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Cindy’s Chocolate Red and Green Bars 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut 1 cup old-fashioned oats 2 ½ cups milk chocolate chips, divided 1 cup red and green candy-coated chocolate pieces, chopped or miniature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

I’ve lived in the Sherman Park neighborhood for more than 30 years. I work at a pay-what-you- can community café that offers an inclusive and welcoming space for all who visit. It reminds us how amazing it is to give to others. Milwaukee

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, coffee and vanilla; mix well. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in coconut, oats and ¾ cup chocolate chips. Spread into greased 15x10-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Allow chocolate chips to melt; spread over crust. Sprinkle with candy pieces; cool completely. Cut into bars. Makes about 4 dozen.

Goldie’s Oak Creek Crunchies 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups rolled oats 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut In large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add vanilla and egg; mix well. In separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, oats and coconut. Stir into creamed mixture one cup at a time. Chill dough at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets; flatten with fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes; transfer to wire cooling racks. Makes about 6 dozen.

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My Grandma Goldie and my dad were born in Oak Creek, back when Puetz Road was a dirt road. We love the small-town feel of Oak Creek, even as it develops into a larger, more diverse city. Oak Creek

We have generated reliable energy at our power plant site in Oak Creek since the 1950s. While the city and our operations have evolved since then, our Oak Creek site continues to be critical to powering a bright, sustainable future for Wisconsin.

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