Candy Bar Cookies

Today we have a fairly labor intensive cookie that sounds delicious! I always tend to stay away from any cookies that say “roll out” because invariably the dough will stick to my rolling pin (not enough flour) or will dry out (too much flour). I always have bad luck with rolled cookies. It will take … Continue reading

Chocolate Top Oatmeal Cookies

Now this sounds delicious and decadent! I think I’ll be trying the chocolate top oatmeal cookies pretty soon. Here’s another recipe from Mernie – who’s full name is Marian, in case you are interested. Chocolate Top Oatmeal Cookies (Mernie) 1 c butter or margerine 1/2 c brown sugar 1/2 c white sugar 2 egg yolks … Continue reading

Delicious for a Saturday morning

Friday evening we made Coffee Cake #2. This recipe was very easy and turned out quite nicely. I used Crisco shortening since I happened to have it on hand. I mixed together all the dry ingredients for the cake and then added in the egg and shortening. I didn’t cream them, but it could be … Continue reading

Moist and not too sweet

Tonight I decided to try making the Apple Sauce Cake I posted a few days ago.  Before making the cake, I carefully read through the instructions, and being as there is no oven temperature, I consulted a few other spice/coffee cake recipes and decided on a temp & time. First, straining the applesauce is something … Continue reading