Friday, July 4, 2014

Grandma's Cookies 4

Post no three and I found a whole page of cookie recipes.  Here are a few with some other treats.



CRUMB CAKE
Dedicated to Gail Ellis

2 c Flour
1 t salt
3/4 c butter

mix flour and sugar, cut in butter.  take out 3/4 cup of the streusel  crumbs.
mix the remaining mixture with

1 t cinnamon
1 c raisins
1/2 t cloves
1 t soda
1 c sour milk

Pour in greased tin and bake at 350F for 35 minutes


BROWNIES (#2)

2 c sugar
1 cup melted butter
4 large eggs
4 squares chocolate
2 c flour - sift first
1/4 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
1 t vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts

mix all together well.  bake about 30 minutes at 325F


DREAM BARS
(Notation page 22 Better Homes Cookbook )

mix and spread the following

1/2 c butter
2 tbl confectioners sugar
1 c cake flour

bake first half at 350F to set crust

second half
2 eggs
1 1/4 c brown sugar
2 tbl flour
1/4 t salt
1 1/2 t baking powder
1 c nuts - chopped
1 c coconut

mix second half and place on top of crust and bake at 350F for 30 minutes


DAUGHTER IN LAW COOKIES
Dedicated to Vivian Maxwell

1 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
1 c oleo (use butter)
1 c cooking oil
1 egg

add 3 1/2 c flour
1 t soda
1 t cream of tartar
1/4 t salt
1 t vanilla
 can add nuts, raisins or chocolate chips

Drop by tsp on sheetpan squash with fork.  Bake 350F  10-12 minutes




Thursday, July 3, 2014

Grandma's Cookies 3

This is the third installment of my Grandma's recipes collection... the cookie recipes are somewhat elusive so here are a few that looked well used.

BEVERLY'S DIP
(very good)
2 c mayonaise
1 pt sour cream
3 Tbl dehydrated onion powder
3 Tbl dried parsley
3 t lawry's seasoning salt
3 t dill weed

Mix all together.

Grandma used dried herbs.  I suggest substituting fresh.

BROCCOLI BACON RAISIN SALAD

2 bunches broccoli - break into bits
1/2 c red onion - chopped
1 c celery, chopped
1 lb bacon - fried and chopped
1/2 c sunflower seeds - toasted
1/2 c raisins

     Dressing:
3/4 c mqayonaise
1/4 c sugar
2 T vinegar

Mix ingredients together, make dressing and dress.

HOT CRAB DIP
Dedicated to "D.O. Leary"
1 8oz cream cheese
1 Tbl milk
1 c crab meat
2 Tbl chopped onion
1/2 t horseradish
1/4 t salt, dash pepper
1/3 c slivered almonds (toasted)

blend and heat.