Here are two new cookie recipes I found subbing the other day. I have made the milk chocolate cookies...they're very good. The only thing I want to tell you about them is that they should not be overbaked...otherwise they burn. :)
Milk Chocolate Cookies
1 c. flour
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
8 oz. good-quality milk chocolate (4 oz. coarsely chopped, 4 oz. for melting)
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, soda and salt.
Melt 4 oz. chopped chocolate with the butter; let cool slightly.
Mix chocolate mixture, sugar, eggs adn vanilla on medium speed. Gradually add flour mixture. Fold in chocolate chunks. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
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Cashew Caramel Cookies
1 2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. cashews
2 TBSP. plus 1 tsp. oil
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
24 caramels
1/4 c. cream
Mix flour and salt together. Coarsely chop 1 c. cashews; set aside. Process remaining 1 1/2 c. cashews until finely chopped; pour in oil. Process until creamy, about two minutes.
Mix cashew mixture, butter and sugars in a bowl until creamy. Add egg and vanilla. Add in flour mixture and reserved cashews. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. Gently flatten cookies and bake 6-7 minutes more.
Melt caramels with cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cool. Drizzle caramel over cookies; let set.
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Well, it has turned out to be a beautiful Sunday afternoon; the sun is shining, the weather is warm, and the day has been relaxing...just perfect!
Yesterday, I baked the chocolate cookies (above) and some caramel chocolate bars (they're absolutely wonderful!...I'll post the recipe soon!). I was in a baking mood.....
Clarence spent the night at Auntie Nikki's house last night, so I only had one child to get ready for church today. It's amazing what a difference it makes not having two to get ready; we were early and I was even prepared for Sunday School!
I'm teaching the preschoolers for the first two months of Sunday School. I was excited to do it because I thought it would be a good way for Clarence to learn to enjoy it....having his mom as the teacher. There are a couple other moms and high schoolers who help, too, so it makes the class go much more smoothly. So far, Clarence loves it...he loves going to "cool". I think it's a fun time for them to be with their friends.
Today, the lesson was on creation...Genesis 1:1..."In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." We went through the seven days and what God did each day; then, I'd brought some sticks, flowers, acorns, etc. (outside "nature" things) so the kids could each take home a bag of things that God has created. With young kids, it's hard to make sure they understand what's going on...hopefully the actual things they could take home helped. :)
This evening, we're going to take a drive. Matt's been hauling some hay this afternoon, and we just feel like going to see the countryside and God's creation...I'm excited. I love drives, and I love spending time with my family.
Have a wonderful Sunday, and I encourage you to take a minute out of your day to thank God for his wonderful creation!
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