Dianne Sims

Lemon Cookie Sandwiches

Recipe By: CHRISTMAS COOKBOOKPreparation Time: 1:00 Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine — softened2 eggs — separated1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2/3 cups nuts — finely chopped LEMON FILLING:1 cup powdered sugar2 teaspoons butter or margarine — softened1 teaspoon lemon peel — grated1 1/2 tablespoons …

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Jewel Swirls

Recipe By: Pillsbury’s Jewel-Box Butter CookiesPreparation Time: 2:00 Ingredients: 2 cups flour — sifted1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup sour cream1 package Jello Directions: Sift together flour, soda and salt. Cream butter, gradually add sugar, craming well. Blend in sour cream, then the dry ingredients. Blend well. Chill 1-2 hours …

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Brown Sugar Ice Box Cookies

Recipe By: Betty Crocker’s Old-Fashioned Cookbook, c1990Preparation Time: 1:00 Ingredients: 2 cup brown sugar, packed1/2 cup butter — softened1/2 cup Shortening2 tsp Vanilla2 Eggs3 1/2 cup All-purpose flour1 cup Walnuts–finely chopped1 tsp Baking soda1/2 tsp Salt Directions: Mix brown sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape dough into roll, about 2- …

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Gingerbread Men

Recipe By: Brer Rabbit Molasses / December 1961Preparation Time: 1:00 Ingredients: 1 cup dark molasses3/4 cup butter or margarine1 cup sugar4 1/4 cups flour — sifted1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons ginger1 teaspoon baking soda2 eggs — beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla Directions: In saucepan, bring butter or margarine, sugar and molasses to a quickk boil. Cook …

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German Chocolate Brownie Drops

Recipe By: Baker’s German’s Sweet ChocolatePreparation Time: 1:00 Ingredients: 8 ounces german chocolate squares1 tablespoon butter2 eggs3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup flour — unsifted1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla3/4 cup pecans — finely chopped Directions: Melt chocolate and butter over hot water. Stir. Cool. Beat eggs until foamy, then add sugar, 2 …

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Filbert Crescents

Recipe By: Woman’s Day/December 1973Preparation Time: 1:00 Ingredients: 1 cup butter3/4 cup light brown sugar — packed2 1/2 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon lemon rind — grated1 tablespoon lemon juice2 egg whites2 cups filberts — finely chopped Directions: Cream butter and sugar until light. Mix together flour and salt. Add to butter mixture with lemon …

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Coconut-Pineapple Bars

Recipe By: Jo Anne Merrill – Prodigy Bulletin BoardPreparation Time: 0:40 Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine — not diet3/4 cup sugar1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 1/3 cups crushed pineapple1 large egg1 tablespoon margarine1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup coconut flakes Directions: Combine 1/2 cup softened margarine and 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Beat with an …

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Chocoroons

Recipe By: Pillsbury Bake-Off Winner c. 1960Preparation Time: 2:00 Ingredients:1 1/2 cups flour — sifted2/3 cup Nestles Quik1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter1/4 cup sugar2 egg yolks1 tablespoon milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla Coconut Filling: 2 egg whites1 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 cup sugar7 ounces coconut flakes1 tablespoon water Chocolate Frosting:1 cup Nestle’s …

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Chewy Walnut Squares

Recipe By: Diamond WalnutsPreparation Time: 1:00 Ingredients: 1 egg — unbeaten1 cup brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup walnuts–coarsely chopped Directions: Grease an 8 inch square pan. Stir together the egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Quickly stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Add walnuts. Spread in …

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