Lemon Cookies

These cookies are super easy, and really yummy. They are a favorite in the Welling household. They're delightfully different than the usual cookie. I got this recipe from my "Old Fashioned Bake Sale" cook book.



Lemon Cookies

1 lemon flavored cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup chopped nuts or flaked coconut (optional)
Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease baking sheets. Combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and lemon juice in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until well blended. Add nuts. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 6-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets. Remove to cooling racks. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Brownies

Okay, seriously, is there any combination more heavenly than peanut butter and chocolate? I think not. I LOVE this recipe!!! It is so moist and soft, you'll feel like you're on a heavenly peanut butter and chocolate cloud! Okay, I'm getting a little carried away. Well, if you love peanut butter and chocolate even half as much as I do, you'll love this recipe, too. It came from a cookbook that my sister made for me when I got married. Thanks Sis!

Peanut Butter Brownies

2 eggs
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
1 cup butter

Mix until smooth, then add:

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
*2 cups water

Beat until smooth and pour into cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
*I usually put a little less water in, because it makes them very runny, so you have to bake them longer.



They are so delightful, but very rich, so be careful, and share them with friends!

Mexican Wedding Cakes

Okay, these aren't cakes like you may be thinking. They are cookies. But they're not your usual cookie. They don't spread out when they bake, because there is no baking powder or baking soda in them. They should look like little snowballs when you're finished with them. Don't make the same mistake I did the first time I made them, and overcook them because they weren't spread out. (I was a little naive then.) They should look very similar to when you put them in the oven. I usually squeeze one with my fingers to make sure it's hard. Also, if you look on the bottom, it should just barely be starting to brown, but not quite. So, there are my tips for the day, here is the recipe. It is from my trusty Pillsbury cookbook.

Mexican Wedding Cakes

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup finely chopped or ground almonds or pecans *optional (I have never used nuts, but if you're a nut about nuts, go for it!)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. In large bowl, combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Add flour, almonds and salt; mix until dough forms. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until set but not brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Cool slightly; roll in 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled. Re-roll in powdered sugar.



Enjoy!

Popcorn Candy

I got this recipe from a cook book that my sister made for me when I got married. This was the first time I made this, and it was actually super easy, and tasty. I made it for New Year's Eve. It would be great for any get together, family night, or just for fun. It makes a lot, so make sure you have room on your counter to store it, or have lots of people over.

Popcorn Candy

4 quarts popped corn
1/2 cup light Karo syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine

Bring all ingredients except popped corn to a boil in microwave. Boil 4 minutes stirring 4 times. Pour over the popped corn and toss until it is completely coated.





See! Super easy!!! Now, when you can't think of a yummy treat, you'll have this recipe that takes hardly any time at all!