Remember this, that very little is needed to make a life happy. ~ Marcus Aurelius
NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our meal with quotes from the Norwegian ‘Quote Cup’ passed on to me from my grandmother. I share a quote and a recipe here each week, along with an update and photos of what has been going on in our lives. I love trying new recipes…and love getting recipes you would like to share!
We spent several wonderful days with John’s brother’s family at the lake over Thanksgiving, a perfect example of how little is needed to make life happy… talking, eating, singing, going for walks, cuddling with dogs, playing games, doing puzzles… just hanging out together.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
I tore out this recipe from Food Network Magazine 5 years ago. Since most of my family doesn’t like coconut, I decided it was perfect to bring to the lake. John’s brother kept saying ‘these are really good cookies’, and I just enjoyed eating them… love the delicate crispy/crunchy texture. I appreciate how these cookies won a first prize!
COCONUT CARAMEL CORN COOKIES
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (I used half butter)
- 1 cup caramel corn, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat the sugar and shortening in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 1/3 cup chopped caramel corn and the egg and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined. Stir in the almond extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda and the remaining 2/3 cup caramel corn. Stir in the oats and coconut.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart; bake until golden, 10-12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
