random stuffs mostly vintage and found
Peppakaker (Swedish Gingersnaps) This is where I am supposed to be writing a novel about nothing that has to do with the recipe. It’s because the way google works is that people who write about whatever gets ranked higher in the Google algorithm (wow- I managed to get the right the first time I tried […]
Norwegian Butter Cookies 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup flour 2 egg-yolk (hard cooked) 1/2 tsp lemon extract Cream butter, add egg yolks pressed through sieve and cream in sugar. Add sifted flour and flavoring. Put through cooky press onto a cooky sheet. Decorate with a bit of candied cherry, if liked. […]
Butterscotch King 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp corn syrup 1 cup powdered sugar 3 tbsp butter Combine brown sugar, milk, and syrup in a saucepan, heat but do not boil. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time and continue beating. Stand pan in […]
Shortbread Cookies 1/2 pound butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 tbsp sugar 2 1/2 cup flour (sifted) dash salt sugar ((for sprinkling)) Mix the first four ingredients (Butter, sugar, flour, salt) Roll out to 1/3″ to 1/2″ thickness. Cut with square cookie cutter; sprinkle tops with sugar and prick with a fork, Bake on ungreased […]