Chocolate Chip Cookies

I had a request from a student to put up this recipe. I make these cookies for the class while I demonstrated correct measuring and food handling. It's a yummy recipe! Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2/3 C shortening
2/3 C butter
1 C sugar
1 C brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
3 C flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 bag milk chocolate chips
1/2 bag semi sweet chocolate chips

1. Cream fats and sugars together for 7-8 minutes
2. Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Slowly add dry mixture to creamed mixture
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-11 minutes

Enjoy!

Breadstick Goodness :)

Some students got a little carried away with their dough :)

The 9th graders LOVED these! We made them with either garlic salt or cinnamon sugar with a frosting drizzle. SO good! We made these last semester, so you can find the recipe here. Enjoy!

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Recently we have been talking about carbohydrates. The students are learning that out of the 6 oz of grains they need everyday, half of them need to be whole wheat! Well imagine telling junior high kids to eat more whole wheat. That didn't go over too well.

Since I felt the need to prove to my students that whole wheat is NOT the worst thing in the world, we made whole wheat pancakes from scratch. And guess what? They even wanted seconds :)

Get your whole wheat, people! It is SO good for you! Enjoy the recipe below!

Whole Wheat Pancakes

1 Egg, beaten until light and fluffy
1 C buttermilk
2 Tbsp. oil
1 Tbsp sugar
1 C whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

1. Beat egg until light and fluffy
2. Add buttermilk, oil, and sugar to egg and mix well
3. In a separate bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add to egg mixture and blend well
5. Using a non stick pan, cook on MEDIUM heat.
6. When bubbles form on batter-side, flip pancake
7. Serve with butter and warm syrup (or topping of your choice!)
   

Taco Rings!

It seems that every time I tell my students that they are going to be making taco rings, the first response I get is "what in the heck are taco rings?" It was no different with this semester! These 9th grade students were very hesitant to trust me that taco rings were actually something tasty, and worth making. Several students even proclaimed that they didn't think they wanted to try them.

Well, since I'm the teacher and get to be in charge, we made taco rings! And guess what? They loved them. Surprise, surprise :) It's a fun recipe. Try it out here.

Bubble Bread

Ever need a quick treat? This one is fast and fun to make. The 9th graders loved this quick and easy microwave recipe, so we did it again. Hope you enjoy it! Click here for the recipe.

Muddy Buddies!

Well, we tried out a new microwave recipe. The 8th grades made muddy buddies! I think that for the most part they loved them. This is a quick, fun recipe. Try it at home, but make sure to be careful about the powdered sugar :) It can get a little messy...just ask the students! :)

Muddy Buddies :)

1. In a microwave safe bowl, mix:

• 1/4 C chocolate chips
• 2 Tbsp peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp butter or margarine

2. Microwave uncovered on high for 30 seconds. Stir
3. Microwave for 20 seconds and stir. Continue until mixture can be stirred smooth.
4. Stir in:

• 1/4 tsp vanilla

5. In a large bowl, pour:

• 2 1/2 C of chex cereal

6. Pour chocolate mixture over the top, stirring until evenly coated.
7. Divide chocolate mixture into four baggies
8. Divide 1/2 cup of powdered sugar between the four baggies
9. Close and shake well until coated.
10. ENJOY!!!!

New Classes!

Okay, I know I've been a slacker getting this new semester rolling. I have LOVED working with these new students though! We are revisiting several recipes, and trying out some new ones as well. Make sure to check back often for the recipes!

Miss Dowse