Month: June 2011

Oreo Torte

Contributor:  Shirley BusteedCC Original Place crushed Oreo cookies on bottom of cake pan.  Spoon softened 1/2 gallon of vanilla or butter pecan ice cream over cookies.  Put into freezer to harden. Make chocolate sauce of:4 squares baking chocolate1 cup sugar1 1/4 cups evaporated milk Stir 

Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Contributor:  June MinchowCC Original 1/2 cup butter1 cup sugar1 egg1 tsp vanilla1 cup milk2 cups flour1/2 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tsp soda1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup cocoa (or less) Mix and drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.  Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Filling: 

Chocolate Brownie Cake

Contributor: Josephine Crosby
CC Original

“Great for big family get-togethers or Sunday dinners.”

Bring to boil:
1 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup margarine
4 T cocoa

Add:
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 eggs
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla

Bake in greased and floured large cookie sheet pan at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Glaze:  (while warm if desired)

Melt one stick margarine and add:
4 T cocoa
6 T milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup nuts (optional)
1 lb powdered sugar

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45 Minute Delicious Chocolate Cake

Contributor: Frankleen CozzensCC Original Sift into large bowl:2 cups flour2 cups sugar Mix in saucepan and bring to a rapid boil, then pour over flour mixture and beat well:1 stick margarine1/2 cup Crisco4 T cocoa1 cup water Add:1/2 cup buttermilk2 eggs1 tsp soda1 tsp vanilla 

Pioneer Bread Pudding

Contributor:  Mae RobbCC Original 1 cup flour2 cups bread crumbs1 cup sugar1 cup milk1 tsp nutmeg1/4 cup butter Mix flour, sugar and crumbs.  Add nutmeg.  Mix thoroughly, melt butter with milk and add.  Stream in double boiler 1 hour.  Serve hot with following sauce: 3 

Peanut Butter Cups

Contributor:  Unknown
CC Original

1 cup margarine
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 1/3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter

Melt butter over heat, beat and add other ingredients.  Mix, then pat in 9×13″ pan.  Melt 2 cups milk chocolate chips and spread over top.

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Pistachio Delight

Contributor:  Barbara BassettCC Original 1 pkg (small) pistachio instant pudding1 pkg Cool Whip1-16 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained1/2 cup chopped nuts1/2 cup miniature marshmallows Stir together, let set overnight. Printable Version

Raspberry Cookies

Raspberry Cookies

Contributor:  Betty Hayes CC Original Cream: 1 cup butter  1/2 cup + 2 T sugar Mix in: 2 – 2 1/2 cups flour Divide into 6 equal parts.  Make into a long roll.  Place on cookie sheet and flatten slightly.  Make a dent down the 

Picnic Cake

Contributor:  Miriam Roberts
CC Original

1 cup chopped dates
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 T soda

Boil together for 3 minutes.  Let cool.

Cream together:
3/4 cups shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs

Add all together with:
1 1/2 cups + 2 T flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla

Sprinkle on top:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chocolate chips

Bake in 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes in a greased 9 x 13″ pan.

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Pumpkin Brownies

Contributor:  Beth SibbettCC Original Mix 4 1/2 cups flour (I use whole wheat)3 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tsp salt1 1/2 tsp cinnamon Add: 3 eggs1 1/2 cups melted butter4 1/2 cups sugar2 1/4 cups pumpkin, cooked and mashed Add:  nuts, chocolate chips and raisins if