Month: September 2011

Strawberry Cake

Contributor:  Joleen CrosbyCC Original 1 white cake mix1/2 cup mashed strawberries1 small package strawberry jello2 T flour4 eggs3/4 cup oil Beat everything except strawberries together.  Then add strawberries and beat well.  Bake in greased and flour pan(s) 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees. Strawberry Butter IcingBlend 

Tender Crisp Sugar Cookies

Contributor:  Lola Tippetts/Mildred SneldersCC Original 1 cup butter1 cup Crisco1 cup white sugar1 cup powdered sugar3 teaspoons vanilla2 eggs Place in mixer and add the following dry mixture: 4 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon soda Drop by teaspoon and flatten with glass 

Cheesecake

Contributor:  Lola Tippetts
CC Original

Crumb crust:

19 graham crackers
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar

1 medium can crushed pineapple
1 package lemon jello dissolved in 1 cup hot water

Let stand until cool.   Whip.  Add juice of one lemon.  Add ot a mixture of:

1 ice-cold evaporated milk (whipped
1-8oz package cream cheese
1 cup sugar

Whip until thoroughly  mixed.

Put part of crumb crust on bottom of pan and add above mixture.  Cover with remaining crumb crust.  Chill.

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Grandma Rasmussen’s Oatmeal Cookies

Contributor:  LaVerl RasmussenCC Original :”A family favorite.” 1 cup raisins boiled so you have 8 tablespoons of juice. Add: 1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 teaspoon soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 eggs2 cups oatmeal2 cups flour1 cup chopped nuts1/2 teaspoon salt Mix in given order.  Drop by 

Russian Teacakes (Wedding Cakes)

Contributor:  Joleen CrosbyCC Original 1 cup softened margarine1/2 cup powdered sugar1 T vanilla2 1/4 cups flour1/4 tsp salt3/4 cup chopped nuts Mix thoroughly margarine, sugar and vanilla.  Work in flour, slat and nuts until dough holds together.  Shape dough into 1″ balls.  Place on ungreased 

Strawberry Sparkle Cake

Contributor:  Ann Bridges
CC Original

1 angel food cake
1 cup boiling water
1 small package strawberry jello
1 package frozen strawberries
1 cup whipping cream
2 T sugar
red food coloring

Dissolve jello in water and add frozen berries (1 lb), stirring to break up and mix berries.  Place cake, widest side down, on a service plate.  Cut a 1″ layer from the top and set aside.  Cute around cake 1″ from outer edge to within 1″ from the bottom.  Gently remove the section of cake between cuts, tearing it into small bits.  Fold pieces into strawberry mix and pour it into cake shell.  Place cake layer on top.

Whip cream until thick.   Stir in sugar and a few drops of red coloring until pink.  Spread pink cream over top and sides of cake.  Decorate with whole strawberries if desired.  Refrigerate until served (at least 1 hour).  Serves 12-16.

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Caramel Puffed Wheat

Contributor:  Joleen CrosbyCC Original Boil to soft ball stage: 1 cup margarine1 cup light Karo syrup2 cups brown sugardash of salt Remove from heat and stir in 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz).  Cool slightly and pour over 5-6 quarts puffed wheat. Printable Version

Chocolate Dessert

Contributor: Ann BridgesCC Original 1/2 cup bvutter1 cup powdered sugar3 eggs, separated1 1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate1 cup crushed vanilla wafers1 cup chopped nuts1 cup salad marshmallows1 cup heavy cream Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.  Add egg yolks and beat.  Add melted chocolate gradually, 

Peanut Butter Balls

Contributor:  Sally Davis
CC Original

1/2 cup peanut butter
2 cups coconut
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp lemon rind
1 tsp vanilla

Mix all together.  Form into balls and roll in coconut.  Chill to firm.

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Zucchini Cake With Sour Cream Frosting

Zucchini Cake With Sour Cream Frosting

Contributor:  Peggy Rasmussen CC Original 2 medium zucchini, cut into bite-size chunks 2 1/4 cups flour 1 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup milk 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cloves 2 eggs 1