Andy inaugurated our new, red KitchenAid with a batch of his favorite cookies EVER.
Ginger Crinkles
2 c packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c shortening
1/2 c molasses
2 eggs
4 1/2 c flour
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. each, ginger and cinnamon
1 tsp. each, allspice and cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
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Mix all together.
Make 1 inch balls; roll in granulated sugar.
Bake at 375 for 9 minutes.
These spread while baking, to be about 2 inches in circumference.
*Based on recipe from Better Homes & Gardens red cookbook*
Andy was making goodies for our neighbors for Christmas, so he made another sweet treat.
M&M Cookies
5 c flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c margarine
1 c shortening
2 c packed brown sugar
1 c granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 c (12 oz.) M&Ms
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Mix all ingredients except for chocolate until mostly mixed together.
Add chocolate, and finish mixing to good cookie dough consistency.
Place 1 inch balls on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.
Less time equals soft, chewy cookies.
More time equals harder, crunchier cookies with stronger flavor (don't get it to burnt flavor!).
*Based on recipe for chocolate chip cookies in Better Homes & Gardens red cookbook*
Andy made another batch of cookies for his co-workers a day or two later.
Sarah's Chocolate Chip Cookies
5 c flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c margarine
1 c shortening
2 c packed brown sugar
1 c granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 c (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Mix all ingredients except for chocolate until mostly mixed together.
Add chocolate, and finish mixing to good cookie dough consistency.
Place 1 inch balls on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.
Less time equals soft, chewy cookies.
More time equals harder, crunchier cookies with stronger flavor (don't get it to burnt flavor!).
*Based on recipe for chocolate chip cookies in Better Homes & Gardens red cookbook*
