Hello Edible Unknown and happy new year! Unlike the other contributors here at the EU, I don't cook. I do however bake. Yes, if one could live by desserts alone all would be well, but since one can not I have my own personal chef (aka: Tele, my husband). I will do my best to contribute desserts that are easy and crowd pleasing.
The first recipe I have for you is a family tradition. My aunts got the recipe in 4H club while in elementary school. They require no baking and are great for kids to make. I took the recipe while I was in high school and modified it just a tad. I eat only white chocolate and so I found a way to still enjoy Eskimo cookies. I love these cookies rock hard straight from the fridge, others prefer them softened out on a tray for a while. It's a personal preference thing. Either way everyone will love these and be asking you for the recipe. Enjoy!
Eskimo Cookies
- 4 cups oatmeal (quick cooking oats provide the best consistency)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp water
- 2 oz Ghiradelli White Chocolate Baking Bar (or Baker's Unsweetened Baking Chocolate, for the chocolate lovers)
- Powdered sugar
Combine oatmeal, sugar, butter, vanilla and water until mixed thoroughly.
Melt the baking chocolate in the microwave.
Pour over the oatmeal mixture and mix until the chocolate has been distributed evenly.
Roll into small balls and then roll in powdered sugar to coat.
Refrigerate for 2 -3 hrs before serving.
(Note: Sticking to the original recipe and making it easier for young children to make and mix you use 6 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder instead of the 2 oz of baking bar.)