Grammy's Cookies (Whoopie Pies)

My husband has been trying to get me to make these for almost 12 years.  Unfortunetly the recipe had been lost and no one in the family had it.  I remembered writing it down when we were first married but couldn't locate my copy.  That is until about a month ago when I was reorganizing my cookbooks and recipe cards.  I myself had never had a Grammy's cookie until today and let me tell you my friends these are A M A Z I N G!!!  Grammy obviously knew what she was doing because these are the most moist whoopie pies I have EVER had!!! After finding out these little beauties were in the house, Kurt decided he better make an appearance at home for lunch.  I hope you like them as much as he does!!  Enjoy with a shot of milk!

Grammy's Cookies

1/2 cup butter softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg room temp

1 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup cocoa

1 1/4 cup flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

Cream butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and sour cream in eletric mixer on medium speed.  Add cocoa, flour, salt, and baking soda.  Drop by teaspoon or small cookie scoop on greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 11 minutes.  Let cool on rack before frosting

Butter Cream Frosting-Betty Crocker

3 cups powdered sugar

1/3 cup butter softened

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1-2 TBSP milk

NOTE:  I baked these cookies in a convection oven so you may have to adjust your baking time if you are baking in a standard electric.

Five Alarm Pizza

My husband likes everything spicy-that's why he married me!  HA HA HA, I crack myself up!! Anyhoo, every Friday for dinner we have homemade pizza.  I roll out 6 crusts and everyone gets to put what ever they want on their personal pizza.  My husband has been bragging about his concoction so I thought I would share it with all of you.  First the crust:

Pizza Crust

(Double recipe for 2 regular sized pizzas)

2 Cups Flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

2/3 cup milk

1/4 veg oil

Stir together and roll out on floured surface.

Once rolled top with tomato sauce.  Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, oregano, and Parmesan cheese.  Then top with Mozzarella cheese followed by the toppings of your choosing.  Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Five Alarm Pizza

Toppings included in order stacked on crust:

Pepperoni

Canadian Bacon

Sliced green pepper

Sausage

Bacon

Olives

Jalapenos

Red pepper flakes

Pineapple

Sprinkled Mozzarella on top

Hot Sauce from Hell drizzled over each slice right before eating

Enjoy if you dare!

Spring Wreath

Beautiful Spring Wreath!

Supplies Needed:

12 in diameter metal craft ring(Joannes $2-$3)

15 different fabrics cut into 1 in by 6 in strips(I used about about 165 strips total)

I raided my mom's fabric cabinet and used scrap fabric for all my strips.  The fabric I chose reflected the 1930's and 1940's so very fun and retro!

1 ribbon for hanging 

1 hook or wreath hanger for hanging

This only takes about and hour to complete-so easy!  Just tie your strips around your craft ring, bunch them up and your done!

Happy Crafting!