We Are Thankful For Much!: June 2009

Monday, June 1, 2009

School Is Absolutely Out

So we decided that some craft projects would be a great way to start the summer off. My girls are very responsible and with me only feet away, what could possibly go wrong. Well, lets just say that things can go wrong within seconds and now my kitchen counter has a burn hole in it. Gotta love them!! I will not say which lovely child broke my beautiful home, but at this point I really wished we had upgraded to tile counter tops when we had the chance. Guess what we will be doing next???

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.