Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Sugar Cookies Yield: About 2 dozen cookies 2 egg whites, slightly beaten 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided 1/3 cup cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Peanut butter glaze (see note) 1. Heat oven to 350F. Lightly coat cookie sheet with vegetable cooking spray. 2. Lightly beat egg whites; stir in butter, water and vanilla. Stir together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into egg white mixture. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in remaining 1/4 cup sugar.    Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet; press balls flat. Bake 6-8 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.    Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Drizzle with peanut butter glaze.    Peanut butter glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, put 1/2 cup peanut butter chips and 1 teaspoon shortening (do not use butter, margarine or oil). Cook in a microwave oven on high (100 percent power) for 30-45 seconds or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. ~*~Kaleb's GramMimi~*~

Elfs

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Stuffed Peppers

#100 "Grandma's Wartime Kitchen: World War II and the Way We Cooked" by Joanne Lamb Hayes 5: Meat And Morality VINTAGE RECIPE: "Stuffed Peppers" "This recipe can be adapted to meet the needs of any time period. Here, a very little bit of ground beef flavors a savory rice and vegetable filling." 4 medium bell peppers, either red or green 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening OR butter (OR a mixture) 1/4 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup long-grain white rice 1 cup water 1/2 cup fresh or frozen green peas 1/4 cup grated carrot 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese 1. Bring 4" water to a boil in a large saucepan. Trim a 1" slice from the top of each pepper. Discard stems; finely chop tops and set aside. Discard ribs and seeds from bottoms of pepper. Place peppers into boiling water; cook 5 minutes. Remove peppers to colander and drain upside down until filling is prepared. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and chopped pepper tops; saute, stirring until beef has browned. Add rice, 1 cup water, fresh peas (if using frozen peas add them after rice is cooked), carrot, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed. Taste and add additional salt, if necessary. 3. Set peppers uprigh in a souffle dish or deep baking pan. Divide filling amond peppers; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese has melted. 4 Servings. ~*~Kaleb's GranMimi~*~