Beauty

[Bethee]

For those interested . . . The recipe calls for Irish butter and oatmeal, but obviously I didn't have that!! And I didn't do the 'chocolate pots' either.

Crunchy Irish Oatmeal Cookies

8 oz. Kerrygold Irish Butter

1-½ c. fine granulated sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1-¾ c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1-¼ c. McCann's Quick Cooking Irish Oatmeal

Preheat oven to 350°F

Using electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and oatmeal. Line a baking sheet with non-stick paper. Drop teaspoons full onto the sheet, leaving space between. Bake for 12 minutes until golden, but not brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool.

Chocolate Pots:<br />5 oz. semi-sweet chocolate<br /> 1 c. heavy cream<br /> 1 lg. egg<br /> 1 tbsp. vanilla

Break up the chocolate and place in food processor. Heat cream to almost boiling. Add to the chocolate. Blend until chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and blend again until smooth. Pour into individual dishes and chill for at least 24 hours. Serve with crunchy oatmeal cookies.