Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/4 packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups flour

2 tea baking soda

1 tea salt

1 package butterscotch morsels (11 ounces)

1 cup chopped pecans

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. line sheets with sprayed oil and then floured

3. In a large bowl, beat butter and Brown sugar until creamy.

4. add eggs and Vanilla until fluffy

5. In another med bowl combine flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.

6. mix completely then throw in morsels and pecans.

7. drop cookies by a tablespoon 2 inches apart on to baking sheet.

8. bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown. 

9. let cool on pan for 2 minutes. 

10. remove from sheet and store or eat.

Caramel - Apple - Streusel Bars

Active time : 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Serves: 16

4 Large Apples. Thinly Sliced (About 4 Cups) 
2 tbs. Caramel Sauce
1 Lemon, Zested and Juiced
1/4 tsp. Grounded Nutmeg
1 pkg. (17.5 oz) Oatmeal - Cookie mix
1/2 Cup Cold Butter-Canola Spread
3 tbs. Water 

Heat oven to 350 degrees f. In covered bowl, microwave apples and 3 tbs Water for 8 mins. Stirring ever 4 mins. (Stir Twice)  Then drian. .In bowl, mix apples with caramel, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1,2 tsp lemon zest and nutmeg.In separate bowl, blend cookie mix and butter together until crumbly.Reserve 1 1/2 cups.Press remaining crumbs into greased 9"x 13" baking dish.Bake 8 mins.Top with apples and reserved crumbs.

per serving Cal.193PRO.3gCarb.31gFiber.2gSug.18gChol.8mgSod.168mgTotal Fat:7gTrans.0g

Health Bonus
Safeguard the heart with Apples.
The Pectin in this fruit has been shown to decrease levels of artery - clogging LDL cholesterol by 23 percent.

Recipe from First Women s Magazine 11/4/13
pg 72

Paula Dean's Soft Pretzels

Paula Dean's Soft Pretzels ( Makes 9 Pretzels)

• 1 Package yeast
• 1 Teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 Cups warm water (105*F - 115*F)
• 4 1/3 Cups of bread flour
• 2  Tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 Egg white
• Grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine bread flour, brown sugar, and salt. 
3. Stir in yeast mixture and lightly beaten egg. stirring until dough is smooth.
4. On a lightly floured surface, kneed dough 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
5. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning to grease top.
6. Cover with a towel, and let stand in a warm place 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
7. Preheat oven to 425*F.
8. Divide dough into 9 equal pieces. 
9. On a lightly floured surface, shape each piece of dough into a 20 inch rope. 
10. Shape ropes into pretzels. 
11. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. 
12. Brush  pretzels with egg white and sprinkle with cheese or salt.
13. Bake 12 minutes.