COOKIES
CHOCOLATE CHIP
Mix in a large bowl:
COCONUT MACAROONS
Mix in a large bowl:
  • 1 1/2 C flake coconut (or a little more)
  • 1/3 cup of sugar
  • 2 TBS flour
  • Dash of salt
Then stir in 2 egg whites and 1/2 TSP almond extract. Drop by teaspoons onto lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
IRISH POTATOES
Mix in a large bowl:
  • 2 lbs powdered sugar
  • 7 oz coconut
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 TBS evaporated milk - more if needed
Shape into bite size balls. Roll in cinnamon to coat. Keep refrigerated.
OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
Beat together:
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
Add:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 TSP vanilla
Add and mix:
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 TSP baking soda
  • 1 TSP cinnamon
Stir in (the last three ingredients don't make any sense):
  • 3 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup raisins
Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheets. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.
RICE KRISPIE TREATS
SUGAR COOKIES
Cream well:
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
Add:
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 TSP vanilla
Mix together, then add:
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 TSP baking soda
Add:
  • 4 cups of flour
  • 1 TSP baking powder
Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Drop by heaping teaspoon onto greased baking sheet. Can either sprinkle with colored sugar or apply icing after the cookies are cooled. Bake in 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.