Archive | November, 2013

Cookie Bars

26 Nov

2 cups flour (sifted)

Salt (1/2 or 1 tsp)

Baking soda (1tsp)

Put all the above in a bowl and mix.

Use another bowl for following items

2 eggs 

Vanilla extract(1 tsp)

Beat eggs first. Add vanilla and mix.

Use a different bowl for

Brown sugar (1.5 cups)

melted butter (1 cup)

Add semi-sweet chocolate chips (1.5 cups) to butter mixture and then add all this to the egg bowl.  Can add few marshmallows, oats or nuts for added flavor and chewiness.

On slow to medium speed, add in flour mixture to eggs/butter/chocolate.

Drop all the dough into a disposable foil pan or cookie sheet. Spread out evenly and bake in 350 degrees oven for about 8 to 9 minutes. Prick in center to see if done. Cool on cooling rack andImage cut into square shapes. Dust with powdered sugar.

 

 

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Divine Fruits – Persimmon

19 Nov

Divine Fruits - Persimmon

Tree species – Diospyros (divine fruit)