Welcome to our first in the series "Nutmeg and Cookies" book discussion. In April we ask that you vote for your favorite book AND cookie!  Recipes will be posted for you to try at home.  I have tried all of the cookies so far and they are delicious! 

The first recipe is:  The Candymakers Cookies

Makes 16 Cookies

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour

¾ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature

½ cup packed dark brown sugar

½ cup granulated sugar

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

1 extra large egg at room temperature

¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ cup each of your favorite candies

 DIRECTIONS

1.      In a small bowl, sift flour with baking soda. Set aside.

2.      In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat the butter at medium speed until smooth and soft, about 3 minutes. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt, then beat at medium-high speed, scraping down the side of bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

3.      Add the egg and vanilla; beat until just combined about 1 minute. Add the flour mixture and beat at low speed until just combined, about 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the bowl.

4.      Add your favorite candies. Stir until just blended.

5.      Chill cookie dough in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

6.      Preheat oven to 350°.

7.      Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or baking liners. Scoop cookie dough to make 2 inch balls. Place slightly flatten balls on cookies sheet about2 inches apart.

8.      Bake cookies for about 12 minutes or until cookie are light golden brown in color.  Cool slightly before eating.