So this morning I went to the gym again and ran 2 miles and walked 4, and then came home and baked again (can you see the pattern here!).
Well, I did get to have the pleasure of having a few more shots in between there (typhoid & hep A vaccines this time). And, in my defense, I made a somewhat healthy cookie today (as opposed to the peanut butter brownies, which there is probably a picture of next to “unhealthy” in the dictionary!). I tried another new recipe, and Justin and I have both pronounced it a hit. And at only around 85 calories per cookie, they are practically guilt-free (until you reach your fourth or fifth of the day!!).
Here’s the my recipe for Butterscotch Ranger Cookies:
1 Cup Butter Flavored Shortening
1/2 Cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking (NOT straight splenda!)
1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 Cup Butterscotch Chips
2 Cups Quick Cooking Oats
2 Cups Crisp Rice Cereal
1 Cup Flaked Coconut (I pulverize it even further with my food processor, as I am not a fan of big flakes of coconut, but this isn’t necessary)
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats, cereal, coconut, and butterscotch chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350* for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks or paper towels. Yield: Between 4 & 7 dozen – depending on your scoop size!
Enjoy!
Well, both Justin and I have sore arms today from tetanus shots. I needed to get one for when I go to Peru in August, and since they were only $4 at the free local clinic, I dragged Justin along to experience the fun right along with me! It has been over 10 years since either of us had had one, so we were due anyway. We were both very grown up about it, and neither of us cried at all. 
