Comments on: Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Rugelach and Hanukkah Sugar Cookies w/ Homemade Blue Sugar

By: Fifty is the New Fifty - Have a Happy and Healthier Holiday

Fifty is the New Fifty - Have a Happy and Healthier Holiday — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:00:46 +0000

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By: Marla Braverman

Marla Braverman — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:49:18 +0000

Glad to have found this site — quick question: I live abroad, in a country (it’s true) with only one brand of sprinkles (“may contain traces of nuts,” of course). Can you recommend an American brand of colored sprinkles that’s safe for my nut-allergic daughter? The candy sprinkles, in either balls or little rectangles? Life without sprinkles would be sad, indeed.

By: wendy

wendy — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:25:46 +0000

these cookies are awesome! thank you.

By: kellyrudnicki

kellyrudnicki — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:37:36 +0000

Thanks so much girls! Alethea, freezing is totally fine, and for drop cookies like chocolate chip, etc. measure out dough onto parchement lined baking sheet, freeze until balls are firm and put in resealable plastic bag; clearly labeled. Bake freezer to oven and add a few minutes onto cooking time. Good luck!

By: Alethea Griner

Alethea Griner — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:32:21 +0000

Kelly,
Quick question. I just got your cookbook and love all the cookie recipes! CAN I FREEZE THE COOKIE DOUGH? I would like to keep some on hand for those school/birthday party emergencies. Thanks so much! Alethea

By: Michelle Gillespie

Michelle Gillespie — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:02:05 +0000

Thank you for the sugar cookie recipe. I just made Christmas sugar cookies with my kids, ages 5 and 2. We had the best time. The cookies tasted great. I am grateful that there are other allergy moms out there providing good information. Happy holidays!

By: Jamila

Jamila — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:02:43 +0000

My daughter Keely & my mother made your sugar cookies for her “Happy Birthday Jesus” party. They were a big hit. Keely Beth felt so proud that she made the cookies. They tasted great, that the kids did not know the difference. The other FA kid was too afraid to try, but I understand.

By: kellyrudnicki

kellyrudnicki — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:58:59 +0000

Great questions everyone! Debby, sprinkle the colored sugar on the cookie BEFORE they go into the oven, Nancy, I completely agree with you on this. If your grandson has a food dye allergy, I believe you can only special order the natural food dyes. I have used the natural sprinkle brand found at Whole Foods with great success. If you can get the coloring itself, make your own colored sugar. It still would be cheaper than buying premade crystals. Susan, try the gluten free flour combination, cup for cup…and let me know. I couldn’t say for certain as I haven’t personally tested the recipes using gluten free flour blends. Please let me know! I’ve had a few people post saying their flour blends worked just fine. Thanks so much!!

By: debby

debby — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:25:12 +0000

Thanks for posting this Kelly. Quick question – do you sprinkle on the sugar before or after the cookies go in the oven?

By: Nancy Vanden Heuvel

Nancy Vanden Heuvel — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:56:16 +0000

Thanks, I just ordered 2 copies of your cook book. My Grandson has many of the same allergies as your son, but also included is a food dye allergy. Can you recommend a natural food dye company ? I just odered some and boy are they expensive.

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:47:15 +0000

My baby girl (15 months) is allergic to wheat as well as dairy, eggs, and peanuts. Do you think I could substitute a Gluten free all purpose flour in the same ratio for your recipes? I am so excited to try your recipes – they look SO YUMMY!

By: kellyrudnicki

kellyrudnicki — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:08:29 +0000

GREAT tips Liz! Thanks for posting for me and Julie!

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:41:07 +0000

Hello Julie:

I used this recipe for my gingerbread frosting but from what I have read online gingerbread “mortar” frosting needs to be really really thick so you can just reduce the shortening/margarine & milk in whatever recipe you like to use. I will say the below recipe worked great. I had to add a little more soy milk to get the frosting to flow better to attach the decorations.

2 pounds powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 dash salt
1 1/2 – 2 cups shortening
Up to 1/4 cup milk or milk substitute

By: Julie Londrigan

Julie Londrigan — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:45:24 +0000

Yum! It is just SO GREAT that you have so many ideas for giving us allergy families a chance to bake all of these traditional, delicious recipes! THANK YOU!!!

Quick question for Liz (above comment), Kelly, or anyone else: does the frosting recipe (page 97 in Kelly’s book) hold up well for making gingerbread houses? My daughter’s class is making them next week with graham crackers, and I am searching for a safe but strong frosting. Ideas?

By: Best Hanukah Links 2009 | Sydney Freelance Business Consultant & Trainer

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:44:30 +0000

[...] Kelly Rudnicki has a very good website with recipes for those with allergies. This Chanukah she has posted an interesting looking Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Rugelach and Hanukkah Sugar Cookies w/ Homemade Blue Sugar. [...]

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:39:57 +0000

Those look great.

Wanted to let you know my family just finished our very first homemade Gingerbread House using your gingerbread kids recipe from your book. It looks and tastes AWESOME.

By: meredith

meredith — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:14:37 +0000

These ALL look so yumm-o Kelly!
Cookies always make me happy:)