Recipe File: Merry treat with Glad Cook ‘n’ Bake

MANILA, Philippines -‘Tis the seaon for sharing. And now’s the perfect time to whip up a delicious assortment of holiday treats to serve during family gatherings or give as Christmas gifts. Homemade food gifts add a personal touch as they come from our own kitchen.  These Christmas presents can be personalized to suit the receiver’s preference, too, making them great gifts this season. 

To make Christmas baking enjoyable, use Glad Cook ‘n’ Bake. A non-stick baking and cooking paper, Glad Cook ‘n’ Bake makes cooking and baking healthier and easier. Its non-stick coating eliminates the need for fats and oils, providing a healthy way of cooking and baking.  It can withstand high-temperature cooking, making it suitable for microwave and convention oven cooking. And it’s economical to use, too!  Glad Cook ’n’ Bake can be used up to five times for simple baking, leaves no waxy taste and retains the flavor of the cooked dish. Aside from baking, Glad Cook ‘n’ Bake can also be used in frying, boiling, steaming and grilling.

Make the season even merrier with these delicious treats from celebrated chef Jill Sandique. A pastry shop  owner, lead trainer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Council of Chefs, and columnist of Food magazine, chef Jill‘s Banana Bread with Cranberries and Pecans is a perfect dessert to end a family’s Noche Buena. In place of the usual fruitcake, this delicious dessert is sure to become a family favorite. Or try the irresistibly rich Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies, the perfect gift for family, friends and neighbors.

Make the holiday extra delicious with these holiday treats with the help of Glad Cook ‘n’ Bake.

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Chocolate chip walnut cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup butter

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed

2 large eggs

1 1/2 tsps. pure vanilla extract

1 tbsp. honey or light corn syrup

2 1/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup dark chocolate chips

3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Procedure:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with Glad Cook ‘n’ Bake.  Set aside.

In a bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light.  Add the eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.  Add the vanilla extract and honey (or light corn syrup).  Mix well.

In another bowl, toss together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed butter mixture.  Add the chocolate chips and walnuts, if desired.  Blend well.

Scoop the cookie dough into balls and place on prepared cookie sheets.  Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until done. Cool completely.

Store cookies in Glad Ware containers.

Yield: 20 to 22 pieces