This recipe comes from a can of pumpkin and includes a recipe for Crunchy Pecan Topping, date unknown. To see the recipe for 2 pies, see Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie Recipe For 2 Pies. Recipes are typed out below along with a scanned copy. Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie Recipe For 1 Pie (For two 9-inch […]

This handwritten recipe came from the same collection as the Vintage Ginger Cookies Recipe that was noted as coming from a 1936 cook book (Robert Shaw Cook Book). Date is unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Sour Cream Cookie Robert Shaw Cook Book 1936 400° – 12 mi. (I used this […]

This handwritten recipe card was found in a large collection of old recipes, date unknown. Recipe is typed in full below along with a scanned copy (front side only). Lemon Nut Bar Mix together thoroughly 2 c. sifted flour 1/2 c. butter 1/4 c. brown sugar Press firmly into bottom of a lightly greased oblong […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper and sent in by a reader, date unknown. Recipe is typed below (there were a few typos that I corrected) along with a scanned copy. DEAR POLLY: You recently ran a request for a recipe for Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Men, such as those made at Williamsburg. Perhaps this is […]

This recipe was clipped from the Farm Journal and was published in 1967. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy–you’ll see handwritten measurements to halve the recipe if desired. Oatmeal-Molasses Cookies 8 1/2 c. sifted flour 1 tblsp. salt 2 tblsp. baking soda 8 c. quick rolled oats 2 1/2 c. sugar 1 […]

This recipe for peanut brittle was written on a white lined index card and has yellowed a bit with age, date unknown. Recipe is typed out below along with a scanned copy (front side only). Candy Peanut Brittle 2 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c white corn syrup 1/3 c water 1 lb. raw peanuts (spanish–no […]

This recipe was clipped from a magazine in 1956 (judging from information on back of clipping). Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. KLEINER (Danish doughnuts) For this traditional favorite of ours, I sift together: 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar With electric mixer (or with spoon) at medium speed, […]

This old recipe was found in a packed recipe box, date unknown. It has yellowed quite a bit with age but still in good shape. Recipe is typed below (including typos) along with a scanned copy (front of card only). Cramberrie Cake Cream: 2 c Cramberries 1 1/2 c sifted flour 2 t soda 1/4 […]