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 

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 

Sour Cream Cookies

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original 3 eggs2 cups guar1 cup sour cream1 tsp soda1 cup lard or 1 1/4 cups shortening1 cup coconut (optional)lemon or vanilla flavoringAbout 6 cups flour, to make soft dough Mix and chill dough.  Roll out on floured surface and cut in 

Bake and Take Cake

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original 1 1/2 cups boiling water1 cup oatmeal Pour water over oats and let stand. 1/2 cup shortening1 cup brown sugar1 cup white sugar2 eggs1 1/3 cups + 3 T flour1/2 tsp salt1 tsp soda1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp nutmeg1 tsp vanilla Cream 

Rhubarb Crunch

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original 1 cup flour3/4 cup uncooked oatmeal1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup melted butter1 tsp cinnamon Mix together until crumbly.  Press half of this mixture into a greased square pan.Cover with 4-5 cups diced rhubarb. Combine and cook until thick and clear, then 

Cherry Tortilla

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original Brush flour tortillas with melted butter; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon). Place 1/4 cup cherry pie filling on tortilla and roll up like a jelly roll.  Moisten edge with water to seal. Place on lightly greased 

Orange Meringue Pie

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original Mix together: 3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarchdash salt Add: 1 cup orange juice1/2 cup water2 T lemon juice Combine and cook until thick and clear.  Separate 3 eggs.  Slightly beat yolks.  Add a little hot mixture to egg yolks, beating vigorously.  

Butterscotch Peach Pie

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original Use plain pastry. 3 1/2 cups sliced canned peaches, drained1/2 cup brown sugar2 T floursalt1/4 cup margarine2 tsp lemon juice1/4 cup peach syrup Place peaches in 9″ pie shell.  Combine sugar, flour, salt and peach syrup; add butter.  Cook over medium 

Taco Shells

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original 3-4 cups flour1 tsp salt1 T baking powder1/4 – 1/2 cup shorteningwarm water Combine dry ingredients, cut in shortening.  Add warm water, a little at a time until all ingredients are moist.  Knead lightly.  Divide dough into 6-8 pieces.  Roll each 

Bread Sticks

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original 2 1/4 cups flour3 1/2 tsp baking powder1 cup milk1 T sugar1 1/2 tsp salt Mix dry ingredients and add milk.  Knead lightly.  Roll out 1/2″ thick.  Cut into 1″ wide strips.  Place in pan in which 1/2 cup butter has