random stuffs mostly vintage and found
NO BAKE CHOCOLATE WALNUT BALLS 36 chocolate wafers (crushed fine) 1 c. finely chopped chocolate bits 1 c confectioner‘s sugar ¼ c orange juice ½ c finely chopped walnuts 3 tsp. corn syrup Mix crumbs, bits, sugar, and walnuts. Add syrup and juice. Mix well. Form into 1″ balls. Roll in confectioner’s sugar, cocoa, and […]
CHRISTMAS BREAD 2 cups scalded milk 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 packages active dry yeast 1/4 cup lukewarm water 3 cups flour 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 cup chopped mixed candied peel 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 eggs (beaten) 3/4 cup slivered blanched […]
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. […]
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 […]
Anise Cookies 1/3 cup anise seeds 3 2/3 cups all purpose flour (sifted) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup butter (softened) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar (packed) 1 egg 3 tbsp light molasses 1/2 cup undiluted evaporated milk With a sharp knife, chop anise seeds very fine. Sift flour with […]