Published Feb 04, 2010 in Cookies

This recipe was typed on an index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. BUTTER BALLS 3/4 cup chopped nuts 1 cup melted butter 1/2 cup Powdered sugar 2 1/2 cup flour 1/4 t. salt 1 t. vanilla Form into small balls and bake […]

Hamantaschen are a cookie/pastry from Jewish cuisine. This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown. Recipes are typed below along with a scanned copy. Hamantaschen For Adults You will need four cups flour, one tablespoon baking powder, three-fourths cup sugar, one-half teaspoon salt, four beaten eggs, one-half cup salad oil and two teaspoons vanilla […]

Published Jan 17, 2010 in Cookies

This recipe was clipped from WOMAN’S DAY magazine and published in 1968. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. CRISP HONEY COOKIES 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup clover honey 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves and allspice 1/3 cup wheat germ […]

Published Jan 11, 2010 in Cookies

This recipe was clipped from a magazine, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Coconut-Pecan-Pumpkin Cookies 1/4 cup shortening 1 egg 1 cup pumpkin 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon soda ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste […]

This recipe was clipped from a magazine, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Lemon Crinkles 3/4 cup shortening 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2 teaspoons lemon extract or to taste 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1/4 teaspoon yellow food coloring 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking […]

This recipe was clipped from cardboard packaging, likely a box of dates. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. DATE DROP COOKIES (Makes about 4 dozen) 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup butter or margarine 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs […]

This recipe was clipped from cardboard packaging, likely a box of dates. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. DATE PEANUT BUTTER GEMS (Make about 4 dozen) 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup […]

Published Dec 28, 2009 in Cookies

This recipe is the last of 3 cookie recipes printed in a newspaper column written by Betty Harvey, date unknown. I’d guess this was printed in the 1940’s or 1950’s based on the picture of Betty and information on the back of the clipping (see first recipe here: Raisin Cookies Recipe). Recipe is typed below […]