Peanut Cookies

Contributor:  Mrs. OlsonCC Original 2 cups brown sugar1 cup butter1 tsp salt1 T vanilla3 eggs2 cups oatmeal1 cup peanuts, ground2 cups flour1 tsp soda1 tsp baking powder Mix ingredients well.  Roll into balls, place on cookie sheet.  Smash with a fork.  Bake until done at …

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 …

Chocolate Ice Box Dessert

Contributor:  LeRose PetersonCC Original “This is Ray Peterson’s favorite.” 1/2 package German or dot chocolate Melt in double boiler.  Add 1 1/2 T water and 2 T powdered sugar.  Beat well.  Take off stove and add 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten.  Fold in 1 cup …

Microwave Quick Treat

Contributor: Shirley Busteed CC Original 1-7 oz package butterscotch chips 1 cup margarine Melt on high for 30 seconds.  Add 1 package mini-marshmallows.  Stir.  Melt on high for 1 minute.  Stir.  Melt again.  Mix until smooth.  Add 1 box Rice Krispies.  Spread in large cookie …

Peanut Squares

Contributor:  Beth SibbettCC Original 3 eggs3 T cold water1 cup sugar1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla1 cup cake flour Combine egg yolks with cold water.  Beat until thick and fluffy.  add to 1/2 cup sugar.  Mix thoroughly.  Beat egg whites until stiff.  Add …

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 …

Mini-Cheesecakes

Contributor:  Joleen CrosbyCC Original “These are great for parties!” Place a vanilla wafer in each of 24 cupcakes papers set in muffin tins. Mix together: 2 eggs1/2 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla2-8 oz. packages cream cheese top each wafer with cream mixture.  Bake 15 minutes at …

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 …