“In dark ages people are best guided by religion, as in a pitch black night a blind man is the best guide; He knows the roads and paths better than a man who can see. When daylight comes , however, it is foolish to use blind old men as guides.” -Heinrich Heine
Was it an unexpected event like someone sneaking up behind you and yelling “Boo”? Probably not, I don’t think that has ever worked on anyone. The word “boo” itself is an indicator that this is not a real cause for alarm.
Was it self induced like a roller coaster ride or a haunted house? Would you, for a night, join a group of ghost hunters and spend a night in a cemetery looking for shadow people? Have you ever had a white noise experience?
A friend of mine did.
COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
PLACE butter and Abuelita chocolate in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until completely melted and smooth; let cool for 10 minutes.
BEAT Abuelita mixture and sugar in large mixer bowl. Add egg; beat until combined. Gradually add flour mixture, beating just until blended.
SHAPE rounded tablespoon of dough into ball. Flatten ball into a disk and shape into a skull by pinching sides of bottom quarter of dough. Repeat with remaining dough. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
BAKE for 8 to 9 minutes or until golden around edges. Immediately press Skulls N’ Bones onto cookies to form eyes and mouth. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
I plan on using frosting to make them actually look like sugar skulls. I know it’s not THE Day of the Dead. But it is a day for the dead, so I feel that it’s appropriate.
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