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[ADisneygirl]

If you were to go to an upscale restaurant, what would you order for dessert?

I'd order some form of creme brulee. I don't often order dessert after dinner because I am too full -- usually from all the pre-dinner bread I eat! I did get to order dessert with every meal on our most recent WDW trip this past June. We were on the dining plan and it was included, so we ordered it! We often took it back to the room and put it in the fridge for a late night snack.

 

[WeRblam]

Lisa, check your pm box .

I got BOOed! Thank you Mommytotwo!

 

[mommytotwo]

I got BOOed! Thank you Mommytotwo!

You're welcome .

 

[mommytotwo]

Is there a certain brand for bigger appliances, automobiles, computers....that you tend to buy, and that you tend to stay away from?

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Nope, no real brand loyality here. I do check the Consumer Reports before any major purchases though.

 

[Luv2Roam]

We buy what suits our needs and pocketbook at that time.
And so far while living in FL we have bought our (major) appliances from Appliance Direct. Anyone here familar with their TV ads?

 

[mommytotwo]

Mrs. Fields approached you, and asked you to come up with a new type of cookie for her company. What would you put into that cookie, and what woudl you call it?

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Finely chopped pecans, topped with powdered sugar and call it "Christmas Stars"

 

[pennst8r]

Mrs. Fields approached you, and asked you to come up with a new type of cookie for her company. What would you put into that cookie, and what woudl you call it?

Finely chopped pecans, topped with powdered sugar and call it "Christmas Stars"

You're so creative! Now I feel bad posting my half-baked (pun intended! ) idea!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

It's not being creative.

My favorite cookies of all time have flour, powder sugar, butter, & finely chopped pecans. Rolled into a ball is easiest, but most people make little partial moons and they are called cresent cookies. They take forever to make, because you have to roll them in the balls & then roll them a couple of times in the powder sugar before baking and once after if you want the melt in your mouth texture.


So, what is your half-baked idea??

 

[Meriweather]

I call those Pecan Sandies.....and just roll them into balls. I think they are rather easy to make Every Christmas. They are one of my favorites too.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Pecan Sandies

Recipe By :tiberius
Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup softened butter
4 tablespoons sugar
2 cups flour -- sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ground pecans
powdered sugar

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla.
Mix in flour and pecans. Mix well.
Form dough into 1 inch balls.
Bake on greased cookie sheet in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
Cool, then roll each cookie in powdered sugar.

 

[Meriweather]

I don't eat Mrs. Fields' cookies, so not sure what she already has, but this is my cookie


* Exported from MasterCook *

Nancy's Chocolate Whoppers

Recipe By :Nancy VE
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Drop
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup flour
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
4 ounces walnuts -- chopped
4 ounces pecans -- coarsely chopped

Oven rack in middle of oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with foil.
Microwave both chocolates and butter in a medium bowl on high for 1 minute, then stir. Repeat at 30 seconds intervals until chocolate and butter have melted and mixture is smooth. (Or melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth). Let cool slightly.
In another bowl, with mixer on high speed, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt and baking powder until lighter in color and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and beat in chocolate mixture (which may still be quite warm). Add flour and beat just until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop about 2 tablespoonfuls batter per cookie, spacing about 2" apart (dough is gooey).
Don't flatten tops.
Bake 9-11 minutes, no longer. Surface will be dry, shiny and cracked, but inside will be soft.
Slide foil off cookie sheet onto countertop. Cool cookies on foil, or remove to a wire rack to cool.

Description:
"Honorable mention winner in Seattle Times chocolate chip cookie
contest."

 

[pennst8r]

It's not being creative.

My favorite cookies of all time have flour, powder sugar, butter, & finely chopped pecans. Rolled into a ball is easiest, but most people make little partial moons and they are called cresent cookies. They take forever to make, because you have to roll them in the balls & then roll them a couple of times in the powder sugar before baking and once after if you want the melt in your mouth texture.


So, what is your half-baked idea??

Truthfully, I had only come up with "it has chocolate in it"...... Hey..it was early and I was only starting to drink my coffee.

I make those cookies, too, but leave them in a ball--my mom called them Snow Balls, and I've seen them as Russian tea cakes I think (she was 1/2 Russian). LOVE them. I think my recipe uses walnuts, tho, not pecans.

Maybe I would come up with a cookie that tastes like Creme Brulee ....I'll have to google that and see if there is one!

I just made the Barefoot Contessa's brownies...they were awesome!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm half Russian too.
My Grandmothers on both sides are Russian and they both used to always make those cookies at Christmas.

 

[Meriweather]

Had to stop by again and share some wonderful news!!

DDIL passed her bar exam!! (now to find a job and make some money )

 

[mommytotwo]

Had to stop by again and share some wonderful news!!

DDIL passed her bar exam!! (now to find a job and make some money )

Congratulations to your DIL Nancy . And good luck to her on her job hunt.

 

[Meriweather]

Thanks, Patsy. Hopefully soon....then they can start paying us back some money

 

[ADisneygirl]

Had to stop by again and share some wonderful news!!

DDIL passed her bar exam!! (now to find a job and make some money )

Now that is an accomplishment! Congratulations to your DIL!

 

[Kirby]

Congratulations to you DIL, Nancy!

 

[mickeyfan2]

Congratulations to you DIL, Nancy!

Ditto