Back in the 1930s a woman named Ruth Wakefield would bake cookies for the guests at her New Bedford, Massachusetts inn. One day she decided to put small bits of a semi-sweet chocolate bar in her cookies with the idea that they would melt. Well...
I know it sounds like a bizarre dish, but many people (like myself) enjoy that sweet (strawberries) and salty (pretzel) combination. When frozen, pretzel salad makes a great summer dessert perfect for taking to an end-of-the-summer Labor Day party.
Looking for a healthier version of traditional peanut butter cookies? This recipe for Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies is just what you need. It's made with Smart Balance Omega™ Peanut Butter and Butter Blend Stick, which both are made with Omega 3. Thanks to Smart Balance Inc. for allowing us to reprint this recipe developed by food consultant Nancy Hughes.©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
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