May
11
2009
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Mint-Topped Chocolate Cookies

We had friends visit from out of town the first weekend in May. While they were here, we had the rest of our WoW guild (well, those that live in Austin) come over Saturday night for a get-together. One of the things I prepared for the party were these tasty cookies. I had made them once before for a holiday party and they were as good then as they are now. As you can see, they have two of James’ favorite dessert flavors: mint and chocolate, plus they were quite easy to make. So they will stay in the go-to pool of cookie recipes.

Mint-Topped Chocolate Cookies

Mint-Topped Chocolate Cookies

Mint-Topped Chocolate Cookies

Source: Taste of Home Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2007

Ingredients:

  • 1 18.25-oz. package devil’s food cake mix
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • confectioner’s sugar
  • 40 chocolate-covered thin mints (I used these found at my local Walgreens)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, shortening, eggs and water. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioner’s sugar.

Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch. Place a mint on each cookie; remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 40 cookies

May
10
2009
0

April Bluebonnets

Near the beginning of April, I went with my friend Kristy and her mom, Diane, to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for their annual plant sale. I didn’t buy much as I don’t really have any bare spots in my yard. After checking out the plants for sale, we wandered the grounds and I got some good photos of April flowers, especially the bluebonnets.

Bluebonnets

Bluebonnets

 

Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush

Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush

 

Yellow Flowers

Yellow Flowers

 

Kristy

Kristy

 

Colorful Mix of Flowers

Colorful Mix of Flowers

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