Category Archives: Desserts

Grandma’s Molasses Crinkles (1969)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

Apparently, my grandma used two different recipes for molasses cookies. 2 1/4 C. flour or a little more 2 t. baking soda 1/4 t. salt 1 t. cinnamon 1 t. ginger 1/2 t. cloves 1 C. brown sugar, firmly packed … Continue reading →

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Hickory Nut Cake

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Laurie

This recipe comes from my Aunt Jinny. 1/3 C. butter 1 C. sugar 1/2 C. milk 2 eggs 1 1/2 C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1 C. hickory nuts 1 t. almond extract Bake at 350 degrees for 30 … Continue reading →

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Jello Cookies

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Laurie

3/4 C. shortening (part butter) 1/2 C. sugar 3 oz. fruit flavored Jello (use dry) 2 eggs 1 t. vanilla 2 1/2 C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1 t. salt Mix shortening, Jello, eggs and sugar. Blend in dry … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal “Drop Cookies”

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

3/4 C. shortening 1 C. brown sugar, packed 1 egg, beaten 1 t. cinnamon 1 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1 1/4 C. flour, sifted 1 t. vanilla 1/2 C. nuts 2 1/2 C. oatmeal 1/2 C. raisins (optional) … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Cake (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

Pour 1 1/2 C. boiling water over 1 C. quick cook oatmeal. Add 1/2 C. butter or margarine. Let stand 20 minutes. Stir in: 1 C. brown sugar 1 C. white sugar 2 whole eggs 1 1/3 C. flour 1 … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Crispies

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Laurie

Here’s another oatmeal cookie recipe from my Grandma Ella. 1 C. shortening 1 C. brown sugar 1 C. sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 1 t. vanilla 1 1/2 C. flour 1 t. salt 1 t. soda 3 C. quick cooking … Continue reading →

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Orange Gumdrop Chews (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

3 eggs 1 T. water 2 C. brown sugar 1/2 t. salt 1 1/2 gumdrop orange slices (cut up) 1 (3 1/2 oz.) can or 1 1/4 C. flaked coconut 2 C. sifted flour 1/2 C. broken pecans (optional) Beat … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

1 C. white sugar 1 C. brown sugar, packed 1 C. lard or 3/4 C. butter 1 t. soda 1 C. peanut butter 2 1/2 C. flour 2 eggs, well beaten 1 t. vanilla 1/2 t. salt Blend first 3 … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Pinwheels (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. shortening 1 C. sugar 1/2 C. chunk-style peanut butter 1 egg 2 T. milk 1 1/4 C. flour 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. soda 1 pkg. chocolate bits Mix and divide into 2 parts. Roll between wax paper. … Continue reading →

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Pecan Loaf Cake (1954)

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. butter 1 C. sugar 3 T. milk 3 eggs 1 1/2 t. baking powder 1 t. salt 1/2 t. nutmeg 1 t. cinnamon 2 C. flour 2 C. pecans Cream butter, sugar and salt. Beat in the spices … Continue reading →

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Prize Winning Cookies

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

This is a hand-written recipe from either my mom or grandma, I’m not sure. The baking times and temperature aren’t listed so my guess is 350 degrees and then probably start watching at 8-10 minutes. 1 C. Fluffo 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cake

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. butter 1/2 C. sugar 1 C. brown sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 3/4 C. pumpkin 2 T. maple syrup 2 C. cake flour 1/4 t. baking soda 3 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1/2 C. sour milk … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II cake (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

This is one of my Grandma Ella’s recipes. Pour 1 C. boiling water over 1 cup chopped dates. Add 1 t. soda and let stand until cool. Mix and add to date mixture: 1 C. sugar 1/4 C. butter 1 … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Cake (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

Mix like pie crust: 2 C. flour 1/2 C. shortening 2 1/2 t. baking powder 1/4 C. brown sugar 1/4 t. salt Add: 1 egg and 3/4 C. milk Put in 9×13 pan, a little up the sides. 6 C. … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Dessert

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Laurie

This is another recipe received by our friends the Harnwells. 1/3 C. shortening 1 C. flour 2 t. sugar 1 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1 egg yolk 1/4 C. milk or a little more Press dough to the … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Pie

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

4 C. flour 1 1/2 C. sugar 2 eggs, beaten 4 C. rhubarb, cut into small pieces Sift flour and sugar together. Add eggs. Beat thoroughly and add rhubarb. Line pie pan with pastry and pour in filling. Sprinkle with … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Torte

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

Crust: 1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks) 2 C. flour 2 T. sugar Mix and bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Filling: 6 egg yolks 2 C. sugar orange rind or juice (1 T. ) 4 T. flour 1 … Continue reading →

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Spice Nut Cake (Robin Hood Flour Recipe)

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. shortening 3/4 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 t. vanilla 2 C. sifted Robin Hood All-Purpose flour 2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. soda 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. cloves 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Traditional Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Laurie

1 unbaked pie crust (Use deep dish if buying store bought) 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin or 2 C. fresh pumpkin 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. ginger 1/2 t. nutmeg 1/2 … Continue reading →

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White Sugar Cookies

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Laurie

1 C. oleo 1 C. sugar 1 egg 1 t. vanilla 1/2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. cream of tartar 2 1/2 C. flour 1/2 t. salt Roll into balls. Dip glass in sugar and press down. Bake at 350 … Continue reading →

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