Florence, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - This Thursday, downtown Florence will host United Way of Northwest Alabama’s annual Witches Ride.
Kerry Del Pizzo, their Chief Operating Officer, came on Tennessee Valley Living to talk all about it. Participants will be dressed as witches and toss out candy, while taking a trip through downtown Florence! Then, they’ll be judged in categories like ‘Best Bike’ or ‘Best Broom’.
There will also be an adults-only VIP Afterparty at the Gold Record Room, and it will feature hors d’oeuvres by Jack’s Place Bistro. Jack White, the owner and renowned food stylist, also joined the show to preview the menu. He shared a step-by-step guide to making his White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. You can find the recipe below.
Ingredients:
½ Cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
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½ Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
½ Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 Large Egg
1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
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1 ½ Teaspoons Baking Soda
1 Cup Dried Cranberries, Chopped
¾ Cup Of White Chocolate Chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 360 degrees. Then, line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter and both sugars together until smooth. Add vanilla and egg, mix it well. Sift together flour and baking soda. Then, add it to the sugar egg mixture.
Stir in cranberries and white chocolate. Drop, by heaping spoonfuls, on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes.
Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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