Lewis & Clark Cabin Care

I always thought in order for a cookie to be good it had to have chocolate in it.  I got this cookie recipe from a friend at church, and it does not have any chocolate in it.  It has a pretty texture and is out of this world good. 

BROWN SUGAR OATMEAL COOKIES

1 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

3 cups quick oats (not old-fashioned oats)

1 1/2 cup flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 cup walnuts (if desired)

 

Cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy, about 4 minutes. 

Add eggs and mix in well.   Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

Combine the quick oats, flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl.  Add this mixture slowly to creamed mixture, and mix until all incorporated. 

Add nuts, if desired.

 

Chill cookie dough 3-4 hours, or overnight.  Form into 1" balls and roll balls lightly in powdered sugar.  You do not want a lot of powdered sugar on them -- just a dusting.  Bake cookies in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.  Remove from oven and let cool on pan before removing to wire rack. 

It will soon be time for soup!  Actually, this particular soup is so good that we make it all year 'round.  It is a sort of Mexican soup with a great creamy broth.  It has become a staple soup on Christmas Eve with my family.  Give it a try, I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a family favorite of yours too! 

BEST SOUP IN THE WORLD

3 cups cooked chicken, cut up in chunks

1 1/2 cups half-in-half

1 can chicken broth

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can cream of potato soup

2 cans Mexicorn

1/3 cup of diced green chiles OR jalapenos (more if you like it spicy)

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

 

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot.  Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.  You could also heat it through on the stove top.