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Back to School Ideas

By Lorraine

It’s that time again, for little ones, medium ones and big ones to be thinking of school!
And moms too! Here are some yummy suggestions for breakfast, lunchbox, after-school, snack-time and even a cute craft to welcome in the new school year.

Pencil Rolo Candy Treats (with link to directions)
Ranger Cookies
Waffles ((these freeze well too)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza
Oatmeal Cookies
Peanut Butter Crisscrosses
Pigs in a Blanket
Apple Raisin Muffins

Holiday Cookie Collection

By Lorraine

I am starting my holiday baking in a day or two and many of these family favorites will be included.
Some, like the pizzelles have been a tradition since our children were little.  Others, like the sables and chocolate covered peanut butter crackers are newer additions.
All are festive and yummy!
7 Sables ~ French Shortbread Butter Cookie

Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Cookies and a Poll on your Favorite Cookie

By Lorraine

Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Cookies, a twist on the classic, doubles up on chocolate to please the extra chocolate-lovers in your life.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when asked, “What is your favorite cookie?” Some like sugar cookies or peanut-butter and some prefer a nutty flavor profile like pecan. However, if surveyed, I am pretty sure most would answer chocolate chip as they just might be the most popular cookie in America. According to all of the stats I checked, they lead in most-loved cookie category.  Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Cookies, a twist on the classic, doubles up on chocolate to please the extra chocolate-lovers in your life.Continue Reading

Surprise!

By Lorraine

Jamie had her sonogram yesterday.
But, even she didn’t know the gender of the precious baby soon to join their family.

But I knew!
As planned, the technician kept it secret. She handed me the photo revealing the special news as we left.  
For a fun way to announce the news to her family, I made a cake for them with the answer inside.
Since Jamie and her family are spending a week down the shore (she came back up just for the appointment), I had to prepare two cakes and give her the right cake to take with her.

She sent me these photos of the reveal…

my adorable Jamie… just a little… hesitant… to tell us… she is… expecting… again… baby number… seven… and this time she isn’t having twin sister, Jill share the news for her…  so, she… casually… mentions it… during a text conversation about nothing in particular…

love my girl!
Star Sugar Cookies following this recipe
Piped Frosting in white, pink and blue 
Frosting used for cake:
FROSTING
1 cup shortening
1 cup butter, softened
1 pkg confectioners’ sugar (2 pounds)
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons water
In large bowl, cream shortening and butter until light and
fluffy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until
smooth. Add enough water to achieve a spreadable consistency.

Ranger Cookies for Back-to-School

By Lorraine

Hearty and satisfying cookies made with oatmeal, coconut and cereal that kids of all ages will love. Toss in some chocolate chips if you want and serve with a glass of milk.
Waaayyyyy back, when our twin daughters were in preschool, a friend shared this recipe for Ranger Cookies.  Since our little Ella will be heading off to kindergarten soon, we made a batch together today. These chewy and crunchy cookies passed her finicky taste-buds even over the fresh bakery cookies from the grocery store.

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White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread

By Lorraine

 
I am getting together with three of my dearest friends for a small Christmas Cookie Exchange.
Wanting to try a recipe I had in my file for a few years I finally made these pretty little cookies.
White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread are tiny in size yet are BIG on flavor. Each cookie measures just over 1.5-inches but could easily be made larger by rolling bigger balls.

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