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Gingerbread Cookies (USA)

                                             Classic spiced cookies shaped into gingerbread men.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tbsp ground ginger

• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground cloves

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 3/4 cup butter

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1 egg

• 1/4 cup molasses

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar, add egg and molasses.

2. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour.

3. Roll out dough, cut shapes, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.

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 Pfeffernüsse (Germany)

                                          Spiced German cookies coated in powdered sugar.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp each of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and white pepper

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Heat honey and sugar until dissolved; cool slightly.

2. Mix dry ingredients and combine with honey mixture and egg.

3. Shape into small balls and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.

4. Coat with powdered sugar.

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Shortbread (Scotland)

                                                       Buttery, crumbly cookies.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 cup butter

Instructions:

1. Mix flour and sugar, then blend in butter.

2. Roll out and cut shapes. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 15–20 minutes.

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Speculaas (Netherlands/Belgium)

                                              Crisp spiced cookies with intricate designs.

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour

• 1/2 cup butter

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1 tbsp speculaas spice mix (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger)

• 1/4 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients, chill dough, and roll out.

2. Use molds or cut shapes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.

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Amaretti (Italy)

                                                         Chewy almond cookies.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 egg whites

• 1/2 tsp almond extract

Instructions:

1. Whisk egg whites until frothy, mix in almond flour and sugar.

2. Shape into balls, bake at 325°F (160°C) for 15–20 minutes.

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Polvorones (Spain/Mexico)

                                                Crumbly almond cookies.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1 cup butter

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients, form dough, and chill.
2. Shape and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes.

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 Linzer Cookies (Austria)

                                                 Almond sandwich cookies with jam filling.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups flour

• 3/4 cup ground almonds

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 egg yolk

• Jam for filling

Instructions:

1. Make dough, chill, and roll out.

2. Cut shapes, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.

3. Assemble with jam.

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Ma’amoul (Middle East)

                                                  Filled semolina cookies with dates or nuts.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups semolina

• 1 cup butter

• 1/4 cup milk

• Date paste or nuts for filling

Instructions:

1. Mix dough, chill, and form into small balls.

2. Stuff with filling, shape, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. 

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 Smash Burger Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Pancakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for cooking)

• For the Burger Layer:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices of cheddar or American cheese

• For Toppings:

  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • Pickles
  • Ketchup, mustard, or special sauce

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Instructions:

1. Make the Pancake Batter:

   • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
   • Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed (don’t over mix).

2. Cook the Pancakes:

   • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
   • Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
   • Cook until bubbles form and the edges look set (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Repeat for all pancakes.

3. Prepare the Smash Burgers:

   • Divide the ground beef into 4 balls.
   • Heat a skillet or griddle over high heat.
   • Place a beef ball on the skillet and smash it flat with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
   • Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, adding a slice of cheese during the last minute of cooking to melt.

4. Assemble the Smash Burger Pancakes:

   • Place a pancake on a plate, top with a smash burger patty, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
   • Drizzle with ketchup, mustard, or special sauce.
   • Add another pancake on top to complete the stack.

5. Serve and Enjoy:
   Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side or as a unique brunch idea!

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 Bacon Strip Pancakes

 Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1¼ cups milk

• 1 egg

• 6 cooked bacon strips

Instructions:

1. Prepare pancake batter as usual.

2. Lay bacon strips on a greased skillet. Pour batter over each strip to cover.

3. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.

4. Serve with maple syrup.