We Are Thankful For Much!: Starting Out On The Hike

Monday, July 28, 2008

Starting Out On The Hike

3 comments:

hillari said...: that looks like a lot of fun! I love hiking, and that area is so pretty/; July 28, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Anonymous said...: That sounds fun. I have never hiked there. Maybe when the kids are older... :) By the way I love the egg on the sidewalk picture. Did you guys do that? I have always wanted to try that but never have.; July 28, 2008 at 9:33 AM
The Frosts said...: We miss you guys! We didn't know you had a blog. We do too, it's phoenixfrost.blogspot.com. We'll blog you later :)!; August 1, 2008 at 1:44 AM

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose FLOUR
1 cup quick cooking OATS
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup (8 ounces) butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated SUGAR
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin
1 cup raisins or cranberries(optional)
1 cup chopped pecans, walnuts(optional)
Preparation:
Heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease baking sheets or line with
silicone baking sheets.Combine the flour, oats, baking powder,
soda, salt, and spices; set aside.In a mixing bowl with electric
mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat
in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin. Slowly beat in the dry ingre-
dients until blended. Stir in raisins or cranberries and chopped
nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned around the
edges and set. Cool for a few minutes then remove to a rack to cool completely.Makes about 4 dozen cookies.