Heather says: I hope everyone has enjoyed our cookie-a-day series. This is the final installment until next year. Thank you to everyone who made contributions , comments, and suggestions, they have all been appreciated. These sweet little nuggets whip up in just a few minutes with no baking.. They are nice for those who can’t …
Heather says: Welcome to the penultimate episode of cookie-a-day. Today I have another recipe from Kendra. (Why have friends if you can’t abuse them?) I hope y’all have enjoyed this series, it’s definitely been a challenge sometimes. Thank you to everyone who contributed recipes. If I didn’t get to them this year, it won’t be …
Heather says: Many thanks to my friend Kendra for providing today’s cookie and picture. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies 3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter – softened 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract …
These cookies may also be called penuche oatmeal drops. Penuche describes the original flavor of fudge. It’s what fudge was before someone brilliant decided to add chocolate. They are very simple cookies. However, if you don’t like the texture of oats in your cookies, they will not be a good fit for you. They are …
Heather says: Beef pepper steak is a great meal that can be prepared in about the same amount of time it takes to make rice. It’s also flexible enough to play with. Use different colored bell peppers for variety and if you’d like, toss in extras like: bean sprouts, snow peas, or mushrooms. This meal …
Heather says: This is just a simple tweak on a basic butter cookie. It was going to be more complicated, until I was distracted while measuring. Also my stars didn’t always look like starfish, but my four year old used my new cookie cutter with his playdough. Instead of getting mad I went with the …
Heather says: My friend has asked for more side dish recipes, so here we go. If you’re cheap frugal like me, you wait until the vegetables you need are in the marked down produce. I was able to get four zucchini for $0.99 and a 10oz package of mushrooms for $0.89. The other ingredients are …
Heather says: Tonight was tree decorating night, so while I wrestled with the lights (I’m picky, so it is my job) Mr. Heather whipped up a batch of cookies. These are good without being overwhelming either on the chocolate or peanut butter side. Ingredients: 1 1/8 cups unsalted butter 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large …
Heather says: While I will always prefer the beer battered and deep fried fish, this version is a close second and is much healthier. Nearly any white-fleshed fish will do: cod, walleye, or whiting for example. If you would like the chips done completely in the oven, follow the directions for these potato wedges, omitting …
Heather says: As you can tell this fun little cookie has several names – chocolate crinkles, black and whites, krinkles, or kringles. Soft and chocolatey, the powdered sugar adds a nice counterpoint, both with color and taste. It makes an attractive addition to your holiday baking. Chocolate Crinkles Cookie Recipe [There is a printable recipe below …