This recipe was clipped from a newspaper article titled: “Make It Sweet And Make It Quick”. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CANDY 3 cups sugar 1 cup white syrup 1/2 cup cream 1 tsp. vanilla 1 lb. candied cherries 1/2 lb. candied pineapple 1/2 lb. Brazil nuts, […]

Published Dec 19, 2009 in Cookies

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. RUM BALLS I By Jane Snow Beacon Journal food writer Run balls can be made with everything from Rice Krispies to cocoa and pecans, we learned from Roundup readers. We received several recipes in response to a […]

This recipe was clipped from the Farm Journal magazine, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Mincemeat Pie-Bars 2 1/2 c. sifted flour 1 tsp. salt 1 c. shortening 5 to 6 tblsp. water 2 c. prepared mincemeat 2 tblsp. sugar (for tops) Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until […]

This recipe card was distributed by Williams-Sonoma in 1986. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy (front side only). MINCE TARTS 1 1/3 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar pinch salt 4 oz. (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled but malleable grated peel of 1 lemon 1 egg, beaten mincemeat Preheat oven to 350°F. In […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Old Fashioned Raisin Bars THESE ARE so easily made and taste so good as an accompaniment for Summer fresh fruit salads. I keep them on hand in my freezer for emergencies. One cup raisins One cup water […]

Published Dec 19, 2009 in Cookies

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Date Balls 2 cups bran or wheat flakes or cornflakes 3/4 cup pitted dates, chilled 1/2 cup pecans 2 tbsps. honey 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 2 tsps. lemon juice Put cereal, dates and pecans through food […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown but I believe this is Jimmy Carter’s recipe that was published when he was running for president (late 1970’s). There is a note at the bottom of the recipe that states “You can call this the candidate’s crunch”. Jimmy Carter was well associated with peanuts since […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Cherry Fruit Squares One-half lb. margarine or butter One cup sugar One tsp. vanilla Two eggs Two cups all-purpose flour One cup chopped nuts One can cherry pie filling Cream butter or margarine and sugar thoroughly. Add […]