Monday, September 24, 2012

Whippersnappers

When you want or need cookies. Doesn't matter what kind you want, you can use this recipe to make them.


Whippersnappers

1 approx 18 oz box any flavor cake mix
1 large beaten egg
2 cups coolwhip

beat the egg in a separate dish with a fork and make sure to measure the coolwhip. a 16 oz container has more than 2 cups in it. Mix all ingredients together. Batter will be stiff and sticky. Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake @350 for 10-12 min. cool on wire rack.  Top with powdered sugar if you like. Makes approx 3 dozen cookies.
Note: These cookies don't spread out a lot and are soft and fluffy. I used cherry chip and next will try chocolate fudge. You can also make additions like dried fruits and chocolate chips or nuts. Be creative!


Sunday, September 23, 2012

My Favorite Fall Recipe Of the Year, Apple Orchard Bars



This recipe comes from ( Believe it or not) a series of murder mystery books I have been reading, by Joanne Fluke. This is an amazing fall recipe and as a bonus, it makes the whole house smell wonderful.

Apple Orchard Bars

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F., rack in the middle position.
1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 beaten eggs (you can beat them up with a fork)
1/2 cup rolled oats (uncooked oatmeal)
1 cup peeled chopped apple ( I used 2 Large Gala apples almost 2 cups)
2 cups flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups flour (not sifted)

 * I chopped my apples in a food processor. You can also shred them or just dice them up really small*

Melt butter, add the sugars, and stir. Add baking soda, salt, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and beaten eggs. Mix well. Then add chopped apple and 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut. (Reserve 1/2 cup for on top.) Add the flour and mix it all thoroughly. Grease a 9-inch by 13-inch cake pan. Spoon the dough in and smooth it with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup coconut you reserved evenly on top ( press it down a little so it sticks after it's baked). Bake at 375 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes, or until slightly browned on top. Let cool and cut into bars like brownies.
I think this would be good with a caramel sauce on it but it's great all by itself.


Note: Not sure why this is considered a "bar" it bakes up more like a cake or muffin.