Paul Bunyan Cookies Food

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.

PAUL BUNYAN STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Combine red wine, garlic, oregano, and basil in a medium saucepan. Reduce over high heat until wine is just about evaporated. Add reduced wine mixture to butter. Add Worcestershire sauce and parsley and mix until well combined. Refrigerate butter mixture for 5 minutes to harden slightly. After butter mixture has hardened slightly, spread mixture over waxed paper and roll into a log. Chill. After butter sets in log, cut into 1-inch thick medallions to top steak.
• Meanwhile, season steak with salt and pepper. Grill to your desired degree of doneness. Remove from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Top steak with a medallion of seasoned butter and serve.

PAUL BUNYAN COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with a Silpat. Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream vegetable shortening and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add molasses, and beat to combine. Add eggs and mix until fully incorporated. Add the flour mixture, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until dough comes together. Remove bowl from mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in chocolate chips, oats, raisins, and walnuts.
• Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheet, about 3 inches apart. Bake until firm, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes before transferring cookies to wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.

"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!