Brownies – Wisconsin Collection

Brownies - Wisconsin Collection

Ingredients 2 squares chocolate, melted in  1/3 cup lard 1 cup sugar 2 beaten eggs 2/3  cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Salt Vanilla Nuts Method Bake at 350-degrees for 30 minutes.   

Peanut Cookies

Peanut Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 3 cups oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cup salted Spanish peanuts Method Mix ingredients and drop by spoonfuls. Bake at 375-degrees. 

Million Dollar Cookies

Million Dollar Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup oleo 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon soda 1/2 cup nutmeats Sugar for rolling Method Mix ingredients together (cream shortening with sugars), then add egg and vanilla; sift flour, salt, and soda together and add to mixture. […]

Caramel Layer Chocolate Squares

Caramel Layer Chocolate Squares

Ingredients 1 package lite caramels (about 50) 1/3 cup evaporated milk Combine and stir over low heat until melted. Keep warm. 1 package German Sweet Chocolate Cake mix 1/2 cup margarine, melted 1/3 cup evaporated milk 1 6-ounce bag chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts Mix together.  Method Grease a 9×13 pan. Put in 1/2 […]

Angel Food Cookies

Angel Food Cookies

Ingredients 1 egg 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flaked coconut Sugar Method Mix well. Let stand for 1/2 hour. Shape in balls. Dip in cold water, then roll in sugar. […]

White Christmas Cookies

White Christmas Cookies

Ingredients 2 cups flour – sift before measuring 1 cup powdered sugar 7/8 cup shortening – oleo or spry 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon almond flavoring Method Form into balls. Press with fork and sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake at 350-degrees until done.   

Tuna Amandine

Tuna Amandine

Ingredients 3 medium potatoes – peeled and sliced 3 tablespoons butter – melted 1 can cream of celery soup 1 cup – 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup slivered toasted almonds 2 tablespoons lemon juice (bottled) 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4 drops hot pepper sauce (I don’t) 2 […]

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 can (13 1/4 ounce) pineapple chunks 1/3 cup vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 small green pepper – coarsely chopped Method Cook meatballs in skillet; remove, drain fat from skillet. Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in skillet. Stir in pineapple (with syrup), vinegar and soy […]

Mom’s Pumpkin Cookies

Mom's Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients 1/2 cup oleo 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 cups sifted flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ginger Method Mix together sifted flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; add this mixture to 1/2 cup oleo, 1 […]

Apple Crisp – Old Fashioned

Apple Crisp - Old Fashioned

A vintage typed recipe card for a simple, classic Apple Crisp. Make this Crisp with apples, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, egg, and butter.

Grandma’s Christmas Cookies

Grandma's Christmas Cookies

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups lard 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 1/2 to 6 cups flour – or more Method Refrigerate overnight. Work in more flour. Roll out and cut. Keep airtight.  Bake at 350-degrees. 

Moms Lemon Bars

Moms Lemon Bars

Ingredients 1 package Angel Food Cake Mix 1 can lemon pie filling 1/2 cup coconut, flaked   1 small cream cheese 4 tablespoons oleo, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar Method Step 1: Mix together 1 package Angel Food Cake Mix, 1 can lemon pie filling, and 1/2 cup flaked coconut. Spread […]