Baked Goods
Best Sugar Cookies EVER
Every holiday I try to make these in the appropriate holiday-themed shapes. And, depending on the ages of your kids, they can help make, create and decorate them with you to hand out to friends! Today… we made these into hearts and will hand them out to friends in our neighborhood. Happy Valentine’s Day ladies! 2/3 cup butter 1/3 cup raw sugar 1/4 cup cup agave syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 4 teaspoons almond milk 2 cups flour 1.5 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Extra flour for rolling out the dough 1) Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together butter, sugar, agave and vanilla. Add the egg and mix until blended. 2) Add...
Read MoreChocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
1.5 cups raw sugar 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1/2 cup organic applesauce (or applesauce with JUST apples) 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter melted 2/3 cup water 4 eggs 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9×5 inch loaf pans. In a large bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, oil, water, and eggs. Beat until smooth. Blend in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Fill pans 1/2 to 3/4 full. Bake for 1 hour, or...
Read MorePeanut Butter, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are fantastic and quick. They satisfy three cookie cravings in one. And, I have found, that if you use Agave as an alternative sweetener, the chewiness is enhanced and the taste is just as delicious! 1/2 cup raw sugar (OR 1/4 cup Agave) 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, soft 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 egg 1 cup unbleached flour 1/2 cup oats 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup dark chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix sugars, butter, peanut butter and vanilla in a large bowl with a hand mixer or stand mixer on low for 1-2 minutes. (Or by hand until butters, sugars and vanilla are creamed). Add in egg, soda...
Read MorePumpkin Scones
These are by far the best scones I have ever made. Their cinnamon scent and pumpkin flavor are also a crowd-pleaser. Some people love super sweet scones, topped with icing, but a “true” scone is more like a sweet biscuit, which these are. Put some butter on them and they will practically melt in your mouth. 2/3 cup of organic canned pumpkin 1/2 cup buttermilk (you can cheat on this, see below*) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon backing soda 4 cups flour 1 cup sugar (if you ice your scones reduce this to 1/2 cup) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 1 egg 1 cup...
Read MoreMolasses Sugar Cookies
If you like molasses or would like to learn how to bake more WITH molasses, this is a great starting point. They are chewy and delicious with just a hint of spices. But, to give you a heads up, you will need to cool them for a few hours, so don’t make these when you are in a hurry to get something served. Make them when you have a bit of time throughout the day. They won’t disappoint! 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup raw sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose, unbleached flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (I prefer in the jar, minced kind) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons...
Read MoreThe It-Won’t-Take-All-Day Morning Glory Muffin Recipe
This is a great recipe for Morning Glory muffins that won’t take you all day. And you can feel good about serving this recipe to kids since it has nutritious ingredients and less sugar than the typical muffin. You can put some butter on it and make it for breakfast! Make smaller ones and serve them as snacks or in school lunches. No matter how you work them into your week, you’ll be happy you did. 2 cups all-purpose, non-bleached flour 1/2 cup raw sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded carrots (organic preferred) 1/2 cup raisins (organic preferred) 1/2 cup pecans 1/2 cup...
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