Spiced Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup molasses 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1 cup chopped raisins 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 level teaspoon soda Flour to make a soft dough Method 1 cup molasses, 1/2 cup each butter, sugar, and milk, 1 beaten egg, 1 cup […]
Molasses Cookies
Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies: A Taste of Nostalgia Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane? Then you need to try these old-fashioned molasses cookies! These chewy, soft, and flavorful cookies are packed with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger and will surely transport you back to your childhood. What Makes Old Fashioned […]
Gingersnaps
Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups shortening 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 4 cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons cloves 2 teaspoons ginger Method Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and molasses and stir in dry ingredients. Roll into 1 inch balls, dip in sugar; place on […]
Cranberry Christmas Canes
A vintage recipe ad from Fleischmann’s Yeast for Cranberry Christmas Canes. A tender, flaky cookie bun stuffed with cranberry, raisins, honey, and nuts.
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.
Molasses Crinkles
Ingredients 3/4 cup oleo 1 cup brown sugar – packed 1 egg 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/4 cup flour 2 teaspoons soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt Sugar for rolling Method Cream oleo and sugar. Add egg and molasses and mix well. Combine flour and soda, spices and […]
June’s Christmas Cookies
Ingredients 2 pounds dates 2 pounds candied cherries 2 pounds candied pineapple 2 pounds shelled almonds 2 pounds shelled Brazil nuts 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs Method Cut dates up (small), cut up cherries, slice the pineapple […]
Rum or Bourbon Balls
Ingredients 3 cups rolled vanilla wafers 1 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons white KARO 1/2 cup Rum or Bourbon Method Mix thoroughly and form into small balls. Roll in powdered sugar. If freezing, wrap each ball in wax paper. Will keep frozen 3 or 4 […]
Fudge, Honey, and Molasses Cookies
Fudge Nut Cookies Ingredients 4 tablespoons shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 squares baking chocolate 2 cups sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup chopped nuts Method Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in syrup and then eggs and vanilla. Melt chocolate, […]
Pecan Brownies
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine 4 tablespoons cocoa or 2 squares baking chocolate 2 eggs 1 cup Godchaux Granulated Sugar 3/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla Icing 1/2 pound Godchaux 6X Confectioners’ sugar 4 tablespoons cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla Water or milk Method Melt butter and cocoa […]
Butter Cookies – Cekada
Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 4 cups family flour {all-purpose flour} 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice Method Cream butter and sugar thoroughly together. Add the whole unbeaten eggs and blend. Add flavoring and the flour in several portions; mix well. Turn dough out on paraffin paper and shape […]
Karo Lace Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup sifted flour 1 cup chopped-flaked coconut or nuts 1/2 cup Karo Crystal-Clear Syrup (light corn syrup) 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla Method Mix flour and coconut. Combine Karo, brown sugar and margarine in heavy saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from […]