How to pronounce Carpe Diem

How to pronounce Carpe Diem
Carpe diem is Latin and was first used by Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus) in one of his books.
The word carpe diem means something like enjoy the day or make good use of your day.
Latin words might be tricky to pronounce correct.
The best explanation to pronounce carpe diem is: car-pay dee-em.

HOW TO HELP AND SUPPORT OTHERS

HOW TO HELP AND SUPPORT OTHERS - And why this is important

INTRODUCTION

It is always better to give than to receive. There are many different ways and reasons how to help and support others. There are just as many reasons why this is important. Altruism is Latin and means actions done in an unselfish way for the benefit of another person. Many people come to the aid of others for religious, philosophical, or personal reasons.

SPIRITUAL REASONS

Giving up one’s own interests for the betterment of someone else is common in most religions.

In the Bible, we are taught how to help and support others.

I Thessalonians 5:13-14 states “Live in peace with each other. We ask you to warn those who do not work. Encourage the people who are afraid. Help those that are weak. Be patient with every person.”

Hebrews 3:13 states “Encourage each other every day. Do this while it is today. Help each other so that none of you will become hardened because of sin and its tricks.”

Hebrews 6:10 states “God is fair. He will not forget the work you did and the love you showed Him by helping His people and He will remember that you are still helping Him.”

Hebrews 10:24-25 states “Let us think about each other to show love and do good deeds.”

Hebrews 13:2 states “Remember to welcome strangers into your homes. Some people have done this and have welcomed angels without knowing it.”

PHILOSOPHICAL REASONS - CONFUCIUS

Confucius was a Chinese philosopher born in 551 B.C. His quotes have influenced the lives and thoughts of the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese people. His philosophy was based on ordinary Chinese customs and values. His views taught personal ethics and how to help and support others. Some of his sayings are as follows:

“Confucius say . . . “

A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.

I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed.

If in terms of 10 years, plant trees.

If in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

What you do not want done to yourself, don’t do to others.

This last quote is very similar to the Golden Rule which is “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.”

PHILOSOPHICAL REASONS - KARMA

The philosophy of Karma is found in the Hindu and Buddhist religions. Karma has much to do with fate and destiny. Karma is a belief that our actions bring good or bad results back to us either in this life or the next. In other words, what you do will affect you now or later in some way, shape, or form. Karma returns good for good and bad for bad. If you give generously or kindly, you will receive generously or kindly. Every action has a reaction, good or bad. The Karma philosophy believes that good and bad karma follows a person’s soul from one body to the next body, one life to the next life. Helping others through good deeds will result in positive results in return. Good deeds are ways to help and support others.

There is a television show in the United States that bases its entire program on karma. A man named Earl has a list of people whom he has wronged in his life. Karma has been telling him to right those wrongs so that bad things will stop happening to him. Every episode shows him doing something nice for a person on that list so he can mark their name off.

HOW TO HELP OTHERS

Although there are people in this world that say they can live their daily life without any help or support from others, they have been encouraged and given support at some time in their life. Most everyone can benefit from words and/or actions from those who want to help and support others.  Some people needing encouragement are family members and friends that may be struggling with addictions such as alcohol, drugs, or food. 

There are many different ways to help and support others. Spending time with them through activities such as exercise, Bible studies, support groups, shopping, walks, movies, flea markets, festival, sports, or even grocery shopping. Visit them often and let them know you care.  Show them by your own actions how to deal with life and its twists and turns. Bring them self help books to help and encourage them.

WHY WE HELP OTHERS

This is important to help others because the helping person benefits by giving that person a sense of well being and peace which results in good health and longevity.

It is important to help others, and not just because one day we may need that person’s help. It is extremely difficult for family and friends to see someone in need of help. Those in need suffer financially and socially. They may just simply need someone to stand beside them to be their rock of strength. Maybe they just need someone to call when they need a helping hand or encouraging word. Those in pain don’t always see how they are hurting themselves and others.  They may not know how to help themselves or are afraid to seek help. Constant encouragement will give them the self-esteem they need to help themselves and make them feel better about themselves.

Tragedies such as Hurricane Katrina and the Twin Towers on September 11 brought people together from all across the United States to help and support others. During the Holocaust in Germany, neighbors knew how to help and support others by hiding Jewish families so they wouldn’t suffer the consequences of Adolph Hitler’s regime.

CONCLUSION

People will sometimes only help others if they are publicly acknowledged. Others quietly help others without a pat on the back. At some point in everyone’s life, encouragement and support is needed. How to help and support others comes from compassion and caring that is in all of our innermost beings. Seeing someone become a better person resulting from our encouragement and support is why it is important to be a friend to a friend in need.

HOW TO BAKE A CAKE

HOW TO BAKE A CAKE

INTRODUCTION

Cakes baked from scratch taste better and mean more because it was baked with TLC (tender loving care). It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to make a cake from a box. Homemade cakes are baked and created using basic ingredients in any kitchen. The following are a few delicious cake recipes from grandma to enjoy!

BUSY DAY CAKE -- INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE

1 ½ cups all purpose flour

2 ½ tsp. baking powder

¾ cup sugar

¾ cup milk

1/3 cup shortening

1 egg

 1 ½ tsp vanilla

½ tsp salt

BUSY DAY CAKE -- INGREDIENTS FOR ICING

1 stick of margarine or butter

1 bag of semi-sweet chips (chocolate chip, peanut butter, butterscotch, etc.)

BUSY DAY CAKE -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAKE

Combine all ingredients.

Mix with an electric mixer until well mixed then mix 2 more minutes on medium setting. Pour batter into 9x9x2 baking pan or round baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Allow to cool.

For icing:

Melt stick of butter in a pan on the stove. 

Add semi-sweet chips.

Stir often until completely melted and smooth.

Pour icing on top of cake and spread evenly.

TIPS

When ready to eat, cut a slice and place on a small flat dish.

Microwave for 10 to 12 seconds to slightly melt icing.

Grab your fork and enjoy.

This is a very light cake that is similar to the traditional yellow cake recipe.  Using semi-sweet chips adds an extra sweet taste that can’t be beat!

CHERRY PIE CAKE -- INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE

1 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

2 eggs

2 cups flour

1 cup cherry pie filling

CHERRY PIE CAKE -- INGREDIENTS FOR ICING

½ stick of butter or margarine

2 tbl vanilla

8 oz cream cheese or sour cream

Cherry pie filling

1 cup powdered sugar

CHERRY PIE CAKE -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAKE

Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar.

Add rest of ingredients and mix well.

Pour batter into 2 9” round baking pans.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Allow to cool.

For icing:

Melt stick of butter in a pan on the stove. 

Add remaining ingredients except cherry pie filling.

Stir often until completely melted and smooth.

Add cherry pie filling and stir to break up cherries.

Pour icing on top of cake and spread evenly.

Allow to cool.

Remove cake from one pan and place on large pie plate.

Frost sides only of cake with icing.

Spoon cherry pie filling on top.

Remove cake from other pan and place on top

Frost rest of cake.

TIPS

A variation for the icing could be:

Melting 3 tbl of margarine or butter with 2 cups of powdered sugar.  Keep stirring until smooth then add ¾ cup cherry pie filling.  Stir to break up cherries.

SAUSAGE CAKE -- INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE

1 lb. mild sausage

2 eggs

2 ½ cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 ½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp allspice

1 cup raisins

2 cups sugar

8 oz. of milk

1 tsp cloves

1 tsp nutmeg

½ tsp salt

1 cup chopped walnuts

SAUSAGE CAKE -- INGREDIENTS FOR CARAMEL ICING

2 cups brown sugar

1 tbl margarine or butter

¼ cup water

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

SAUSAGE CAKE -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAKE

Brown sausage and drain.

Combine sausage and sugar.

Add eggs and stir.

In a separate bowl, combine all ingredients except milk, walnuts, and raisins.

Add this dry mix to the sausage mix and mix well.

Add milk, nuts, and raisins.

Pour batter into 13x9 baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes

Allow to cool.

For icing:

Combine sugar, butter, and water in a pan on the stove.

Add vanilla and stir. 

Add powdered sugar and stir until smooth.

Drizzle icing over sausage cake.

TIPS

If you’ve never heard of sausage cake, this is a “gotta try” recipe that you’ll love!

PUMPKIN CAKE -- INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE

2 cups sugar

1 ½ cups oil

4 eggs

2 cups packed pumpkin

2 cups flour

2 tsp baking soda

½ tsp cinnamon

¾ cup raisins

1 cup chopped walnuts

PUMPKIN CAKE -- INGREDIENTS FOR GLAZE

1 cup powdered sugar

½ tsp cinnamon

5 tsp water

PUMPKIN CAKE -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAKE

Combine sugar and oil, and beat well.

Add eggs and stir well.

Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Pour batter into 9x13 baking pan.

Bake at 300 degrees for one hour.

Allow to cool.

For glaze:

In a small bowl, blend all ingredients until smooth.  If needed, add additional water a drop at a time for desired consistency. 

Spoon or drizzle glaze on cake.

TIPS

This cake is delectable with or without the glaze!

OATMEAL PIE CAKE -- INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE

3 eggs

2/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup brown sugar

2 tsp butter

2/3 cup coconut (optional)

2/3 cup quick cooking oats

2/3 cup milk

1 tsp vanilla

OATMEAL PIE CAKE -- INSTRUCTIONS

Combine ingredients in the order as listed and mix well.

Pour batter into 13x9 baking pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.

TIPS

This recipe is simple and easy; perfect for a dessert that’s needed at the last minute!

APPLE CAKE -- INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE

4 eggs

1 ¾ cup sugar

1 cup oil

2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

¾ tsp salt

Apple pie filling

½ cup raisins

½ cup chopped walnuts

1 tsp vanilla

APPLE CAKE -- INGREDIENTS FOR CREAM TOPPING

1 cup sugar

½ cup sour cream

½ tsp baking soda

APPLE CAKE -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAKE

Mix eggs, sugar, and oil.

Add baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

In separate bowl, combine flour, apples, and raisins.

Add this mixture to the first mixture and mix well.

Stir in vanilla.

Pour batter into 13x9 baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

For cream topping:

Combine ingredients in a pan and cook on the stove over medium heat.

Stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil.

Pour on cake and spread evenly.

Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.

TIPS

This is a great breakfast cake that tastes great with coffee or tea!

HELPFUL TIPS FOR ALL CAKES

Tablespoon is abbreviated “tbl” and teaspoon is abbreviated “tsp”.

It is best to lightly grease and flour cake pans before pouring in the batter.  Spray oil used for cooking can be used as well as shortening.  Often the spray oil is enough and the pan does not need to be floured.  Greasing the cake pan will allow the cake to be removed easier.

After baking, cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

When cooking cakes in round pans, the top of the cake is always wider than the bottom of the cake.  To remove the first cake from the pan, invert a plate on top of the cake in the pan, and turn upside down onto the cake plate.  Since this will make the larger size on the bottom, you will need to flip this cake onto another cake plate.  When removing the second cake, be sure to position the larger side of the cake on top of the larger side of the first cake.  If you don’t, you’ll end up with a cake that’s a bit difficult to frost or look a bit mismatched!

Self-rising flour can be substituted for all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

Applesauce can be substituted for oil.  Be sure to use just a little less applesauce then you would if you were using oil.

Sunflower kernels can be substituted for walnuts.

Cake recipes also make delicious cupcakes and muffins.  Pour batter into lined or unlined muffin tins and bake at the same temperature in the cake recipe for 18 to 20 minutes.  Be sure to grease the muffin tins if you are not using muffin liners.

CONCLUSION

Whether someone has very little time or all day, there’s a cake recipe that will fit their needs and their tastes.  Don’t be surprised that once you start baking one delicious cake, you get in the mood to bake another!  Get out the ice cream and enjoy!

HOW TO EMAIL PHOTOS

HOW TO EMAIL PHOTOS

INTRODUCTION 

In the past, the only way to send photos of family, friends, pets, vacations, or even new cars or other possessions had to be done through the mail or by physically delivering the photo to another person. Now, thanks to the advances in modern technology, computers can show you how to email photos in seconds instead of days. There are various ways on how to email photos to family and friends that may not be too difficult for even the beginner computer user.

SCAN AND SEND AS AN EMAIL ATTACHMENT 

The instruction manual of every printer/scanner/copier includes easy instructions on how to email photos using the scanning capability of the machine. The installation disk used to load the hard drive with the appropriate instructions pertaining to your machine probably included some type of imaging program to assist you in how to email photos.

Place the photo to be emailed on the scanner glass, close the cover, and press the appropriate button to begin scanning. A Save Photo command will appear on the computer screen. In order to save the scanned photo, click the Browse command, select where to save the scanned photo, and then click the Save button. Open the email address and email the photo as an attachment.

If the above does not work, there is another easy method on how to email photos that is similar to the above. From the Start menu on the desktop, select Programs. Then select Accessories in the list that appears. The list of accessories should include a program something like Scanner and Camera Wizard. Then just follow the instructions to scan and save the photo.

Photos on a CD is another way of how to email photos. Insert the CD into the correct drive of the computer, copy, and save the photo to the chosen file. The photo can then be emailed as an attachment. 

USE YOUR CAMERA PHONE 

Another wonderful advance in technology is the camera cell phone. Consumers can learn how to email photos using their camera phone if their phone has internet capabilities. The cell phone and computer both have USB connections that can be used with a cable to connect them. Once they are connected, photos can be emailed to any destination. Computer users that know how to email photos this way often utilize this method when emailing photos to various social networks.

Some cell phones feature flash memory cards so a person can store photos on these removable memory cards. These flash cards can then be moved to a card reader in the computer, copied, and saved. The person who knows how to email photos will then email them to the preferred destination.

CONCLUSION 

The tasks that used to take us hours or days to accomplish can be now be performed by computers instantly and efficiently. The clear, sharp quality of photos is not lost when the computer user knows how to email photos. There may be more sophisticated and complicated methods on how to email photos, but the methods listed here are simple enough for almost anyone to accomplish.

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR NAME

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR NAME

INTRODUCTION -- UNITED STATES
(How to change your name in Canada is explained further down)

Both men and women are permitted to change their last name once they are married or divorced. It is easier if you are a new bride to change your name than it is for your husband. There are many reasons people want to change their name. The judge requires a good reason to grant the request and will deny the request if the reason is fraudulent based.
 

STEPS -- UNITED STATES

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR NAME IF YOU ARE A MARRIED OR DIVORCED WOMANThe divorce decree allows the divorced wife to return to her maiden name after a divorce. However, the wife can continue to use her married name if she wishes.

The first step how to change your name is to go to the nearest Social Security office. Bring your identification (driver’s license or state identification card), birth certificate, and marriage license or divorce decree. You will complete the necessary form and pay a small fee. You will receive your new social security card with your new name in seven to ten days. Your social security number will remain the same. Social Security will notify the IRS so be sure to file your taxes using your new name.

Fill out a form at the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to change your driver‘s license and registrations. Bring your new social security card when doing so.

If you are a new wife, you have the choice to change your name by either just using your husband’s name or hyphenating your name with your new husband’s name (Jane Doe-Jones for example).

If you are a new husband and wish to change your name instead, it is not as easy as it is for your new wife. The new husband first needs to check if there is a place on the marriage certificate to specify his new name. If there is not, he will have to go through the whole legal process.

NOT GETTING MARRIED OR DIVORCED OR IF YOU ARE A NEW HUSBAND WANTING TO CHANGE YOUR NAMEThe following steps are the basic steps in a nutshell that each state in the United States follows; however, each state does have their own variations of the process on how to change your name.

The first step how to change your name legally is to file your intent to change your name with the local court system or probate court. You will complete and submit the appropriate paperwork along with the proper payment.

Next, you will have to post a notification of the proposed name change in the newspaper.

This publication must appear three times. The purpose of this notification is to allow any law enforcement and creditors to object to your name change. Although it is fraudulent to change your name to escape legal or financial issues, some people have tried. 

After the first showing in the newspaper, you can submit a formal request for the local judge to change your name by completing and submitting another form and another fee. This form is called a petition form or deed poll. 

The judge will grant your request if you have a good reason. If the judge feels it is not a good reason, the request can be denied. At that point, a court date would be scheduled. Once the judge does grant the name change, you will need to publish a notice in the local newspaper with the judge’s form of approval.

If you are a legal alien, ex-convict, or attorney, an Affidavit of Service to notify the appropriate authorities is required to notify the state bar, criminal justice system, and immigration services about your plan to change your name.

In some states such as New York, the Civil Rights Law states that a new name will be adopted

if you use that name consistently and without fraudulent reasons. However, credit card companies, banks, and other institutions may not honor this.

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR NAME IF YOU ARE A MINOR CHILD

A parent or legal guardian must submit the petition for children. A form of consent will have to be signed by the parent or guardian agreeing to the name change. There must be a good  reason for the name change such as adoption or the child is a stepchild being  brought into the family.

A judge can grant a name change of minor children at the adoption hearing. If it is a custody or divorce case, the consent form must be signed by the other parent.

Both parents and guardians will be notified to voice any questions or objections.  A court hearing in front of a judge is then scheduled to voice those questions or objections.

REASONS FOR NAME CHANGE

- When two people are married, they both want to share the same last name.

- When two people divorce, the wife often wants to return to her maiden name.

- Children’s last names are changed as a result of adoption into a family.

- Some people change their entire name due to religious beliefs.

- Others wish to shorten or simplify their names.

- Some people were given names at birth that never really fit them.

- Some people want to disassociate themselves from their family name due to personal reasons.

WARNINGS

The new name cannot include symbols, trademarks, foul language, or numbers except Roman numerals (George Smith III for example).

You cannot change your name to escape legal or financial issues.

Once you decide on a name change, you can’t keep going back to the court to change it if you decide that you prefer something else.

TIPS

If you wish to change your name yourself, you can either go to the courts to obtain all the paperwork and guidance or you can purchase a kit that has all the necessary forms and instructions depending on your state and country. You can also hire a lawyer or paralegal who are knowledgeable in how to change your name, and they will do it for you for a fee.

Notify all three credit bureaus to avoid losing your credit rating.

Be patient. It will take time and money to fill out the forms and get thru the process of how to change your name.

Be sure to notify everyone you can think of concerning your name change. This would include credit card companies, IRS, utility companies, employer, post office, family, friends, passport, banks, retirement funds and plans, real estate records, voter registration, insurance companies, and the attorney for your will and other people’s wills.

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR NAME -- CANADA

Each province and territory in Canada has their own variations of the process and their own Change of Name Act. The following is a snapshot of how to change your name in Canada. It is very easy and mostly just paperwork and fees. If your name change is due to marriage or divorce, be sure to bring your marriage certificate or divorce decree in order to change all your identification such as health card, drivers license, passport, etc. If you are a new bride, it is a common practice in Canada to keep your maiden name after marriage instead of changing your name.

Update your social security number (called Social Insurance Number in Canada).

Update your driver’s license.

Update your passport by visiting the local Government of Canada passport office.

Obtain a Redirection of Mail form from the post office in order to change your name with the Canada post office.

Call or send a letter to Revenue Canada.

If you want to change your name legally, you must complete and file the Election to Change Surname form with the proper government office. There is no charge for this if it is submitted within 90 days of your marriage date. Many provinces and territories will also automatically update your name on your birth certificate. If this is the case, you will have to surrender your birth documents and obtain new, updated documents.

To be eligible, the applicant must have been born in that province or territory or lived there for a certain amount of time before submitting the application to change your name. Depending on the province or territory, the amount of time required could be three months to one year.

If you were born in Canada, you will need your original birth certificate and identity document to change your name. Otherwise, a certified copy of your immigration papers and permanent resident card are required.

A guarantor or sponsor may be required to change your name. This is a person not related to you that has known you for more than a year.

Some provinces or territories also do fingerprinting.

The name change will be granted if you have a good reason.

The following is a basic breakdown of how to change your name in the various provinces and territories in Canada:

ALBERTA

Obtain all forms from the registry agent, a service center that acts as the middleman by offering registrations, information, and license services to the government offices for you. The registry agent will send your application to Vital Statistics. Vital Statistics will process, approve, and return a Change of Name Certificate to you. If you were to send the application directly to Vital Statistics, the form will not be processed and will be returned to you. Finger printing is also required by this province to change your name..

BRITISH COLUMBIA

The applicant completes and submits the proper form and fee to the Minister of Finance. Another fee is paid  and forwarded to Vital Statistics to cover the cost of the criminal record check. Vital Statistics will also supply the applicant with the fingerprinting package. The applicant must supply all original birth certificates if he or she was born in Canada. Otherwise, certified copies of immigration papers or a permanent resident card will be required to change your name.

MANITOBA

The name change in this province will not change your birth certificate. The proper form and fee are processed by Vital Statistics.

NEW FOUNDLAND and LABRADOR

The proper form and fee are processed by the Department of Government Services.

NORTHWEST TERRITORY

The proper form and fee are processed by Health and Social Services.

ONTARIO

The proper form and fee are processed by the Ministry of Government Services.

QUEBEC

The proper form, fee, and administrative costs are paid to the Registrar of Civil Status. This could cost several hundred dollars.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, SASKATCHEWAN and YUKON

The proper form and fee are processed by Vital Statistics.

CONCLUSION
The process of how to change your name is not as bad as it seems. Whether you live in the United States or Canada, the process to change your name can be lengthy, time consuming, and costly. Once the name change is completed, you can move on with your life and enjoy being called by your name of choice.

How to pronounce Deja vu

How to pronounce Deja vu

But first of all what does Deja vu mean? It means the feeling of being sure to already experienced or seen the on going situation. The person having a deja vu experience is very sure that it have happened in the past.

How do you pronounce Deja vu?
If you would like to use the french pronouncement of deja vu you should say: de schavy
Our recommended way of pronouncing  deja vu in English is: de schaa woo

Modern Warware 3 Multiplayer Crack (MW3)

Modern Warware 3 Multiplayer Crack
- How to play Modern Warfare 3 in Multiplayer 

HowToPal:s research team have vacuum cleaned the internet for such crack with no luck.

What we found was tons of links that asked for our time to fill surveys and visits sites with flashing ads.

No torrents we have tried have working MW3 multiplayer files, and no other files we have downloaded gave us any help to mod or crack the game to let us play in multiplayer mode.

The easiest way is to buy the game :-/ Anyway the game is awesome and if you liked the single player mode you will totally love the multiplayer mode.

To get the multiplayer mode working you could either order it and get it shipped to your location, or you could  pay for it and download it right after. The download can take a few hours depending on your internet connection, but it's a lot faster than having it shipped. Took about 2 hours for our team to download it.
Check out this link below:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 [Download]

HOW TO MAKE COOKIES

HOW TO MAKE COOKIES

INTRODUCTION

Children and adults alike love to eat desserts, especially cookies. Anyone can buy packaged cookies at the grocery store. By following the ingredients list and instructions for any cookie recipe, you will see how to make cookies easily and deliciously. The first recipes listed below are the standby favorites. The rest are cookies that you may not normally see but are just as good and may become family favorites!

OATMEAL SUPREME COOKIES -- INGREDIENTS

1 ½ cups of all purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

1 ½ cups oats

¼ tsp cloves

½ tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tbl cocoa

½ cup butter

1 cup sugar

1 egg

One can of apple pie filling, cut into small pieces

¾ cup raisins

¾ cup chopped walnuts

OATMEAL SUPREME COOKIES -- INSTRUCTIONS

Mix together the first eight ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside.

Mix butter and sugar in another bowl with an electric mixer.

Add egg and beat well.

Add dry mix to wet mixture and blend well.

Add apples, raisins, and walnuts and mix well with wooden spoon.

Drop spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

TIPS

Instead of apple pie filling, you can use apples to make cookies:

Peel, slice, and core two to three apples.

Chop apples into smaller pieces.

Place apples in a pan.

Add ½ cup of water.

Cook on medium heat on stove until boiling, then reduce heat.

Cook until tender, stirring and mashing often.

Remove from heat when apples are done.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES -- INGREDIENTS

2 ½ cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ cup butter

½ cup shortening

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

1 bag (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES -- INSTRUCTIONS

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.

Mix butter and shortening together in a separate bowl.

Add brown sugar and sugar and beat until fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat well.

Add dry mix to wet mixture and blend well.

Stir in chocolate chips and chopped nuts.

Drop spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove and allow to cool.

TIPS

Other flavored semi-sweet chips such as peanut butter or butterscotch can be used instead of or with the chocolate chips to make cookies.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES -- INGREDIENTS

1 ¼ cups all purpose flour

¾ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup butter

½ cup peanut butter

½ cup sugar

½ cup brown sugar

1 egg

½ tsp vanilla extract

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES -- INSTRUCTIONS

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.

In another bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer.

Add peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar and beat until fluffy.

Add egg and vanilla extract and mix well.

Add dry mix to wet mixture and mix until well combined.

Roll dough into small balls.

Roll cookie balls in sugar.

Place cookie balls on greased cookie sheet.

Using a fork, press down on cookies to flatten and make criss-cross pattern.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove and allow to cool.

TIPS

Either smooth and creamy or crunchy peanut butter can be used to make cookies.

SNICKERDOODLES -- INGREDIENTS

3 ¾ cups all purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp cream of tartar

½ tsp salt

1 cup butter

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

¼ cup milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 tbl sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

SNICKERDOODLES -- INSTRUCTIONS

Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a bowl and set aside.

Beat butter and  2 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a separate bowl.

Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract and beat well.

Add dry mix to wet mixture and combine well.

Roll dough into small balls.

In separate small bowl, combine  3 tbl of sugar and cinnamon.

Roll cookie balls in sugar mixture.

Place cookie balls on greased cookie sheet.

Using a fork, press down on cookies to flatten and make criss-cross pattern.

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove and allow to cool.

STAINED GLASS COOKIES -- INGREDIENTS

1 bag (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 stick margarine

1  cup chopped walnuts

1 pkg. (10 ½ oz.) colored mini marshmallows

Wax paper

Foil

STAINED GLASS COOKIES -- INSTRUCTIONS

Melt the margarine in a large pan on medium heat on the stove.

Add the chocolate chips to the melted butter in the pan, turn heat down to low. Melt and stir constantly.

Add chopped walnuts and mix well.

When melted, remove pan from stove.

Add marshmallows. Stir until just combined but not too much where marshmallows are melted. 

Marshmallows should be as whole as possible with only minimal melting.

Place sections of wax paper on table.

Spoon mixture in the form of a log on the waxed paper sections.

Bring the sides of the wax paper up and then roll down together.

Fold in the sides of the wax paper.

Roll in a piece of foil and set aside.

Repeat with rest of mixture and then place in freezer to set.

TIPS

White mini marshmallows can be used instead of colored marshmallows to make cookies. The colored marshmallows give the cookie that stained-glass look.

When you are ready to eat, take a cookie log out of the freezer, remove the foil, and let it sit out for a short period of time. This will make it easier to cut. Then peel off the wax paper, being careful to remove all the wax paper.  Cut the log into slices and refrigerate any leftovers, if any!

GINGERBREAD COOKIES -- INGREDIENTS

¼ cup boiling water

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

½ cup baking molasses

3 cups all purpose flour

½ cup butter

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground cloves

1 egg

½ cup brown sugar

Cookie cutter shapes

GINGERBREAD COOKIES -- INSTRUCTIONS

Boil water in a large pan on the stove.

Melt butter in the boiling water.

Add all the other ingredients to the butter water.

Mix well.

Place the dough in another container and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Remove dough from the refrigerator, roll out on cutting board or table, and cut into shapes.

Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove and allow to cool.

TIPS

If you are in a hurry, the dough can be chilled in the freezer for one hour.

Raisins, chopped walnuts, or sunflower kernels can also be added to the mixture.

Cookies can be decorated with icing after they are cool.

PINEAPPLE COOKIES -- INGREDIENTS

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp ginger

3 ½ cups all purpose flour

1 cup butter

1 ½ cups sugar

1 egg

1 9 oz. can of crushed pineapple -- do not discard the juice

PINEAPPLE COOKIES -- INSTRUCTIONS

Combine baking soda, ginger, and flour in a mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix the butter and sugar together. 

Add one egg and mix well.

Add the pineapple and juice and mix.

Add the dry mix to the wet mixture and stir well to combine.

Drop spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove and allow to cool.

This cookie recipe is easy, sweet, and delicious!

SOUR CREAM PUFFS -- INGREDIENTS

½ tsp baking soda

3 cups all purpose flour

½ cup butter

1 2/3 cup sugar

1 cup sour cream

3 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

SOUR CREAM PUFFS -- INSTRUCTIONS

Combine baking soda and flour in a mixture bowl.

In separate bowl, mix butter and sugar together with an electric mixer.

Add the sour cream and beat well. 

Add one egg at a time and mix well.

Add flour mix to wet mixture and blend together.

Add vanilla extract and mix well.

Drop spoonfuls of cookie mixture on greased cookie sheet

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove and allow to cool.

Sour cream is a favorite ingredient from soups to stews to Mexican meals.  Sour cream adds an extra zest to make cookies.

MINCEMEAT DROPS -- INGREDIENTS

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

2 cups all purpose flour

9 oz. mincemeat

2/3 cup milk

1 cup oil

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

MINCEMEAT DROPS -- INSTRUCTIONS

Combine baking powder, baking soda, and flour in a mixing bowl.

Cut mincemeat into small pieces and place in a separate bowl.

Combine milk, oil, and sugar in another bowl.

Pour milk mixture over mincemeat and mix well.

Add the egg and blend well.

Add the flour mix to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.

Add vanilla extract and stir mixture until smooth.

Set dough aside for 10 minutes to thicken.

Drop spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove and allow to cool.

TIPS

Pies baked with mincemeat are baked around the holidays, so why not learn how to make cookies with mincemeat!

SWEET POTATO COOKIES -- INGREDIENTS

½ cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup milk

1 cup mashed sweet potatoes

2 ½ cups all purpose flour

1 tsp salt

½ cup currants

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp allspice

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup chopped walnuts

SWEET POTATO COOKIES -- INSTRUCTIONS

Beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer.

Add eggs and spices and beat well.

Add sweet potatoes, flour, and milk.  Beat after each ingredient is added and before the next ingredient is added.

Mix in chopped walnuts and currants.

Drop spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove and allow to cool.

TIPS

A can of sweet potatoes or yams can be bought and used, or you can prepare it yourself to make cookies:

Peel two sweet potatoes or yams.

Place in pan of water.

Boil for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender enough to cut into chunks.

Remove from water.

Cut into chunks.

Mash with potato masher or mixer.

HELPFUL TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE COOKIES

In recipes to make cookies, “tablespoon” is abbreviated “tbl” and “teaspoon” is abbreviated “tsp”.

Cookie sheets can be greased with shortening or spray oil.

Most cookie recipes use all purpose flour.  However, self-rising flour can be substituted for all purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda to make cookies.

Sunflower kernels can be substituted for chopped nuts.

Applesauce can be substituted for oil.  Be sure to use just a little less applesauce than you would if you were using oil. Applesauce makes the mixture a bit more moist.

CONCLUSION

It doesn't have to be a holiday or special occasion to bake cookies. Learning how to make cookies may be a little time consuming at first, but the delectable results are truly worth it! When one batch of cookies is baking, wash and clean your dishes so you can start learning how to make the next set of cookies.  Eating cookies may be addictive, but so is learning how to make cookies! Enjoy!

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