Dressing

Contributor: Shelly McCracken2002 Cowley Cookbook 4 cups dry bread crumbs1/2 onion, cut up1/4 to 1/2 cup melted margarine1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp Watkins sage1 egg Heat 1/4 to 1/2 water in butter pan with a handful of raisins in water. Mix together and stuff in bird. 

Holiday Wreath

From Enrichment Meeting, May 20012002 Cowley Cookbook 2 cans crescent rolls (8 per can or make your own) Arrange in circle around pizza pan, overlapping dough with pointed ends towards outside of pan. (We did it differently, making each one separate; do it anyway you 

Mint Balls

Contributor:  Lola TippettsCC Original 1 pint whipping cream1 large package miniature marshmallows1/2 cup crushed peppermints1/2 cup chopped pecans1 package nut fudge cookies Whip cream.  Fold in rest.  Cover and chill.  Scoop into balls.  Roll in crushed chocolate cookies.  Freeze.  Let thaw 1/2 hour before serving. 

Cheese Ball

Contributor:  Lola TippettsCC Original “I make these during Christmas holidays.” 1 cup butter/margarine3 T heavy cream6 oz. softened cream cheese8 oz cheddar cheese3 tsp pimento5 oz blue cheese2 glasses Old English sharp cheese spread Beat until smooth.  Chill.  Make ball and roll in crushed nuts. 

Chinese Hardtack

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original “This is a Jessie Godfrey recipe for Christmas goodies.” 1 cup chopped dates1 cup chopped nuts1 cup sugar1 cup flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder2 eggssalt to taste Sift flour, baking powder, sugar.  Add dates and nuts.  Add well-beaten eggs a little 

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 

Patriotic Salad

Contributor:  Ruth EyreCC Original Blue Layer: 1 T Knox gelatinpinch salt1 cup cold water1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 cup frozen blueberries Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in 1 quart saucepan.  Let sit to soften, add salt and sugar.  Heat to dissolve gelatin.  Add