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I am happy to be participating in this event to support the victims of Sandy Hook. Baking and cooking is my way to show I care. I think of those sweet, sweet children and it makes me think of Sesame Street. If the world were more like that then we would never have had to face this tragedy. So, from my kitchen via my heart as an offering of support here are some Oscar the Grouch Cookies.
What You Need:
- 1 cup Crisco
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ teaspoon peppermint flavoring
- 18 drops green food coloring (adjust if using gel)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 bag M&Ms (red and white mint)
What You Do:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Cream together Crisco, sugar, brown sugar, flavoring, food coloring and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Whisk together dry ingredients to lighten and add to creamed mixture.
- Mix chips in by hand to avoid crushing the chips.
- I used a small scoop to measure equal size cookies on insulated cookie sheets that take about 3 minutes more to brown.
- Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes. (on insulated cookie sheets it take about 12-13 minutes)
- Cool on waxed paper and store in air-tight container.
We can all start to change the world today. We can have more empathy and humanity for each other to help build a kinder, gentler world where these things can’t happen. I say this prayer for all of us.
Don’t forget to come and meet my new friend at New Friend Friday. Grandma Loy from Grandma Loy’s kitchen. I am a Grandmother too and us Grandma’s have lots of tips and tricks to share with the younger generation.
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I am going to ramble about this at some of these fun parties.
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Oscar the grouch cookies are a great tribute to the children of Sandy Hook.
Debbie is loving and laughing with those little children. There is always a reason.
Those cookies make me smile. Thanks for linking up!
Oh dear this touches my heart. Baking is like therapy and knowing we can do even something so small to help those effected by this tragedy is powerful. Thank you for linking up on Photo Friday and we hope you join us again in 2013. Merry Christmas!
I am traveling and unable to bake right not, but my heart is certainly with all those who have lost loved one’s at Sandy Hook. Your Cookies are beautiful and represent a love that is extended from a nation and a warm love of healing. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
What a great idea, and wonderful post. Thanks so much for sharing on Super Sweet Saturday.
Steph
swtboutique.com
These are definitely a wonderful tribute and great treats!
These are adorable and very thoughtful of you to think of the SH community. Thanks for sharing at Foodtastic Friday. May you and your family have a very merry christmas!
These cookies look AMAZING
Found you through the Foley Fam hop.
Thanks for sharing these on Foodie Friends Friday.
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