Traditional Oatmeal Cookies

TRADTIONAL OATMEAL COOKIES

This recipe is another one of mom's! She said it was a family favorite for years! I tried it today and I loved it. I know shortening isn't "IN" anymore. Whatever!

Ingredients:

1 c shortening (butter flavor)

1 c brown sugar

1 c white sugar

2 well beaten eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1.5 c flour

1 tsp salt

1 t soda

2 1/3 c uncooked instant oats

Mix all ingredients. Cook at 350 for about ten minutes. I added chocolate chips. They were delicious and pretty basic.

Creamy Grape Salad with Brown sugar and Pecan topping

CREAMY GRAPE SALAD WITH BROWN SUGAR AND PECAN TOPPING

This is actually mom's recipe that I am posting for her! :) I made this for a BBQ the other night and it was the only dish at the get together that was completely gone. It is so yummy! Its practically dessert.

Ingredients:
1.5 lbs seedless green grapes
1.5 lbs seedless red grapes
8 oz light sour cream
8 oz  low fat cream cheese
1/4 c white sugar
1 tsp vanilla
for topping:
1/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c chopped pecans

Directions:
Remove stems from grapes. Wash and dry grapes. Beat sour cream, cream cheese, sugar and vanilla.
It will be kind of lumpy. Fold grapes into creamy mixture. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle on top. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.