Archive for the 'Cookies and Bars' Category

My Grandmother’s Lemon Dreams

Sunday, April 30th, 2006

My grandmother was an excellent cook (especially desserts) and she helped me learn to cook.
It’s probably no coincidence that most of my favorite recipes are for desserts. This is her recipe for lemon bars.
My Grandmother’s Lemon Dreams
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs, separated
3 tablespoons […]

Cookies in a Jar

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006

For each gift you will need:
Clean 1-quart jar with lid
index/recipe card
decorations for the outside of the jar - ribbons, fabric, paint, silk flowers…
Chocolate Lovers Cookies
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch salt (1/8 teaspoon)
3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cups white chocolate chips
Pack brown sugar into the […]