Recipes from "L Cove" Ranch

These recipes are from Kent's Grandpa Leavitt. They are things he would make for Kent's family when they were children and visited the ranch.

Oatmeal Scotchies
2 C flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 C butter
1 1/2 C packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp water
1 1/2 C quick oatmeal
1 pkg butterscotch chips
1/2 tsp orange extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, salt, baking powder and soda. Set aside. Combine butter, sugar, eggs and water. Beat until creamy. Gradually add in flour mixture, oats, chips and orange extract. Drop rounded Tbsp onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Apple Crisp
Mix:
4 C sliced apples
1/2 C sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp butter
Spread mixture in a buttered baking dish (about 7x11 or 9x13 when doubled).
Mix with a fork or pastry blender:
3 Tbsp - 1/2 C flour
1/2 C quick oatmeal
1/2 C brown sugar
1/8 tsp soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 C butter or vegetable oil
Sprinkle on top of apples. Bake for 45 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.

*Megan's tip: Always double this recipe, you won't regret it. Perfect for fall.