FUDGY MINT COOKIES & THOUGHTS

Fudgy Mint Cookies 

Ingredients

• 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)

• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

•       2 Packages of Chocolate Covered Mints    

• 1/2 cup butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon water

   

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, butter, eggs and water to form a soft dough. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
2. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Immediately press a mint into center of each cookie. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 3 dozen      

This is another recipe from Taste of Home-
5 Ingredients.  I just love this cookbook!


WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I've been reading seriously since I was 8 years old, and now, I'm pretty dedicated to carrying either 2 books and a magazine, or three books wherever I go.  It doesn't matter if I'm headed to a get together, a doctor's office, or a wedding - it's just what I do. I may not read them, but I feel a sense of comfort knowing those books are near, just in case. I've never really had it happen, but if you want to read when we're hanging out, I'm not offended.   

On the other end of the spectrum, I've noticed that people will text during a conversation or do some tweeting while in church, at work, standing in line or at a PTA Meeting.  Many more carry on entire Facebook discussions at the dinner table with friends and family. Married couples are on Instagram while sitting next to each other.  I have my thoughts, but was wondering what you think about either of these situations.

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We all have grown up with a perception of what a homeless person looks like.  Some may be disheveled, with sunken cheeks due to hunger, etc.  That's what we expect. But did you know there are thousands of people who live out of their cars, or move from home to home, hoping and praying for a good job and security and food for their kids, who look like the person you meet in the library or sitting in a fast food restaurant?  Some women leave their homes with nothing but the clothes they have on, grateful to be away from abusive partners. We never know who may need a helping hand.  If you can, reach out to someone in need who may be too embarrassed to ask.  Our kindness may make all the difference.