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boobaloo · 12-20-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl

Can I not just use the whole egg? What am I supposed to do with the yolks? My head hurts.

Google "After Meringue cookies"...they're delicious

Couldn't find the recipe I was looking for, but here's some ideas

http://bakingdesserts.suite101.com/a...over_egg_yolks

Ok, I looked in my Best of Bridge and here they are....After Meringue cookies

2/3 c butter
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c white suger
1/2 tsp vanilla
5 egg yolks
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup raisins

Cream butter and sugars. Add vanilla and egg yolks. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add to creamed mixture and mix until smooth. Add walnuts, dates and raisins and blend well. Place medium spoonfuls of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen cookies.

GreenTeaFrapp · 12-20-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl

Can I not just use the whole egg?

Nope. The yolks prevent the whites from getting stiff which is what you want for a meringue.

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What am I supposed to do with the yolks?

Throw them at your brother?

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My head hurts.

You've either had too much alcohol or not enough.

GreenTeaFrapp · 12-20-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by STeeLy

I'll be back in Ottawa most likely at the end of next week... LOL

Would you really want cookies that weren't good enough to get finished off by then?

Eastern Girl · 12-20-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by boobaloo

Google "After Meringue cookies"...they're delicious

Couldn't find the recipe I was looking for, but here's some ideas

http://bakingdesserts.suite101.com/a...over_egg_yolks

Thanks for that.

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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

Nope. The yolks prevent the whites from getting stiff which is what you want for a meringue.

Ugh. Baking. I wish I could get good at this stuff.

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Throw them at your brother?

They won't be around til Christmas eve, perhaps I let them fester out on the counter, then throw them at them. Sounds good.

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You've either had too much alcohol or not enough.

It's a sugar headache. I have been hording the Mike N Ikes candies.

flip · 12-20-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl

Can I not just use the whole egg? What am I supposed to do with the yolks? My head hurts.

Here's what an Italian would do with the yolk.

For each yolk put about 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar depending on how thick you want it to be.

Combine yolks and sugar into a coffee cup then with spoon or electric mixer (only use one beater instead of both), beat until it becomes thick and fluffy.

Make yourself an espresso, perhaps with some biscotti. Put concoction, my family calls it coco but I don't think its a universal term, on top of cup of espresso. Throw in some Zambucca for added awesomeness.

Alternatively, you can put it on toast, or wafers or anything else you like, but it is best used with a nice cup of espresso.

If anyone tells you that you can get salmonella from raw eggs punch them in the face, I've been eating this stuff for years and I've never gotten sick.

GreenTeaFrapp · 12-20-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl

They won't be around til Christmas eve, perhaps I let them fester out on the counter, then throw them at them. Sounds good.

Or you could throw them in the driveway of the neighbour who likes to dump his snow on your mother's driveway.

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It's a sugar headache. I have been hording the Mike N Ikes candies.

I'm expecting one of those soon.

STeeLy · 12-20-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

Would you really want cookies that weren't good enough to get finished off by then?

true that... if they're good, they're gone... I'm just not thinking right now...

Rathji · 12-20-2008, 08:19 PM

My mouse finger is cold

czure32 · 12-20-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl

It's a sugar headache. I have been hording the Mike N Ikes candies.

Mike n Ike's are awesome I havent had any in a while...now im tempted to go to the Mac's across the street to buy some

swedish berries are awesome too!

Eastern Girl · 12-20-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by czure32

Mike n Ike's are awesome I havent had any in a while...now im tempted to go to the Mac's across the street to buy some

swedish berries are awesome too!

Yeah, I only recently tried Mike N Ikes, my friend bought me some and ever since i've been addicted. I went to the Dollar Store today and bought about ten boxes.

Swedish berries I have loved since I was little. They are awesome. Maybe too awesome.

Machiavelli · 12-20-2008, 08:36 PM

What kind of Mike n' Ikes do you guys like? Myself, I'm partial to the dark blue box (Berry Blast I believe). Tropical is good as well.

Eastern Girl · 12-20-2008, 08:37 PM

Not a fan of the Berry. But I definitely like the Tropical. More often than not though, I go with the Originals.

enthused · 12-20-2008, 09:06 PM

I think I am officially Scrooge this year. For several different reasons, I feel completely miserable and I absolutely cannot wait until Christmas is over.

Machiavelli · 12-20-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by enthused

I think I am officially Scrooge this year. For several different reasons, I feel completely miserable and I absolutely cannot wait until Christmas is over.

I totally understand what you're saying. I have avoided Christmas shopping thus far and can't fathom actually getting out to the malls.

GreenTeaFrapp · 12-20-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by enthused

For several different reasons, I feel completely miserable and I absolutely cannot wait until Christmas is over.

Hell, I can't wait for 2008 to be over. Worst. Year. Ever.

STeeLy · 12-20-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

Hell, I can't wait for 2008 to be over. Worst. Year. Ever.

It may not be the worst year ever for me... but I want 2008 to be over about as much as you do

enthused · 12-20-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Machiavelli

I totally understand what you're saying. I have avoided Christmas shopping thus far and can't fathom actually getting out to the malls.

Same! I have barely done any Christmas shopping. I went today and it was quite possibly the worst thing ever. I wish I could just not get people gifts. I don't care if they don't get me gifts.

enthused · 12-20-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

Hell, I can't wait for 2008 to be over. Worst. Year. Ever.

It definitely wasn't the best year, thats for sure. 2008 was decent enough for me, but the last few months have been pretty crappy.

Bring on the new year!

Eastern Girl · 12-20-2008, 09:39 PM

Yeah, I am happy to see 2008 ending soon. But it also means I get the inevitable "Will this be the year that my daughter gets married and has a grandchild for me?" speech from my mom. It's always an awkward start to the year.

I was in the malls today and they were brutal. Just all kinds of rudeness going on, it's sad really. I was close to destroying a 12 year old boy because he nearly ran into me with his shopping cart several times.

alltherage · 12-20-2008, 09:48 PM

I think my boss knows I'm looking for another job. I love Christmas, but hate retail.