“Spring Ahead, Fall Behind”—that’s the old saying to help us remember what to do with our clocks on Daylight Savings. Although Daylight Savings gave us an extra hour yesterday, it had its negative side, too, such as it now gets dark sooner and the cold winter air starts to settle in. If you’re not quite ready to build a fire...
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Snickerdoodle Cookies-summer favorite
Snickerdoodles-a summer favorite. School is out and the kids are looking for treats. At my house, that means lots of cookies. One of their favorites is Snickerdoodles. If you’ve never had them you are missing out on a yummy cookie and they are a nice change from the usual chocolate chip. My kids even think it is fun to... -
Leftover Surprise Cookies
“The cookie that has a little bit of everything” Surprise cookies from Rainy Day Foods products. Still have some left over candy from Christmas? Try chopping them up to bake a batch of cookies! They can make for a very special dessert for Valentine’s Day, along with a little note saying, “Here’s a sweet treat to help show you that... -
Something Sweet for your Sweetheart
unbaked cookies UNBAKED COOKIES As you may know, we are already into February, which means Valentine’s Day is coming up fast! (Unless you go into some of the stores, then you would think St. Patrick’s Day and Easter is here, too) If you plan on baking something special for your loved ones, but haven’t decided what to do yet... -
No Bake Cookies
2 cups white sugar 1 pinch salt 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 3 cups quick cooking oats ½ cup margarine ½ cup peanut butter ½ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract In a saucepan bring sugar, cocoa, margarine, milk, and salt to a rapid boil for 1 minute. Add quick cooking oats, peanut butter, and vanilla; mix well. Working... -
Cocoa Brownies
Soft butter, for greasing pan Flour, for dusting the battered pan 4 large eggs 1 cup sugar, sifted 1 cup brown sugar, sifted 8 oz. melted butter 1 ¼ cups cocoa, sifted 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup flour, sifted ½ tsp kosher salt Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Butter and flour and 8-inch square pan. In... -
Ranger Oatmeal Cookies
½ cup peanut butter ½ cup margarine, softened 2 cups brown sugar, packed 1 tsp vanilla 1 ¾ cups flour 2 tsp baking soda ¾ tsp salt ½ cup pecans, chopped 1 cup flaked coconut 1 ½ cups oats 1 cup chocolate morsels 2 eggs Cream peanut butter and margarine in a large mixing bowl. Add brown sugar gradually, mixing... -
Homemade Cliff Bars (no bake)
1 1/4 cups crisp rice cereal 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats 3 Tbsp ground flax seeds 1/4 cup finely chopped dried fruit 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (preferable roasted or toasted) 1/4 cup brown rice syrup (or honey, maple syrup, or light molasses) 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar 1/3 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew, soy) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground...