These Oatmeal Cookies are a Hit!

I always get complimented on these cookies so they must be good! But here's a little secret... I got the recipe from the lid of the Quaker Oatmeal can!

Vanishing Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1-1/2 cups flour (high altitude-1-3/4 cups)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup raisins or chocolate chips

1.Heat oven to 350
2.Beat together butter and sugars until creamy
3.Add eggs and vanilla; beat well
4.Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well
5.Stir in oats and raisins/chips; mix well
6.Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet
7.Bake 10-12 mins or until golden brown
8.Cool 1 min on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack

Makes about 4 dozen

To make Bar Cookies:
Bake 30-35 mins in ungreased 13x9" metal baking pan

Ranch Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

6 to 8 medium red potatoes

1/2 C. sour cream

1/2 C. Ranch dressing

1/4 C. bacon bits

2 T. minced fresh parsley

1 C. shredded cheddar cheese

Topping:

1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese

2 C. crushed corn flakes

1/4 C. melted butter

Directions: Cook the potatoes until tneder; quarter and set aside. Combine sour cream, dressing, bacon, parley and 1 C. cheese. Place potatoes and gently toss. Top with 1/2 C. of cheese. Combine corn flakes and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.

Chili-lime chicken kabobs

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 limes, juiced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
Veggies (ie: peppers, tomatos, onions, squash, pineapple, etc)
skewers


In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Season with chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish with the sauce, and stir to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers, and any desired veggies. Discard marinade.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear.

*you could also marinate the veggies for added flavor!

Easy Homemade Guacamole

Seriously the best I've had yet!

2 avacados (the softer, the better)
1 fresh lime, juiced
1/2 c. finely chopped onions (ity bitty pieces)
1/2 tsp. salt
dash pepper

ash onion powder

dash garlic salt

2 tbs. sour cream

1/2 tbs. olive oil

1/2 garlic

Cut and pit avacados. Mash with a fork in small bowl. Add all the rest of the ingredients. Chill 30 minutes.