Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients1 cup shortening1 cup brown sugar1 cup white sugar2 large eggs, well beaten1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 tablespoon cinnamon3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (we use Quaker Quick or Old Fashioned. Do NOT use instant.)3/4 cup chopped walnuts (use 1/2 cup if using raisins)1 cup raisins (optional) Method … Read more

TEXAS TURTLE SHEET CAKE

Most of us know and love Texas pancakes (thanks to our southern friends!).But when you add nuts, more chocolate and a little caramel will do wonders!I know I like delicious turtle desserts, so eating it as a cake is a victory!I bought small chocolate chips, but you can use full-size ones if you have them. If … Read more

PIONEER WOMAN’S MONKEY BREAD

Ingredients 3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) How To Make Easy Monkey Bread Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube/Bundt(R) pan. Mix white sugar … Read more

English Toffee Bites

Ingredients 12 oz. dark chocolate 1 cup unblanched almonds, roughly chopped 1 cup walnuts, finely ground 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt silicone square ice cube mold Directions Place chopped almonds in silicone square mold and set aside.In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, combine … Read more

Yummy Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients : 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup) 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions : In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking … Read more

Extreme Banana Nut Bread ‘EBNB’

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup butter or margarine 2 cups white sugar 2 cups mashed overripe bananas 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9×5 inch loaf pans. … Read more

Banana Bread In a Jar

Ingredients:2/3 cup shortening2 2/3 cups white sugar4 eggs2 cups mashed bananas2/3 cup water3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves (I used half a teaspoon because I didn’t want mine too ‘clovey’.)2/3 cup chopped pecans or walnutsYou will also need:12 250 ml canning … Read more

Pesto Sauce

Ingredients 3 cups fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions In a food processor, blend together basil leaves, nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pour in oil slowly while still mixing. Stir in salt and pepper.

Easy Banana Pancakes

Ingredients ▢1 ½ cups all purpose flour* ▢2 teaspoons baking powder ▢¼ teaspoon salt ▢¾ cup mashed ripe banana, about 2 small bananas ▢2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, (plus more for greasing griddle) ▢1 large egg ▢¾ cup buttermilk** ▢¼ cup packed brown sugar, (I prefer dark brown sugar) ▢1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ▢To serve: , butter, maple syrup, sliced banana, walnuts, and/or chocolate chips. Instructions In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. … Read more