • You could slice them even thinner and sandwich them with chocolate or jam or lemon curd.
  • You could make them and then dip them half into chocolate.
  • You could just make them and eat them, which is my favorite.
  • Whatever you do, they will be delicious.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 12.9, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 0.6

AWARD WINNING SOFT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Everyone has a favourite chocolate chip cookie recipe, but what intrigued about this recipe was that it had instant vanilla pudding mixed in it. Bet you can't eat just one!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown.
  • Yield: 72 servings (Serving size: 6 dozen).

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies.
  • Follow the recipe carefully. This will help you avoid common mistakes that can ruin your cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make your cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the correct temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and may burn. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will not bake properly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you can make award-winning cookies that will impress your friends and family. Just remember to use high-quality ingredients, follow the recipe carefully, and don't overmix the dough. With a little patience and attention to detail, you can create delicious cookies that everyone will love.

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