Broomstick Lace Panel Bag

I made this bag for one of the ladies I work with. It will be her Christmas present. It is crocheted. It is huge. This bag would be great for that woman who carries everything but the kitchen sink. LOL I hope she likes it.

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

I made these the other day because I had a couple of over ripe bananas. My Dad used to make these. I made them Gluten-free.

1 1/2 cups oats
1 cup all-purpose flour*
1 1/2 tsp baking soda*
8 tbsp butter (one stick)**
1/2 c packed dark brown sugar
2 over ripe bananas, peeled
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, flour, and baking soda.

In a large bowl using a mixer set at high speed, cream the butter until fluffy. Gradually add the brown sugar and beat until blended. Beat in the bananas until mixed. Add the egg and vanilla; beat until thick and light. Stir in the dry ingredients.

Drop onto cookie sheet and bake in 350 oven until done.

*To make GF cookies I used 1/2 c quinoa flour and 1/2 cup rice flour. Add another 1/2 tsp of baking soda and 1 tsp xanthan gum.

**No, you may not use margarine or shortening. They are both transfats and VERY bad for you! You may use extra virgin coconut oil for half, but that will give a pina colada taste.