1 large egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional: icing Gingerbread Cookies INGREDIENTS
HIGHLANDS BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:
If you live in Highlands, chances are you’re familiar with Dusty’s. It’s a family-owned grocery and meat market, now in its second generation of ownership, and managed by the dynamic sibling duo, Dusty Rhodes and Kitty Schultz. At Dusty’s, you’ll find much more than just your everyday pantry essentials. They take pride in making delicious homemade baked goods such as tomato pie, Kitty’s renowned chicken salad, scones, Morning Glory bread (like pumpkin bread but lighter), a variety of homemade appetizers, sandwiches, pies, cookies, and more.
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 10 Tablespoons (2/3 cup) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar 2/3 cup (160ml) unsulphured or dark molasses
3 and 1/2 cups (440g) all- purpose flour (spooned & leveled) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon ground ginger (yes, 1 full Tablespoon!) 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Dusty’s Rhodes Superette (828) 526-2762 Location: 493 Dillard Road, Highlands Winter Hours: Wednesday-Friday 9:00am- 5:30pm; Saturday 9:00am- 4:00pm CLOSED: November 26-December 2 and the entire month of January
DUSTY’S RHODES SUPERETTE
Bake cookies for 9-10 minutes. If your cookie cutters are smaller than 4 inches, bake for about 8 minutes. If your cookie cutters are larger than 4 inches, bake for about 11 minutes. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet. Transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. Once completely cool, decorate as desired. • Ice • 2 ounces Baileys • 1 ounce vodka • 2 ounces heavy cream • 1 tablespoon gingerbread flavored syrup (such as Monin) Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Measure the Baileys, vodka, heavy cream, and gingerbread syrup directly into the cocktail shaker. Place the lid securely on the shaker and shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds. Strain the gingerbread martini into a chilled martini glass and serve immediately. GINGERBREAD MARTINI Embrace the festive season with a homemade Gingerbread Martini! This holiday cocktail delivers the delightful taste of gingerbread right into your glass!
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. Set aside. In a large bowl using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and molasses and beat on medium high speed until combined and creamy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Next, beat in egg and vanilla on high speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, and beat on low speed until combined. The dough will be quite thick and slightly sticky. Divide dough in half and place each onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap each up tightly and pat down to create a disc shape. Chill discs for at least 3 hours and up to 3 days. Chilling is mandatory for this cookie dough. Preheat oven to 350°F Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside. Remove 1 disc of chilled cookie dough from the refrigerator. Generously flour a work surface, as well as your hands and the rolling pin. Roll out disc until 1/4-inch thick. The dough may crack and be crumbly as you roll. Pick it up and rotate it as you go. The first few rolls are always the hardest since the dough is so stiff, but re-rolling the scraps is much easier. Cut into shapes. Place shapes 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Re-roll dough scraps until all the dough is shaped. Repeat with remaining disc of dough.
On the other side of the store, explore their pick-and-cut meat market, where Dusty prepares fresh filets, thick-cut ribeye steaks, wild caught Atlantic Salmon, 100% all-beef hotdogs, breakfast sausage infused with a secret blend of herbs and spices, and convenient grab-and-go charcuterie.
While you shop or perhaps wait for a freshly baked pie, don’t miss their coffee station, offering vanilla lattes, peppermint mochas, or even iced Chai lattes, thanks to their unique Starbucks kiosk – the only one within a 20-mile radius. In the produce section, discover the freshest seasonal items sourced from local growers. And before you head to the checkout, select a bottle of wine to complement your dinner. Keep Dusty’s in mind for holiday dinner preparations. They’ll have an array of side dishes, breads, and desserts available on a first-come, first-served basis for pickup during Christmas week and the weekend before.
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