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 reading1 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 reading1 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 reading1/2 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. […]
Continue reading1 cup boiling hot water 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup oil or shortening 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 medium egg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour Place the raisins in a large bowl while you heat up the water. When the water boils, pour it over […]
Continue reading1 cup margarine (2 sticks) 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 4 medium eggs 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup lemon juice powdered sugar Soften up the margarine by leaving it on the counter for an hour or so, or do it in the microwave. Add the flour and 1/2 cup of sugar. […]
Continue reading1 cup margarine, softened (2 sticks) 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 4 medium eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups flour (sifted or fluffed before measuring) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup peanuts, optional In a large bowl combine the margarine, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat the mixture until […]
Continue readingYou take some black beans (enough for yourself & your family) & cook them.. Also prepare some rice (enough for everyone) & cook that, so it’s done around the same time as the beans.. Then when your beans and rice are done, add a jar of salsa (or to taste) to the beans and mix, […]
Continue readingThis bread is much easier to make than traditional, so that even a beginner could do it. The downside is that it makes round instead of normal loaves, not so good for sandwiches. I’m working on fixing that. We call it “overnight bread” at my place, and make it once or twice a week. 3 […]
Continue readingSince I opened the doors to the Hillbilly Housewife Club, we’ve been talking a lot about repurposing in the forum there. I never really thought about it all that much until then, it was just something I did automatically. But let’s back up here for a second. What exactly is repurposing? According to dictonary.com repurpose […]
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We love these simple brownies around here. They are quick to make and gone just as quickly. Great lunch box food and an easy weeknight dessert. They are also a big hit at bake sales. First off, don’t be tempted to put baking powder or baking soda into this recipe, thinking I have forgotten to […]
Continue reading1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) 2 medium eggs 2 tablespoons tap water 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder First melt the margarine. I do this in a glass mixing bowl in the microwave, but you could do in a small pan […]
Continue reading1 cup soft margarine (2 sticks) 2 cups sugar 2 medium eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cups unsweetened cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups oatmeal 1-1/2 cups flour 2 to 3 tablespoons water Get out your favorite big bowl. In it combine the margarine, and sugar. Mix and mix until the […]
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1 cup soft margarine (2 sticks) 2 cups sugar 2 medium eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons water, if necessary Get down your best big mixing bowl. In it combine the margarine and sugar. Mix until the mixture is creamy. […]
Continue reading1-1/3 cups milk or evaporated milk 4 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1/4 cup margarine 2 teaspoons vanilla Get out a large sauce pan, 3 or 4-quart sized. In it combine the milk and sugar. Start heating the mixture over medium heat. Stir in the cocoa, salt […]
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