Butterscotch Thins

Contributor:  Ruth Eyre CC Original 1 cup shortening 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 3 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup nuts (chopped) Cream shortening, add sugar gradually.  Cream together until 

Christmas Sugar Cookies

Contributor:  June MinchowCC Original “These are some of the best sugar cookies you’ll ever taste!  Kids love them and they’re great to send on trips for munchies!” 1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 egg1/3 cup milk1 tsp vanilla2 3/4 cup flour1/2 tsp cream of tartar1/4 tsp 

Brownie Cookies

Contributor:  Marlene JonesCC Original 1/2 cup margarine1 1/4 cup sugar1 T molasses1 1/4 cup flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt2 eggs3 T cocoa1/2 cup chocolate chips Mix everything together in a bowl except flour.  Cream well.  Add flour.  Put in greased square pan.  Bake 

Pineapple Cookies

Contributor:  June MinchowCC Original 4 cups flour1/2 tsp salt3 tsp baking powder1 cup oil1 1/2 cups sugar1 tsp vanilla2 eggs1 cup crushed and drained pineapple1 cup nuts Cream shortening and sugar.  Add vanilla, eggs and dry ingredients.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Printable 

Yo-Yo Cookies

Contributor:  Shelley JonesCC Original 1/2 cup soft margarine1/2 cup shortening1 cup brown sugar2 eggs1/3 cup honey1 tsp vanilla3 1/4 cups flour2 tsp baking soda Mix margarine, shortening, sugar and eggs until creamy.  Add honey, vanilla and soda.  Stir in flour.  Drop by spoonful onto cookie 

Soft Sugar Cookies

Contributor:  Joleen CrosbyCC Original Cream together:1 cup sugar1/2 cup softened butter or margarine Add:2 eggs1 tsp vanilla Combine:3 1/2 cups flour3 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp soda1/4 tsp salt Add flour mixture alternately with 1/2 cup sweet milk.  Chill dough 1 hour.  Roll, cut out into 

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 

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

Granny’s Shortbread

Contributor:  Eileen CurdyCC Original “This is an old family recipe, originating in Scotland.” 1 lb real butter1 cup Crisco6 cups flour2 cups sifted powdered sugar Cream butter, shortening and sugar until well blended.  Add 2 cups flour until well blended. Knead in remaining flour.  Press 

Vanilla Cookies

Contributor:  Jan EllisCC Original “An easy, fast, soft cookie.” Mix together: 3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup Crisco2 eggs1 1/2 cups flour1/2 tsp sodasalt1 tsp vanilla Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.Printable Version