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Quicker Baked Potato

Try this method for speeding up the potato baking process (for a better texture than those that you microwave). Pre-heat the oven to 400. Place the potato in boiling water for 10 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes. This will cut the cooking time in half.

 

Baker's Secret Sugar Cookie Hearts


cookies, holiday

1 cup butter; unsalted
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup confectioners' sugar; sifted
2 tablespoon milk
1 multicolored nonpareils

1. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in the eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir together the flour, salt and baking soda; mix into the sugar mixture until well blended. Chill for 2 hours. 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 3. Divide the dough into quarters. Roll out one quarter on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into heart shapes with a 2-inch cutter; place on an ungreased cookie sheet. 4. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until the cookies are barely browned at the edges. Cool on a wire rack. ** Icing ** 5. Mix together the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Spread on the cookies; sprinkle with the nonpareils. Source: from the back of the packaging on the new cookie sheets bought in preparation for the holidays.