content: package anna.howtocelebratechristmas;
  
  import android.graphics.Color;
  
  import java.util.ArrayList;
  import java.util.List;
  
  public class Cookies_Data {
  
      private Cookies_Data() {
      }
  
      public static List<Information> load_cookies_items() {
          List<Information> items = new ArrayList<>();
  
          Information cookie_information_0 = new Information();
          cookie_information_0.name = "Classic Sugar Cookies  ";
          cookie_information_0.description = "These are the familiar cookies, with " +
                  "crispy edges and a slightly soft middle. \n" +
                  "Superfine sugar gives them their crunchiness. " +
                  "The small amount[ of baking powder ensures that they puff " +
                  "just a little without spreading too much and losing their shape.] \n\n" +
                  "Total Time:\t" +
                  "    3 hr 55 min\n\n" +
                  "Directions\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Special equipment: cookie cutters in desired shapes\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "For the cookies: Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Beat the superfine sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium " +
                  "speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes; beat " +
                  "in the egg, then the vanilla. " +
                  "Add the flour mixture and mix on medium-low " +
                  "speed until completely incorporated. Divide " +
                  "the dough in half, pat into 2 discs about 1/4 inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Position oven racks in the top and bottom " +
                  "thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees " +
                  "F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Let the dough sit at room temperature for a " +
                  "few minutes to make rolling easier. Roll out 1 " +
                  "disc of dough at a time between 2 pieces of parchment " +
                  "paper until 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes with the cookie cutters and " +
                  "arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Bake until the cookies are golden brown on the " +
                  "bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets" +
                  " until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Gently gather any scraps into a ball and press into a disc; " +
                  "wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate the disc until firm" +
                  " enough to roll, about 1 hour. Cut out as many cookies as" +
                  " possible and bake.\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "For the royal icing: Beat the confectioners' sugar, meringue " +
                  "powder and 1/3 cup water with an electric mixer in a large bowl" +
                  " until stiff peaks form. Beat in the food coloring if using. " +
                  "(The icing can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.)\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Decorate the cookies with the icing; top with decorating sugar and sprinkles if using.\n\n";
          cookie_information_0.color = Color.rgb(144, 92, 18);
          cookie_information_0.image = "cookies_0";
          cookie_information_0.URL = "http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/classic-sugar-cookies.html?oc=PTNR-YahooFood-holiday_cookies_on_yahoo";
  
          items.add(cookie_information_0);
  
          Information cookie_information_1 = new Information();
          cookie_information_1.name = "Betty's Christmas Vanilla Butter Cookies  ";
          cookie_information_1.description = "Betty demonstrates how to make Christmas Vanilla Butter Cookies. " +
                  "This recipe is designed for making cookies that are to be cut with specialty cookie cutters, " +
                  "and is also the perfect cookie for frosting. These Vanilla Butter Cookies taste great, too!\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Christmas Vanilla Butter Cookies\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "\t1 cup butter, softened\n" +
                  "\t2/3 cup sugar\n" +
                  "\t1 tablespoon vanilla extract\n" +
                  "\t1 egg, well-beaten\n" +
                  "\t2 ½ cups all-purpose flour\n" +
                  "\tred-colored sugar and green-colored sugar for sprinkling tops of cookies before baking (optional)" +
                  " or icing for after cooling (optional)\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 2/3 cup sugar with an electric mixer until " +
                  "light and fluffy. Blend in vanilla. Add 1 well-beaten egg, and beat for 1 minute. \n" +
                  "    Stir in 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, gradually. Cover with plastic wrap and " +
                  "refrigerate for 2 hours, or until dough is firm and easy to handle. \n" +
                  "    Roll out on lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. \n" +
                  "Cut into desired Christmas shapes with cookie cutters. \n" +
                  "    Place on ungreased cookie sheets or baking pans. Sprinkle with " +
                  "green-colored sugar or red-colored sugar, if desired. \n" +
                  "    Bake in a " +
                  "pre-heated 325 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges just " +
                  "begin to brown. Cool on wire racks. \n" +
                  "    Transfer to a nice serving plate or " +
                  "cookie tin. \n" +
                  "    These make great " +
                  "Christmas gifts in cookie tins, or you can use them for your Christmas " +
                  "party or to leave for Santa! Enjoy! --Betty\n";
          cookie_information_1.color = Color.rgb(240, 280, 255);
          cookie_information_1.image = "cookies_1";
          cookie_information_1.URL = "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUCIRsl81E4";
  
          items.add(cookie_information_1);
  
          Information cookie_information_2 = new Information();
          cookie_information_2.name = "Betty's Christmas Pinwheel Cookies  ";
          cookie_information_2.description = "Betty makes lovely and delicious Christmas Pinwheel Cookies. " +
                  "These cookies make a great project to do with children so that they will have a nice plate of cookies" +
                  " to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve with a tall glass of milk!\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Christmas Pinwheel Cookies\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "\t½ cup butter, softened\n" +
                  "\t1 cup light brown sugar\n" +
                  "\t1 egg\n" +
                  "\t1 teaspoon vanilla\n" +
                  "\t2 cups self-rising flour\n" +
                  "\t2 tablespoons cocoa\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    In a large mixing bowl combine ½ cup softened butter and 1 cup light brown sugar. \n" +
                  "    Mix in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in 2 cups self-rising flour, until the " +
                  "mixture forms a ball of dough. \n" +
                  "    Divide dough in half. Roll one half thinly on " +
                  "floured waxed paper into an oblong shape and set aside. \n" +
                  "    Mix 2 tablespoons cocoa " +
                  "into remaining dough. Roll out in the same way as the other half of the dough. \n" +
                  "    Flip one oblong on top of the other, and remove waxed paper from the top. \n" +
                  "    Trim edges. Roll like a jelly roll, using the bottom piece of waxed paper to" +
                  " help you move it along, but dont let the waxed paper get caught up the roll" +
                  " of dough. \n" +
                  "    When dough is almost completely rolled, trim the edge at the end into" +
                  " a straight line and pat it into the roll. Also, clean up the left and right " +
                  "end of the roll by cutting off jagged edges. Wrap the rolled dough with plastic" +
                  " wrap or waxed paper.\n" +
                  "    Freeze (for long term storage) or refrigerate (if using soon). \n" +
                  "    When dough is cold, slice it into slices about 3/8-inch wide. " +
                  "    Place cookies on greased cookie sheet or baking pan. \n" +
                  "    Bake at 350 for about 12 minutes. (Mine took 11 minutes.) \n" +
                  "    Cool on a wire rack or flat tray. Arrange cookies on a nice serving dish and serve! \n" +
                  "    These cookies taste wonderful—and they look very pretty! I hope you enjoy them! --Betty\n";
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          cookie_information_2.URL = "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c85-4fe8bek";
          items.add(cookie_information_2);
  
  
          Information cookie_information_3 = new Information();
          cookie_information_3.name = "Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies ";
          cookie_information_3.description = "A moist and soft cookie that is perfect for the holidays! " +
                  "They really are DELICIOUS!\n" +
                  "Ingredients\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    2¼ cups flour\n" +
                  "    2 cups sugar\n" +
                  "    2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder\n" +
                  "    2 teaspoons baking powder\n" +
                  "    ¼ teaspoon salt\n" +
                  "    8 ounces cream cheese, softened\n" +
                  "    4 Tablespoons butter, softened\n" +
                  "    1 egg\n" +
                  "    1 Tablespoon red liquid food coloring\n" +
                  "    ½ cup powdered sugar\n" +
                  "Instructions\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt and set aside.\n" +
                  "    In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. " +
                  "Beat in the egg and the food coloring.\n" +
                  "    Add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese/butter mixture and mix until dough forms.\n" +
                  "    Cover bowl with saran wrap and let chill for about 2 hours.\n" +
                  "    When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.\n" +
                  "    Place powdered sugar in a small bowl.\n" +
                  "    Roll dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in powdered sugar. " +
                  "Place on a greased cookie sheet or one lined with parchment paper.\n" +
                  "    Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes and let cookies cool completely on cooling wrack.\n" +
                  "    Store cookies in air-tight container for up to 3 days.\n" +
                  "Enjoy!";
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          cookie_information_3.image = "cookies_3";
          cookie_information_3.URL = "http://www.chef-in-training.com/2014/11/red-velvet-gooey-butter-cookies/";
  
          items.add(cookie_information_3);
  
  
          Information cookie_information_4 = new Information();
          cookie_information_4.name = "Buttery Jam Thumbprint Cookies ";
          cookie_information_4.description = "These little cookies pack a powerful punch of buttery flavor!" +
                  "  These Buttery Jam Thumbprint Cookies are tender, melt-in-your-mouth buttery, " +
                  "and generously filled with your favorite choice of jam.  Perfect for the holidays." +
                  "Ingredients\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    1 cup salted butter, softened\n" +
                  "    ½ cup confectioners' (powdered) sugar, plus ¼ cup more for dusting\n" +
                  "    2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract\n" +
                  "    ¼ tsp table salt\n" +
                  "    2 cups all purpose flour\n" +
                  "    ½ cup fruit preserves (I used raspberry, blackberry, and peach)\n" +
                  "Serves: 24\n" +
                  "Directions\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.\n" +
                  "    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, " +
                  "blend butter and sugar until fluffy and light, 2 minutes. " +
                  "Add vanilla and salt, scraping down bowl as needed. " +
                  "Switch to low and gently mix in flour, just until combined. Don't over mix.\n" +
                  "    Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. " +
                  "Place dough balls on parchment lined baking sheets. " +
                  "Press down the center of each ball with a spoon (or your thumb!) making a slight depression.\n" +
                  "    Fill cookie centers with a teaspoonful of preserves. " +
                  "Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffy, but " +
                  "take care not to overbake. Let cool a few minutes on baking sheet, " +
                  "then transfer to finish cooling on wire rack.\n" +
                  "    When cookies are completely cooled, dust with confectioners' sugar. " +
                  "Cookies can be kept in airtight container at room temp for a few days.\n";
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          cookie_information_4.image = "cookies_4";
          cookie_information_4.URL = "http://www.chewoutloud.com/2014/12/16/buttery-jam-thumbprint-cookies/";
          items.add(cookie_information_4);
  
  
          Information cookie_information_5 = new Information();
          cookie_information_5.name = "Raspberry-Hazelnut Macaroons (Haselnussmakronen)  ";
          cookie_information_5.description = "These German raspberry-hazelnut macaroons " +
                  "require just five ingredients and are extremely no-fuss. " +
                  "Says Berlin-based blogger Luisa Weiss, \"You just throw " +
                  "the dough together, heat up some jam and you're almost there.\"\n\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Ingredients\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    1 1/2 cups whole hazelnuts\n" +
                  "    2 large egg whites\n" +
                  "    1/4 teaspoon kosher salt\n" +
                  "    3/4 cup sugar\n" +
                  "    1/2 cup raspberry jam\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Instructions\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    Preheat the oven to 400° and line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.\n" +
                  "    Spread the hazelnuts in a pie plate and toast " +
                  "until the skins split and the nuts are fragrant, " +
                  "about 10 minutes. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel" +
                  " and rub together to release the skins. \n" +
                  "Let the hazelnuts cool completely. \n" +
                  "    In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts until finely chopped. " +
                  "In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites with the salt " +
                  "at medium speed until foamy, 2 minutes. Gradually add the" +
                  " sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form when the " +
                  "beaters are lifted, 5 to 7 minutes. Fold in the hazelnuts. \n" +
                  "    Using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop or a soup spoon, scoop " +
                  "1 1/2-inch rounds of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets," +
                  " about 1 inch apart.\n" +
                  "\tBake the cookies for 11 to 13 minutes, " +
                  "until fragrant and lightly browned; rotate the baking sheets " +
                  "from top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking. " +
                  "Remove the cookies from the oven and, while they’re still hot, " +
                  "carefully make an indentation in the center of each with the" +
                  " back of a teaspoon. \n" +
                  "    In a small saucepan, boil the raspberry jam for 30 seconds," +
                  " until slightly thickened. Carefully spoon about 1 teaspoon of " +
                  "the hot jam into the center of each cookie. Let the jam set" +
                  " and the cookies cool completely before serving. \n" +
                  "\n\n" +
                  "\tTotal Time: 1 HR \n" +
                  "\tServings: Makes about 30 cookies \n\n";
          cookie_information_5.color = Color.rgb(132, 61, 182);
          cookie_information_5.image = "cookies_5";
          cookie_information_5.URL = "http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/haselnussmakronen";
          items.add(cookie_information_5);
  
  
          Information cookie_information_6 = new Information();
          cookie_information_6.name = "Basler Leckerli ";
          cookie_information_6.description = "These spiced cookie bars are an essential part of a " +
                  "German Christmas. They are an excellent make-ahead sweet;" +
                  " in fact, they get more tender and flavorful the longer they sit.\n\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Ingredients\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    3/4 cup honey\n" +
                  "    1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar\n" +
                  "    1/4 teaspoon kosher salt\n" +
                  "    2 cups all-purpose flour\n" +
                  "    1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder\n" +
                  "    1 large egg, lightly beaten\n" +
                  "    2/3 cup blanched almonds, finely chopped\n" +
                  "    1/2 cup finely chopped candied orange peel\n" +
                  "    1/4 cup finely chopped candied citron peel\n" +
                  "    1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest\n" +
                  "    1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest\n" +
                  "    1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon\n" +
                  "    1/8 teaspoon ground cloves\n" +
                  "    1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg\n" +
                  "    1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Instructions\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    In a small saucepan, combine the honey with the granulated sugar and salt. " +
                  "Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the honey and sugar " +
                  "are melted and beginning to simmer, about 3 minutes. " +
                  "Transfer to a large heatproof bowl and let cool slightly, about 20 minutes. \n" +
                  "    Preheat the oven to 350° and line a large rimmed baking sheet with " +
                  "parchment paper. In a small bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder. " +
                  "Using a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon, stir the egg into the honey mixture. " +
                  "Stir in the almonds, candied orange and citron peels, orange and lemon zests," +
                  " cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, then stir in the sifted flour. \n" +
                  "    Scrape the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and, with floured hands, " +
                  "press into a 12-by-9-inch rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Bake for about " +
                  "20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until golden and puffy.\n" +
                  "    Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the confectioners’ sugar with 2 " +
                  "tablespoons of water and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. " +
                  "Boil the syrup until it begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.\n" +
                  "    As soon as the leckerli is done, brush the surface with the hot glaze. " +
                  "While it’s still hot, carefully slide the parchment onto a work surface. " +
                  "Using a sharp knife, trim the edges of the rectangle and cut " +
                  "the leckerli into 2-by-1-inch bars. Let cool before serving. \n" +
                  "\n";
          cookie_information_6.color = Color.rgb(132, 61, 182);
          cookie_information_6.image = "cookies_6";
          cookie_information_6.URL = "http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/basler-leckerli";
          items.add(cookie_information_6);
  
  
          Information cookie_information_7 = new Information();
          cookie_information_7.name = "Candy Cane Snowball Cookies ";
          cookie_information_7.description = "Melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies topped " +
                  "with white chocolate and crushed peppermints. " +
                  "These Candy Cane Cookies are so yummy and perfect for the holidays!\n\n" +
                  "Ingredients:\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature\n" +
                  "    1/2 cup powdered sugar\n" +
                  "    1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract\n" +
                  "    1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract\n" +
                  "    2 cups all purpose flour\n" +
                  "    1/4 teaspoon kosher salt\n" +
                  "    1 cup toasted almonds, pecans, or walnuts, toasted and finely ground (I used almonds and love the way their flavor turned out with the white chocolate. My grandma used pecans)\n" +
                  "    6 ounces chopped white chocolate or white chocolate candy melts (do not use white chocolate chips as they contain stabilizers and may not melt properly, and ensure that cocoa butter is the primary ingredient in the brand you select)\n" +
                  "    2/3 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (I crushed mine in a food processor)\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Directions:\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    With an electric mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, " +
                  "and peppermint extract in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. " +
                  "Beat in the flour and salt, then the nuts until evenly blended. " +
                  "Divide the dough in half, form each half into a disk, then wrap " +
                  "tightly in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.\n" +
                  "    Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking " +
                  "sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat. With a cookie scoop or " +
                  "spoon, portion the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Place the " +
                  "balls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, " +
                  "until the cookies are just set but not yet brown. Transfer to a wire rack " +
                  "and let cool completely (if you would like to roll some of the cookies in powdered " +
                  "sugar to make a traditional version of snowball cookies without the chocolate and" +
                  " peppermint, do so now while the cookies are still warm. Leave any cookies you'd " +
                  "like to top with chocolate plain and let cool.)\n" +
                  "    In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt " +
                  "the white chocolate. Ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the " +
                  "water and that the water doesn't bowl. Alternatively, you can melt the " +
                  "chocolate in the microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring between each " +
                  "and watching carefully so that the chocolate doesn't burn. " +
                  "When the chocolate is nearly melted, remove it from the heat (or " +
                  "microwave) and stir until smooth.\n" +
                  "    Dip the tops of the cookies into the white chocolate, " +
                  "then immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies " +
                  "while the chocolate is still wet. Transfer to a plate to let the chocolate set. Enjoy!\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Yield: about 48 cookies\n\n";
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          cookie_information_7.image = "cookies_7";
          cookie_information_7.URL = "http://www.wellplated.com/candy-cane-snowball-cookies/";
          items.add(cookie_information_7);
  
  
  
          Information cookie_information_8 = new Information();
          cookie_information_8.name = "Mint Oreo Bark ";
          cookie_information_8.description = "Ingredients\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    1/2 of a 15.5 oz package of regular Oreos (about 20 cookies)\n" +
                  "    24 oz bag of white morsels\n" +
                  "    1/4 to 1/2 tsp of peppermint extract (depending on how pepperminty you like it)\n" +
                  "    green food coloring\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "Instructions\n" +
                  "\n" +
                  "    Break the Oreos into a bowl.\n" +
                  "    Melt the chocolate according to the directions on the bag.\n" +
                  "    Quickly add the peppermint and food coloring. Then stir in the Oreos.\n" +
                  "    Pour the mixture into a wax paper lined pan. Put it into the freezer for two hours.\n" +
                  "    Break it up and enjoy!\n\n";
          cookie_information_8.color = Color.rgb(134, 123, 123);
          cookie_information_8.image = "cookies_8";
          cookie_information_8.URL = "http://www.wineandglue.com/2012/02/mint-oreo-bark-a-k-a-i-must-win.html";
          items.add(cookie_information_8);
  
  
  
          return items;
      }
  
  }
  