Category Archives: Good Eats

Best Recipes for Cookies, Energy Bars, Desserts & Other Meals

I Can’t Follow Directions

By Jennifer on Mar 22, 2012

I’m not sure why, but I just can’t follow directions—even if it seems important, and especially if there’s no apparent reason for the rule. “Don’t lean on this.” “Open other end first.” “Store in a dark place.” “Don’t sign below … Continue reading

Homemade Pretzel Turtles

By admin on Dec 16, 2010

These are so easy and fast. Plus they are really good. They make for a great neighbor gift! Ingredients 50 small mini pretzels 50 Rolo candies 50 pecan halves (optional) I also have used walnuts Directions: Preheat oven to 350 … Continue reading

Cracker Jack Cookies

By admin on Oct 01, 2010

Ingredients – 1/2 c. butter                                                                – 1/2 c. white sugar – 1/2 c. packed dark brown sugar                          – 1 egg – 1/2 t. vanilla extract                                                 – 1/8 t. salt – 3/4 c. flour                                                                    – 1/2 t. baking soda … Continue reading

Quick Cinnamon Cookies

By admin on Apr 22, 2010

My mom taught me how to make these cookies when I was pretty little. These are a treat we would get every holiday after she was done making her pies for the day. These tasty little cookies were a great … Continue reading

The Snowball Effect

By admin on Apr 09, 2010

By Jennifer Christiansen Well it may be April, but here in the Mountain West, it snowed. In fact, up here on my little mountain top we’re snowed in. In other words—it’s cookie time! An hour of shoveling snow gives you … Continue reading

Cookie Salad

By admin on Mar 15, 2010

This “salad” is what made my Father-in-law to coin the phrase “Jammy Salad”. The definition of which is a “salad” that contains any or all of the following: Cool Whip, mayo, Miracle Whip, Jell-O, cookies, cream, marshmallows etc… You get … Continue reading

Grandma Joan’s Dark Chocolate Cookies

By admin on Mar 09, 2010

These are the favored cookies in our family. My husband has been known to make the 2 hour drive to his parents house in order to have these fresh baked by his mom. These babies are heavy on dark chocolate. … Continue reading

Monstrous Monster Cookies ~ Gluten Free

By admin on

  If your diet or health requires you eat gluten free, turn to these cookies. And if your diet does not restrict your gluten intake, turn to these cookies. They are a favorite in our house–have been for years. The … Continue reading

Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

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2 cups flour                           1 1/3 cup oats 2/3 cup sugar                      1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon                  1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt                                4 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil             1 ½ cup applesauce 1 tsp. vanilla                        1 … Continue reading

Broccoli Cabbage Salad

By admin on Mar 05, 2010

Everyone needs to add fiber to their diet, especially Americans. We eat way too much processed food. Usually eating fiber holds little appeal. This salad however, is lip smacking and easy to make. And yes, there is mayo in it, … Continue reading