Coconut Fun Chippers

 

These cookies are filled with yummy goodness

and are perfect for lunchboxes

or college student parcels

or for just enjoying on a cool fall afternoon

with a cup of tea.

 

 

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups brown sugar

1 cup margarine or butter, softened

1 Tbsp. milk

1 Tbsp. vanilla

2 eggs

2-1/4 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup coconut

1 (10-oz.) pkg. baking M&Ms

 

 

Heat oven to 375F.

In large bowl, beat brown sugar and margarine until light and fluffy.

Add milk, vanilla, eggs; blend well.

Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well.

Stir in oats, coconut and M&Ms.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

 

 

 

Bake at 375F for 9-13 minutes or until light golden brown.

Cool 1 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.

Cool completely.

 

Yields: 4 dozen cookies

Recipe from: Pillsbury The Complete Book of Baking

 

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today... Sunday, September 15, 2013

Outside my window... Clear blue skies and sunshine.

I am thinking... Of how refreshing time away is.

I am thankful for... Safe travels and time spent with hubby.

From the kitchen...
~Sunday: BBQ Salmon, Herbed Pasta, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Veggies, Chocolate Parfaits
~Monday: Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice, Peas, Cauliflower, Tossed Salad, Banana Cream Pie
~Tuesday: Pork Chops w/Cream Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Broccoli, Tossed Salad, Rocky Road Cake
~Wednesday: Garden Chicken Saute, Cheesy Zucchini Bake, Tossed Salad, Chocolate Pudding
~Thursday: Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak, Perogies, Garlicky Green Beans, Turnip, Tossed Salad, Banana Cream Pie
~Friday: Maple Balsamic Salmon, Rose Pasta, Pecan Squash, Broccoli, Tossed Salad, Rocky Road Cake
~Saturday: Leftover Smorg

~Garden Chicken Saute~

 

I am wearing... Denim shorts and a pastel yellow ruffled tank top

I am creating... A x-stitch sampler

I am reading... Homemaking books

I am praying for... Family members

Pondering these words... Man walks through life painting a portrait not of what he would of done, or should have done, but of what he did.  ~Unknown~

I am still hoping... For more time in a day.

I am hearing... Birds singing and the wind gently rustling through the trees.

Around the house... Post holiday clutter.

One of my favorite things... A day to enjoy as I wish.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Finish unpacking and cleaning.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

~Summer sky~



~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Cross-stitch Bib

 

My cousin is having a baby this spring.

 

 

So I thought I would stitch up a little bib to give to her.

 

 

It was quick and simple

and doing baby things are always so much fun!

 

 

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Garden Chicken Saute

 

This is one of my "go-to" recipes when I don't know what to cook.

It's simple and quick and always a hit

and if there's leftovers they heat up well.

 

 

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 garlic cloves, mined

4 cups water

2 tsp dried Italian seasoning

2 cups fresh baby carrots, halved crosswise

2 seasoning packets from chicken-flavor ramen noodle soup mix

4 pkg chicken flavor ramen noodle mix

 

 

Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Add chicken and garlic;

cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until chicken is browned.

Stir in water, Italian seasonings, carrots and seasoning packets

from two of the soup mixes.  Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and cook 6-7 minutes

or until carrots are crisp tender.

Gently break each block of ramen noodles in half and add to skillet.

Bring to a boil.  Boil, uncovered, 5-6 minutes

until noodles are cooked, separating noodles gently as they soften.

 

 

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today... Saturday, April 6, 2013

Outside my window... The sky is dark blue as the sun is just starting to peek over the horizon.

I am thinking... Of everything I need to do while I am in the city.

I am thankful for... Good health.

From the kitchen...
~Sunday: Roast Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Buns, Gravy, Corn, Broccoli in Cheese Sauce, Corn, Salad, Cream Puffs
~Monday: Schewan Stir-Fry over Noodles, Asian Cucumber-Zucchini Salad, Mint Parfaits
~Tuesday: Simple Chicken Bake, Garlic-Pepper Green Beans, Buttered Carrots, Salad, Chocolate Chip Cake
~Wednesday: Lasagna, Ceasar Salad, Italian Bubble Loaf, Cream Puffs
~Thursday: Beef on a Bun, Corn, Salad, Chocolate Pudding
~Friday: Fast Fish Skillet, Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Salad, Chocolate Chip Cake
~Saturday: Leftover Smorg

~Italian Bubble Loaf~

 

I am wearing... Black Sweatpants and a  White Sweatshirt

I am creating... A x-stitch sampler

I am reading... The Beloved Land by T. Davis Bunn & Jeanette Oke

I am praying for... Safe travels and good weather for our upcoming trip.

Pondering these words... Be your future self today.  ~Unknown~

I am still hoping... For spring to finally arrive.

I am hearing... Silence.

Around the house... Spring cleaning.

One of my favorite things... When the weather gets warm enough to hang laundry on the line.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Spring cleaning, shopping, and baking.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

~The sampler I am working on~



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Spring Fireplace Mantel

 

I have been a little slow on getting out my things for spring.

 

 

However, there is nothing like a holiday

and a house full of guests arriving

to get one motivated to finish the spring decorating.

 

 

This is the first spring that I have had this fireplace top to decorate.

 

 

It is definately easier to work with than the awkward space I had before.

 

 

 

My little birds from last spring have made a reappearance.

 

 

I just love this lamp and the soft glow it puts out in the evenings,

perfect for sitting by and reading or stitching.

 

 

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Coconut Streusal Apple Muffins

 

This recipe creates a nice light muffin

with a deliciously sweet topping.

The recipe is from the Pillsbury Complete Book of Baking.

 

 

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar

3 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup finely chopped, peeled apple

3/4 cup apple juice

1/3 cup oil

1 egg, beaten

 

Streusal Topping

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 Tbsp margarine or butter, softened

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup coconut

 

 

Heat oven to 400F.  Grease bottoms only of 2 muffin cups.

In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well.

In small bowl, combine milk, oil and egg; blend well.

Add to dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened

(batter will be lumpy)

Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full.

 

 

In small bowl, blend streusel ingredients with fork until crumbly.

Sprinkle approximately 1 Tbsp of topping over each muffin.

Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes

or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 1 minute before removing from pan.

Serve warm!

 

 

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