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.
Be careful about giving human food to dogs or cats, no matter how cute they look while gazing at you and your plate. But don't feel like a grinch -- here's a list of foods they CAN safely eat.
Although many pet owners consider their dogs and cat to be family and enjoy treating pets like people, there is one particular way in which a pet should be treated exactly like a pet, for their own health (and for the health of your wallet, since emergency vet visits can get pricey.) Dogs and cats should not be given carte blanche when it comes to "people food," especially during the holidays when there's a bounty of delicious and seasonal dishes to be had. The wrong foods can land your pet in the emergency room at worst and at best can leave you with a massive mess to clean up in your home when they get sick. The following foods can easily make your dog ill or even poison them, so avoid giving these human treats if Fido or Fluffy begs for…
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 …
Something about the combination of chocolate and coconut makes them irresistible.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
From the Betty Crocker Cookbook Keep up with news by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
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.
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 ›