Hearty pumpkin and raisin cookies with oats and coconut Yield: 8 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter2 cups brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups pumpkin puree2 eggs4 cups flour (I use 2 cups all-purpose and 2 cups whole wheat)2 cups quick oats2 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups raisins3/4… Read more »
A gourmet homemade Italian almond chocolate biscotti: dark, crunchy, and slightly sweet Yield: 24 small slices Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup baking cocoa2/3 cup sugar3 Tablespoons butter, softened2 eggs1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped Optional: Melted chocolate chips, for dipping Instructions: 1…. Read more »
A soft and slightly chewy apple cake, dusted with powdered sugar and cut into squares Yield: 24 squares Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter1 1/2 cups brown sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup peeled chopped apples1/2 cup nuts (optional)Powdered sugar Instructions: 1. Cream butter… Read more »
Moist and chewy, these rich chocolate cookies are bursting with cocoa and chocolate chips! Yield: 4 dozen cookies Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1 1/4 cups margarine or butter2 eggs3/4 cup cocoa2 cups flour2 tsp vanilla1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chocolate chips Instructions: 1. Cream together first three ingredients. Add… Read more »
A quick and easy no-bake sweet and chewy granola bar recipe with chocolate and peanut butter Yield: 30-40 bars, depending on size Ingredients: 5 cups quick oats1 package (about 5 ounces) graham crackers, crushed4 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal1 1/2 cup coconut2 cups chocolate chips1/4 cup peanut butter1/4 cup honey3/4… Read more »
An aromatic semi-sweet biscotti with almond, vanilla, and chestnut flavors, baked to a light dry texture Yield: 2-3 dozen slices Ingredients: 1 + 1/2 cups fresh drinking water2 tablespoons (dry) chestnut flavored black tea1 1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup oil4 eggs1 1/2 tablespoons double-strength vanilla extract1 1/2 tablespoons almond extract5 to 5… Read more »
Spice and molasses combine to give these gingersnap cookies a wonderful aroma and taste! Yield: 2 1/2 dozen Ingredients: 1/2 cup melted butter1 cup sugar1 egg1/2 cup molasses2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ginger1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon saltSugar, for rolling Instructions: 1. Beat butter and sugar together; add egg…. Read more »
Hearty homemade cookies made with whole wheat flour, peanut butter, oatmeal, and chocolate chips for an all-around great cookie treat! Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 cup shortening or softened butter1/3 cup peanut butter3/4 cup brown sugar3/4 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking… Read more »
A soft whole wheat cookie with oatmeal, sweetened with molasses and honey Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup brown rice flour (or whole wheat flour)3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 1/4 cups rolled oats6 tablespoons butter, softened2 eggs1/2 cup honey1/4 cup… Read more »
A layer of creamy sweet peanut butter topped with a layer of chocolate, remniscent of Reese’s peanut butter cups Yield: 24 squares Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter2 cups creamy peanut butter*1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 cups powdered (confectioner’s) sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (in addition to butter listed… Read more »
