Cookies

Yum Homemade Cookies!!!

We used to buy the store bought variety and not only do they cost a lot for the amount you get but they are, once again, full of all those unwanted ingredients.
I make a batch every weekend and some take a little longer than others but they are worth it.

I have recently discovered a product called Hi-Maize that I add to the cookie dough. I will let you in on that in another post. It makes the cookies crisper and I do like a crisp cookie!

One of our favorite cookie recipes is Molasses Raisin from Mrs. Fields Cookie Book.
She uses real butter, sugar, eggs, etc. in her recipes. All the hype to use margarine (another Bad idea) low fat this and low fat that is just nonsense! You don't have to eat the whole cookie jar!!! A little bit of moderation and you can enjoy food the way it is supposed to taste! Natural and Wholesome!

These cookies take a little more time than the standard drop variety but they are good and have healthy benefits as well.


Molasses Raisin Cookies
3 1/4 cups flour *this is where the Hi-Maize comes in, I substitute 1 1/4 cups of the flour with the Hi-Maize.
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt *I omit salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp allspice
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened *calls for salted, I use unsalted
3/4 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups raisins

Combine the flour, soda and spices. Mix well with a whisk and set aside.
Beat sugar and butter to form a grainy paste. Add molasses and egg. Beat til light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture and raisins. Blend at low to combine. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a roll 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap rolls in wax paper and refrigerate til firm at least 2 hrs. ***I place the dough on the wax paper in a "log" then fold the wax paper over and roll to get a smooth cookie roll with out getting it all over my hands***
Preheat oven to 300. Slice cookies 1/2 inch thick and place on ungreased cookie sheets***I use parchment paper*** 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake 25- 27 min. transfer to wire racks to cool.
These can be drizzled with icing, but we like them plain.
The icing is a simple one with Confectioner's sugar and milk.
Makes about 4 dozen

ENJOY!!!!!