Combine thoroughly flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. An electric mixer on slow speed can be used for mixing. ) Add butter OR solid margarine; cut in with a pastry blender or with hands until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator. NOTE: After refrigeration, measure […]

Approx. Cook Time: 1:20 Sift together the dry ingredients. Cut in the shortening. Combine the juice, orange zest, and egg; pour over the sifted dry ingredients and mix with a few quick strokes. Fold in cranberries and nuts, reserving a few almond slices to sprinkle on the top for garnish. Spoon into a loaf pan […]

1) CREAM SHORTENING AND SUGAR UNTIL FLUFFY 2)ADD EGGS BEAT AT MED UNTILL FLUFFY 3)AD WATER AND VANILLA 4) ADD THE DRY INGREDIENTS , ALTERNATING W/ THE REMAINING LIQUIDS, ABOUT 1/3 AT A TIME DONOT OVERMIX LET THE DOUGH REST 10 MIN 5) ROLL DOUGH 3/8 INCH THICK ON WELL FLOURED TABLE USE A DONUT […]

* Filling 1. Pastry a. To make 4 large Kolack; divide each can into two; roll out; putting in filling; roll. b. To make 8 small Kolach; divide each can into four; roll out; put in filling; roll. 2. Filling a. Combine 1/2 cup water and 1/3 cup sugar. Make a syrup of this; boil […]

-FROSTING – 1 c Confectioners sugar 1 tb Light corn syrup 1/2 ts Vanilla extract 1/2 c Chopped walnuts Prepare crust; shape into a ball. Divide in half; form each half into a round, then flatten each with the palm of the hand. On a lightly floured pastry cloth, roll out half of the pastry […]

Mix flour and sugar. Rub in butter, soft but not oily. Gather into a ball, roll out 1/4 – 1/2 in. 300F oven, 25-35 minutes.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE 1 c Whipping Cream 1/3 c Sugar 8 oz Bittersweet Chocolate * 1 1/2 ts Instant Espresso Powder 2 1/2 tb Hot Water 3 Egg Yolks CHOCOLATE GLAZE 2/3 c Whipping Cream 5 tb Butter 5 oz Chopped Semisweet Chocolate -GARNISH – 1/3 c Fresh Raspberry (Optional) Fresh Mint Sprigs *Can use semisweet […]

Using mixer, beat whites with cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually beat in 1 cup of sugar. Beat 20 minutes. Beat in second cup of sugar; beat 10 minutes more. During last few minutes of beating, add coloring. While using cement, press transparent wrap directly on top of frosting in bowl to prevent drying; lift […]

Combine all ingredents except crushed cookies. (I leave my fruit and nuts whole but may be cut up if your wish.) Mix well to distribute all the fruit and nuts in the milk. Gradually add the crushed cookies to the mixture and stir. As soon as the mixture is not “real” sticky you will know […]

Heat 1/2 cup butter until golden brown. Blend in 2 cups confectioners sugar & 2 tsp. maple flavoring. Stir in 2-4 Tbls. hot water until icing spreads smoothly.