Third Day Cookies Candy Marathon Recipe

Unleash your inner baker with this epic 3-day cookie and candy recipe collection! Perfect for holiday gifting, this recipe yields a variety of delicious treats, from nutty oatmeal cookies and easy macaroons to decadent lemon-butter snowbars and zesty orange honey bars. Prepare chilled doughs on Friday, bake on Saturday and Sunday, and deliver your beautifully packaged gifts on Monday. This year, elevate your gifting game with this exciting baking adventure! (Note: Kahlua ball recipe not included.)

Prep Time 240 mins
Cook Time 360 mins
Calories 1068 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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How to Make Third Day Cookies Candy Marathon

  1. **Nutty Oatmeal Cookies:**
  2. Cream together 1 cup shortening and 1 ½ cups sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
  5. In another bowl, combine ½ cup milk and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Stir in 2 cups rolled oats and 1 cup chopped nuts.
  8. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. **Easy Macaroons:**
  11. Combine 2 cups shredded coconut, 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  12. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet, leaving 1 inch between cookies.
  13. Top each cookie with a maraschino cherry half.
  14. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  15. Remove from baking sheet immediately using a moistened spatula.
  16. **Lemon-Butter Snowbars:**
  17. Cream together ½ cup (1 stick) butter, 1 cup flour, and ¼ cup sugar.
  18. Press into an ungreased 8x8 inch baking pan.
  19. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned.
  20. **Filling:** Whisk together 2 large eggs, ¾ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  21. Pour filling over the baked crust.
  22. Bake for 20 minutes, or until set.
  23. Sprinkle with powdered sugar once cool and cut into squares.
  24. **Orange Honey Bars:**
  25. Beat together ½ cup honey, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 2 large eggs until smooth.
  26. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon grated orange peel.
  27. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  28. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  29. Stir in 1 cup chopped nuts.
  30. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
  31. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  32. **Icing:** Whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 2-4 tablespoons orange juice, and 1 teaspoon grated orange peel until smooth.
  33. Frost cooled bars and cut into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

349g

Fat

130g

Carbs

43g

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