Laura Secord Balls Food

MOM'S LAURA SECORD CHOCOLATES RECIPE - (1/5)

Steps:

• Beat eggs for 15 minutes. Do not melt butter but mix in before adding all of the sugar. Mixture may be divided into as many sections mixed with flavors as desired (eg peppermint, vanilla, maple, etc). Roll into small balls by hand. Melt chocolate, wax & bar in dble boiler. Dip candy mixture in chocolate & set aside on waxed paper. If desired, roll in coconut, nuts, etc before placing on wax paper. Freezes well

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES (BY LAURA SECORD )

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
• In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
• In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, white sugar, and maple extract.
• Beat in brown sugar and peanut butter and continue to beat until smooth (about 2 minutes).
• Add in egg and beat for another 1-2 minutes.
• Reduce the speed and add in the dry ingredients in 3 additions, mixing well until a stiff dough forms.
• Shape the dough into small balls and place 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
• Press down with a fork to flatted.
• Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.