Small Batch Meals

2-1/2 teaspoons butter 2-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar 2-1/2 teaspoons white sugar 1/4 egg or 3 teaspoons egg substitute 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 pinch of baking soda (you just need a trace) 1 pinch of cream of tartar (you just need a trace) 3/4 teaspoon white sugar for decoration 1 pinch of salt 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees F.  Cream together the butter, oil, confectioners’ sugar, and 2-1/2 teaspoons white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg or egg substitute and stir in the vanilla. Mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar; stir into the creamed mixture. Roll dough into two balls, and then roll the balls in remaining white sugar. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten with a fork. 2. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges begin to brown.   Source:  Baking for One

Chocolate Chip Cookies for One (makes two cookies) 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon white sugar 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon egg beaters 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix ingredients together using a fork.  In a small bowl, cream together butter or margarine, brown sugar and white sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until moistened. Mix in the chocolate chips. Divide dough into two balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are light brown.  Source:  Baking for One

  1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons sifted all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons butter 2 teaspoons peanut butter 2 teaspoons white sugar 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons of egg or egg substitute 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons white sugar for decoration Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F(190 degrees C). Sift together theflour, baking soda and salt.  Set aside.   To mix, I recommend using a fork or a small whisk.  In a small bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla. Blend in the sifted ingredients. Shape dough into two balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Criss-cross with fork tines. Bake at for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly, and remove from pan. Source:  Baking for One

  1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon butter, softened  2-3/4 teaspoons white sugar 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons seedless raspberry jam   2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar  1/8 teaspoon almond extract   1/8 teaspoon milk  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together butter and white sugar until smooth. Mix in 1/8 teaspoon of the almond extract. Mix in flour until dough comes together. Roll dough into three balls, and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Make a small hole in the center of each ball, using your thumb and finger, and fill the hole with preserves. Bake for 14 to 18 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Let cool 1 minute on the cookie sheet. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners’ sugar, 1/8 teaspoon almond extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle lightly over warm cookies. SOURCE:  Baking for One

  3 tablespoons butter, softened to room temp. 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 small egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chocolate chips  OR 1/2 cup craisins   OR 1/4 cup each Also mix and match white and dark chocolate.  Get creative :-) another option is to add cocoa powder :-) Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine dry ingredients. Add the butter and wet ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Add your chocolate chips or what ever you choose to put in. Spoon out about 8 or 9 cookie balls. Bake for 11 minutes at 375 degrees. If you want extra crispy, back for 13 or so minutes. Enjoy a small batch of cookies that wont bring about guilt :-) SOURCE:  Small Batch Cooking