Another Recipe from Chef Jean Denham

Happiness is….a plate of Martha Edmond’s Comfort cookies, a glass of wine, a cup of coffee or tea, and a good book. And, if the book is, “Bloodroot”, by Susan Wittig Albert, you’ll read all about the cookies. I’m reading this book now and ran across this recipe and immediately gathered up the ingredients and they have just come out of the oven. Wonderful aromas preceded the tasting and both are wonderful. So, cuddle up and enjoy.

Martha Edmond’s Comfort Cookies

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 egg, beaten

1 cup grated zucchini

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, cloves, and salt

1 tsp. baking soda

2 T. finely chopped fresh basil

1 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cream sugar and butter; add egg and beat. Add grated zucchini alternately with dry ingredients, mix together. Stir in basil and nuts. Drop by small spoonfuls onto greased chookie sheets and bake 12-15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.

Recipe from: Susan Wittig Albert, “Bloodroot”