We pause
near a deep clump.
As the dogs sniff, I spot
a four-leaf clover. Charmed life?
Indeed!
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| look what I found! |
There are 245 recognized species of clover. Clover is part of the genus Trefoil…
Trefoils – Early Girl Scout Cookie Recipe
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar plus additional amount for topping (optional)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar plus additional amount for topping (optional)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
Cream butter and the cup of sugar; add well-beaten eggs, then milk, vanilla, flour, salt, and baking powder. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Roll dough, cut into trefoil shapes, and sprinkle sugar on top, if desired. Bake in a quick oven (375°) for approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Makes six-to seven-dozen cookies.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Grace Grits and Gardening
Musical Pairing:
I‘m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover – Art Mooney
