COOKIES!!!

I am hoping to make yummy cookies and squares for Christmas baking. What are some of your favorites? (and recipes or link to recipes if you have time). Yesterday I baked some Monster cookies.. very yummy

Monster Cookies

1/2c butter

1-1/4c br. sugar

1c wht sugar

3 eggs

1-1/2c peanut butter

2 tsp baking soda

4-1/2c oatmeal

2 tsp vanilla

1/2c M&M's

1/2c chocolate chips

Mix butter, sugar and eggs; beat well. Add remaining ingrediants. Bake @ 350 for 12 min. Yield: about 4 dozen. (I added smarties & reese pieces)

My mom makes Snickerdoodles every year and my kids really like them so I think I will try them this year :)

Snickerdoodles

1c shortening

1-1/2c sugar

2 eggs

2-3/4c flour

1 tsp cream of tartar

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp cinnamon

2 Tbsp sugar

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in flour, salt and baking soda. Chill dough. Roll into balls. Roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes.