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Scopes Trial (sh) and Twisty Sticks (recipes)


Scopes Trial (sh)




(July 10-21, 1925) Widely publicized trial (called the "Monkey Trial") in Dayton, Tenn.

John T. Scopes (1900-70), a high-school teacher, was charged with teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, which violated a state law prohibiting the teaching of any doctrine that denied the divine creation of humans. The trial was broadcast live on Radio and attracted worldwide interest. The prosecutor was William Jennings Bryan; the defense attorney was Clarence Darrow. The judge limited arguments to the basic charge to avoid a test of the law's constitutionality and a discussion of Darwin's theory. Scopes was found guilty and fined $100; he was later acquitted on the technicality that he had been fined excessively. The law was repealed in 1967.


Twisty Sticks (recipes)


Twisty Sticks

Yield: Makes 2-1/2 dozen cookies



Ingredients:



1package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

6tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided

1tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

2tablespoons creamy peanut butter

1cup semisweet chocolate chips

1tablespoon shortening

Colored sprinkles and finely chopped peanuts









Preparation:





1.Remove dough from wrapper. Divide dough in half; place in separate medium bowls. Let dough stand at room temperature about 15 minutes.2.Add 3 tablespoons flour and cocoa powder to one dough half; beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour.3.Add remaining 3 tablespoons flour and peanut butter to Other dough half; beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour.4.Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide chocolate dough into 30 equal pieces. Divide peanut butter dough into 30 equal pieces. Shape each dough piece into 4-inch-long rope on lightly floured surface. For each cookie, twist 1 chocolate rope and 1 peanut butter rope together. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.5.Meanwhile, combine chocolate chips and shortening in small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; stir. Microwave on HIGH for additional 30-second intervals until chips and shortening are completely melted and smooth. Spread chocolate on 1 end of each cookie; top with sprinkles and peanuts as desired. Place on waxed paper. Let stand 30 minutes or until set.