Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Peanut Butter Balls

Contributor:  Sally Davis
CC Original

1/2 cup peanut butter
2 cups coconut
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp lemon rind
1 tsp vanilla

Mix all together.  Form into balls and roll in coconut.  Chill to firm.

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Zucchini Cake With Sour Cream Frosting

Contributor:  Peggy Rasmussen
CC Original

2 medium zucchini, cut into bite-size chunks
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts

In blender or food processor, blend zucchini until smooth (1 1/2 cups pureed zucchini.)  In lage bowl, measure zucchini, flour and all other ingredients except nuts.  Beat until just mixed, then increase speed and beat for 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth, then stir in walnuts.  Bake 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees in greased cake pan.

Frosting:
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt

Mix together and beat until smooth and fluffy.  Spread over completely cooled cake.

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Banana Split Dessert

Contributor:  Ann Bridges
CC Original

Mix together and press in bottom of 9 x 13" pan:

2 cups graham cracker
1/2 cup melted butter

Mix with mixer until creamy and smooth; spread over crumbs:

1 lb. powdered sugar
16 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla

Slice 5 bananas lengthwise and put on above mixture and put on above mixture.  Drain well 1 medium-size can crushed pineapple and spread on top.  Top with one large tub Cool Whip.  Place cherry halves and pecans on top of Cool Whip.  Drizzle chocolate syrup on top of everything.  (Use syrup lightly.)  Chill for 4-6 hours.

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Monday, August 29, 2011

Moist Cake

Contributor:  Cheryl Rasmussen
CC Original

1 cake mix, any flavor
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 box Jello instant pudding (same flavor as mix)

Mix together and beat 4 minutes.  Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Apple Crisp

Contributor:  Ann Bridges
CC Original

Combine in 9 x 13" baking dish:

1 quart sliced apples and juice
1 pint applesauce

Cream together:
1/2 cup margarine
2 cups brown sugar

Add:
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup flour
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Sprinkle mixture over apples.  Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

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Easy Date-Filled Cookies

Contributor:  Susanah Christensen
CC Original

1 cup soft shortening
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
1/8 tsp cinnamon

Mix thoroughly shortening, brown sugar and eggs.  Stir in water and vanilla.  Sift together and stir in dry ingredients.  Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.  Place 1/2 tsp date filling on top of each cookie.  Keep cookies 2 1/2" apart on pan to allow for spreading.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Date Filling

In sauce pan combine:
2 cups dates
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water

Cook slowly until thickend.  add 1/2 cup nuts.

You may also use minced meat or strawberry jam as filling instead of dates.  Freezer jam is very good.

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Rave Reviews Coconut Cake

Contributor:  Carla Bisby
CC Original

"This cake is wonderful!"

1 package yellow cake mix
1 package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups water
4 eggs
1/4 cup oil
2 cups coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in large mixer bowl.  Beat at  medium speed of electric mixer 4 minutes.  Stir in coconut and walnuts.  Pour into 3 greased and floured 9" layer pans.  Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.  cool in pans 15 minutes; remove and cool on rack.  Fill and frost with Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting.

Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting

4 T butter
2 cups coconut
1 package cream cheese
2 tsp milk
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla

Melt 2 T butter in skillet.  Add coconut; stir constantly over low heat until golden brown.  Spread coconut on absorbent paper to cool.  Cream 2 T butter with cream cheese.  Add milk and sugar alternately, beating well. Add vanilla; stir in 1 3/4 cups of coconut.  Spread on tops and sides of cake layers.  Sprinkle with remaining coconut.

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Brownie Crispies

Contributor:  Mable Cox
CC Original

2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
4 cups brownie mix

Beat eggs, add vanilla and mix.  Mix well.  Drop by teaspoonfuls.  Bake 12 minutes at 350 degrees or until done.  Makes 4 dozen.

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Brownies

Contributor:  Mable Cox
CC Original

2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups brownie mix
2/3 cup nuts

Mix together.  Put in 8" greased pan and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.  Cut into squares.

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Brownie Mix

Contributor:  Mable Cox
CC Original

4 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
3 tsp salt
6 cups sugar
2 cups cocoa
2 cups shortening

Mix together dry ingredients in paper bag.  Pour into bowl, then cut in shortening.  Makes 16 cups mix, enough for 8 recipes of brownies or 4 recipes of cookies.

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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Milk Chocolate Cake

Contributor:  Madge Hinckley
CC Original

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 separated eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup nuts
2 squares chocolate
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups cake flour (Swans Down)
1/2 tsp salt

Cream shortening and sugar.  Add beaten egg yolks, then milk and flour alternately.  Beat well.  Add melted chocolate, nuts, salt, vanilla and stiffly beaten egg whites.  Fold into batter.  Egg white is your only leaving.  Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.

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Grandma Eyre's Banana Cake

Contributor:  Carla Eyre
CC Original

Mix and bake one white cake.  Make 3 spearate layers.

Place in sauce pan:

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cream
2 T butter
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
2 drops lemon flavoring

Cook until mixture boils (it's slightly thick.)  Put on bottom layer, then slice bananas over cake.  Pour hot syrup over cake.  Add next layer and repeat.  Mix remaining syrup until thick or add powdered sugar to make frosting.  Spread on top.  Sprinkle with coconut (optional.)  Let cake sit--tastes better the next day.

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Mexican Wedding Cake

Contributor:  Jan Ellis
CC Original

1 cup creamed butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2  cups sifted flour
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup nuts

Mix well and mold in small balls.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.  Cool and roll in powdered sugar.

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Fudge Jumbles

Contributor:  Peggy Rasmussen
CC Original

"Using this recipe from Ina Welling, Julie Rasmussen won a 4-H blue ribbon at the Big Horn County Fair."

Melt over low heat, then set aside:

1-12 oz. package chocolate chips
1 can Eagle Brand Milk
3 T margarine
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp vanilla

Mix together:

1 cup margarine
2 eggs
1 tsp soda
2 cups brown sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
3 cups oats
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup peanuts

Cream margarine, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients.  Mix together well.  Pour 1/2 of mixture into large cookie sheet, spreading with hands if necessary.  Cover with chocolate mixture.  Sprinkle remaining dough on top and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

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Chocolate-Marshmallow Cookies

Contributor:  Ann Bridges
CC Original

1/2 cup shortening
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp soda
15-18 marshmallows, cut in half
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt

Cream shortening and sugar, add egg and mix well.  Add milk and vanilla.  Stir in dry ingredients.  Add nuts.  Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.  Take from oven and press marshmallow half on each cookie, cut side down.  Return to oven for 2 minutes.  Cook and frost.

Frosting:

Melt 1 1/2 squares chocolate and 2 T butter.  Add 8 T milk and 4 cups powdered sugar.  Mix.  Makes enough frosting for a double batch of cookies.

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Country Raisin Gingersnaps

Contributor:  Miriam Roberts
CC Original

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 T salt
1/2 T cinnamon
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 T soda
1 T ginger
1/4 T cloves

Combine shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.  Cream well.  Sift together dry ingredients and add to mixture. Add raisins, then chill dough.  Shape into balls, roll in sugar and bake 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees.

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Chocolate Date Nut Cake

Contributor:  Ann Bridges
CC Original

Measure 1 1/2 cups boiling water

Add 1 tsp soda and 1 cup chopped dates.  Mix and set aside to cool.

Cream: 1/2 cup margarine, 1 scant cup sugar

Add 2 eggs

Sift together 1 2/3 cups flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp soda.

Combine all ingredients alternately and pour into a greased and floured cake pan.  Let stand while making topping of:

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 package chocolate chips

Sprinkle over top of batter and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

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Carrot Cake

Contributor:  Shirley Busteed
CC Original

"My daughter Eva got this recipe from the cook who worked at the Deseret Gym in Salt Lake.  Whenever any of the General Authorities came to the gym to eat, it was their favorite."

2 cups sugar
1 tsp soda
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 cups salad oil
2 cups flour
3 cups grated carrots
4 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

Mix as listed.  Bake in 10 x 13" pan at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Icing:

1/2 cup margarine
4 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 package powdered sugar
salt to taste

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Butterscotch Thins

Contributor:  Ruth Eyre
CC Original

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup nuts (chopped)

Cream shortening, add sugar gradually.  Cream together until light; add eggs.  Add vanilla.  Sift flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt together; stir into creamed mixture with wood spoon.  Blend in nuts; shape into long rolls.  Wrap in waxed paper; chill thoroughly (overnight).  Slice in 1/8" (I use 1/4") slices, place on ungreased baking sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.  Remove cookies form pan; cool on rack.

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Christmas Sugar Cookies

Contributor:  June Minchow
CC Original

"These are some of the best sugar cookies you'll ever taste!  Kids love them and they're great to send on trips for munchies!"

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda

Combine ingredients in the usual way.  Roll dough 1/8 - 1/4" thick.  Cut in shapes (use floured board.)  Bake on greased cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes.  (Dough can be chilled but isn't necessary.)  Frost.  (Can sprinkle with sugar prior to baking.)

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Chewy Chocolate Cookiees

Contributor: Shelley Jones
CC Original

1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 - 3 cups flour
chocolate chips

Mix margarine, shortening, sugars, eggs, vanilla and cocoa until creamy.  Add baking soda, salt and flour.  Dough should be stiff (bake a test cookie for best results.)  Roll balls of dough in powdered sugar and place on greased cookie sheet.  Bake 8 minutes at 350 degrees.  (If cookies bake any longer, they'll get hard.)_

Note:  This was a college favorite.  I'd make a batch at night and by the next morning they'd be gone!

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Brownie Cookies

Contributor:  Marlene Jones
CC Original

1/2 cup margarine
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 T molasses
1 1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
3 T cocoa
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Mix everything together in a bowl except flour.  Cream well.  Add flour.  Put in greased square pan.  Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees (or you can make cookies.)

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Pineapple Cookies

Contributor:  June Minchow
CC Original

4 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp baking powder
1 cup oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup crushed and drained pineapple
1 cup nuts

Cream shortening and sugar.  Add vanilla, eggs and dry ingredients.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

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Peanut Cookies

Contributor:  Mrs. Olson
CC Original

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 tsp salt
1 T vanilla
3 eggs
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup peanuts, ground
2 cups flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder

Mix ingredients well.  Roll into balls, place on cookie sheet.  Smash with a fork.  Bake until done at 350 degrees.

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Yo-Yo Cookies

Contributor:  Shelley Jones
CC Original

1/2 cup soft margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda

Mix margarine, shortening, sugar and eggs until creamy.  Add honey, vanilla and soda.  Stir in flour.  Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.  Let cool 5 minute.s  When cooled, take a cookie and put 1-2 tsp of favorite jam on bottom, then place a second cookie on jam to make a sandwich or yo-yo.

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Chocolate Ice Box Dessert

Contributor:  LeRose Peterson
CC Original

"This is Ray Peterson's favorite."

1/2 package German or dot chocolate

Melt in double boiler.  Add 1 1/2 T water and 2 T powdered sugar.  Beat well.  Take off stove and add 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten.  Fold in 1 cup beaten cream.

Line dish with vanilla wafers.  Pour some of the mixture over the wafers.  Continue alternating the two layers three times.  Refrigerate overnight.

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Microwave Quick Treat

Contributor: Shirley Busteed
CC Original

1-7 oz package butterscotch chips
1 cup margarine

Melt on high for 30 seconds.  Add 1 package mini-marshmallows.  Stir.  Melt on high for 1 minute.  Stir.  Melt again.  Mix until smooth.  Add 1 box Rice Krispies.  Spread in large cookie sheet. 

Peanut Squares

Contributor:  Beth Sibbett
CC Original

3 eggs
3 T cold water
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup cake flour

Combine egg yolks with cold water.  Beat until thick and fluffy.  add to 1/2 cup sugar.  Mix thoroughly.  Beat egg whites until stiff.  Add remaining sugar.  Beat thoroughly.  Fold into first mixture.  Sift flour, measure and sift with baking powder and salt.  Fold into egg mixture.  Add flavoring.  Pour into well-oiled cake pan.  Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) for about 20 minutes.  Cool.  Cut in squares.  Ice with any desired icing.  Roll in ground peanuts.

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Soft Sugar Cookies

Contributor:  Joleen Crosby
CC Original

Cream together:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup softened butter or margarine

Add:
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Combine:
3 1/2 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp soda
1/4 tsp salt

Add flour mixture alternately with 1/2 cup sweet milk.  Chill dough 1 hour.  Roll, cut out into desired shapes and bake until set, about 5 minutes at 350 degrees.  DON'T OVER BAKE.  the secret to these cookies is not to over bake.  Cool and frost.

Cookie Frosting:

Combine:
1/2 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Add: enough canned milk to bring to a good spreading consistency.  Food coloring if desired.

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Mini-Cheesecakes

Contributor:  Joleen Crosby
CC Original

"These are great for parties!"

Place a vanilla wafer in each of 24 cupcakes papers set in muffin tins.

Mix together:

2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2-8 oz. packages cream cheese

top each wafer with cream mixture.  Bake 15 minutes at 375 degrees, then let cool.  To peach with cherry pie filling.  Keep refrigerated.

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Raisin-Filled Oatmeal Bars

Contributor:  Charlcie Christensen
CC Original

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 tsp soda
3/4 cup margarine

Stir together flour, oatmeal, soda and brown sugar.  Cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly.  Pat 2/3 of crums in bottom of ungreased 9 x 13" pan.  Spread with raisin filling.  Pat remaining crumbs over the top.  Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Raisin Filling:

In saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1 T cornstarch, 1 cup water, 2 cups raisins.  Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.  (Rains are good ground or chopped.)

Note:  these bars are moist and keep well.

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Lemon Jello Cake

Contributor:  Peggy Rasmussen
CC Original

"Can be served hot or cold. Is good with ice cream."

1 lemon cake mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
4 eggs
 1 (3 oz.) package lemon jello

Mix together and bake in an ungreased pan at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. While cake is warm, poke holes in top and pour icing.

Icing:

2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice

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Waldorf Astoria Red Cake

Contributor:  Frankleen Cozzens
CC Original

1/2 cup Crisco
2 oz. red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 T cocoa
1 T vinegar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda

Cream Crisco and sugar.  add eggs, vanilla and food coloring.  Sift together cocoa, flour and soda and add, alternating with buttermilk.  Mix vinegar and soda together, let fix, then add to batter.  Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Icing:

Mix and cook together 1 cup milk, 1/2 cu flour and a pinch of salt until thickened, then cool.  Mix together 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup Crisco, 1/2 cup oleo and 1 tsp vanilla, beating until thick and fluffy.  add to flour mixture and beat.

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