[ladyinred]

Wow, wonderful thread! I gained 10 lbs reading it! I had my printer smoking! Thanks to everyone who shared a cookie recipe!

[WillaJohns]

I second your sentiments. Great thread. I can't wait to try the cookies done on the waffle iron and several others, the persimmon cookies, and... well, a whole bunch more, just can't remember them all right now. Today it was great just sitting here reading them all. Seemed to satisfy my sweet tooth anyway.

[Utah Girl]

Here's my contribution to the cookie thread.

Lemon Bars

2 C flour
1/2 C powdered sugar
2 sticks butter

Mix thoroughly and pat into bottom of foil-lined (use the Silpat liners) 9x13 inch pan. Bake in 350 F oven until pale brown. Then mix:

3 C sugar
Juice and grated rind of three lemons
6 tablespoons flour
6 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt.

Combine and pour over crust. Return to oven and bake for an additional 40 minutes or until center is set. Remove from oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool, then cut into squares. (I always add more lemon, because I like the squares really lemony.)