Saturday, October 19, 2019

MONSTER COOKIES

MONSTER COOKIES

Monster Cookies ELIZABETH CHAMBERS HAMMER

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 cups fine sugar
6 large eggs
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 1/2 cups high quality chunky peanut butter
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
4 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups regular candy-coated chocolate candies
1 1/2 cups candy coated peanut-filled chocolate candies

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking sheet.

In the bowl of a stand mixer add the butter and sugars and mix until blended. Add the eggs, one at a time and mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla, baking soda and corn syrup. Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth. Carefully add oats, one cup at a time, mixing well in between. Add the chocolate chips, and candy-coated chocolate candies, mixing until well-incorporated.

Scoop the cookie batter onto a baking sheet using a serving spoon or an ice cream scoop. Bake for 15 minutes and enjoy!

Tip: Make the cookies ahead of time and freeze the batter before baking for a stress-free dessert or late night snack!






Thursday, October 17, 2019

Sunday, September 22, 2019

General Mills recalls five-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour

On September 16, 2019, General Mills announced a voluntary recall of five-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour with a better if used by date of September 6, 2020. Consumers are reminded flour is not a ‘ready to eat’ ingredient.


General Mills recalls five-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour

Birds Are Vanishing From North America

The number of birds in the United States and Canada has declined by 3 billion, or 29 percent, over the past half-century, scientists find.

Saturday, September 14, 2019

My Family’s Slave

She lived with us for 56 years. She raised me and my siblings without pay. I was 11, a typical American kid, before I realized who she was.

 My Family’s Slave She lived with us for 56 years

Friday, September 13, 2019

Monday, July 29, 2019

Aaron Butcher Hero Fund


Former Army Sgt. Aaron M Butcher passed away on July 6th, 2019 after three weeks in Surgical ICU of the University of Michigan Hospital. He was a 2001 graduate of Garden City High School where he was a four year participant in the AFJROTC unit and competed for the Swim Team. He served our nation during the Global War of Terrorism with the United States Army from 2002-2005.

Aaron was loved by his family and friends. Anything you can donate to help with the costs of medical bills for this Hometown Hero is appreciated and goes directly to help his family during this time.

Aaron Butcher Hero Fund