Category Archives: Desserts

Cinnamon Pudding

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Laurie

1 C. sugar 2 T. soft butter 2 T. baking powder (that’s a lot but correct) 2 C. flour 1 t. (rounded) cinnamon 1 C. milk 1/2 C. chopped nuts Sirup Ingredients: (recipe is written this way vs. syrup) 2 … Continue reading →

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White Cake

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Laurie

2 1/2 C. sifted cake flour 2 1/2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/2 C. shortening 1 1/2 C. sugar 1 t. vanilla 1/4 t. almond extract 1/2 C. (about 4) egg whites Start with all ingredients at room … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Buttermilk Cake (1965)

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Laurie

1 C. butter 1 t. vanilla 1 3/4 C. sugar 2 eggs 1/2 C. cocoa 3 C. sifted cake flour 1 1/2 t. baking soda 1 t. salt 2 C. buttermilk Start with all ingredients at room temperature. Cream butter, … Continue reading →

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Mound Bars

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Laurie

This recipe is almost the same another one on this site but I decided to post both and let you choose which one sounds best to you. 20 graham crackers crushed (2 C.) 1/2 C. melted butter 1/2 C. sugar … Continue reading →

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Mound Bar Cookies (Bars)

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Laurie

2 C. crushed graham crackers 1/4 C. sugar 1/2 C. melted butter Mix and pat into a 9×9 pan. Bake 10 min. in 350 degree oven 1 C. Sweetened Condensed Milk (Borden’s) 7 oz. coconut Mix together milk and coconut. … Continue reading →

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Yule Logs

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Laurie

These are the most traditional cookie in our house. There has never been a Christmas in my lifetime where these have been missing. They are my personal favorite. I’ve included slightly different recipes for a pecan version and a walnut … Continue reading →

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Traditional Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Laurie

1 unbaked pie crust (Use deep dish if buying store bought) 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin or 2 C. fresh pumpkin 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. ginger 1/2 t. nutmeg 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Bars

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Laurie

This recipe is from my aunt. I’m not sure how old it is but looks like a classic to me. 2 C. sugar 1/2 C. raisins 1/2 C. chopped nuts 2 C. medium shredded zucchini 1 C. oil 1 t. … Continue reading →

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Jello Cookies

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Laurie

3/4 C. shortening (part butter) 1/2 C. sugar 3 oz. fruit flavored Jello (use dry) 2 eggs 1 t. vanilla 2 1/2 C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1 t. salt Mix shortening, Jello, eggs and sugar. Blend in dry … Continue reading →

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Spice Nut Cake (Robin Hood Flour Recipe)

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. shortening 3/4 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 t. vanilla 2 C. sifted Robin Hood All-Purpose flour 2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. soda 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. cloves 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Baked Pumpkin Pudding

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Laurie

4 eggs 1 pound can of pumpkin 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. ginger 1/4 t. allspice 1/2 C. molasses 1 C. milk Butter or shortening to grease the casserole dish 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Crack the eggs … Continue reading →

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Cherry Pie Filling (1961)

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Laurie

Crust: 1 C. flour 1/2 C. butter 2 T. sugar dash of salt Filling: 1 package vanilla pudding, prepared 1 can cherry pie filling Prepare crust and bake until brown. Fill crust with vanilla pudding and put the cherry pie … Continue reading →

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White Sugar Cookies

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Laurie

1 C. oleo 1 C. sugar 1 egg 1 t. vanilla 1/2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. cream of tartar 2 1/2 C. flour 1/2 t. salt Roll into balls. Dip glass in sugar and press down. Bake at 350 … Continue reading →

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Crunch Cake

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

2 C. flour 2 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. shortening (part butter) 1 C. walnuts, chopped Mix together. Save 1 Cup of this mixture for the top. 1/2 C. sour cream 1/2 C. buttermilk 1 t. vanilla 1 t. baking … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Pie

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

4 C. flour 1 1/2 C. sugar 2 eggs, beaten 4 C. rhubarb, cut into small pieces Sift flour and sugar together. Add eggs. Beat thoroughly and add rhubarb. Line pie pan with pastry and pour in filling. Sprinkle with … Continue reading →

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Banana Cake

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

1/3 C. shortening 1/3 C. sugar 1/2 C. brown sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 1 t. vanilla 1 1/2 C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1 t. baking soda 4 T. sour milk 1 C. mashed banana … Continue reading →

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Fruit Cocktail Cake

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

1 (16oz)can fruit cocktail, Juice and all 1 egg 1 C. sugar 1 1/2 flour 1 t. baking soda Mix and pour into greased pan. Add topping: 1 C. brown sugar 1 small pkg. of nutmeats Bake at 350 degrees … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cake

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. butter 1/2 C. sugar 1 C. brown sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 3/4 C. pumpkin 2 T. maple syrup 2 C. cake flour 1/4 t. baking soda 3 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1/2 C. sour milk … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Torte

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

Crust: 1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks) 2 C. flour 2 T. sugar Mix and bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Filling: 6 egg yolks 2 C. sugar orange rind or juice (1 T. ) 4 T. flour 1 … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. shortening (part butter for a richer cookie) 1/4 C. white sugar 1/2 C. brown sugar 1/2 t. vanilla 1 egg, well beaten 1 C. + 2 T. flour 1/2 t. soda 1/2 t. salt 1/2 C. nuts 1 … Continue reading →

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