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It's okay if you don't know how to zest a lemon! I've got you covered. This technique also works with limes, oranges, and grapefruit. Happy zesting!  

I had a great time demonstrating two of my favorite holiday cookies recipes with Lacey on KGW's Hello, Rose City! Today we made Candy Cane Cookies and Peppermint Sugar Cookies. Check out the full demo below and learn more about how to make these scrumptious bites!

Recipe by Elizebett Rocha Bento Eslinger Meet you new favorite sugar cookie: chewy goodness boasting a hint of peppermint and a delicate crunch of candy cane. These drop cookies are easy to make and perfect for the winter holiday season! Makes 18-24 cookies. Ingredients 185 g (about 1 ½ cups) flour, sifted ¼ tsp table salt ¼ tsp baking powder, sifted ⅛ tsp baking soda, sifted 113 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened 175 g (~1 cup) granulated sugar ¼ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp peppermint extract 1 large egg, beaten, room temperature 38 g crushed candy cane (about 3 whole candy canes or about ¼ cup crushed) ⅓ cup powdered sugar (for rolling balls of dough before baking) Directions Preheat...

Adapted from Betty Crocker original recipe for Candy Cane Cookies  I make these every year. They’re SO good. Almond and vanilla. A soft-snappy bite. Dusted with sugar and crushed candy cane. And, they freeze nicely to fit into holiday prep. One of my fav cookie recipes! Ingredients - Cookie Dough 300g (~ 2 ½ cups) all-purpose flour, sifted 3/4 tsp table salt 226g (1 cup) of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 113g (~1 cup) of powdered sugar, sifted 1 egg, room temperature 1 ½ tsp almond extract 1 tsp vanilla extract 1-2 drops of red food coloring (gel preferred) Ingredients - Candy Cane Topping ¼ cup finely crushed candy canes ¼ cup granulated sugar Directions Preheat the oven to...

I had a great time demonstrating some pie-making tips, just in time for Thanksgiving, with Lacey on KGW's Hello, Rose City! Check out the full demo and learn more about how to make great pies any time of year!