The Spice up your Life Crown Royal Cookie Recipe

By: Micah Pardo

It is Crown Royal Cookie recipe time! The Holiday’s—when family comes together over a warm, home-cooked feast.

When Grandma and Grandpa share stories about their childhood.

When the kids and teens stare at their electronics during grandpa’s stories. The very busy days usually require cookies of extra energy boost, and that is why we have cookies that are made from a recipe on https://xiteyourmind.com/blogs/news/zero-sugar-raspberry-cacao-cookies-vegan.But we’re talking holidays here which means taking things slow and easy.

Where the new born baby screams to be free of his Santa Suit and demands a diaper change as his aroma lingers over the turkey.

Whatever your family gatherings look like—we would like to introduce you to the Crown Royal cookie. A rich batter with a hint of coco and a kick of whiskey! Add creamy almond icing for a delectable experience.

Prep time: 5-10 minutes   Cook time: 11 minutes 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cream butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup Crown Royal or Crown Royal Maple
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Cooking Directions:

1. Let the butter & eggs sit out to room temperature (about 45 minutes)
2. Preheat oven to 375
3. With a hand mixer stir the cream butter, cocoa, & sugar on low speed
4. On low speed add one egg at a time
5. Add vanilla
6. Mix in the Crown Royal
7. Add in flour, baking soda, & salt slowly until combined
8. Place 1 Tbs sized balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheet
9. Bake for 11 minutes- begin icing recipe at this time
10. Remove from oven, let sit on cookie sheet for 2 minutes then transfer

Ingredients for homemade almond icing:

Prep time: 3-5 minutes   Cook time: Ready upon making

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Almond extract
• 5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions:

1. In a large bowl beat butter until creamy
2. Beat in confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and milk
3. Makes about 3 cups.
4. When cookies come out of oven-spread desired icing amount over cooling cookies (the more the merrier!).

You can’t take a shot every time Aunt Peggy asks why you’re still single, but you can grab a cookie. Crown Royal Cookies are sure to bring a batch of fun to your holiday party or family gathering.