Month: June 2011

Caramel Bars

Contributor:  Josephine CrosbyCC Original “Josephine brought these yummy bars to a 4th of July cookout and they were gone in minutes.” Melt in microsave: 32 caramels3 T butter3 T milk Mix separately:1 cup oatmeal1 cup flour1/2 tsp salt3/4 cup brown sugar Pat 3/4 crumb mixture 

Jam Cake

Contributor:  Ina WellingCC Original “A neighbor gave Ina this recipe and it has become a favorite.” 1 cup butter3 cups sugar4 eggs2 cups applesauce1 T vinegar1 cup any berry jam4 cups flour1 tsp ground cloves2 tsp soda1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp nutmeg1 cup chopped raisins1 cup 

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Contributor:  Josephine Crosby
CC Original

Cream until smooth:

1 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda

Add 2 1/4 cups flour exactly and 12 ounces chocolate chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.  DO NOT OVER BAKE!

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Strawberry Angel Dessert

Contributor:  June MinchowCC Original “We served this at Dale Rasmussen’s wedding reception.  It’s pretty and light–not terribly rich, but tasty!” 1 large package strawberry jello2 package frozen strawberries2 cups Dream Whip1 angel food cake Make jello.  When it starts to set, mix with whipped cream 

Date Cookies

Contributor:  Beth SibbettCC Original Note:  This makes about 300 cookies.  For normal-size batch, cut back by two-thirds.  I sometimes freeze rolls to keep them longer.  These cookies are made at our home every Christmas.  I triple the batch for us and after I make them 

Ina’s Goodies

Contributor:  Ina Welling
CC Original

Melt in double boiler:

1 14 oz. bag caramels
1 can Eagle Brand Milk
1/3 cup butter

When all is melted and blended, turn down heat until water stops boiling but stays warm.  Dip a marshmallow into the mixture, then drop into a bowl of Rice Krispies.  Drop on waxed paper and cool.  Takes 50-60 large marshmallows and about about 1 large box of Rice Krispies.

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Grandma Mortensen’s Sugar Cookies

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original 1 cup shortening3 cups sugar2 cups sour cream1/2 cup buttermilk8 cups flour dash salt1 tsp vanilla3 eggs1 tsp soda1 tsp nutmeg1 tsp baking powder Cream shortening and sugar.  Fold in sour cream and buttermilk.  Add vanilla and eggs.  Combine dry ingredients 

Peanut Butter Bars

Contributor:  Ruth EyreCC Original Note:  These are not Reese’s bars, but still delicious! 1 cup crunch peanut butter2/3 cups soft butter2 cups brown sugar1 cup flour1 tsp vanilla3 eggs1/2 tsp salt Combine peanut butter, vanilla and margarine in large bowl; beat with electric beater until 

Eggless Applesauce Cake

Contributor:  Marlene Jones
CC Original

Mix:
2 cups applesauce
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup melted margarine

Add:

2 2/3 cups flour
2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp allspice
1 cup chopped nuts.

Mix until blended–do not overbeat.  Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees.  When cool frost with white frosting:

White Frosting:

Mix until light and fluffy:

2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
4 T butter

Frost cake.  Sprinkle with chopped nuts.

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Squash Cookies

Contributor:  Alice Lyman WellingCC Original “This poem/recipe was composed by Sister Welling.  It’s a favorite of both friends and family.” This recipe I’d like my friends to try,I use it still as in days gone by. When autumn ripens squash like yellow goldThey make a