Paul Bunyan Cookies Recipes

"PAUL BUNYAN" COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Line a 9x5 loaf pan , set aside.
• 2. Or a quart milk carton- cut like this. Set aside.
• 3. In your large mixer bowl cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; and gradually add to the butter mixture.
• 4. Divide dough into thirds. Add almond extract and food gel to one part, and press evenly into the prepared container. Add nuts to the second piece, and press onto the first piece.Or wrap each piece separately and pack into pan the next day. Add melted chocolate to the third piece, mixing in well; press chocolate piece evenly over second layer. Note: you can arrange colors in any order you wish.
• 5. Cover and chill overnight.Next day Unwrap, cut loaf in half lengthwise.If you want a large cookie -"Paul Bunyan" style -do not cut dough in half. Be sure to place these cookies at least 4 to 6 inches apart on cookie sheet. Heat oven to 350^.
• 6. Cut each half into 1/8-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or just until edges are firm;or starting to brown on the edges. Remove to racks to cool. --- Note: I know this may sound difficult- but once you get the hang of it ,it is quite simple- give it a try!

ANZAC BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, and coconut. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with syrup. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water, and add to butter mixture. Stir to combine. (Be careful; if the butter is hot, it will bubble up considerably.)
• Add butter mixture to dry ingredients, and stir to combine. Using a 1 1/2-inch ice-cream scoop, drop onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart (be sure to pack the scoop tightly so the mixture doesn't crumble). Flatten cookies slightly with the heel of your hand.
• Bake until golden brown and firm but not hard, about 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

PAUL BUNYAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and ginger.
• Cream shortening and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add molasses and beat to combine. Add eggs, one at a time and mix until fully incorporated. Add the flour mixture, one cup at a time. Using a wooden spoon, stir in chocolate chips, oats, walnuts and raisins.
• Using a 2 inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto greased baking sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.