Grandma Strojnys Mud Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Cookies: In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside. In large mixing bowl, cream butter, egg and vanilla; beat until light and creamy. Add dry ingredients; mix well. (OPTIONAL: Add 1/2 cup nuts, raisins, OR chocolate chips.) Drop by rounded tablespoon onto greased cookie sheets. Smooth tops of cookies. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with glaze. Makes 2-3 dozen cookies
• 2. Glaze: In small bowl, combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.

Steps:

• Bring sugar, milk and butter to boil. Boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat.
• Stir in cocoa and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients to coat well.
• Drop onto waxed paper by the tablespoonfuls. Cool and enjoy!

Steps:

• 1. Boil sugar, milk, butter and cocoa for 1 ½ minutes (start timing when mixture comes to full boil). Remove from heat; add peanut butter, oats and vanilla. Stir until well blended. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let set and cool.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and almond extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture until blended., Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with toppings. Bake until set (do not brown), 7-8 minutes.