Short’nin Bread Cookies

Ingredients1/2 C butter, no substitutes, softened1/4 C brown sugar1 1/2 C flourpowdered sugar, optional Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees2. Cream butter and brown sugar. Stir in flour.3. Roll out the mixture very quickly, about 1/4″ on a floured surface.4. Cut the dough with a small biscuit cutter and bake on a lightly greased andContinue reading “Short’nin Bread Cookies”

Pecan Tassies

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004unknown IngredientsPastry3 ounces cream cheese1 stick butter1 C flour Filling3/4 C brown sugar1 Tbsp. melted butter1 egg1 tsp. vanilla1/2 C chopped pecans Directions1. Mix together pastry ingredients until smooth. Form into 24 small balls and chill. Place in small size muffin pans, pressing firmly on the bottom and up theContinue reading “Pecan Tassies”

Ranger Joe Cookies

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Holly Steimel Ingredients1/2 C butter1/2 C sugar1/2 C brown sugar1 egg1 C all purpose flour1/2 tsp. baking soda1/4 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. vanilla extract1 C rolled oats1 C crispy type cereal1/2 C peanut butter Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.2. Mix butter, sugars and egg until smooth and creamy.3. SiftContinue reading “Ranger Joe Cookies”

Mexican Wedding Cakes 2

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Sharon Ensor Ingredients2/3 C powdered sugar2 sticks butter1/8 tsp. vanilla2 C flour1/2 tsp. salt1 C chopped pecansExtra powdered sugar for after baking Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.2. Mix everything together except pecans and extra powdered sugar3. Knead mixture well. Add pecans then roll into small balls.4. Bake for 10-12Continue reading “Mexican Wedding Cakes 2”

Sugar Cookies

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Unknown Ingredients1/2 C butter1 C sugar2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1/2 tsp. salt1 tsp. baking powder2 1/2 C flour Directions1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.2. Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.3. Sift together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture, combine well. 4. TakeContinue reading “Sugar Cookies”

Moravian Christmas Cookies

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004unknown Ingredients2 C Orleans molasses1 tsp. baking soda1 C brown sugar1 1/2 C shortening8 C flour1 tsp. ginger1 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. nutmeg1 tsp. freshly grated orange peel Directions1. In a large saucepan, combine everything except the soda. Warm thoroughly but do not scald. Remove from heat.2. Add baking soda toContinue reading “Moravian Christmas Cookies”

Mexican Wedding Cakes

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Aunt Phyl Ingredients1 C margarine, softened1/2 C powdered sugar1 tsp. vanilla2 1/4 C flour1/4 tsp. salt3/4 C chopped nutsextra powdered sugar Directions1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.2. Mix thoroughly, butter, sugar and vanilla. Work in flour, salt and nuts until dough holds together. 3. Shape into 1″ balls. Place ontoContinue reading “Mexican Wedding Cakes”

Saucepan Cookies

App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Linda Sprague Ingredients2/3 C margarine2 1/4 C light brown sugar3 eggs2 3/4 C flour2 1/2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1 C nuts1 small package chocolate chips DirectionsMelt margarine in saucepan: add sugar and cool slightly. Add eggs, one at a time. Add dry ingredients. Add nuts and then finally theContinue reading “Saucepan Cookies”