Best Mazzaro Signature Cookies Recipes

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound penne pasta
3 cups cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus drizzling
Salt and pepper
1 package chorizo, casings removed and finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk, warm
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey pepper jack
1 cup sharp white Cheddar
1 (2.7-ounce) can fried onions

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook the pasta in salted, boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
Add the cherry tomatoes to a sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, until visibly plump and softened.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Saute the chorizo in a saute pan until crisp. Remove.
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add flour, stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil. Continue to whisk constantly. Stir while adding the mustard, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Stir in the cheese; reserving 1/2 cup for the topping. The mixture will thicken as the heat increases.
Pour the drained pasta into the cheese sauce and mix well. Add to a 3-quart casserole dish. Add the chorizo and roasted cherry tomatoes. Top with reserved cheese and the fried onions. Bake for 35 minutes. Can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking if refrigerated.

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Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup halved fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
preparation
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flours, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture and oats and stir until blended. Stir in walnuts, cranberries and raisins.
Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until edges are light brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool completely.

Steps:

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk flours, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture and oats and stir until blended. Stir in walnuts, cranberries and raisins. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until edges are light brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool completely.