When it comes to making homemade cookies, this is in my top 5 of favorite cookie recipes. You can make these year round or just around the Christmas holiday and give them as gifts.They do take some time to make since you will be dipping them into melted chocolate, but they are well worth your baking efforts.This recipe will make approximately 3 dozen cookies.Cookie Ingredients:3/4 cup raisins3 tablespoons orange juice1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened3/4 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 cups rolled oats (oatmeal)1 egg1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons grated orange rind (peel)1 teaspoon baking sodaIn a small bowl, combine the raisins with the orange juice and let stand for 5-8 minutes. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter with the granulated sugar until its creamy and fluffy. Beat in the egg and grated orange peel until all ingredients are well combined.In a medium sized bowl combine the all-purpose ...
I remember getting excited whenever we would get a box of Velveeta because that meant we would be getting one of mom's refrigerator cookie recipes. She would always put the refrigerator cookies in the Velveeta boxes in the refrigerator. Probably a use for those boxes that we would never even think of today. It, of course, makes the cookies square, which allows for easier packing into containers. It also means that you do not have to mess with trying to get the cookies into a perfect roll. Also no danger of the kids putting something on top of the cookies and smashing them. I always liked coconut so the oatmeal refrigerator cookie recipe was one of my favorites.Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies1 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 beaten eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups ...
During the holidays and just about everyday, people are busy working, taking care of children and doing housekeeping. Many people have such a hectic schedule it is hard to find some easy to make recipes that they can use. The good news is we have just the right dessert recipe to suit just about any occasion or special event. Of course, these recipes are also great for everyday snacks and treats, whether you are feeding family or entertaining friends and associates.The No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Pudding is an Easy to Make Jello Dessert RecipeMany times when you are using instant pudding to make a dessert, you can cut down on the time you spend preparing the dish. You can get the unique taste of a French vanilla and graham cracker filling complimented by a quick and easy chocolate frosting. It is so simple to make that everyone will want to make ...



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