Saturday, February 8, 2014

Morning Sunrise Cookies

Morning Sunrise Cookies 

Ingredients: 

2 C. All purpose flour 
2 tsp. Baking powder 
1/2 tsp. Baking soda 
1/2 C. Butter 
1/2 C. Granulated sugar 
1/2 C. Brown sugar 
2 Eggs 
1 C. Thompson seedless raisins 
1/2 C. Sliced almonds 
1 C. Rolled oats 
1 C. Dried apple rings, chopped finely 
2 tsp. Maple syrup 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit 
2. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper 
3. Blend flour, B. powder and B. soda together in a small bowl. Set aside 
4. In a large mixing bowl combine butter and sugar together to form a smooth paste 
5. Add eggs to butter/sugar mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and creamy 
6. Mix in raisins, sliced almonds, rolled oats and dried apple into butter/sugar mixture and blend all ingredients well 
7. Stir in dry ingredients and coat everything with flour mixing all ingredients together to form a mixture that comes away from the sides of the bowl.  
8. Take small amounts and place 2 inches apart on parchment paper 
9. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies are firm and lightly browned 
10. Place on a wire rack to cool completely before storing away in a container for longer storage time.

Servings:   22 Cookies