Archive for the ‘Cookie Recipes’ Category

Oatmeal Macaroons

August 19, 2008 | Posted as Cookie Recipes at 9:26 am | Comments »

Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
What’s next
In a saucepan over medium heat combine the shortening, milk and white sugar. Stirring constantly bring mixture to a boil and continue to boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add cocoa, coconut and [...]

Fortune Cookie?

June 15, 2008 | Posted as Cookie Recipes at 9:33 am | (1) Comment »

This cookie competition has successfully predicted the winners of the Presidential elections four times in a row.
Family Circle always asks for a “bake off” between aspiring first ladies. Strangely, whoever takes this contest also ends up moving into the White House. Victory, it seems, is sweet.
Michelel Obama, wife of Democratic Illinois Senator [...]

Valentine’s School Party

February 6, 2008 | Posted as Cookie Recipes, From the Heart, Gift Ideas at 12:41 am | (2) Comments »

Many schools throw Valentine’s parties — and who bakes the cookies? Mom, of course! Here is a simple recipe for iced cookies. Use your cookie cutter to make any shape you want… but include a few hearts to commemorate the day! Your child can also write his friends’ names in frosting for a personalized touch. [...]

Chips in a Jar

January 30, 2008 | Posted as Cookie Recipes, From the Heart, Gift Ideas at 9:53 am | (2) Comments »

Here’s a nice Valentine’s Gift for a teacher, friend, or a neighbor: a Chocolate Chip Cookie Jar.
The mix makes four dozen cookies.
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
Mix the salt and baking soda in with the flour, then layer the ingredients into the [...]

Fall Maple Leaf Cookies Recipe

October 15, 2007 | Posted as Cookie Recipes at 9:50 am | (4) Comments »

Well folks, fall is definitely in the air & you know what that means!  It’s just about time for some fall-themed cookie recipes & boy do I have a good one for you today!
On today’s menu we’re going to tackle these splendid Fall Maple Leaf Cookies.  They’re fabulously fun & tasty, a winning combination if there ever was one.  [...]