Sunday, December 30, 2012
These aren't your mother's snickerdoodles
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Snickerdoodle cookies have always seemed a bit drab to me. Oh, they taste good, but seem to be missing something. Being the chocoholic that I am (do you know why there is no chocoholic’s anonymous? No one wants to quit!) I began adding chocolate chips to my snickerdoodles. I liked the combination of cinnamon and chocolate. But then one day I was in the baking aisle of a grocery store and found a new product by Hershey … cinnamon chips. They’re just like a chocolate chip, except they’re made from cinnamon. And when they are added to a chocolate chip snickerdoodle, the cookie is taken to a whole another level. These cookies are the overall favorite crowd pleaser of all the cookies I make. In fact, they are so good that they won not only …
Friday, December 28, 2012
Take a look at our cookie recipes and share your recipes with us!
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Friday, December 28, 2012
COWBOY COOKIES 2 cups flour 2 cup oatmeal 2 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 sticks oleo (that’s butter) 2 cups pecans 1 tsp. soda ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla Mix butter and sugar; add eggs. Then add flour, baking powder, soda, salt, oatmeal and vanilla. Add nuts. Batter will be stiff. Drop with teaspoon onto baking sheet and bake at 300 until brown. Keep up with news by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
This crispy oatmeal cookies with a sprinkling of salt are fail-proof, thanks to America's Test Kitchen. Enjoy!
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS 2. In standing mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter and sugars at medium-low speed until just combined, about 20 seconds. Increase speed to medium and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute longer. Scrape down bowl with rubber spatula. Add egg and vanilla and beat on medium-low until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds. Scrape down bowl again. With mixer running at low speed, add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated and smooth, 10 seconds. With mixer still running on low, gradually add oats and mix until well incorporated, 20 seconds. Give dough final stir with rubber spatula to ensure that no flour pockets remain and ingredients are evenly distributed. 3. Divide dough into 24…
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
An irresistible combo of chocolate and peanut butter.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Chocolate dough with a peanut butter cup set in the middle. Makes about 36 cookies For the cookies: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 squares (2 oz.) unsweetened chocolate 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or shortening 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda For the garnish: 3/4 cup finely chopped peanuts 36 miniature Peanut Butter Cups, frozen and unwrapped 1 cup peanut butter baking chips 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine chocolate in bowl and microwave at 50 percent for about two minutes, stir and repeat until smooth and melted. Cool slightly. Combine sugar and butter or shortening in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric…
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Chocolate Chip cookies are a staple in our household, and something about this recipe never fails. We like to mix up our chips – half milk chocolate, half special dark. Mmmmm.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Ingredients Directions Makes about 4 dozen cookies, depending on size. Keep up with news by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
Take a look at local light displays from individuals who just love Christmas or have a charity you may donate to in lieu of admission, and tell us who you think has the best Christmas light show.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your parties this season.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
One of the most important holiday questions to ask yourself is: What kind of cookies will you be baking for your get-togethers this season? From sweet to savory, holiday cookies come in all shapes and sizes. And what’s better than to top off a tray of cookies than a glass of homemade eggnog? You can also check out myrecipes.com to learn how to host a successful cookie swap and view more holiday cookie recipes. Eggnog In a saucepan over low heat combine milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cinnamon stick and clove. Bring to a slow boil (this will take between 5-7 mins). Once the milk mixture starts to boil remove from heat and leave cinnamon stick in for a couple of minutes, then remove. Put egg yolks and sugar into a bowl. Using a hand held …
Looking for some suggestions on where you can donate in Marietta and Cobb? Here are a few of the organizations in the area looking for donations.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
‘Tis the season for generosity. Cobb families seek out charities to give donations. Tell us where you donate your during the holidays, or any time of year. Here is a list of county agencies in need of donations: Animal Shelter - You can help make a difference in the lives of animals housed at Cobb County Animal Control. Money received will be used to help pay for the care of animals. There are volunteering opportunities, too. K-9 Donations - The K-9 unit is a vital part of police department’s efforts to protect Cobb County. Police canines perform a broad range of essential functions, including patrol activities, narcotic detection and bomb detection. The police department is accepting donations to aid in the operation of the K-9 unit. …
Take a look at some of the Christmas and Christmas Eve services in Marietta, including First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, Stonebridge Church, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, St James' Episcopal Church and more.
The city government will take a holiday, and your garbage/recycling service days will change.
John Silvey
11:19 am on Monday, December 24, 2012
Cobb County Foster & Adoptive Parents Association is a great organization that volunteers their homes and hearts to the children that come into foster care in Cobb County. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit that relies on donations from the community to continue to provide educational events and day to day operations for our foster children. Any donations are tax deductible. If you would like to learn … more ›