February is the month of giving; such as offer your time to volunteer at various local charities, or offer a helping hand to one that is in need. It's more of giving yourself to help others with your Heart. Volunteering builds a heart stronger, creating a love or passion for helping others.
February is also Bake for Family Fun Month
One of my favorite recipes for Oatmeal Cookies is by Martha Stewart. This is an easy, yet tasty recipe that the entire family can help make.
You can follow the recipe below or Click on the link: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/classic-oatmeal-cookies
Classic Oatmeal Cookies
Makes about 3 dozen
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruits and nuts, such as golden raisins, currants, coarsely chopped dried apricots, dried cherries, coarsely chopped pecans, or a combination of above
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpats; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs; mix on high speed to combine. Mix in vanilla; set aside.
- Combine oats, flour, wheat germ, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and beat on low speed to combine, 10 to 15 seconds. Remove bowl from mixer, and stir in dried fruits and nuts.
- Using a large metal scoop, drop dough onto prepared sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake until golden and just set, about 18 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire rack to cool.
Happy Baking!
Sweets,
Stepheny
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