We love this chewy cookie. We used both kinds of raisins in this batch but have made them with only dark ones and with only golden ones. Make sure to not over bake to keep the wonderful chewy texture. Soaking … Continue reading
Here at The William Henry Miller Inn, we make a LOT of macaroons. Guests love them on our evening dessert buffet and they are gluten free. But I’ve have had an awful time lately getting them off of the … Continue reading
When I first posted this recipe in 2010 I had written that I made a batch thinking I could take a photograph after the weekend and by the time I got to it, persons unknown had eaten all of it! … Continue reading
I love to make these cookies for Valentine’s Day, but they are delicious anytime of year. Perhaps they should be called Ghost Cookies because no matter how many I make, they disappear! INGREDIENTS 3/4 pounds unsalted butter, softened slightly 1 … Continue reading
As I was growing up in Scotland, I learned to cook by watching my grandmother and her two neighbors. One of these three ladies always won the prizes at the local fair for home-made fudge or shortbread. They guarded their … Continue reading
The recipe that you’ll see is not a typical holiday cookie but I will admit that it is my all time favorite cookie. When I first started to bake, I treasured my Fanny Farmer Cookbook. It was easy, it was … Continue reading
The 8 Broads were asked to do a presentation and dessert for the Herb Society of SE Pennsylvania in Reading PA this week. Two of us went, Deb from Swiss Woods Bed and Breakfast went and I brought brownies, chewy … Continue reading
A killer brownie! 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter 2 large eggs 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup un-bleached flour, sift after measuring 1 ½ cup pecans, chopped, (optional, the brownies are delicious … Continue reading
Chewy Butterscotch Brownies but·ter·scotch ˈbətərˌskäCH/ noun noun: butterscotch; plural noun: butterscotches 1. a flavor created originally by combining melted butter with brown sugar. “butterscotch syrup” Don’t you just love a simple explanation? Or a simple recipe for that matter. These … Continue reading
Very easy to make, this is a cross between a cake and a bar. Buttery and rich, but not too sweet. Really good with a cup of tea or coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up. INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cups of butter … Continue reading