Awesome Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 3 cups oats 1 cup raisins Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Add flour, salt, soda. oats and raisins. Chill. Grease pan and place balls of dough on the pan. Bake 10 minutes at 350.

Praying for my friend

Brown Sugar Brownies

1 1/2 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1 stick butter 1 1/2 c. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 c. chopped nuts (opt.) Pinch of salt 1 tbsp. milk 3/4 c. powdered sugar Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and flour, baking powder and salt. Add nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes in 13"x9" pan. GLAZE: Mix 1 tablespoon warm milk and 3/4 cup powdered sugar. Spread glaze on top of cooled brownies.

A Strawberry Garden

Banana Nut Muffins for Breakfast

• Ingredients:

• 4 smashed ripe bananas
  
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
  
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  

Christmas reflections and New Year's Hopes and Dreams

Christmas is a warm and wonderful gathering of hearts in praise of our Redeemer.
He came as a precious baby to the loving arms of his mother and father. He came just like us.
And, we love him so . . . and, we love each other and want to give the world to one another.
The celebration bursts forth in our giving to others . . what more can we bestow?
Jesus makes our loving and giving come to life. He is all in all.
And so the New Year is upon us. Dream big and hope against all hope. He makes all things possible. Watch him bring the promise to life in your life. I will pray for you.

Cathy's Pears

Ingredients:
2 cans of pear halves
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup craisins

Topping:
1 stick of butter
2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups oatmeal

Place pear halves in a pan. Combine pear juice from the can with the maple syrup. Soak the craisins in the mixture. Combine butter, brown sugar, and oats. Make small balls and place on top of each pear. Pour the mixture over the pears. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Top with whipped cream to serve. Delicious!