Month: August 2011

Fudge Jumbles

Fudge Jumbles

Contributor:  Peggy Rasmussen CC Original “Using this recipe from Ina Welling, Julie Rasmussen won a 4-H blue ribbon at the Big Horn County Fair.” Melt over low heat, then set aside: 1-12 oz. package chocolate chips 1 can Eagle Brand Milk 3 T margarine 3/4 

Chocolate-Marshmallow Cookies

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original 1/2 cup shortening1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup cocoa1 cup sugar2 cups flour1/2 cup nuts (optional)1 egg, beaten1/2 tsp soda15-18 marshmallows, cut in half1/2 cup milk1/2 tsp salt Cream shortening and sugar, add egg and mix well.  Add milk and vanilla.  Stir in 

Country Raisin Gingersnaps

Contributor:  Miriam Roberts
CC Original

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 T salt
1/2 T cinnamon
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 T soda
1 T ginger
1/4 T cloves

Combine shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.  Cream well.  Sift together dry ingredients and add to mixture. Add raisins, then chill dough.  Shape into balls, roll in sugar and bake 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees.

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Chocolate Date Nut Cake

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original Measure 1 1/2 cups boiling water Add 1 tsp soda and 1 cup chopped dates.  Mix and set aside to cool. Cream: 1/2 cup margarine, 1 scant cup sugar Add 2 eggs Sift together 1 2/3 cups flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 

Carrot Cake

Contributor:  Shirley BusteedCC Original “My daughter Eva got this recipe from the cook who worked at the Deseret Gym in Salt Lake.  Whenever any of the General Authorities came to the gym to eat, it was their favorite.” 2 cups sugar1 tsp soda1/4 tsp nutmeg1 

Butterscotch Thins

Contributor:  Ruth Eyre

CC Original
1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup nuts (chopped)
Cream shortening, add sugar gradually.  Cream together until light; add eggs.  Add vanilla.  Sift flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt together; stir into creamed mixture with wood spoon.  Blend in nuts; shape into long rolls.  Wrap in waxed paper; chill thoroughly (overnight).  Slice in 1/8″ (I use 1/4″) slices, place on ungreased baking sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.  Remove cookies form pan; cool on rack.

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Christmas Sugar Cookies

Contributor:  June MinchowCC Original “These are some of the best sugar cookies you’ll ever taste!  Kids love them and they’re great to send on trips for munchies!” 1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 egg1/3 cup milk1 tsp vanilla2 3/4 cup flour1/2 tsp cream of tartar1/4 tsp 

Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Contributor: Shelley Jones CC Original 1/2 cup margarine 1/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup white sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/2 – 3 cups flour chocolate chips Mix margarine, shortening, sugars, 

Brownie Cookies

Contributor:  Marlene Jones
CC Original

1/2 cup margarine
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 T molasses
1 1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
3 T cocoa
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Mix everything together in a bowl except flour.  Cream well.  Add flour.  Put in greased square pan.  Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees (or you can make cookies.)

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Pineapple Cookies

Contributor:  June MinchowCC Original 4 cups flour1/2 tsp salt3 tsp baking powder1 cup oil1 1/2 cups sugar1 tsp vanilla2 eggs1 cup crushed and drained pineapple1 cup nuts Cream shortening and sugar.  Add vanilla, eggs and dry ingredients.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Printable