Monday, May 21, 2012

Holiday Feasts for Birds & Beasts



Kary's Squirrel Cottage Cookies
Hang these nutritious treats from tree boughs for squirrels to nibble on.

I cup butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (toasted almonds, peanuts, walnuts, or pecans)
1/2 cup white cornmeal

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Cream butter, sugar, and egg together.  Stir in flour and nuts and mix well.  Shape into balls the size of small walnuts; place on ungreased cookie sheet.  Place cornmeal in a small bowl.  Dip the bottom of drinking glass into the bowl, then flatten dough balls with bottom of glass.  With a straw, make a hole near the center of each cookie.  Bake for 14 to 16 minutes.  Place cookies on a rack to cool.  String twine or thread through holes and hang cookies from branches. Makes 2 dozen.


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