Category Archives: Cookies

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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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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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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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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Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

1 C. white sugar 1 C. brown sugar, packed 1 C. lard or 3/4 C. butter 1 t. soda 1 C. peanut butter 2 1/2 C. flour 2 eggs, well beaten 1 t. vanilla 1/2 t. salt Blend first 3 … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal “Drop Cookies”

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Laurie

3/4 C. shortening 1 C. brown sugar, packed 1 egg, beaten 1 t. cinnamon 1 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1 1/4 C. flour, sifted 1 t. vanilla 1/2 C. nuts 2 1/2 C. oatmeal 1/2 C. raisins (optional) … Continue reading →

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Coconut Meringues

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Laurie

3 egg whites 1 C. sifted powdered sugar 1/3 C. crumbled Saltine crackers 1 pkg. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 pkg. (4 oz.) shredded coconut Beat egg whites until stiff. Slowly add powdered sugar. Fold in crackers, chocolate chips … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Crispies

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Laurie

Here’s another oatmeal cookie recipe from my Grandma Ella. 1 C. shortening 1 C. brown sugar 1 C. sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 1 t. vanilla 1 1/2 C. flour 1 t. salt 1 t. soda 3 C. quick cooking … Continue reading →

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Gram’s Oat Dreams

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. margarine 1/2 C. sugar 1/2 C. brown sugar, packed 1 egg 3/4 t. vanilla 1 C. flour, sifted 1 t. baking powder 1/4 t. soda 1/4 t. salt 1/2 C. rolled oats 1 C. corn flakes 1/2 C. … Continue reading →

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Prize Winning Cookies

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

This is a hand-written recipe from either my mom or grandma, I’m not sure. The baking times and temperature aren’t listed so my guess is 350 degrees and then probably start watching at 8-10 minutes. 1 C. Fluffo 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Molasses Crinkles (1969)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

Apparently, my grandma used two different recipes for molasses cookies. 2 1/4 C. flour or a little more 2 t. baking soda 1/4 t. salt 1 t. cinnamon 1 t. ginger 1/2 t. cloves 1 C. brown sugar, firmly packed … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s Molasses Cookies

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

This is from my Grandma Ella.  I’m not sure how old the recipe is but my Aunt Jinny’s copy implies that this recipe was passed down from my Great Grandma Neperud. 1 C. white sugar 1 C. brown sugar 1 … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Pinwheels (1963)

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. shortening 1 C. sugar 1/2 C. chunk-style peanut butter 1 egg 2 T. milk 1 1/4 C. flour 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. soda 1 pkg. chocolate bits Mix and divide into 2 parts. Roll between wax paper. … Continue reading →

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Danish Sugar Cookies (1968)

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Laurie

My grandma’s family was from Norway so we ate a lot of desserts and foods from Scandinavia. 2 C. sifted all purpose flour 3/4 t. baking soda 1 t. cream of tartar 1/4 t. salt 1 C. powdered sugar 1/2 … Continue reading →

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