Neiman-Marcus Cookies

These cookies are so good! A definite must try.

Neiman-Marcus Cookies


1 C. butter, softened

1 C. sugar

1 C. brown sugar

2 eggs (I used egg beaters)

1 tsp. vanilla

2 C. flour

2 1/2 C. finely blended oatmeal (I just used quick oats & blended them in my hand blender)

1 tsp. salt (I used 1/2 tsp.)

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. soda

2 C. chocolate chips (1 C. semi-sweet, 1 C. milk chocolate)

4 oz. Hershey bar, frozen & then grated (I didn't have one, so I didn't use this)

1 1/2 C. chopped nuts (optional--I didn't use them, but I think it would be good)




Cream butter & sugars. Mix in eggs & vanilla. Add in dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips & nuts. Scoop dough onto greased cookie sheet & bake at 350 degrees for approximately 6 minutes or until just lightly browned.






recipe from Mom & Carrie

Blueberry Corn Pancakes

These were very yummy & it's always nice to try something different than regular old pancakes :)

Blueberry Corn Pancakes


1 C. milk (I used skim)

1/2 C. water

1 C. flour (I used whole-wheat)

1/2 C. cornmeal

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. soda

1/4 tsp. salt (I used 1/8 tsp.)

1/2 C. blueberries (I used frozen & defrosted them & I also used a little more than 1/2 C.)




Mix all ingredients (except blueberries) together with a whisk. Fold in blueberries. Pour 1/4 C. batter onto a hot greased griddle.



Makes 8 pancakes.




*We liked ours with a little bit of butter & powdered sugar, but I'm sure they would be good with syrup too.





recipe from my mom's Blendtec recipe book

Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars

I made these when we had the missionaries over for dinner & everyone LOVED them--especially with a glass of milk!

Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars


1 C. butter, softened

1 C. brown sugar

1 egg (I used egg beaters)

2 tsp. vanilla

2 C. flour

1/2 tsp. soda

1 1/2 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 C. (4 oz.) chopped pecans (optional--I didn't use them)



Blend butter & sugar together. Add egg & vanilla & beat at medium speed until light & smooth. Sift in dry ingredients & add chocolate chips & nuts. Blend at low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. Transfer dough into a greased 8x8 pan & level top with a rubber spatula. Bake in a preheated 300 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean, but center is still soft. Cool on rack to room temperature. Cut into bars & serve.




*These bars are really thick, so you could probably do them in a 9x13 pan if you like your bars thinner--I like them thick though :)





recipe from Mrs. Fields