(Store these cookies in a tightly covered tin; Mom and Grandma kept 1/2 an apple with them for moisture. I dislike musty apple flavor so keep a paper towel dampened with brandy or vanilla in the tin in an open plastic bag. The matured cookies have a delicious chewy, waxy texture. We always made the […]

Crush vanilla wafers very fine. Blend in 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa and nuts. Mix syrup and rum. Add to wafer mixture and let stand 30 minutes. Form into small balls and roll in additional powdered sugar. Store in airtight containers.

Blend 3 Tbls. cream & 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract into 2 cups confectioners sugar.

CAKE: For cake, mix flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, pineapple and nuts. Pour into prepared 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. For frosting, with electric mixer thoroughly combine cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla. Set in refrigerator. Frosting will become white.

In a large bowl, combine the mung bean flour, sugar, food colouring & 2 c cold water. Stir until the flour is almost dissolved. Strain through cheesecloth into a pot. Over medium heat, stir the liquid until all remaining solids are completely dissolved & the mixture is thick & sticky enough to coat a spoon. […]

Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Line several baking sheets with rice paper. In a medium-size bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Very carefully fold hazelnuts, sugar, lemon peel and cinnamon into egg whites until mixture is smooth. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a 3/4-inch-plain tip. Pipe small circles, about […]

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F with rack in center. Generously grease 12-cup-capacity bundt pan. Lightly dust with flour, tapping pan over sink to remove excess flour. Combine molasses and baking soda; set aside. Use mixer to cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add reserved molasses mixture. Mix […]

Combine sugar, oil, and chocolate in a large bowl. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and then add to chocolate mixture in thirds, mixing well after each addition. Cover and chill dough 2 hours or longer, then make 1-inch balls and roll them in […]

Heat oven to 375. Mix shortening, sugar, egg & flavoring thoroughly. Stir in flour, salt & coloring. To shape shamrocks, roll 3 small balls (1/4 tsp. dough each); flatten together with fingertip into sharmrock shape; shape stem & attach. Sprinkle with green sugar. Complete cookies one at a time. Bake 9 minutes.

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Heat cottage cheese until lukewarm. Remove from heat and add sugar, herbs, margarine, onion, salt, soda, egg whites, and yeast/water. Mix. Add flour gradually to form a stiff dough. Spray a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish with vegetable coating spray. Turn dough into casserole dish and allow to rise in a […]