Monday, September 12, 2016

Granny's French Jelly Cookies

Hubby has been wanting a homemade treat lately and this was surprisingly quick and easy to turn out. I used Smuckers strawberry jam and it was like taking a small bite of strawberry shortcake each time . Really good stuff! 
I cooked it about 10 mins longer in my oven and still they were a little crumbly. Oh my goodness they were good crumbs though!
    I used the back of a teaspoon to squish the middle enough to hold the jelly.
Love 
Ranchmama


Gooseberry Patch

Submitted by: Karen Crooks from West Des Moines, IA 
Originally shared on the web 01/30/2013 

3/4 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar, divided
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/4 t. salt
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 t. lemon zest 
( I used lemon extract)
2 T. currant jelly,strawberry jam or orange marmalade

Combine butter, 1/2 c. sugar, egg yolks, vanilla and salt. 

Beat until blended. 

Gradually add flour and lemon zest. Beat between additions until just combined, do not over beat. 

Roll into one-inch balls. 

Roll balls in remaining sugar and place on ungreased baking sheets. 

Indent each cookie, fill indentations with 1/4 teaspoon jelly. 

Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. 

Remove to wire racks to cool. 

Makes 3 dozen cookies.


Sunday, September 4, 2016

Giant Buttermilk Biscuit


Giant homemade buttermilk bacon egg and cheese biscuit
( almost as big as your hand around)
Have to use a fork to eat it! This fills up a plate. It would be really great with sausage gravy!
Love
Ranchmama