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 JonesCC Original Mix:2 cups applesauce1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup melted margarine Add: 2 2/3 cups flour2 tsp soda1/2 tsp salt2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ginger1 tsp allspice1 cup chopped nuts. Mix until blended–do not overbeat.  Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees.  When cool frost 

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 

Frosted Pineapple Squares

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original Dough: 1/3 cup milk1 tsp sugar1 pkg dry yeast1/4 cup water4 beaten egg yolks4 cups sifted flour1 cup margarine Scald milk, add 1 tsp sugar.  Cool to lukewarm.  Dissolve yeast in very warm water and add to milk mixture.  Stir in 

Spudnuts

Contributor:  LeRose PetersonCC Original 1 pkg yeast in 1 cup lukewarm water2/3 cup shortening, melted and cooled1 tsp salt1/2 cup sugar1 cup mashed potatoes2 eggs1 cup milk, scalded and cooled5-6 cups flour, enough to make a soft (not sticky) dough Mix all together and knead 

Rhubarb Pastry

Contributor:  Brenda BrostCC Original Dough: 2 cups flour2 tsp baking powdersalt4 T butter2 eggs (well-beaten)2/3 cup milk Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.  Cut in butter, add milk to eggs and stir into flour mixture to form a soft dough.  Pat or roll gently 

Lillie Acton’s Caramel Dumplings

Contributor:  LaVerl RasmussenCC Original “These are quite fast and definitely delicious.” Sauce: 1/2 cup caramelized sugar2 T butter1 cup sugar1/8 tsp salt2 cups hot water Caramelize the 1/2 cup sugar.  When almost melted, add butter, salt, 1 cup sugar and hot water.  Cool until all 

Cream Pie

Contributor:  Zelda RobertsCC Original 1/4 cup cornstarch2/3 cup sugar1/4 tsp salt2 cups milk3 egg yolks, slightly beaten2 T butter1/2 tsp vanilla1 pastry shell Mix dry ingredients and salt.  Gradually add milk.  Cook until thick, stirring constantly.  Slowly add small amount of hot mixture to eggs, 

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.