Alright, let’s talk about these friendship cookies. You know, the kind you give to your neighbors, your friends, the folks at church… Everybody likes a good cookie, ain’t that right?
First thing you gotta do is get yourself a big ol’ bowl. I mean BIG. Like, the kind you wash your dishes in. These cookies, they make a whole heap, enough to feed half the town, so don’t go skimpin’ on the bowl size.
Now, for the stuff you put in it. You need butter, the real kind, not that margarine stuff. And sugar, white sugar’s what I always use. Cream them together good, until it’s all smooth and fluffy like. You know, like whipped cream but thicker.
- Butter – a whole bunch
- Sugar – don’t be shy
Then you dump in some flour. Don’t forget a pinch of salt, just a little bit, mind you. Mix it all up, make a dough. Not too sticky, not too dry. Just right.
Some folks say you gotta sift the flour. Says it keeps the bugs out and makes the cookies better. I don’t know about bugs, but siftin’ don’t hurt none, so go ahead if you feel like it. Use a whisk, a big one, and mix it all up real good. Not just a quick stir, make sure everything’s mixed together real nice.
Now, here’s the secret ingredient. You gotta add a pinch of love. That’s right, love. Just a pinch, though, don’t go overboard. Mix it in gentle like. That’s what makes them friendship cookies special, see? It ain’t just about the taste, it’s about the heart you put into it.
Okay, next you gotta roll the dough into little balls. Not too big, not too small. About the size of a walnut, I reckon. Then you put them on a cookie sheet. Grease that sheet first, or the cookies will stick. I use lard, always have. Works better than anything else, far as I’m concerned.
Bake them in the oven, 375 degrees, that’s what my old oven says anyways. For about 10 or 12 minutes. Keep an eye on them, though. You want them to be just a little bit brown around the edges, and springy when you touch them. Don’t want them burnt, now.
When they’re done, let them cool a bit before you take them off the sheet. If you don’t they might crumble all over the place. Then you can eat them yourself, or better yet, share them with your friends. That’s the whole point of friendship cookies, ain’t it? Sharing the goodness.
Some folks make all kinds of different cookies. Chocolate chip, peanut butter, even put bacon in them! Heard tell of a fella called Elvis liked cookies with banana and bacon. Sounds crazy to me, but to each their own, I say. Me, I stick to the plain ones. They’re good enough for me and good enough for my friends.
These friendship cookies, they ain’t just cookies. They’re a way to show you care. A way to say “I’m thinking of you” without having to say the words. A way to spread a little bit of happiness in the world. And lord knows, we could all use a little more happiness these days.
So go on, make yourself a batch of friendship cookies. Share them with your friends, your neighbors, even that grumpy old man down the street. You might just make his day. And that, my friend, is worth more than all the gold in the world.
And remember, the most important ingredient is that pinch of love. Don’t forget it, ya hear?
Now, go on and get to bakin’. And don’t forget to clean up your mess after! A messy kitchen ain’t no good for nobody.
One last thing, this here recipe, it’s meant to be shared, just like the cookies. So pass it on to your friends, let them make some too. That way, everybody gets a taste of friendship.
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