Today in my virtual Cookies Recipe Swap it's Gingerbread cookie time. Have a favorite family recipe you want to share ? 15-3/4 oz. (3-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more as needed2-1/2 tsp. ground ginger1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. ground cinnamon1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg1/4 tsp. ground cloves1/4 tsp. table salt4 oz. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, [...]
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Food Blog : Pecan Sandies ( Mexican Wedding ) cookies
Welcome to Wednesday food blog ! Today I am posting one of my favorite cookies that has many names but i just call them Yummy! Let's make a batch for National Nut Day !!! Why are they called Pecan Sandies? Pecan sandies are basically pecan shortbread. They are an American staple and are called Sandies because of their “sandy”, crumby, shortbread-like texture. [...]
Food Blog Time
Today's recipe is in honor of a historical fact : Miss Kay Nutty Oatmeal cookies in honor of Emma Nutt Day -first Women telephone operatur. 2 sticks of butter / soften. 1 C brown sugar amd 1 C regular sugar 2 eggs 2 C AP Flour 2 C rolled Oats 1 tsp : vanialla 1 [...]
Herb Day
I always grow a big container of Herbs at my front door. When at there peak I use fresh and as the season finish I dry them to use later in a recipe. How to Cultivate Basil Soil: Basil does its best in well-drained, moist soil with a neutral pH. ...Sun: Basil grows well in warm environments that receive about [...]
Oatmeal Raisin cookies
Today is National Oatmeal Cookie Day and National Raisin Day -combine these too too make a tasty treats. Now for some Cookie Math with the kids : 1/2 Cup(s) (1 stick) plus 6 tablespoons butter, softened 3/4 Cup(s) firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 Cup(s) granulated sugar 2 Eggs 1 Teaspoon(s) vanilla 1-1/2 Cup(s) all-purpose flour [...]
Lacy Oatmeal Cookies
In My Kitchen : Cookie time We all love cookies -so get the kids together and try this recipe. It's time to learn while having fun. Learning fractions in a cool way. ½ teaspoon salt1 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 cup quick cooking oats ¼ cup all-purpose flour1 cup white sugar½ cup butter, softened1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla [...]
National Girl Scott Day
Feeling better today. So I am sharing this great days celebration: March 12th As part of Girl Scout Week, National Girl Scout Day is observed annually on March 12th. Girl Scouting in the United States of America began on this day, March 12, 1912, when Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scout troop meeting. At this first troop [...]
Mexican Wedding Cookies
How did Mexican Wedding Cookies get their name?The beginnings of the Mexican wedding cake cookie are far removed from Mexico. Food historians believe that it has its origins in medieval Arab cookery; the Middle East has a long tradition of rich special-occasion pastries using butter, honey, sugar, spices and nuts. INGREDIENTS For the cookie dough: 1 cup pecan pieces1 cup ( 2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature3/4 [...]
Cookie Exchange : Week 1
Today its all about Cookies- recipes ,packaging and crafts Packing Cookies 101 Use a durable, rigid box or empty tin as a mailing container. Manders ElPlace bubble wrap in the bottom of the container, then line the container with aluminum foil or plastic food wrap that is large enough to wrap over the cookies when the container is full. Best Cookies to ship : Hard and [...]
World Diabetes Day
It's World Diabetes Day and I am baking cookies>>> 1/4 cup shortening4 ounces (1/2 cup) unsweetened applesauce1 large egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Splenda, No Calorie Sweetener, granular2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamonNonstick cooking spray Directions Preheat oven [...]
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