Amandas Meatball Cookies Not Really Meatballs Food

MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the panko and milk until combined. Set mixture aside to soak for 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
• Add the ground beef, ground pork, garlic, eggs, Parmesan, fresh herbs, onion and Worcestershire sauce to the (same) mixing bowl. Sprinkle the oregano, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes evenly on top. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until evenly combined, being careful not to over-mix the ingredients.
• To make the meatballs easier to form, I recommend covering and chilling the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour. But if you're pressed for time, you can skip this step.
• Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Using a medium cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop and roll the mixture into 2-tablespoon balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. (I recommend greasing your hands with a bit of olive oil to prevent the mixture from sticking.)
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer measures the internal temperature of the meatballs to be 160°F. Remove pan and transfer to a wire cooling rack.
• Serve meatballs immediately and enjoy!

AMANDA'S MEATBALL COOKIES (NOT REALLY MEATBALLS)

Steps:

• Combine margarine, sugar, vanilla, cocoa, milk, and peanut butter in a large pan or microwave safe bowl.
• Melt on stovetop or in microwave, stirring often, until well mixed.
• Stir in oatmeal.
• Drop teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
• Roll between hands to make balls that look like meatballs.
• Let cool.
• Yummy!
• (Note: The sugar can be reduced if you like).

AMANDA'S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine butter, shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl, and mix with electric beater, or by hand.
• Mix flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
• Slowly add flour mixture to the butter mixture.
• Fold in chocolate chips.
• Drop cookies onto ungreased cookie sheet. Each cookie should be approximately 1 tablespoon.
• Bake approximately 8-11 minutes or until golden brown.