Black Forest Oatmeal Crisps

Black Forest Oatmeal Crisps
1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 2/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 cup chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped red candied cherries
3/4 cup slivered almonds

Oatmeal Bars

Aspen Oatmeal Bars
Maida Heatter Book of Great Cookies
"These are the height of ease and simplicity. Mixed in a saucepan with no flour, they are chewy and crunchy with a butterscotch flavor and very sweet."
1 stick butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
scant 1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups oatmeal

Peach muffins

Peach muffins
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup almonds
1 can peaches, chopped and drained

Snaps

Oatmeal Gingersnaps

Oatmeal Gingersnaps
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 1/2 cup flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup oatmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Date Wafers

Date wafers
8 oz dates, soaked in brandy for an hour
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 sticks butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs

Pepper Plant

Snaps in the Sun

Mari's Marigolds

Cardamom-Clove Cookies

Cardamom-Clove Cookies
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 stick butter
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Roll into spheres. Do not flatten. Bake 350 degrees ten minutes.