Each year I make our favorite candies and cookies, but I'm always willing to try out new recipes. It's an opportunity to find a new obsession, a new treat to make my fam-diggity smile...a new way to fatten up for the coming winter....that's what the bears and squirrels do right? I hate to be cold.....that's my reasoning. I'm gonna need that extra stored energy to burn while I shiver through the next few months.
Wouldn't it be fun to add something new to our repertoire of baking goodness? I'm suggesting an on-line Christmas Goody Recipe Exchange. Come on ladies and gents. It'll be fun and maybe a bit fattening but that's what New Year's is for right? To get in shape?
Beanball, I'd love to have your Mint Frango's recipe. Please.
Miss. Nona? What would the gals in the 1850's bake for the holidays?
Michelle, you always have something yummy up your sleeve...or on your nose....or...
Mrs. Santos, do have anything Raw you'd like to share?
Ryan, what do you make to impress your friends and family?
Jenny? Care to participate?
Barb-Harmony, you are a talented woman...you must have a favorite that needs to be shared.
Sarah?
Mother? Do you bake anymore? Do you read this blog anymore??
How about you Beth?
Conti, your pumpkin bars are wonderful. Do have any other easy treats?
Auntie Amy! I know you'll have something to share!
If you want to participate I guess the easiest way would be to leave a comment and post the recipe on your blog or leave it in the comment section? Anyone have a suggestion on how to do this in an easy, orderly fashion?
I submit to you, these yummy looking treats...homemade Snickers Candy Bars. I hope to make these just as soon as I can get to the store and procure the necessary ingredients!
"Home Sweet Home is Homemade!" ~ Susan Branch
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How about some sort of public or community blog? I have my frango receipe out and ready when you decide! Right now I am gonna check out those Snicker Candy Bars of yours :-) my favorite!
Of Course they made cookies (and candy!) in the 1850's! I almost always bring yummy homemade ginger bread cookies to the fort at Christmas time. I think doing a cookie exchange would be alot of fun!
I dont have any other way to post this other than in the comments...these are really good. Those snicker bars look really good.
Jenny :)
soft ginger cookies
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Thanks ladies....Beanball, you can post the recipe here in the comments or on your blog. I'm graving those minty chocolately goodness 'bout now.
Miss. Nona, same deal....post a recipe here or on your blog. What kind of candy did they have back then?
Hi Jenny! Thank you for the ginger cookie recipe...I LOVE anything with ginger or molasses...wich by the way, reminds me of a joke I'll have to share sometime!
I noticed that you correctly assumed that I had no cookie or candy recipe to offer. I make a pretty mean bowl of cheerios, though!
Are your feelings hurt, Scott? Get your wife to post a recipe. Ü
My favorite - besides the frangos - is this....
Almond Roca:
1 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg yolk
2 c. flour
2-3 c. milk chocolate chips
1 c. chopped almonds (or a little more)
Cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla and egg. Add flour. Press into a 10x14 and bake at 400 degrees for 16-20 minutes, until edges are slightly browned. While still warm, sprinkle chocolate chips on the top and spread around until melted. Sprinkle almonds on top, and cut into small pieces while slightly warm. Enjoy! (Store in refrigerator)
Frangos
2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cup margarine
1 1/8 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 capfuls peppermint extract from a 1 oz size bottle (or other flavor)
Melt chips and let cool while you cream the margarine and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat in chocolate. Add peppermint.
Drop by teaspoon on waxed paper and put in refrigerator to firm up. Wrap individually in plastic wrap (A must for storage or gifting).
Hello Everyone:
I have posted a recipe on my blog and linked to your web site there...Raw Chocolate/Peanutty Goodness. Hope you enjoy. You've probably made them many times before minus the raw cacao.
Everything sounds so good. We made some key lime cookies yesterday. They were good, but gone in a flash.
Love you,
Mrs. Santos ;)
www.santostimes.blogspot.com
Have you tried the snickers candy bar recipe? Looks good. I just posted a recipe on my blog. They taste like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
This is your mother. Ü Bake?What's that? I do make pumpkin bread in November/December...however I have made zilch so far....And yes! I do read the blogg every chance I get. I wouldn't miss it! I love seeing what creativity you are going to share next. As always...you amaze me! Love Mother A.K.A Mom. Ü
This is your mother. Ü Bake?What's that? I do make pumpkin bread in November/December...however I have made zilch so far....And yes! I do read the blogg every chance I get. I wouldn't miss it! I love seeing what creativity you are going to share next. As always...you amaze me! Love Mother A.K.A Mom. Ü
Amy : )
Here are my very yummy cookies!!!
The great thing about these: There is a surprise inside every on of them! You can substitute what every you like (I used chocolate chips, butterscotch, and white chocolate).
Amy's bon bons
1/2 cp soft butter
3/4 cp icing sugar
1tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cps flour
1/8 tsp salt
Mix all ingredients. Add cream till dough is soft enough to make small balls. Place a treat inside (cherry, Hershey hug or kiss), covering completely with dough. Place 1-2" apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake approximately 10 min. at 350F.
Icing: 1 cp icing sugar, cream till of spreading consistency, vanilla, or food coloring if desired. When cookie tops cool, dip in icing sugar.
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