Published May 03, 2007 in Cookies

This is a cute recipe card included in a recipe tin bought at auction. Recipe is handwritten and typed below as is, date unknown. My PETRECIPE for Date Balls 1/2 cup butter 1/2 lb. dates 1 tbsp. milk 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups Rice Krispies 3/4 cup white sugar 1 egg beaten 1 tsp. Vanilla […]

This is a clipped recipe from a magazine then glued on a white index card. Date unknown. MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES Delicious and so Flavorful 3/4 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup Brer Rabbit Molasses 1 Egg 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon […]

This is a recipe from a magazine clipping, date unknown but I would guess the later part of the 20th century. Magazine unknown. SANDKAKER (Sand Cookies) 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg yolk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom In mixer bowl, […]

This is a pamphlet from Betty Crocker with details on how to make colored window cookies using the Lifesavers roll candy. Both sides are filled with information, as well as coupons and a chart detailing the Betty Crocker coupons needed for the Oneida Community Stainless and Silverplate Flatware. Date on the coupon expires 1973 so […]

Very old handwritten recipe on a worn index card. From the same author as the Dutch Apple Cake, but this card is in better shape. I believe I’ve interpreted the measures and instructions accurately. Recipe typed below as-is. Cookies 1 1/2 c sugar 1 C shortening 6 tbl water 2 eggs 4 c. Flour salt […]

Here are two recipes from a magazine clipping–no date. Found in a box full of old recipes picked up at a lot sale. Typed as-is. GRANDMA’S GINGERSNAP LEAVES Preparation time: 20 min. / Baking time: 12-15 min. 2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/3 […]

This is a recipe card that I suspect may have been distributed by Crisco. The cookies are pictured on the front of the card, recipe on back. There is a signature: Loretta Lynn. Probably the country singer? No date on card. BROWN EYED SUSANS 4 dozen cookies Dough: 1 cup Crisco 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar […]