Soft, Chewy Ginger Cookies

February 13, 2009 By A Cowboy's Wife 9 Comments

I love any cookies that have molasses in them and these soft, chew ginger cookies are no exception!  I don’t know why but I have been craving sweets here lately and what I love about cookies, is that you can just one or two to satisfy that craving instead of a huge piece of cake. … [Continue Reading]

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A Fruity Family Tradition with Health Benefits

December 29, 2008 By A Cowboy's Wife 5 Comments

Along with the holidays comes an abundance of sugary sweets and I don’t know about you but I’ve had enough.  I’m sure I gained a whopping 10lbs at the least after this Holiday’s feast and will be glad to get back to normal food.
One foodie family tradition I do welcome is the basket full of… [Continue Reading]

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Reindeer Cookies

December 24, 2008 By A Cowboy's Wife 6 Comments

I make these every Christmas. They are a big hit with the kids. I believe the recipe came form Pillsbury originally, but you can use any sugar cookie dough.
INGREDIENTS
1 roll refrigerated sugar cookies
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vanilla ready-to-spread frosting (or make your own)
64 small pretzel twists
64 semisweet chocolate chips (about 1/4 cup)
16 gumdrops, cut in half
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to… [Continue Reading]

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Confectioners (Powdered) Sugar Icing for Sugar Cookies

December 23, 2008 By A Cowboy's Wife 6 Comments

Here’s an excellent recipe for sugar icing for sugar cookies!  Since so many are asking what “icing sugar” is on this Shortbread Cookies recipe, I thought I would also let you know that it’s really just powdered (confectioners) sugar!!  Most people in Canada & England use the term Icing Sugar where as most other countries… [Continue Reading]

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Banana Popsicles

December 22, 2008 By A Cowboy's Wife 6 Comments

Yes, I realize these Banana Popsicles are more of a summer treat but sometimes you just crave something that is cold!  These are super easy to make and just plain good.  It’s one of the few ways my oldest will eat a banana.  Hey, it’s better than eating no banana right?
INGREDIENTS:

3 or 4 bananas, peeled… [Continue Reading]

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