Pumpkin Brownies

Contributor:  Beth SibbettCC Original Mix 4 1/2 cups flour (I use whole wheat)3 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tsp salt1 1/2 tsp cinnamon Add: 3 eggs1 1/2 cups melted butter4 1/2 cups sugar2 1/4 cups pumpkin, cooked and mashed Add:  nuts, chocolate chips and raisins if 

Caramel Bars

Contributor:  Josephine CrosbyCC Original “Josephine brought these yummy bars to a 4th of July cookout and they were gone in minutes.” Melt in microsave: 32 caramels3 T butter3 T milk Mix separately:1 cup oatmeal1 cup flour1/2 tsp salt3/4 cup brown sugar Pat 3/4 crumb mixture 

Jam Cake

Contributor:  Ina WellingCC Original “A neighbor gave Ina this recipe and it has become a favorite.” 1 cup butter3 cups sugar4 eggs2 cups applesauce1 T vinegar1 cup any berry jam4 cups flour1 tsp ground cloves2 tsp soda1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp nutmeg1 cup chopped raisins1 cup 

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Contributor:  Josephine CrosbyCC Original Cream until smooth: 1 cup margarine1 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar2 eggs2 tsp vanilla1 tsp salt1 tsp baking soda Add 2 1/4 cups flour exactly and 12 ounces chocolate chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.  DO NOT OVER BAKE! 

Strawberry Angel Dessert

Contributor:  June MinchowCC Original “We served this at Dale Rasmussen’s wedding reception.  It’s pretty and light–not terribly rich, but tasty!” 1 large package strawberry jello2 package frozen strawberries2 cups Dream Whip1 angel food cake Make jello.  When it starts to set, mix with whipped cream 

Date Cookies

Contributor:  Beth SibbettCC Original Note:  This makes about 300 cookies.  For normal-size batch, cut back by two-thirds.  I sometimes freeze rolls to keep them longer.  These cookies are made at our home every Christmas.  I triple the batch for us and after I make them 

Ina’s Goodies

Contributor:  Ina WellingCC Original Melt in double boiler: 1 14 oz. bag caramels1 can Eagle Brand Milk1/3 cup butter When all is melted and blended, turn down heat until water stops boiling but stays warm.  Dip a marshmallow into the mixture, then drop into a 

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