Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery

12/21/2025

Day 9
Martha Stewart’s Chocolate Crackle cookies
Submitted by Alyssa Fortin
“The friendship cookie war is on!” - Alyssa

Recipe
Ingredients
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups packed light-brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup whole milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions
1. Melt chocolate and cool: Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Set aside, and let cool.

2. Sift dry ingredients; cream butter and sugar: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Mix butter and brown sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Add eggs, vanilla, and chocolate; mix in flour and milk: Mix in eggs and vanilla, and then the melted chocolate. Reduce speed to low; mix in flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the milk.

4. Divide dough and refrigerate: Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Wrap each in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. (Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days at this point.)

5. Preheat oven and prep baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

6. Form cookies: Divide each piece into 16 (1-inch) balls. Roll in granulated sugar to coat, then in confectioners' sugar to coat. Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets.

7. Bake: Bake until surfaces crack, about 14 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.
Tip: Rolling the dough first in granulated sugar and then in confectioners' sugar ensures the cookies retain their snowy white appearance when baked.

12/20/2025

Day 8
Snoop Dogg’s Rolls Royce PB-Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Submitted by Anthony Dluzak

“It's no secret that Snoop Dogg knows how to bake - and these cookies will convince you too. I was skeptical at first, but after making them myself I admit they are some of the best I've had. They are the perfect balance of peanut butter, with a crisp bottom and an ooey gooey body that hits just right. Now, since these are Snoop Doggs and they are the Rolls Royce Royale, we have to be sure that it's classy and rich. So, we'll be using KERRYGOLD unsalted butter, edible gold flakes or sprinkles and DIAMOND CRYSTAL Kosher Salt.” - Anthony

Recipe
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp DIAMOND CRYSTAL Kosher salt (use ½ tsp if using table salt)
• 16 Tbsp (2 sticks, or 220 g) KERRYGOLD unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (130 g])creamy peanut butter (choosy moms choose JIF)
• 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups (360 g) semisweet chocolate morsels
• Some edible gold flakes/sprinkles or dust

Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Using a handheld electric mixer on medium speed, or a wooden spoon, vigorously beat the mixture until smooth.
4. Stir in the egg and vanilla.

5. Gradually stir in the flour mixture just until combined. Stir in the chocolate morsels. Using a tablespoon, drop rounded dough portions onto the prepared baking sheets, about two inches apart.
6. Place sheet on the middle rack, bake for 13 minutes until golden.
7. Remove the cookies from the oven and let CHILL on the sheets for a few minutes. Hit it with some more of that DIAMOND CRYSTAL Kosher Salt for that extra extra. And since we classy, we're gonna sprinkle on some of that gold rizzle dizzle so we have style and grace.

12/20/2025

12/19/2025

Day 7
Ube Cream Cheese Crinkle Cookies
Submitted by Lesley Goo

Recipe
Ingredients
• Dough
• 6 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp purple ube extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
Coating
• ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
1. Make Dough
1. Beat cream cheese + butter until smooth.
2. Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
3. Mix in eggs one at a time.
4. Add ube flavoring.
5. Whisk flour + baking powder separately, then add to wet mixture.
6. Chill dough 1 hour.
2. Prep & Coat
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roll tablespoon-sized dough balls.
3. Coat each ball generously with confectioners’ sugar.
3. Bake
1. Place on lined baking sheet.
2. Bake 10–12 minutes, until cracked on top and set.
3. Cool before serving.

12/18/2025

Day 6
What do you mean they aren’t sugar cookies!?
Submitted by Nicole Allbritton
“For years I thought we made sugar cookies and frosted them (like you do sugar cookies) every thanksgiving. But then when I would eat ones from stores or other people's families they were so sweet they would hurt my teeth. A couple years ago my mom is frantically looking thru the kitchen and I am like, whats up? Shes like I cant find the recipe for the cookies.... CAN YOU JUST GOOGLE ME A SHORTBREAD COOKIE RECIPE. So yeah.... we frost short bread cookies in my family apparently LOL.” – Nicole Allbritton

Recipe
Ingredients
• ½ cup, plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar, caster sugar is preferred if you have access to it.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups plain flour (all-purpose)
• 0.25 tsp fine salt
Instructions
1. Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla extract. Line one or two baking trays with parchment paper. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter and sugar and cream for about 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed until pale and light. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl halfway through. Add in the vanilla extract and mix again.
2. Add in flour beat them together. Sift in the flour and add the salt then mix at low speed until they are combined and the dough starts to come together. The dough will look quite raggedy but you’ll know it's ready when it starts to clean the sides of the bowl and clumps in the middle.
3. With your hands, squeeze the shortbread dough together into a mass. Shape it into a rough disc.
4. Roll out the shortbread dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll it out to a ½ cm (¼ inch) thick. Note: if the dough is too soft at this point then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes or longer until it firms up slightly and makes it easier to roll out. Keep an eye on it as if the dough is too hard, it will crack when you try to roll it out.
5. Cut out cookie shapes and chill. Once the dough is rolled out, use a cookie cutter (mom makes us use Christmas shapes, we use this as an opportunity to make really horrible designs to embarrass her.) to stamp out the cookies. Lay the cutouts onto the prepared baking tray.
6. Bring together any scraps, re-roll and stamp out more cookies. And then, do it again if needs be. Just be aware that every time you re-form the dough, it will pull in the flour from the benchtop and hence may dry out the dough. Add a couple of drops of water to the dough if this happens. Try not to overwork the dough by kneading it. Just press it gently together each time.
7. Bake. Preheat the oven to 170°C (335°F) then bake for 10-12 mins or until just golden around the edges. Cool on the tray for ten minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Frost them with regular cake frosting when they are completely cooled.

12/17/2025

Day 5
Oowey Gooey Butter Cookies
Submitted by Narisha Zeitler

“These have become a staple in my house every Holliday but especially during Christmas, this recipe is so easy it almost feels like cheating...almost. The best part is only 6 (okay kind of 7) simple ingredients, and the hardest part is you have to let the dough sit in the fridge before you can bake them and start enjoying these delicious cookies. Here's what you'll need and how to make them.” -Narisha Zeitler

Recipe
Ingredients
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1 egg
• powdered sugar
• holiday sprinkles (Non Parei are my favorite but any will work)

Instructions
1. Beat together the butter, vanilla, egg and cream cheese until it's fluffy and mixed well.
2. Add in the cake mix and blend it until it's mixed well.
3. Put it in the fridge and let it chill for 30-60 mins.
4. Roll the dough into balls.
5. In two separate bowls you'll place the powdered sugar and then the sprinkles.
6. Roll the dough balls into the sprinkles and then into the powdered sugar until they are completely covered.
7. Pre-heat your oven to 350 , and place the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly brown.
8. Remove from the baking sheet and allow to cool for 5 minutes-then enjoy!

12/16/2025

Day 4
Cranberry Bliss Cookies
Submitted by Alyssa Dluzak

”Growing up in my early teens, it was tradition to eat Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks around Christmas time. This year, I decided to bake my own, they're soft and buttery cookies with white chocolate and dried cranberries. While this may not be the same, it tastes like nostalgia in every bite.” -Alyssa Dluzak

Recipe (makes around 34 cookies)
Ingredients
Cookies:
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups white granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ¾ cup dried cranberries (chopped)

Topping:
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup white chocolate chips melted

Instructions
1. Preheat oven for 350 degrees and line cookie sheet with parchment paper

2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy, then add eggs, vanilla & orange extract, beat until smooth

3. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, ground ginger, and flour. Gradually add dry mixture to the butter mixture and beat over medium speed until fully incorporated

4. Pour white chocolate chips and dried cranberries into the batter and stir with a spoon or with your electric mixer on a low speed

5. Form cookies into small balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and bake in your preheated oven for about 10-13 minutes.

6. Remove from oven and cool slightly then transfer to wire rack to cool completely

7. To top the cookies, melt the white chocolate and drizzle over each cookie. Immediately sprinkle the finely chopped cranberries over the wet chocolate, then drizzle another layer of chocolate over the top to hold the cranberries in place.

8. Allow chocolate to dry and then enjoy!

12/16/2025

It's our 110th birthday today!!!! We had three burials that cold December day...with our very first being a gentleman by the name of John Wiley. John was a laborer working for the Milwaukee Railroad Company.

12/15/2025

Day 3
Honey Oatmeal-Raisin Mint Chocolate Cookie
Submitted by Bryan Smith

Ingredients
• Cooking Spray
• 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• ¼ Cup Oil
• ½ Cup Local Honey
• 1 Large Egg
• ¼ Cup Unsalted Almond Butter
• ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¼ Cup Nonfat Dry Milk
• ½ Cup Almond Flour
• ½ Cup Whole Wheat Sprouted Spelt Flour
• ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
• ¾ Teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¼ Teaspoon Salt
• 1 ¾ Cups Rolled Oats
• ½ Cup Golden Raisins
• 1 Cup Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 8 Pieces Andes Mint Chocolate Chopped, or 2 Squares of Your Favorite Mint Chocolate Bar

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350. Mist 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray. Beat the butter; oil; honey; almond butter, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until combined. Add egg and slightly beat until smooth.
2. In another bowl, whisk dry milk; flour; baking soda; cinnamon; and salt. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture into 3 parts. Stir in oats; raisins; and chocolate chips. Gently fold the mint chocolate into the cookie mixture.
3. Scoop tablespoons of batter about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden, 10-12 minutes. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to rack to completely cool – ENJOY!

12/15/2025

Every life deserves to be honored with dignity and care. Our casket burials are thoughtfully arranged to reflect each family’s wishes, creating a meaningful tribute that brings peace, comfort, and connection. We’re here to help you honor a life well-lived with respect and compassion.

12/14/2025

Day 2
Snickerdoodles
Submitted by Ian Davies

Recipe (makes about 5 dozen)
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
Mix together thoroughly…
• 1 cup soft shortening
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 2 eggs
Soft together and stir in…
• 2 ¾ cups sifted flour (DO NOT pack in)
• 2 tps. Cream of tartar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. salt

Instructions
1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
2. Chill dough
3. Roll into balls the size of small walnuts
4. Roll in mixture of 2 tbsp. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon
5. Place about 2” apart on ungreased baking sheet
6. Bake until lightly browned…but stiff soft – about 8-10 minutes (these cookies puff up at first…then flatten out with crinkled tops

12/13/2025

Day 1
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Submitted by Jenifer Spencer

Why Memory is Important to me
“When I was a little girl, my mom wanted to begin teaching me to bake and cook. I remember the first time I made a pie crust. My mom was so angry because it was better than she’d ever made. And I truly do feel she was sincere and not just trying to make me feel good about it. My second project was making the traditional Toll House Chocolate Chip cookies. I remember my mom wanted my dad to be the “official taste tester”. He took one bite, made an ugly face, and said “These are horrible; they need to be eaten right away. No one else could have any. They are so bad”. It took a few minutes, but as I watched my dad begin to wolf-down the plate of cookies, I realized he was being facetious about them not tasting good. I remember how proud I was to have made something my dad enjoyed.” -Jenifer Spencer

Recipe
Ingredients
• 2-1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (12 oz) Nestle’ Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

2. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy

4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition

5. Beat in flour mixture gradually

6. Sitr in morsels and nuts

7. Drop onto ungreased baking sheets by rounded teaspoon

8. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cook on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.