I made these up in honor of my heritage. My mom and dad are in picture above. My dad, a Native American, Potawatomi, was an avid gardener. He always grew his corn, beans and pumpkin/squash in the 3 Sister's method of companion planting, which I can assume was passed down to him. I do this same thing. My mom was an avid cook and baker. She could turn any old "commodity" (which the federal government provided to Native Americans) into an amazing meal. I feel these cookies best exemplify what I gleaned from each!
I was unsure of the bean part of the cookie but, I have to tell you, I'm doing this again! You could use any bean puree, I'm sure. I used what I had, mind you these were not the flavored refried beans.
Dicky Bird's 3 Sisters Cookie
1 C - bean puree (I used refried)
1/2 stick of soft butter
1 C brown sugar (I used dark)
cream together, then add
1 egg
1 t. vanilla
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
2 t. pumpkin pie spice
blend well. Add
1 C corn meal
2 C flour
Beat all together. Make balls, roll into brown sugar and place on a prepared pan. Use a fork to criss/cross pattern in the cookie. Bake 350 for 10-12 min. make about 3 doz.
I've been working on this cookbook idea for years. "52 Weeks of Cookies with Dicky Bird's Nest" and I am on Week 46.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Sounds like a great idea for a book. Follow your dreams and do it...
ReplyDeleteWell there you have it...had I read this post first like I was supposed to, I would have known that you are part Native American. How cool is that?! And I actually know about the 3 Sisters’ method!! The cookies actually sound enticing.... And I was wondering about the “Day” stuff....so many answers in 1 post LOL.... Hope you’re staying warm.... Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
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