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 RasmussenCC Original “Can be served hot or cold. Is good with ice cream.” 1 lemon cake mix3/4 cup vegetable oil1 1/2 cups water4 eggs 1 (3 oz.) package lemon jello Mix together and bake in an ungreased pan at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. 

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 

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 

Moon Cake

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original “I found this recipe in a farm paper.  It’s like a giant, flat cream puff.” Mix 1 cup water and 1/2 cup margarine.  Bring to a boil.  Add 1 cup flour all at once and stir rapidly until mixture forms a 

Quick Choco-Oatmeal Cookies

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Originals “This is an unbaked cookie that our kids have nicknamed ‘Barfies’.” 4 cups sugar1 cup milk3 T cocoa3 1/2 cups oatmeal1 cup peanut butter1 tsp vanilla Mix together sugar, milk and cocoa and boil for one minute.  Remove from flame and 

Chewy Brownies

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original 1 cup butter4 eggs1/2 tsp baking powderpinch of salt2 cups sugar1 1/2 cups flour1/4 cup cocoa1 tsp vanilla Cream butter and sugar.  Add eggs.  Sift dry ingredients in and blend the entire mixture.  Spread thin in a greased 9×13″ pan.  Bake 

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 

Date Nut Ritz

Contributor:  Miriam RobertsCC Original 1 cup chopped dates1 cup chopped nuts1 cup Eagle Brand Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly.  Spread on unsalted side of Ritz crackers.  Bake at 350 degrees for 4 minutes.  Frost with powdered sugar frosting. Refrigerate 4 hours before serving Printable Version

Devil’s Food Cake

Contributor:  Shirley BusteedCC Original “This recipe was given to me when I was a bride by Artie Welling Farthing.  It’s still my family’s favorite cake.” 1 1/2 cups sugar8 T cocoa1 cup sour milk1/2 cup shortening2 cups flour1 cup boiling water2 eggssalt2 tsp soda Cream