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 

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 

Peanut Butter Balls

Contributor:  Sally DavisCC Original 1/2 cup peanut butter2 cups coconut1/2 cup chopped raisins1/2 cup chopped nuts1 tsp lemon rind1 tsp vanilla Mix all together.  Form into balls and roll in coconut.  Chill to firm. Printable Version

Easy Date-Filled Cookies

Contributor:  Susanah ChristensenCC Original 1 cup soft shortening2 cups brown sugar3 eggs1/2 cup water1 tsp vanilla3 1/2 cups sifted flour1/2 tsp salt1 tsp soda1/8 tsp cinnamon Mix thoroughly shortening, brown sugar and eggs.  Stir in water and vanilla.  Sift together and stir in dry ingredients. 

Brownie Crispies

Contributor:  Mable CoxCC Original 2 eggs2 tsp vanilla4 cups brownie mix Beat eggs, add vanilla and mix.  Mix well.  Drop by teaspoonfuls.  Bake 12 minutes at 350 degrees or until done.  Makes 4 dozen. Printable Version

Brownie Mix

Contributor:  Mable CoxCC Original 4 cups flour4 tsp baking powder3 tsp salt6 cups sugar2 cups cocoa2 cups shortening Mix together dry ingredients in paper bag.  Pour into bowl, then cut in shortening.  Makes 16 cups mix, enough for 8 recipes of brownies or 4 recipes 

Mexican Wedding Cake

Contributor:  Jan EllisCC Original 1 cup creamed butter3/4 cup powdered sugar2  cups sifted flour1 tsp vanilla1 cup nuts Mix well and mold in small balls.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.  Cool and roll in powdered sugar. Printable Version

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 

Country Raisin Gingersnaps

Contributor:  Miriam RobertsCC Original 3/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 1/2 cups flour1 T salt1/2 T cinnamon1 1/2 cups raisins1 egg1/4 cup molasses2 T soda1 T ginger1/4 T cloves Combine shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.  Cream well.  Sift together dry ingredients and add to mixture. Add