Recipes from Home
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 …
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
Contributor: Jan Ellis
CC Original
“This is not only a favorite in the Ellis home, but also in the neighbors’ homes!”
1 cup Crisco
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups + 4 T flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
chocolate chips
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
Contributor: Frankleen CozzensCC Original Set together: 1 large strawberry Jello1 small package frozen strawberries Slice 1 large angle food cake over Jello, then pour 1 large custard vanilla pudding (made as directed) over cake. Slice 5 bananas over pudding and smooth 1 large tub of …
Contributor: Vera McCollumCC Original 1 cup salad oil2 cups sugar2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt2 large eggs2 cups flour1 tsp vanilla1 tsp soda1/2 to 1 cup nuts4 cups diced raw apples Beat eggs and oil until foamy. Add sugar, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, soda and salt. Mix …
Contributor: Jan Ellis
CC Original
1/2 cup Crisco
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp soda
2 beaten egg whites
1/2 cup pineapple syrup
1/4 cup hot water
1 can pineapple
1 bottle cherries
Cream Crisco and sugar. Add yolks and vanilla. Beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients with juice and water. Fold in egg whites. Melt in skillet 1/2 cup butter. Ad 1 cup brown sugar and cool. Add pineapple and cherries in skillet. Pour cake batter over it and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Contributor: Cheryl RasmussenCC Original 1 package chocolate chips1/2 cup margarine1 T water Melt in saucepan; add nuts, coconut and 1 package of miniature marshmallows. Printable Version
Contributor: Ann BridgesCC Original 1 cup flour3/4 cup uncooked oatmeal1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup melted butter1 tsp cinnamon Mix together until crumbly. Press half of this mixture into a greased square pan.Cover with 4-5 cups diced rhubarb. Combine and cook until thick and clear, then …
Contributor: Peggy Rasmussen
CC Original
“This is a Jessie Godfrey recipe for Christmas goodies.”
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
salt to taste
Sift flour, baking powder, sugar. Add dates and nuts. Add well-beaten eggs a little at a time. Pat into 9 x 13″ pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cut while hot and roll in powdered sugar.
Note: The dough when baked is extremely hot.
Contributor: Ann BridgesCC Original Brush flour tortillas with melted butter; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon). Place 1/4 cup cherry pie filling on tortilla and roll up like a jelly roll. Moisten edge with water to seal. Place on lightly greased …