Pumpkin cookies



We've been baking a ton. Too much probably. These pumpkin cookies have always been a favorite and this recipe makes a boatload.

1-1/2 c. margerine
3 c. pumpkin (or 1 large can)
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
3 t. vanilla
3 t. cinnamon
3 t. baking powder
3 t. baking soda
3/4 t. salt
6 c. flour
Chocolate chips

Mix together in order listed and then add chocolate chips (I usually add about 1-1/2 cups). Spoon onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.  The cookies should be a little spongy on top when done.

Mini donuts





I found a mini donut pan at the DI (thrift store) for 50 cents.  Thought we try our hand at making mini donuts. These are yummy, perfect afternoon treat.

Mini Cake donuts recipe here and pasted below.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
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  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a doughnut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Stir in milk, eggs, vanilla and shortening. Beat together until well blended.
  3. Fill each doughnut cup approximately 3/4 full. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until doughnuts spring back when touched. Allow to cool slightly before removing from pan.
  4. To make glaze, blend confectioners' sugar, hot water and almond extract in a small bowl. Dip doughnuts in the glaze when serving.

Happy JULY





What's July without a little firework action? We celebrated pioneer day with some neighbors and had our own personal fireworks show. We have never purchased ariel fireworks—only fountains and sparklers—we have not been that daring but our neighbors brought a few over to share.  These fireworks were impressive and the boys LOVED them.  I guess next July we will be purchasing some ariel fireworks.  Onto August!