Month: August 2011

Peanut Cookies

Contributor:  Mrs. OlsonCC Original 2 cups brown sugar1 cup butter1 tsp salt1 T vanilla3 eggs2 cups oatmeal1 cup peanuts, ground2 cups flour1 tsp soda1 tsp baking powder Mix ingredients well.  Roll into balls, place on cookie sheet.  Smash with a fork.  Bake until done at 

Yo-Yo Cookies

Contributor:  Shelley JonesCC Original 1/2 cup soft margarine1/2 cup shortening1 cup brown sugar2 eggs1/3 cup honey1 tsp vanilla3 1/4 cups flour2 tsp baking soda Mix margarine, shortening, sugar and eggs until creamy.  Add honey, vanilla and soda.  Stir in flour.  Drop by spoonful onto cookie 

Chocolate Ice Box Dessert

Contributor:  LeRose Peterson
CC Original

“This is Ray Peterson’s favorite.”

1/2 package German or dot chocolate

Melt in double boiler.  Add 1 1/2 T water and 2 T powdered sugar.  Beat well.  Take off stove and add 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten.  Fold in 1 cup beaten cream.

Line dish with vanilla wafers.  Pour some of the mixture over the wafers.  Continue alternating the two layers three times.  Refrigerate overnight.

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Microwave Quick Treat

Contributor: Shirley Busteed CC Original 1-7 oz package butterscotch chips 1 cup margarine Melt on high for 30 seconds.  Add 1 package mini-marshmallows.  Stir.  Melt on high for 1 minute.  Stir.  Melt again.  Mix until smooth.  Add 1 box Rice Krispies.  Spread in large cookie 

Peanut Squares

Contributor:  Beth SibbettCC Original 3 eggs3 T cold water1 cup sugar1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla1 cup cake flour Combine egg yolks with cold water.  Beat until thick and fluffy.  add to 1/2 cup sugar.  Mix thoroughly.  Beat egg whites until stiff.  Add 

Soft Sugar Cookies

Contributor:  Joleen Crosby
CC Original

Cream together:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup softened butter or margarine

Add:
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Combine:
3 1/2 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp soda
1/4 tsp salt

Add flour mixture alternately with 1/2 cup sweet milk.  Chill dough 1 hour.  Roll, cut out into desired shapes and bake until set, about 5 minutes at 350 degrees.  DON’T OVER BAKE.  the secret to these cookies is not to over bake.  Cool and frost.

Cookie Frosting:

Combine:
1/2 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Add: enough canned milk to bring to a good spreading consistency.  Food coloring if desired.

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Mini-Cheesecakes

Contributor:  Joleen CrosbyCC Original “These are great for parties!” Place a vanilla wafer in each of 24 cupcakes papers set in muffin tins. Mix together: 2 eggs1/2 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla2-8 oz. packages cream cheese top each wafer with cream mixture.  Bake 15 minutes at 

Raisin-Filled Oatmeal Bars

Contributor:  Charlcie ChristensenCC Original 1 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 cups oatmeal1 cup brown sugar (packed)1/2 tsp soda3/4 cup margarine Stir together flour, oatmeal, soda and brown sugar.  Cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly.  Pat 2/3 of crums in bottom of ungreased 9 x 13″ 

Lemon Jello Cake

Contributor:  Peggy Rasmussen
CC Original

“Can be served hot or cold. Is good with ice cream.”

1 lemon cake mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
4 eggs
 1 (3 oz.) package lemon jello

Mix together and bake in an ungreased pan at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. While cake is warm, poke holes in top and pour icing.

Icing:

2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice

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Waldorf Astoria Red Cake

Contributor:  Frankleen CozzensCC Original 1/2 cup Crisco2 oz. red food coloring1 cup buttermilk1 1/2 cups sugar2 T cocoa1 T vinegar2 eggs2 cups flour1 tsp soda1 tsp vanilla1 tsp salt1 tsp soda Cream Crisco and sugar.  add eggs, vanilla and food coloring.  Sift together cocoa, flour