Sugar Cookies

Submitted by: Alisa Chytraus

1 c. butter

3/4 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. almond extract

2 c. flour

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

cook at 350 8-10 minutes

frosting

3 c. powdered sugar

1/4 c. soft butter

1 tsp. almond extract

2-4 Tbsp. hot water

don't grease the pan

Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies

Submitted by: Sage Hoopiiaina

In small bowl mix:
1 cup Applesauce
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
Let both sit until frothy

In mixer:
1/2 cup Shortening
1 cup Sugar
1 Egg

Mix two bowls together then add:
2 cups Flour
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Powdered Cloves
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking Powder
Add 1 bag of Guittard Milk Chocolate Chips
Bake @ 400 for 10 minutes
(These cookies are best served out of fridge or freezer, or the next day)

Nutritious Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by: Adrienne Jacobs

Cream together:
1 c. shortening (I use canola oil instead)
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Add and mix well:
1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour (or white)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. quick oats
2 Tbsp. finely ground flax seed (this is optional. It adds omega-3's and fiber)
optional ingredients: nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1 c. chocolate chips

Bake in 350 oven for 8-10 minutes until light brown. Makes 5 dozen.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Submitted by: Katie Lowder

devils food cake mix
½ c. oil
2 eggs
1 c. chocolate chips

Form into round balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.