Mint Brownies

Mint Brownies

1 c. butter

1/2 c. cocoa

2 Tbsp. honey

4 eggs

2 c. sugar

1 3/4 c. flour

1/2 Tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. chopped walnuts (*I left these out b/c I didn't have any -but it would be really good)

1 bag of Andes mint baking chips

Melt butter and mix in cocoa. Allow to cool. Add honey, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Add nuts. Pour batter into a greased 9-by-13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. (*mine took longer to cook) As soon as they come out of the oven pour the bag of Andes mint baking chips on top to melt. Serve.

Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons
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Cream Cheese Danish

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Chocolate-Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

1 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel (about 2 oranges)
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans ( I don’t use them)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. grated orange peel

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix 1 cup sugar, the butter, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel and the egg. Stir in flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.

Roll dough into 1 ½ inch balls. Mix 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon grated orange peel. Roll balls of dough in sugar mixture. Place about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten to about ½ inch thickness with bottom of glass. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set. Cool slightly; remove from sheet.

Chocolate Malted Cookies

Chocolate Malted Cookies

from Teneil Detling

1C. Butter Flavored Shortening
1 1/4C. Packed Brown Sugar
1/2 C. Malted Milk Powder
2T. Chocolate Syrup
1T. Vanilla
1 Egg
2 C. All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
3/4 C. Semisweet Chocolate Chunks
3/4 C. Milk Chocolate Chips

Combine first five ingredients; beat for 2 min. Add egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chunks & chips. Shape into 2 in. balls and place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake @ 350 for 10-12 min. Cool 2 min--then remove to wire rack. Yield: 1 1/2 doz.

Monster Cookies

Monster Cookies

6 eggs

1 lb box light brown sugar (2 1/2 Cups, packed)

2 Cups granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 24-ounce jar creamy peanut butter

1 Cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

8 ounces M&M's

8 ounces chocolate chips

4 teaspoons baking soda

9 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant!)

1. Preheat the oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.

2. In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the M&M's, chocolate chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and oatmeal.

3. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Let stand for about 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool. When cool, store in large resealable plastic bags. These make about 6 dozen, so be prepared for a lot of cookies, or cut the recipe in half.

Owl Cookies

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Chocolate Almond Cookies

Chocolate Almond Cookies

Cream:
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar

Add:
1 egg
½ tsp almond
½ tsp vanilla

Mix:
2 cups flour
½ cup cocoa
¼ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt

slivered or sliced almonds

Makes a smooth dough. Grease baking sheet. Roll into small balls and press 3 almond slices in the top. Don’t press down. Bake at 350 degrees for 9 minutes. When cool drizzle with white powder sugar icing.

Hello Dolly Cookie Bars

Hello Dolly Cookie Bars

from Janice Robinson

1 stick margarine, melted
1 ½ cup crushed graham crackers
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cup flaked coconut
1 1/3 cup or 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

Mix margarine with crumbs and spread onto a flat cookie sheet about 10 x 13. Sprinkle with nuts, then chips, then coconut. Drizzle condensed milk over all. Bake 350* for 20-25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

from Emily Koller

2 2/3 cup flake coconut (a good brand), firmly packed
2/3 cup sugar
¼ cup flour
4 egg whites, unbeaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 bag milk or dark chocolate chips

Preheat to 325*. Combine coconut, sugar and flour. Stir in egg whites, vanilla and almond. Form large balls and place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes till barely golden. Remove from pan immediately and cool. Melt chocolate chips, dip half of cookie, cool on wax paper. Store tightly covered.

Creamy Lemon Squares

Creamy Lemon Squares:

CRUST- 20 vanilla wafers, crushed, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter

FILLING- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tbs. flour, 3 tbs. lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. baking powder.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of an 8" square pan. Bake 15 min. Meanwhile beat together ingredients for the filling. Pour over crust. Bake 25-28 min or until center is set. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Sprinke with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.

Soft Ginger Cookies

If you like Ginger cookies you will love these. I got the recipe from my sister Jenny.

1 1/2 c. butter melted
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
2 beated eggs
4 c. flour
4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt

Directions:
Add sugar, molasses, and eggs to melted butter. Sift dry ingredients together and add to wet ingredients to the dry. Roll into balls and roll in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.