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Coconut-Cranberry Chews
Guaranteed to add at least 1 inch to your waist and probably 2 inches to your hips…but a wonderful chewy,rich Christmas cookie from the Oregonian in 2004 1-1/2 c butter (3 sticks)(no margerine) 2 c granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon grated orange zest 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 3-1/4 c all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking […]
Continue readingNo Bake Cookies
This recipe was always a hit during my childhood. When mom would make these cookies, we knew we were in for a treat! 2 cups sugar 4 Tbsp. Cocoa 1 stick of butter 1/2 cup milk Mix together milk, sugar,and cocoa in a sauce pan until blended. Add stick of butter and stir over medium […]
Continue readingRoasted Coconut Pecan Cookies
2 stick butter 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2cups self-rising flour 1 cup roasted coconut 1 cup roasted pecans 1 tablespoons flavoring suggestions: rum, vanilla,coconut chop pecans then place on baking pan with coconut, place in 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. mix butter, sugar eggs and flavoring, then slowly mix in flour and […]
Continue readingEasy Peanut Butter Cookies
Here’s a very simple peanut butter cookie recipe. Fun to make with the kids around the holidays. 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg Mix ingredients together. roll into 24 balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. press down with a fork. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. cool on wire rack. […]
Continue readingEasy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
This is a super simple peanut butter fudge recipe. It’s a lot of fun to make with the kids and also makes a nice frugal present. When I give these away as a gift, I allow them to completely cool, then package them in holiday themed plastic bags. Add a bow and you have a […]
Continue readingPumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe
1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 5 tablespoons cold butter or margarine 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup cooked or canned pumpkin 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice In a bowl, combine […]
Continue readingNo bake fancy-looking “marble” cookies
Ingredients: Approx. 25 plain vanilla cookies, broken in tiny pieces (vanilla wafers, animal crackers, etc.) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla Mix all ingredients, except cookies, in a saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously. When begins to boil, stir until mixed. Remove from heat. Add […]
Continue readingCongo Squares
Family recipe back in 50’s. 2 3/4 c flour, sifted 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 2/3 c shortening 3 eggs 1 c. nut meats 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/4 c brown sugar 1 pkg. Nestle’s semi-sweet chocolate morsels Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt. Melt shortening and add brown sugar. Stir until well […]
Continue readingCOCONUT BALLS
2# Powered Sugar pinch of salt 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup butter 8-12 oz. flaked coconut 12 oz. chocolate chips 2 Tbsp. paraffin wax 1/2 cup chopped pecans (if desired) Melt butter and add milk. Stir in sugar and salt. Add coconut and pecans; chill, then roll into balls. Insert toothpick into […]
Continue readingNo Bake Oatmeal Cookies
This is a favorite in our house and has been since I was a little girl. Everyone usually has all the ingredients and if not doesn’t cost a ton to buy them. 1 stick butter 1/4 cup cocoa 1/2 cup milk 2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 cups quick cook […]
Continue readingCream Cheese Fudge
8 ounces Neufchatel or cream cheese 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 4 cups powdered sugar OPTIONAL: 1 cup mini marshmallows or 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or walnuts or 1/2 cup dried fruit like cranberries or raisins or a combination to suit your tastes Soften the cream […]
Continue readingCoconut Macaroons
14 oz package of sweetened coconut 1 can sweetened condensed milk (homemade is fine) 1 teaspoon vanilla In a large bowl combine the coconut, condensed milk and vanilla. Stir well. Drop by small spoonfuls onto a very well greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan while still warm. Makes […]
Continue readingFred’s Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup margarine (2 sticks) 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 medium eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup raisins (optional) Soften the margarine in the microwave, or by leaving it […]
Continue readingChocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup softened margarine (2 sticks) 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup white sugar 2 medium eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2-1/4 cups flour 1 cup chocolate chips (about 1/2 of a 12 ounce bag) First get out your favorite big mixing bowl. Put the soft margarine in it, […]
Continue readingQuick Sugar Cookies
1/2 cup soft margarine or shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 medium egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1-1/2 cups flour In a medium-sized bowl cream together the margarine or shortening and sugar. Beat it until it is smooth and fluffy. […]
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