Cookie Exchange ~ Kinda

Hey since we can't really all get together for a cookie exchange would you be willing to post your favorite cookie recipe here? Then it would be like we had one but not really. If you want to then just post it. Here is a scone recipe I want to try:

Pumpkin Scones/Nancy

2 cups flour
2 teas. baking powder
1/2 teas. salt
1/2 teas. cinnamon
1/2 teas. nutmeg
1/4 teas. allspice
1/4 teas. ginger
1/2 cup raisins(optional)
Mix altogether

1/2 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup cream
3 Tablespoon maple syrup
1 teas. vanilla
Mix together and add to dry ing. until moist then roll out into a circle and cut like a pizza. Bake at 425 for 15-18 minutes then brush cream and sprinkle with sugar. These kind of scones are like biscuits so be careful not to over mix or they will be really dry and ucky. Now get the hot cocoa and enjoy these little morsel's.

Carrot Cookies/ Grandma Sarah's recipe Delicious!

3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 c. cooked, mashed carrots
1 c. chopped nuts
½ tsp salt
1 tsp B. P.
1 tsp vanilla

Frosting:
powdered sugar, abt. 2 c.
butter, 2 T.
canned evaporated milk
Cook and mash carrots.
Cream shortening, sugar, and egg. Add other ingredients. Drop dough onto cookie sheet. Bake 350 for 10-15 minutes. Frost.

Pumpkin Cookies/Aunt Mary

1 ½ cups pumpkin
½ c. butter
1 c. sugar
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 c. walnuts
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp B.P.
1 tsp cinnamon
1 c. chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients in order given.
Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 12-14 minutes.

Gratitude

Ten things I’m grateful for:

1. Our newly painted master bedroom and bathroom.
2. The fact that I didn’t have to do any of the work to take down the old wallpaper or do the painting on the above mentioned.
3. A sister and brother-in-law who are going to Argentina on a mission.
4. My digital camera and computer
5. Scott putting up the Christmas trees, helping me with my “To Do” list, and
running errands.
6. Table games.
7. Family dinners and get togethers.
8. 94 % fat free popcorn
9. A handy (fix anything) husband.
10. A deep freeze to keep homemade ‘ready to eat meals’.

10 Things

10 Things We are Grateful for:

10. Disposable Diapers.

9. Slipper Crocs.

8. Friendly Neighbors.

7. Outgoing, Loving Ward.

6. Indoor Plumbing. . . I simply cannot imagine using an outhouse in -20 degree weather.

5. Heating, Refrigeration, Dishwashers. . . all the perks of modern day houses.

4. General Conference.

3. The Clearplay DVD player. Thanks Greg for recommending that.

2. Our $35 dollar garage sale Treadmill and the dream of fitting back into my clothes

1. Getting to raise five of the best boys in the world.