This is one of my favorite cookie recipes. The first time I tried a ginger snap cookie it was out of a bag and made with a jalapeno spice. It was so delicious! Then I began snooping through my Mom's recipe collection and guess what I found? That's right, a recipe for homemade ginger snap cookies. It is said that ginger can help relieve problems associated with your digestive tract and even help reduce pain from some forms of arthritis. Whatever the ginger spice does to your health there is one thing I know it does for my taste buds. It makes them happy! This recipe has a strong flavor of ginger but is also sweet, with a texture that is soft and chewy. Try it!
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup sugar
Directions
In a large mixing bowl place about half of the flour then add the brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
The mixing process is rather tough so please try using an electric beater.
Beat, with an electric beater, on medium to high speed till thoroughly combined, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Beat in what's left of the flour and mix until all is combined.
To make the cookies, shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place the sugar in a bowl then roll the 1-inch balls in the sugar, coat evenly. Place the coated cookie rolls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set and tops are crackled. Cool cookies on sheet for 1 minute then remove to a wire rack.
This recipe should make at least 48 cookies.
Recently, I have been craving the flavor of New York Bagel Cafe. Oh delish!! When I use to live in California I would catch a bus to the Capitola Mall just to get me a sandwich. They have dozens of flavored bagels, as well as dozens more flavors of cream cheese. It's like a bagel/cream cheese heaven. My cravings for these sandwiches has prompted me to post this recipe. It's the simpliest recipe I will ever post on here, but it is so delicious. Try it! :) Let me know what things you added to your bagel to make it irresistable.
Ingredients
1 bagel cut in half (pre-sliced is the easiest)
Any flavor of cream cheese (I love salmon or chives and onions. Mmmmmm!)
Any lunch meat, veggie, extra cheese, or even a fried egg.
Directions
Toast your cut bagel in a toaster until it is light brown. Try not to over cook your bagel because you want it slightly soft, like homemade bread. Once the two slices of bagel are toasted wait a minute before adding the cream cheese. Trust me, I've learned to wait. Bagels are hot! Apply as much cream cheese as you like, but not so much that it smooshes out the side when you try to eat it. Now, apply your goodies and enjoy.
Since I don't eat meat, my personal favorite edibles on a bagel are bean sprouts, avocado, lettuce, and sometimes a tomato. Oh my gosh it's good! My personal favorite bagel is jalapeno. Spicy!
I figured since I'm always putting food on here I should include a drink to help wash down some of the more dry goodies I've blogged about. This drink was first introduced to me at a Christmas party and I was like, "Wow, that's awesome!" It's non-alcoholic, though if you wanted to add some spirit to it I'm sure it would be just as good. This drink is tart but refreshing, and the soda pop adds some zest to it. This recipe is sooooo easy, even a zombie can make it. :) Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 32 ounce bottle of cranberry juice (or 1 12 ounce can of frozen cranberry juice)
1 32 ounce bottle of orange juice (or 1 12 ounce can of frozen orange juice)
1 2 liter bottle of 7-up or Sprite
1 large punch bowl or any large mixing bowl
1 wooden or metal spoon
Directions
Open bottles of cranberry and orange juice and pour into large bowl. If using frozen juices dump them directly into large bowl. You can thaw the frozen juices but DO NOT DILUTE them with water. Pour 7-up or Sprite into the large bowl and mix all of the juices together. If using frozen juices you may need to stir longer to break up the frozen clumps of juice.
You're done and ready to enjoy. :) Mmmmm!
