Category: Dessert - Empowerment Program, Inc.

Cowboy Cookies

5/12/2021

recipe submitted by Laura Schneider, staff at Empowerment.
Credit and modifications: https://thestayathomechef.com/perfect-cowboy-cookies/

Ingredients:

1 cup salted butter softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup quick oats
3/4 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Carrot Cookies

5/12/2021

recipe submitted by Roxy Falsetto, staff of Empowerment

Ingredients:

1 cup shortening (part soft butter)
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal flour*
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded coconut
Orange Butter Icing (below)

Paintbrush Cookies

1/22/2021

Recipe submitted by Nell Anderson, staff member at Empowerment
Original recipe posted by Nell's mother: https://food52.com/recipes/14890-paintbrush-cookies-redux

Ingredients:

½ cup (one stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Paint
4-6 egg yolks, preferably in white ramekins or small white or clear bowls
small pitcher water to dilute the yolks
food coloring
4-6 small paint brushes (synthetic bristles work best)