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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 

Chocolate Date Nut Cake

Contributor:  Ann Bridges
CC Original

Measure 1 1/2 cups boiling water

Add 1 tsp soda and 1 cup chopped dates.  Mix and set aside to cool.

Cream: 1/2 cup margarine, 1 scant cup sugar

Add 2 eggs

Sift together 1 2/3 cups flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp soda.

Combine all ingredients alternately and pour into a greased and floured cake pan.  Let stand while making topping of:

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 package chocolate chips

Sprinkle over top of batter and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

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Carrot Cake

Contributor:  Shirley BusteedCC Original “My daughter Eva got this recipe from the cook who worked at the Deseret Gym in Salt Lake.  Whenever any of the General Authorities came to the gym to eat, it was their favorite.” 2 cups sugar1 tsp soda1/4 tsp nutmeg1 

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 Minchow
CC 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 shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda

Combine ingredients in the usual way.  Roll dough 1/8 – 1/4″ thick.  Cut in shapes (use floured board.)  Bake on greased cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes.  (Dough can be chilled but isn’t necessary.)  Frost.  (Can sprinkle with sugar prior to baking.)

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Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Contributor: Shelley Jones CC Original 1/2 cup margarine 1/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup white sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/2 – 3 cups flour chocolate chips Mix margarine, shortening, sugars, 

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 Minchow
CC Original

4 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp baking powder
1 cup oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup crushed and drained pineapple
1 cup nuts

Cream shortening and sugar.  Add vanilla, eggs and dry ingredients.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

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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