Jan Hagel Cookies

by | Dec 13, 2020 | COOKIES | 0 comments

A box of crisp and buttery Jan Hagel Cookies wrapped with a navy blue ribbon.
Jan Hagel Cookies
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    Servings Prep Time
    1 10"x15" tray 20 minutes
    Cook Time
    20-22 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    1 10"x15" tray 20 minutes
    Cook Time
    20-22 minutes
    A box of crisp and buttery Jan Hagel Cookies wrapped with a navy blue ribbon.
    Jan Hagel Cookies
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      1 10"x15" tray 20 minutes
      Cook Time
      20-22 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      1 10"x15" tray 20 minutes
      Cook Time
      20-22 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: 10"x15" tray
      Instructions
      1. Preheat oven to 350°F and set oven rack to the middle position. Lightly butter a 10"x15" baking tray, set aside.
      2. Cream together butter and granulated sugar. Divide the egg and add the egg yolk, cinnamon, salt and almond extract. Beat to fully combine. Add flour and mix only until dough starts to come together.
      3. Press or roll dough evenly into prepared pan. Whisk egg white with 1 tbsp water. Brush evenly onto prepared dough. Sprinkle evenly with almonds and then sprinkle with coarse sugar. Just enough to create a nice sparkle.
      4. Bake for 20-22 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for 3-5 minutes and then cut into squares or diamonds while the cookie is warm and soft. Once cut, allow to cool completely before removing from the pan. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
      Recipe Notes

      -coarse sugar is a larger crystal sugar that doesn't melt when baked so it keeps a sparkle on the goods it's sprinkled on. It may also be called pearl sugar, decorators sugar, sparkling sugar.

      -I get about 45 - 2" diamond shaped cookies, plus the best and crispiest half diamonds around the edges.

      -I've tried sliced almonds with and without the skin and both are good to use and is a matter of preference.

      -I find it just as easy to cut the squares instead of just scoring them while they are warm, but if you're having difficulty just score them and cut when cool.

      -cookies are best if eaten while fresh, however they will last in a sealed container at room temperature for several days. If freezing, allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container away from strong odours.

      Cranberry Almond Roasted Broccoli

      by | Oct 19, 2018 | SIDE DISH, VEGETABLES, VEGETARIAN | 0 comments

      Cranberry Almond Roasted Broccoli
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        Servings Prep Time
        6-8 people 15 minutes
        Cook Time
        20 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        6-8 people 15 minutes
        Cook Time
        20 minutes
        Cranberry Almond Roasted Broccoli
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          Servings Prep Time
          6-8 people 15 minutes
          Cook Time
          20 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          6-8 people 15 minutes
          Cook Time
          20 minutes
          Ingredients
          Servings: people
          Instructions
          1. Preheat oven to 400℉.
          2. Split broccoli spears into large bite-size pieces. Place broccoli and garlic on a large baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly. Spread out in a single layer.
          3. Roast for 7 minutes. Add almonds and turn broccoli. Continue to roast for another 7 minutes. Add dried cranberries and toss to combine. Return to oven for 5-6 minutes until broccoli is tender and almonds are golden. Serve immediately.

          Seed and Almond Coconut Clusters

          by | Aug 28, 2017 | BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH, SNACKS | 0 comments


          Seed and Almond Coconut Clusters
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            Servings Prep Time
            32 clusters 10 minutes
            Cook Time
            15 minutes
            Servings Prep Time
            32 clusters 10 minutes
            Cook Time
            15 minutes
            Seed and Almond Coconut Clusters
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              Servings Prep Time
              32 clusters 10 minutes
              Cook Time
              15 minutes
              Servings Prep Time
              32 clusters 10 minutes
              Cook Time
              15 minutes
              Ingredients
              Servings: clusters
              Instructions
              1. Preheat oven to 325℉ and line baking sheets with parchment. Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl, drizzle with corn syrup and toss gently to fully combine. Drop approximately 2 tbsp of mixture onto lined baking sheets and with slightly damp fingers form into low clusters. Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature before removing.
              2. Store clusters in an airtight container for several days or freeze for up to 2 months.
              Recipe Notes

              I've tried honey, agave and corn syrup in this recipe.  I found that the corn syrup resulted in a crispier cluster that held up better when frozen and the honey and agave result in a slightly softer cluster that tends to break apart more easily.  All are good options depending on your sugar preference.