Category: Cookies

1 cup molasses1 cup sugar1 cup butter (2 sticks)yoke of 2 eggs1/2 cup sour milk1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon ginger1 teaspoon cloves1 teaspoon nutmeg2 teas soda in 1 tbs. of vinegarEnough flour to stiffen ( 5 cups) Mix in order given adding flour to stiffen to handle. Chill. Roll into 1/2 thickness. Bake at 350º for… Continue reading Soft Molasses Cookies — Great Grandma Jo

1 cup margarine, room temperature1 1/3 cups sugar2 eggs3 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teas baking soda pinch of salt Cinnamon-sugar coating: 2 tablespoons sugar1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon Prepare cinnamon-sugar coating; set aside. Preheat oven to 375ºf. In a large bowl beat together margarine, sugar, and eggs until fluffy. Add flour cream of… Continue reading Snickerdoodles

1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate pieces, melted1/3 cup powdered sugar3 tablespoons corn syrup1/3 cup rum, bourbon or other liquor of liqueur2 1/2 cups vanilla-wafer crumbs or chocolate-wafer crumbs1 cup finely chopped walnuts2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa3 tablespoons granulated sugar In a medium bowl, combine melted chocolate, powdered sugar, corn syrup and rum, bourbon, liquor, or… Continue reading Rum Balls

1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs1 stick softened margarine1 cup peanut butter2 cups powdered sugar1 (12 oz)pkg. Semi-sweet chocolate chips Mix graham cracker crumbs, margarine, peanut butte and powdered sugar. Pat in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Melt chocolate chips and spread over first mixture. Refrigerate until firm. Cut in small bars.

1 cup butter, room temperature1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon orange extract3 eggs3-3/4 cups all purpose flourPinch of salt2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda red & green sugar crystals In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, orange extract and eggs until light and fluffy. Beat in flour, salt,… Continue reading Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies

1 cup shortening1 teaspoons baking powder1 cup white sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 cup brown sugar2 cups corn flakes2 eggs2 cups oatmeal2 cups flour1 package chocolate chips2 teaspoons soda Cream shortening, sugars and eggs. Add sifted flour and soda and baking powder. Mix. Add vanilla. Mix. Add corn flakes, oatmeal and chocolate chips. Stir. Drop spoonfuls on… Continue reading Oatmeal-Corn Flakes-Chocolate Chip

1 cup butter or margarine, soft1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt3 eggs2 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons soda2 cups rolled oats1 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped walnutsabout 1/3 cup granulated sugar In a large bowl, beat together butter or margarine, brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, vanilla and salt until… Continue reading Oatmeal-Cookie Chews

3/4 cup walnut pieces3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon cinnamon/2 teaspoon salt1 cup quick cooking oatmeal1/4 cup wheat germ2 tablespoons cake flour Preheat oven to 375ºf. Position rack in center of oven. Lightly grease 2 aluminum baking sheets.(do not use non-stick baking sheets) chop walnuts coarsely,… Continue reading Oatmeal Lace Cookies

2 cups ground raisins2 eggs2 cups quick oatmeal2 cups flour2 sticks margarine2 teaspoons soda2 cups sugar Combine ingredients in a large bowl and mix with wood spoon or your hands. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake in a 350ºf oven 8 to 10 minutes. Makes seven dozen.

3/4 cup butter or margarine, room temperature3/4 cup brown sugar3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup smooth or crunchy peanut butter1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 3/4 cup flour pinch of salt1/2 teaspoon baking sodaabout 1/3 cup granulated sugar Preheat oven to 350ºf. In a large bowl, beat together butter or margarine, brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated… Continue reading Favorite Peanut Butter Crackles