4-Ingredient Holiday Cookies

Peppermint Meringue Kisses, Rich Nutella Fudge Brownies, Orange-Scented Mini Elephant Ears


imageCould your cookie platter use an update? If you bake the same cookies every year, it's time to change it up. In her video series, Abby Dodge shares recipes from Desserts 4 Today, and shows you how to make three delicious four-ingredient desserts that'll add some dazzle to your platter. Peppermint Meringue Kisses Rich Nutella Fudge Brownies Orange-Scented Mini Elephant Ears

Peppermint Meringue Kisses

by Abigail Johnson Dodge Light, crunchy ethereal meringues are the perfect vehicle for the clean, bracing flavor of peppermint. Watch Abby demonstrate this and two other four-ingredient desserts in her Holiday Cookies Video Series. And if you think Abby's four-ingredient cookies are cool, watch how she transforms four ingredients into crowd-pleasing frosty treats. Makes 24 cookies. 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Whites from 2 large eggs 1/8 tsp. pure peppermint extract 1/3 cup finely chopped, peppermint hard candies More...

Nutella Fudge Brownies

by Abigail Johnson Dodge These two-bite brownies are fudgy and decadent with a crunchy top. You'll never believe they're made with just four ingredients. Watch Abby demonstrate this and two other four-ingredient desserts in her Holiday Cookies Video Series. And if you think Abby's four-ingredient cookies are cool, watch how she transforms four ingredients into crowd-pleasing frosty treats. Makes 12 brownies 1/2 cup Nutella chocolate-hazelnut spread 1 large egg 5 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts More...

Orange-Scented Mini Elephant Ears

by Abigail Johnson Dodge Store-bought puff pastry and bittersweet orange zest bake up into a crunchy, flaky cookie with a sophisticated flavor that belies its simplicity. Watch Abby demonstrate this and two other four-ingredient desserts in her Holiday Cookies Video Series. And if you think Abby's four-ingredient cookies are cool, watch how she transforms four ingredients into crowd-pleasing frosty treats. Makes 22 cookies 2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided 1 Tbs. finely grated orange zest 1 sheet (about 9 oz.) frozen puff pastry, thawed 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted More...

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