Crunchy Molasses Cookies 3/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, divided 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in molasses and egg. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in remaining sugar. Place on parchment paper- lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to wire cooling racks. Makes about 4 dozen.
t Kansasville
Kansasville is special because we are situated between Milwaukee and Chicago. We are close to big corporations that employ thousands of people, and we are not far from beautiful Lake Michigan and the Richard Bong State Recreation Area.
Maple Pecan Drops 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Mix in maple syrup. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, dates and coarsely chopped pecans. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased or parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets; transfer to wire cooling racks. Spread cooled cookies with Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting; sprinkle with finely chopped pecans. Makes about 2 dozen. Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar In small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in maple syrup. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and spreadable.
P Kenosha
Kenosha is right along the shores of Lake Michigan. We love our lakefront, parks, bike paths and just being outdoors any time of the year. We are a large city with a small-town feel, which I am happy to call home.
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