Near mid month, on October 11, shines the full Hunter’s Moon,

which follows autumn’s Harvest Moon.

In pioneer days, after the vegetables were stored for the winter, it was time to go farther afield looking for wild game. Deer were fattening, and Native Americans and farmers sought a store of good venison for the cold winter days to come.

Unlike the buffalo or the antelope, the white-tailed deer is estimated to be roughly as numerous today as it was when the Pilgrims joined the Native Americans on this continent.

Enjoy our Full Hunter’s Moon Guide for dates, best days, facts, and folklore !

Two-Chip Chocolate Chippers

 

NOTE FROM ANOTHER: When baking this chocolate chip cookie recipe, I am a stickler for using one stick of butter and one stick of margarine—the combination of fats gives the cookies terrific texture. And do not use a scooper—the tool compacts the cookies too much.

 

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup stick margarine, softened

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

1 teaspoon baking soda

1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips

1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, margarine and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, pudding mix and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans if desired.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with a glass. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Yield: 5 dozen.






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