Cranberry Sparkle

Cranberry Sparkle

Try this tangy Holiday treat from SENECA Ingredients 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 1/2 cups orange juice 1 1/2 quarts Seneca Cranberry Juice Cocktail 1 quart ginger ale Method Blend well in a large bowl, garnish with citrus slices or Lemon Sherbet…Enjoy! Yield: 25 4 ounce servings

Au Gratin Potatoes

Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients 6-8 potatoes, pared 1 can consume’ 1 can water 1 cup seasoned medium white sauce 2 cups sour cream 2 green onions, chopped 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese Paprika Method Boil potatoes in consume and water in a covered pan until barely tender. Drain and slice. Combine white sauce, sauce cream, and onions. […]

Karo Popcorn Balls

Karo Popcorn Balls

A vintage advertisement recipe from Karo for Popcorn Balls, Treasure Balls, Snowman, Candle and Christmas Tree. Merrie Popcorn Surprises  “Look at all these festive holiday surprises you can create for your family with Karo’s delicious, easy-to-make popcorn mixture.”   Karo Popcorn Mixture Ingredients 5 quarts popcorn 3/4 cup Karo Red Label Syrup 1/4 cup margarine […]

Cranberry Christmas Canes

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.

Refrigerator Fruit Cake

Refrigerator Fruit Cake

Ingredients 1 pound Graham Cracker crumbs 4 cups nuts, whole or chopped 1 pound raisins 1 pound candied fruit 3/4 cup milk 1 pound marshmallow Method Place 3/4 cup milk and 1 pound marshmallow in a saucepan and place on the stove until melted. Cool and mix with Graham Craker crumbs, nuts, raisins, and candied […]

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. 

Molasses Crinkles

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 […]

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.   

Plantation Crunch

Plantation Crunch

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds white almond bark (a whole package) 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 cup salted peanuts, walnuts, or pecans 3 cups Rice Krispies   Method Melt 1 1/2 pounds white almond bark (a whole package), add 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1 cup salted peanuts, walnuts, or pecans, and 3 cups Rice Krispies.  Grease a […]

Hot Fruit Cider

Hot Fruit Cider

1 quart apple juice 2 cups cranberry juice 2 cups orange juice 1/4 cup sugar 3 cinnamon sticks 5 pieces of clove Heat and serve     Recipe from Joann Stephens

Forgotten Kisses

Forgotten Kisses

Ingredients 2 egg whites – room temperature Few grains of salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup chocolate bits to 1 part 1/2 cup mint bits to 1 part 1/2 cup cuts to 1 part Method Preheat oven to 375-degrees for 15 minutes.  Beat egg whites until frothy. Add […]