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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

2 eggs2 cups granulated sugar1 cup shortening2 cups pumpkin2 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt4 cups flour2 teaspoons vanilla extract12 ounces chocolate chips Mix together eggs, sugar, shortening and pumpkin until creamy. Mix together dry ingredients and add to creamy mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by large spoonsful onto greased cookie sheet and [...]

Cheese Tarts

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature1 heaping cup grated mild Cheddar cheese2 cups all-purpose flourSalt, to taste2 teaspoons half-and-halfApple jelly Mix softened butter and cheese. Sift together flour and salt; add to cheese along with half-and-half. Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness; cut with small round cutter. Place 1/4 teaspoon apple jelly in [...]

Coffee Cookies

3/4 cup shortening 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 cup strong coffee Beat shortening, sugar and eggs until creamy. Add dry ingredients alternately with coffee. Add lemon extract. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake [...]

Peppermint Cookies

2/3 cup butter flavored Crisco1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Cream shortening and sugars; add egg. Mix dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture. Fold in candy. Drop [...]

Persimmon Cookies

1/2 cup shortening1 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 cup persimmon pulp1 cup raisins1 cup nuts, chopped2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Cream sugar and shortening. Slightly beat egg and add to creamed mixture. Add pulp. Mix dry ingredients with raisins and nuts; add to mixture. Drop by tablespoonsful onto [...]

Georgia Meringues

2 egg whites1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar2/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until very stiff peaks form. Lightly fold in peanut butter just until mixed. Drop [...]

Butter Sugar Cookies

1 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup butter1 egg1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartar Mix confectioners’ sugar, butter, egg and vanilla extract. Mix in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Roll out on board lightly dusted with confectioners’ [...]

Boston Creams

1/2 cup butter1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups sifted all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup dairy sour cream Cream butter and sugar to the consistency of mayonnaise, adding sugar gradually. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add dry ingredients alternately [...]

Oatmeal Macaroons

4 cups quick-cooking oatmeal1 cup vegetable oil2 cups dark brown sugar2 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon saltChocolate chips (optional) At least 6 hours before baking, mix oatmeal, oil and brown sugar. When ready to bake, mix in remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet [...]

Filled Sugar Cookies

1 cup sugar1/2 cup shortening (includes 1/4 cup butter) 1 egg 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sweet milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cream shortening with sugar. Add egg and milk. Sift dry ingredients and add. Roll out thin. Cut in 3- or 4-inch circles. Top [...]

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