Feel-Good Holiday Recipes

Good Foods: Caramelized Onion Gruyere Cheese & Hot Honey Bites

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
• 1 pckg Good Foods Caramelized Onion Gruyere Dairy Dip
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
• Sprouts Hot Honey (for drizzling)
• Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cut puff pastry sheet into 12 equal squares and place about 1/2-inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
3. Score each puff pastry piece with a square, leaving about ¼-inch of room around the edge to create a crust.
4. Bake until pastries are puffed and golden-brown, about 12-15 minutes.
5. Lightly press down centers of each square to create a small well. Fill each well with Good Foods Caramelized Onion Dip, and top with a sprinkle of Gruyere cheese.
6. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and filling is warmed through, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate.
7. Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve warm.

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Nielsen-Massey: Classic Sugar Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 3/4 cups Farmer Direct Foods All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Alcohol-Free Pure Vanilla
• 1/2 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and Nielsen-Massey Alcohol-Free Pure Vanilla.
3. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
6. Cool on a wire rack.

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Farmer Direct Foods: Harvest Table Dinner Rolls Recipe

Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 2 cups warm milk 100°F to 110°F
• 3 tbsp butter at room temperature (plus more for brushing)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp table salt
• 2 1/2 tbsp instant yeast
• 6 to 7 cups Farmer Direct Foods All-Purpose Flour

DIRECTIONS:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or large mixing bowl), combine the water, warm milk, butter, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir well and let the mixture sit for about 6 to 8 minutes until foamy.
2. Add 5 cups of Farmer Direct Foods All-Purpose Flour and mix by hand or with the flat beater attachment until a shaggy dough forms. It won’t fully come together yet—that’s expected.
3. Begin adding more flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing between additions until the dough forms a soft, slightly tacky ball. Switch to kneading—by hand for 10 minutes or with the dough hook for 4 to 5 minutes—until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a reusable cover and let it rise for about 20 minutes, or until puffed and noticeably expanded.
5. Gently press down the dough on a clean surface and stretch it into a rough 8″x12″ rectangle. Slice into four long strips, then cut each strip into six equal pieces to yield 24. Roll each piece into a tight, smooth ball using cupped hands on a lightly floured surface.
6. Place the dough balls into greased or parchment-lined pans. You can use one half-sheet pan, two quarter-sheet pans, two 9″x13″ pans, four 8″ or 9″ round pans, or a mix—whatever fits your kitchen setup.
7. Cover the rolls and let them rise again at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes. They should be visibly rounder and fuller. Preheat your oven to 350°F while the rolls puff.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and the centers register 190°F. Remove from the oven and brush immediately with melted butter for a rich flavor and soft crust.
9. Let the rolls cool slightly before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.