Midwest Living Magazine
November-December 2014
Midwest Living features Rycraft Cookie Stamp star designs in an
article with a recipe for how to bake orange safron stamped cookies.
Orange Safron Stamp Cookies
“Saffron threads are the stamens of crocus flowers,
and without a doubt, they’re a splurge. (A tiny jar costs about $10.)
There isn’t a good substitute, so we reserve saffron for recipes
like these soft, citrusy cookies, where its flavor and color shine.”
Top and center: A 1972 version of our current design #021 – Christmas Star,
Left and right: #416 – Snow Star
Makes: 48 servings Prep: 30 minutes
Chill: 1 hour Bake: 9 to 11 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
1 or more Rycraft cookie stamps
2 Tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a microwave-safe custard cup or small bowl, combine milk and saffron. Microwave on high (100% power) for 30 seconds or until slightly warm; set aside. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, vanilla, orange zest and saffron mixture. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
2. Chill, covered, about 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball to a 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness, using a cookie stamp… dip stamp in granulated sugar to prevent sticking).
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 9 to 11 minutes or untnil edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
STORAGE:
Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.