Did you know that today, January 24, is National Peanut Butter Day? I’ve seen several recipes for flour-less peanut butter cookies floating around and always wondered how their taste compared to my Peanut Butter Cookie recipe made with flour and shortening. I was pretty skeptical! I chose this recipe for Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies because it makes only 18 cookies. I didn’t want to bake a recipe that made dozens of cookies in case I didn’t like the cookies or they {Read More}
Snowball Surprise Cookies without the surprise are similar to other cookies known by a variety of names. This year I decided to add a surprise in the center of each cookie. I made some with a Hersheys Kiss, some with a dried cherry, and some with an almond surprise. Snowball Surprise Cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar, divided 1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla 2 cups flour 1 cup finely chopped pecans Your choice of dried cherries, dried cranberries, pecan {Read More}
September has arrived, the kids are back in school, and autumn is just around the corner! These Apple Oatmeal Cookies have a delicious blend of spices mixed with the nutritional value of fresh apples, raisins, and oats. Add them to your kids lunch boxes or serve as an after school snack with a glass of cold milk. You’ll enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea. Apple Oatmeal Cookies 2 cups quick rolled oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup all purpose flour {Read More}
Bright yellow lemons remind me of spring! Lemon Shortbread is a delicate treat to munch with your afternoon cup of coffee or tea, or glass of milk. This shortbread is a refreshing pick-me-up. These dense, chewy lemon bars get an extra-sweet touch from melted white chocolate drizzled over the top. For more lemon flavor, mix the lemon zest with some of the sugar. Use a mortar and pestle or small bowl and the back of a spoon to release the lemon oils. 3 cups {Read More}
I love recipes that are quick and easy to make and taste great! Each of these recipes require only a few ingredients. Peach Cobbler It only takes a few minutes to assemble this essential summer dessert. Serve the finished product with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. 8 peaches (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 1 cup sugar, divided 2 tablespoons flour 1 can of your favorite refrigerator biscuits 1 tablespoon Watkins Cinnamon Vanilla ice cream, for serving {Read More}
This past Tuesday, December 15th, Moms In A Blog participated in Hillbilly Housewife’s First Annual Cookie Exchange and it was an amazing success!! Several blogs joined in to share their most loved cookie recipes. If you missed it… no worries….we’ve arranged for you to get your very own copy of the Virtual Cookie Exchange Cookbook which includes all of the yummy cookie recipes from all of the blogs that participated. Sign Up For Immediate Download of the Virtual Cookie Exchange {Read More}
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