Cookies – Simply Sundays

Funfetti Cookies

These 4 ingredient cookies take just a few minutes to mix up and they’re super soft & buttery with a delicious vanilla flavor. Each cookie is lightly sweet & crisp on the outside with fun colored sprinkles on the inside! Perfect party treat!

Our daughter Marin makes these cookies for her friends in school and I just have to say… they love her for it!

All you need to make this easy and tasty recipe is a box of funfetti cake mix, 3 egg whites, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil and white sugar for rolling

Add the egg whites and oil to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium until combined and fluffy

Add in the box of cake mix and combine until mixed. Do not over beat

Using a cookie scoop, measure out the cookie dough, roll into a ball and toss in the white sugar until completely covered

This is a perfect recipe for kids to help with because of its simplicity and because they are fast to make & bake. Almost instant gratification!

Evenly space each cookie ball on a silpat mat or a sheet pan sprayed with cooking oil

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 7-9 minutes

Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for another minute or two before cooling on a rack

Once cooled, serve up these simple yet tasty treats!

Time: 10 minutes prep, 7-9 minutes bake
Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients

1 box funfetti cake mix

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 egg whites

white sugar for rolling

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Add the egg whites and oil to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium until combined and fluffy; add in the box of cake mix and combine until mixed. Do not over beat

Using a cookie scoop, measure out the cookie dough, roll into a ball and toss in the white sugar until completely covered; evenly space each cookie ball on a silpat mat or a sheet pan sprayed with cooking oil

Bake for 7-9 minutes; let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for another minute or two before cooling on a rack

Tools used for this recipe

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer
Spring Chef Baking Rack

Cookie Scoop

Mini Prep Glass Bowl

Pyrex Prepware 1-Cup Measuring Cup

Silicone Flexible Rubber Baking Spatula

Silpat Non-Stick Silicone Mat

Wilton Recipe Right Non-stick Cookie Sheet Set, 2-Piece

Baker’s Secret Cooling Rack

February 15, 2020

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Italian Ricotta Cookies

Italian Ricotta Cookies are soft, cake-like cookies. They’re deliciously tender and topped with a sweet almond icing. They’re simple to make and perfect for any holiday!

When I was first dating my husband, I remember visiting his Italian family in Brooklyn around the holidays. My favorite part of the day was when the desserts rolled out

All types of cakes, pastries and cookies… oh, the cookies. Pignoli cookies, sesame cookies and my favorite… Italian Ricotta Cookies

Making a batch of these brings me right back to their holiday table!

I like to measure out all of the ingredients before I start baking. What do the French say? Mise en place. Everything in its place

Why use ricotta cheese in a cookie recipe?

Believe me, these cookies do not taste like cheese. Adding in the ricotta gives the cookie a fluffy texture that is so light and delicious

Add 2 cups of sugar and 2 sticks of room temperature butter to the bowl of a mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together for about 2 minutes

Add in 2 eggs and beat until combined

Add in 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons of almond extract. Mix until combined

Smells heavenly already!

Now let’s mix in the dry ingredients. You’ll need 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 4 cups of flour. I add the flour in one cup at a time so it incorporates evenly

Don’t overbeat, we want a tender dough

At this point, I separate the dough into two balls and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least an hour

Line your sheet pans with silpat mats or parchment paper sprayed with cooking oil. I like to use a cookie scoop so my cookies are all uniform in size. I actually go a step further and weigh each cookie dough ball so I know they’re exact. It’s optional, don’t feel pressured into this crazy step

My little cookies are each 7/8 of an ounce. Add the balls in rows to your prepared cookie sheets. Now I like to chill the balls for about 10 minutes so they retain their somewhat round shape

Once they’ve chilled a bit, bake in your preheated 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes until the bottoms are slightly browned

Let the cookies sit on the tray for a minute or two and then remove to cool on a wire rack

While the rest of the cookies are baking, let’s make the sweet almond glaze

Measure out 2 cups of powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons of almond extract and 3 tablespoons of milk. Add the almond extract to the sugar and add in the milk 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir until smooth

I glaze a few cookies at a time and then add the sprinkles so they stick to the icing

Just a tip to make cleanup a little easier… place the wire cookie racks over a sheet pan to catch the drips of glaze. I’m not a fan of sticky-ness

Let the icing set up completely before serving

These freeze well if you’d like to make them ahead of time. Just be sure not to add the glaze until you’ve defrosted the cookies

And there you have a delicious batch of soft Italian Ricotta cookies!

Sweet!

Simply Sundays ~ Italian Ricotta Cookies

Servings: Makes 56 cookies
Time: 20 minutes prep, 1 hour chill, 10 minutes bake per batch
Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients

2 cups of sugar

2 sticks of room temperature butter

2 eggs

15 ounces of ricotta cheese

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

2 teaspoons of almond extract

1 tablespoon of baking powder

1 teaspoon of baking soda

4 cups of flour

For the glaze

2 cups of powdered sugar

2 teaspoons of almond extract

3 tablespoons of milk

Colored sprinkles

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Add 2 cups of sugar and 2 sticks of room temperature butter to the bowl of a mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together for about 2 minutes; add in 2 eggs and beat until combined

Add in 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons of almond extract. Mix until combined

Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 4 cups of flour to the mixer. I add the flour in one cup at a time so it incorporates evenly

Separate the dough into two balls and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least an hour

Line your sheet pans with silpat mats or parchment paper sprayed with cooking oil. Use a cookie scoop so the cookies are all uniform in size; add the balls in rows to your prepared cookie sheets. Chill the balls for about 10 minutes so they retain their somewhat round shape

Once they’ve chilled, bake in your preheated 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes until the bottoms are slightly browned

Let the cookies sit on the tray for a minute or two and then remove to cool on a wire rack

To make the glaze: Measure out 2 cups of powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons of almond extract and 3 tablespoons of milk. Add the almond extract to the sugar and add in the milk 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir until smooth

Place the wire cookie racks over a sheet pan to catch the drips of glaze; glaze a few cookies at a time and then add the sprinkles so they stick to the icing

Let the icing set up completely before serving

Tools used to make this recipe

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Mini Prep Glass Bowl

Silicone Flexible Rubber Baking Spatula

Silpat Non-Stick Silicone Mat

Wilton Recipe Right Non-stick Cookie Sheet Set, 2-Piece

KitchenAid Stainless Steel Cookie Dough Scoop

OXO Stainless Steel Food Scale

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

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Rolo Cookies

Hey everyone! It’s Marin here! You know, the Simply Sunday’s resident baker!

These Rolo Cookies are one of our favorites… a soft chocolate cookie filled with gooey caramel… YUM! What’s not to love!

And they only have 4 ingredients which makes them a super easy cookie recipe for kids to bake

You’ll need one box of chocolate cake, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup of oil and 24 Rolo caramel chocolates

You’ll also need powdered sugar to roll the cookies in before baking

Unwrap the Rolos and set aside. This somewhat arduous job is best done by the little baker in your house. You can pay them in leftover rolo chocolates!

Add the cake mix, eggs and oil in a bowl and stir to combine

Scoop out enough of the dough to cover each Rolo. Form into a ball with the Rolo in the center

Roll each ball in powdered sugar and place on the sheet pan lined with a silpat mat or parchment sprayed with cooking spray

Don’t crowd them, they’ll spread a little bit

Bake at 350 degrees F for 7-8 minutes

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack

Serve and enjoy!

Sweet!

Simply Sunday's ~ Rolo Cookies

Servings: 24
Time: 15 minutes prep, 8 minutes bake
Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients

1 box of chocolate cake

2 eggs

1/3 cup of vegetable or canola oil

24 Rolo caramel chocolates

Powdered sugar for rolling

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Unwrap the Rolos and set aside

Add the cake mix, eggs and oil in a bowl and stir to combine

Scoop out enough of the dough to cover each Rolo; form into a ball with the Rolo in the center

Roll each ball in powdered sugar and place on the sheet pan lined with a silpat mat or parchment sprayed with cooking spray

Bake at 350 degrees F for 7-8 minutes

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack

Tools used to make this recipe

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KitchenAid Stainless Steel Cookie Dough Scoop

Wilton Recipe Right Non-stick Cookie Sheet Set, 2-Piece

Baker’s Secret Cooling Rack

Silpat Non-Stick Silicone Mat

Silicone Flexible Rubber Baking Spatula

Mini Prep Glass Bowl

December 11, 2019

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Almond Joy Cookies

Hi! I’m Marin, the “resident baker” of Simply Sundays!

Personally, I think that cookies are the best food ever invented. And yes, there are times that I just sit there and read recipes, looking for the perfect one

These particular cookies caught my eye!

They’re super easy and who doesn’t love the combination of coconut and chocolate? It’s like your favorite Almond Joy candy made into delicious cookies!

Did I mention they only have four ingredients??

You’ll just need shredded coconut, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and chopped almonds

Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl

I like when the cookies are all the same size so I’m using a 1 tablespoon cookie scooper Scoop the dough out into balls, give them a roll in your hands and place on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray

Give them some space… they’ll spread a little bit

Pop the cookie sheets into an oven preheated to 325 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, until the edges start to get lightly browned

Place on a rack to cool

Warning – this is dangerous. Make sure you guard the cookies or your family might think this is a free-for-all. At least sneak one or two for yourself before they disappear!

Sweet!

Simply Sundays! ~ Almond Joy Cookies

Servings: 3 dozen
Time: 10 minutes prep, 10-12 bake per tray
Difficulty: Super easy
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Ingredients

14 ounce package of sweetened, shredded coconut

2 cups of chocolate chips

14 ounce can of sweetened, condensed milk

2/3 of a cup of chopped almonds

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F

Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl

Scoop the dough out into 1″ balls, give them a roll in your hands and place on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray, spaced at least an inch apart

Pop the cookie sheets into an oven preheated to 325 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, until the edges start to get lightly browned

Place on a rack to cool

Tools used to make this recipe

Pyrex, 8 Cup – Measuring Cup,Prep Ware Glass

KitchenAid Silicone Scraper Spatula, Tangerine

Wilton Recipe Right 3 Piece Cookie Pan Set

OXO Good Grips Fish Turner

Wilton Recipe Right Non-stick Cookie Sheet Set, 2-Piece

December 20, 2016October 26, 2018

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Rolo Caramel Cookies

Our daughter, Marin, loves to bake. I mean LOVES to bake! And we’re all happy to be her taste testers!

This is such an easy recipe for kids to make since it only has 4 ingredients! And they’re delicious… a soft chocolate cookie filled with gooey caramel… yum!

You’ll need one box of chocolate cake, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup of oil and a 12 ounce bag of Rolo caramel chocolates