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The Rural Voice, 2000-11, Page 27the touch. Cool on rack. Cut into bars. Hint: The ripest bananas will provide the greatest flavour. Ripe bananas may be stored, unpeeled in freezer until ready to use. CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 3/4 cup (175 mL) all purpose wheat and oat flour * 1 /2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter or margarine 1/2 cup (125 mL) peanut butter 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) lightly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla 1/2 cup (125 mL) peanuts 1/2 cup (125 mL) chocolate chips Combine flour and baking soda. Stir well to blend. Cream butter, peanut butter, sugars, egg and vanilla together thoroughly. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in peanuts and chocolate chips. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonful 2" (5 cm) apart on ungreased baking sheets. If desired press down slightly with a floured fork for a patterned look. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden. Leave cookies on sheets for 1 minute, then remove and cool completely on wire racks. * Or substitute instant blending or unbleached flour OATMEAL COOKIES 3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened 1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 1 egg 2 tbsp (30 mL) water 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla 2/3 cup (150 mL) all purpose flour* 3/4 tsp (3 mL) baking soda 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon 3 cups (750 mL oats) 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) raisins or chocolate chips Cream butter, sugars, egg, water and vanilla together on medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Combine flour, soda and cinnamon. Add to creamed mixture, beating on low speed until blended. Stir in oats and raisins or chocolate chips. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons onto greased baking sheets. Press flat for crisp cookies. leave mounded for chewy cookies. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Don't overbake. * Or substitute whole wheat flour PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES 3 cups (750 mL) quick oats 3/4 cup (175 mL) all purpose flour 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 1/4 tsp (I mL) salt 1 cup (250 mL) margarine 1 cup (250 mL) light creamy peanut butter 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla In bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, cream together peanut butter and margarine until smooth. Add sugars, eggs and vanilla, beating until light and creamy. Stir in flour mixture. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden. LIGHT CRISPY SNACK BARS 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) crisp rice cereal 2 cups (500 mL) quick oats 1 cup (250 mL) chopped mixed dried fruits (apricots, raisins, dates, apples, etc.) 1 cup (250 mL) chopped peanuts 1/3 cup (75 mL) cocoa powder 3/4 cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar 3/4 cup (175 mL) light creamy peanut butter 3/4 cu i (175 mL) com syrup In a large bowl, combine cereal, .oats, fruits, peanuts and cocoa. In a small saucepan heat brown sugar, peanut butter and corn syrup together over low heat until melted and smooth. Pour over dry ingredients; mix well. Press firmly into 9 -inch (23 cm) square pan lined with foil. Chill until set. Remove from pan; peel off foil and cut into bars. Store in airtight container.0 R.R. 3, Walkerton, Ontario NOG 2V0 519-392-6929 Toll free 1-800-265-3080 Contact Bruce Tile or Your Local Bruce Tile Drainage Ccintractor: • Tait Brothers, Chatsworth • Barry Weigel Drainage, Mildmay • Schmidt Drainage, Harriston • Nichol Drainage, Listowel • K.M.M. Farm Drainage, Walton • Steve Otto D nage, Sebringville • Ron.Williams Drainage, Listowel • Bruce Cook, tratford • Tait Brothers, Gond Valley • Harold Kuepter, Newton NOVEMBER 2000 23