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I don't believe I will ever understand Mother Nature. Today's high is supposed to be 81 degrees by 5 pm. Not bad. Not what I consider Autumn weather but not bad. No humidity. Pretty nice. Now overnight the temps will dip down to 50 degrees. And then the high for tomorrow? 58. Now that's a drastic difference! And unfortunately it's that drastic change in weather which plays hell with my allergies. Everyone will be sick and miserable. Goody. Looking forward to that...

But, rather than get bogged down in the possibility of a sinus infection or bronchitis which always follows in my case, I decided to look at the positive. Cooler weather means only one thing should be happening. Baking!! It's not possible to feel miserable when you're enjoying a piece of pumpkin pie or gingerbread. My daddy loves pumpkin pie. So I think that tomorrow I'll make one. Since everyone gathers at my house after church on Sunday won't it be nice to offer them a piece of pumpkin pie? Just sounds comforting, doesn't it? And my mother just gave me a few glass pie plates. I'm taking that as a sign.

Now I can't make a pie crust like my mother. I have tried and tried and tried. I use her recipe which is 3:1. Meaning 3 cups flour to 1 cup Crisco. Ice cold water and a pinch of salt. Pastry chefs tell you to let your dough rest. My mother never did. But when my crust didn't come out like hers - you know, perfect - I thought I would try that little trick. Didn't work. Still doesn't come out like hers. It's not bad just not hers. The only consolation I can take is that my pumpkin pie is still better than no pie at all.

And today I think I'll make some cookies. I found a delicious sounding recipe on the Nestle website for Butterscotch Gingerbread cookies. Doesn't that sound divine? I read the reviews and over a hundred people said that these cookies were delicious. Can't argue with that. So the boys will have a little treat when they get home from school. My niece and nephew stop on their way home everyday so they can enjoy some too. My husband will think I'm great. And my house will smell delicious. So when I go grocery shopping today I better stock up. Pretty soon it will time to start baking for Christmas!!

Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies

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Butterscotch morsels add their sweet creaminess to this classic gingerbread cookie. The ultimate treat, warm from the oven with a glass of cold milk.

Estimated Times:
Preparation - 15 min | Cooking - 9 min | Cooling Time - 15 min

Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup mild molasses 1 large egg 1 2/3 cups (11-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Morsels

Directions: PREHEAT oven to 350° F. COMBINE flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in small bowl. BEAT sugar, butter, molasses and egg in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour mixture until well blended. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.