These cookies are fabulous! They are a favorite to everyone who had a chance to try them. They lasted less than 24 hours in my house. I did share some as a gift for a very special group of doctors and nurses, they also loved them! These cookies are a soft cookie that are rolled in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. I have a request to make them again ASAP!
NOTE– This recipe makes about 40 cookies.
If you are having trouble finding the cinnamon chips check Walmart, some of the other grocery stores don’t carry them or only carry them seasonally.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup pumpkin Purée
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup plus 1/3 cup cinnamon chips
DIRECTIONS
Melt the butter in the microwave and let cool slightly. In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup of the granulated sugar together until no brown sugar lumps remain. Whisk in the vanilla and pumpkin until smooth and set aside. In a large bowl whisk the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and 3 teaspoons of cinnamon. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients a little at a time mixing to combine as you go. The dough will be very soft. Fold in the cinnamon chips evenly, dispersing them in the dough. Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes, chilling is a must don’t skip this step! Take the dough out of the refrigerator and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two baking sheets lightly with non-stick spray. In a separate bowl combine the remaining granulated sugar and cinnamon together mixing well to combine. Roll about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough into a ball and roll the ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture, place on your baking sheet and slight push down on the dough to flatten it. When the baking sheets are filled, bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes (mine took 9 minutes) the cookies will look soft and under baked…but trust me take them out for a moist cookie. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for ten minutes on the pan before removing to cool on a cooling rack. Let cookies cool for an hour before enjoying (this is the hard part of the recipe) continue rolling, flattening and baking until all of the dough has been used.
NOTE– Cookies will stay fresh covered at room temperature for up to one week. You can make the dough and chill in the fridge for up to 3 days but when getting ready to make allow the dough to come to room temperature before handling.
Enjoy!
This week is all about pumpkin! I have two fantastic recipes for you. Both of which pumpkin lovers and pumpkin haters both LOVED! This recipe is super simple and makes a 9 x 13 pan so this would be great for your Halloween party or any fall gathering! This cake is not super sweet, so I definitely recommend some whipped topping to finish it off!
INGREDIENTS
1 package of angel food cake mix
1 (15 oz.) can of pumpkin purée
2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice
1 cup of water
Whipped cream or Cool Whip
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish and set aside. Mix all of the ingredients together until well combined. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake according to package directions. My cake took 28 minutes. Cool completely and top with whipped cream or Cool Whip and serve.
Enjoy!
This recipe was found at www.thegirlwhoateeverything.com
Where did the summer go? Kids are back in school and finding a new routine with school, sports, homework and family time. I have the perfect dinner solution for you on those nights that a home cooked meal is just not in the cards. Katz’s Deli & Market at 23 Ham street in Dover NH is your answer! Are you wondering why I am sending you to a neighborhood market? Well, not only do they have all the typical things your local convenience store does, they have lots of great foods that you can eat in or take out on your way to or from all of the kids activities!
There is alot to love about Katz’s Market & Deli. First, they are owned by a local family. They also have a pay it forward board where you can purchase an item in the store for someone else who might be in need and they can take that item with them! How great is that?! They also keep changing and coming up with new sub and pizza creations! Pretty good, right? That’s not all They also sharpen your knives! I LOVE that this service is offered. I know for as much cooking as I do I don’t sharpen my knives as often as I should, so this is a great local service that I know I will be using before the holidays!
Are you wondering how good the food really is? Well, Jim and I bought the meat lovers pizza and let me tell you there was no skimping on the toppings! This pizza was loaded with pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon and hamburger! Jim and I both differ on how we like our crust but this crust is a perfect middle ground for us. I like thin and crispy but Jim likes a thicker, doughy crust. The crust here is not too thick, but the edge of the dough is a little on the doughy side! Perfect for us!
They have lots of pizza and calzone choices. Not just your average pepperoni or cheese… they have a white pizza that is also a favorite of mine with garlic, mozzarella and ricotta. Maybe you would like a Big Mac pizza or a General T’so pizza. I can’t forget to mention the chicken cordon bleu pizza How good do those all sound?! If you don’t like those you can always choose your own toppings too!
It’s not just about the pizza at Katz’s they have chili, hot and cold subs and just like the pizza selection, the subs can hold their own in size and flavor! They have everything you would expect like steak and cheese, grilled chicken, buffalo chicken, Italian and BLT. But if you are really feeling hungry, the Belly Buster might be your choice! The Belly Buster is filled with roast beef, turkey, ham, Swiss and provolone! Oh yes, they have salads and chicken fingers too! Or maybe you want a hamburger. They have all of that too and not your average burgers or cheeseburgers, maybe you would like the Rodeo Burger with BBQ sauce, onion rings, bacon and swiss. Now that will surely cure your hunger!
You don’t think that’s all, do you? No way, this little market packs a punch! They serve breakfast sandwiches too so if your kids are hungry and you don’t want to sit in the drive through at a local big business get to Katz’s and get a breakfast sandwich to go with egg, cheese and your choice of sausage, ham or bacon on an English muffin or a bagel! But don’t forget the hash browns, they have those too, along with a great coffee bar!
So many great choices all at great prices, you will not be breaking the bank here, but you will be supporting a local small business that supports it’s community and for us that is an important factor in how and where we shop. Give Katz’s Deli and Market a try. You and your family will be happy you did! https://www.facebook.com/katzsdeliandmarketdovernh/
Enjoy!
We are still hot and humid in New Hampshire! I have been using my slow cooker, eating out and of course using the grill! So I came across this recipe on Facebook of all places. I love a good BBQ sauce, but I don’t make them very often. My favorite homemade sauce is made by my brother, Barry. This is not his sauce and not quite as tasty as his but if you like a simple, very sweet sauce, you will enjoy this. I made this first thing in the morning and stored it in the fridge until I was ready to grill later that day. I used this on chicken, but it would be equally good on pork chops or even grilled kielbasa!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
DIRECTIONS
Whisk together all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer over medium heat until thickened. About 15 minutes. Let cool and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. When used as a grill sauce, grill your meat and baste with sauce in the last few minutes of grilling.
Enjoy!
Jim and I were on our way home from a quick trip from Hudson, N.H. after visiting friends. We were both hungry and planned to stop at a different restaurant but THAT restaurant had an hour wait time and we were hungry on the verge of “HANGRY”! We drove a little further and that brought us to 900 Degree Pizzeria in Epping NH! 900 Degree pizzeria has two locations, the one in Epping as well as one in Manchester.
With “hangry “starting to step in (hangry is a combination of hungry and angry! Never good!) We ordered drinks and an appetizers within just a couple minutes of walking through the door. We had the rustic garlic bread. Their garlic bread is loaded with fresh garlic, oregano, Grana Padano and mozzarella and this is served with their red sauce. No sooner did this hit the table, we were diving right into it! This was crispy, cheesy, herby and delicious dipped in the red sauce! The “hangry” feeling quickly left as we enjoyed our garlic bread!
We also ordered one of the drink specials of the day. It was a strawberry basil margarita and it was the best margarita Jim and I have ever had! Sweet, tangy and refreshing on a hot summer day!
Deciding on a pizza was a tough choice! They have lots of amazing choices, but we decided to go with their most popular pizza the Bella Cosa! The Bella Cosa has a roasted garlic cream sauce, Grana Padano, mozzarella, baby spinach, carmelized red onion, rosemary, ham, prosciutto and a drizzle of EVOO! We ordered a large pizza for $16.50.
I can completely understand why this pizza is their top seller. This is sweet with the garlic cream sauce and caramelized onions but also savory and salty with the ham and prosciutto. Great combination of flavors and one we would order again!
When we arrived we did not spend much time looking at the appetizers but they have plenty of great choices with some that you would expect and maybe some you might not! Chicken wings, their signature meatballs, a cheese board or how about a hummus plate? All sound delicious to me!
Choosing a pizza is going to be the most difficult part! Lots of great choices. But you can also make your own! Some of their signature pizzas include a mac and cheese pizza with bacon and bread crumbs or how about Newton’s Revenge with red pepper pesto, mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, caramelized onions, roasted chicken, figs, finished with basil and balsamic reduction! How delicious does that sound? YUM
Soups and salad too, just in case you want something a little lighter. They have a soup of the day and lots of great salads. The signature 900 salad has organic greens, balsamic vinaigrette, dried cranberries, honey roasted walnuts and caramelized red onion. Something new to their salad menu is the chicken walnut cranberry salad! Not in the mood for any of that? How about a sandwich or panini? They have lots of great choices for those too! Maybe a meatball sub with their signature meatballs? How about a chicken caprese panini? Or a classic Italian sub? Lots to pick from…this menu does not miss anything!
Are you wondering about dessert? Amazing choices here too! If cannoli’s or tiramisu are not what you are looking for maybe a molten lava cake or their famous dessert pizza with a cinnamon sugar crust topped with chunks of white and dark chocolate, macadamia nuts, whipped cream and topped with kiwi’s and strawberries! I’m pretty sure that dessert pizza is in my future!
Check out their website for hours and a complete menu!you will not be disappointed! http://www.900degrees.com/
Enjoy!
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