Sweets

These are a couple of my favorite sweets recipes!

Brownies

1/2 cup oil
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
4 tbsp cocoa
1/2 cup walnuts(optional)

Mix all ingredients together and bake at 350f in a greased 9x9 pan for 20 min. Start at 18 minutes so you dont overbake them!

Caramel Popcorn

Bring to a boil:
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 tsp salt

Add 1/2 tsp baking soda, stir until foamy. Pour over popcorn and mix. Also can add nuts.

Gingersnaps

3/4 cup shortening( i usually use margarine)
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp ginger

Mix all ingredients together. Roll size of walnuts. Roll in sugar. Put 2 inches apart on greased pan. Bake at 350f for 12 min.

Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup shortening or margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Mix well shortening(or margarine) , peanut butter, sugars and eggs. Blend in flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Cover and chill. Shape dough into 1" balls. Dip in sugar. Press down with fork. Bake at 375 f for 9-12 minutes until set, not hard.