Contributor: Beth Sibbett
2002 Cowley Cookbook
Sift together:
4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp soda
2 tsp each of cinnamon and ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
Melt 1 cup shortening in saucepan large enough for mixing cookies. Stir in: 1 1/4 cups molasses, 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 egg. Gradually add flour mixture. Beat about 20 strokes. Shape into balls (I use melon baller, dipped into flour before shaping each ball.) Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes or until light brown. Store in covered jar.
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Sunday, December 28, 2014
Carrot Cookies
Contributor: Gloria Phister
2002 Cowley Cookbook
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup mashed carrots (cooked)
Cream together.
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup coconut or extra flour
Mix together. Cook at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Frosting:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp orange juice (or any juice or punch)
Frost when cookies are cool.
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2002 Cowley Cookbook
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup mashed carrots (cooked)
Cream together.
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup coconut or extra flour
Mix together. Cook at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Frosting:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp orange juice (or any juice or punch)
Frost when cookies are cool.
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Raisin-Filled Cookies
Contributor: Gaye Marchant
2002 Cowley Cookbook
Preheat oven to 375.
3 1/4 cups flour
6 tbsp shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
6 tbsp sour milk
1/2 tsp soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
Roll to 1/8 and cut with cookie cutter.
Filling:
1/2 cup applesauce
2/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp water
Boil 1 minute and cool. Place about 2 tsp filling on half of cookie. Cover with reminder of cookie, seal edges and bake for 12 minutes.
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2002 Cowley Cookbook
Preheat oven to 375.
3 1/4 cups flour
6 tbsp shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
6 tbsp sour milk
1/2 tsp soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
Roll to 1/8 and cut with cookie cutter.
Filling:
1/2 cup applesauce
2/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp water
Boil 1 minute and cool. Place about 2 tsp filling on half of cookie. Cover with reminder of cookie, seal edges and bake for 12 minutes.
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Shirley Banks' Molasses Cookies
2002 Cowley Cookbook
Contributor: Enid Sanderson
Mix together:
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup Crisco
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
Mix together, then combine with the above mixture:
4 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp soda
2 1/4 tsp ginger
1 1/2 tsp cloves
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Make into 1 1/2" balls, then dip balls into granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet about 2" apart. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Do not over bake. Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.
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Contributor: Enid Sanderson
Mix together:
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup Crisco
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
Mix together, then combine with the above mixture:
4 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp soda
2 1/4 tsp ginger
1 1/2 tsp cloves
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Make into 1 1/2" balls, then dip balls into granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheet about 2" apart. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Do not over bake. Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Chewy Gingersnap Cookies
Contributor: Jody Bridges
2002 Cowley Cookbook
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 tsp soda
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cloves
2 1/4 cups flour (plus more if needed)
Combine butter, brown sugar, egg and molasses. Add dry ingredients. Put teaspoonfuls of dough onto greased cookie sheet and sprinkle with sugar liberally. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Immediately remove from pan and put onto racks. When cool, place into an airtight container with a slice of bread on a piece of wax paper laid on the top.
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2002 Cowley Cookbook
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 tsp soda
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cloves
2 1/4 cups flour (plus more if needed)
Combine butter, brown sugar, egg and molasses. Add dry ingredients. Put teaspoonfuls of dough onto greased cookie sheet and sprinkle with sugar liberally. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Immediately remove from pan and put onto racks. When cool, place into an airtight container with a slice of bread on a piece of wax paper laid on the top.
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Mother Wiley's Oatmeal Cookies
Contributor: Jody Bridges
2002 Cowley Cookbook
"From Bishop in Laramie."
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 cups rolled oats
Mix ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Wait a few minutes, then move to cooling rack. When cooled, place into an airtight container with a slice of bread on a piece of wax paper laid on the top.
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2002 Cowley Cookbook
"From Bishop in Laramie."
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 cups rolled oats
Mix ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Wait a few minutes, then move to cooling rack. When cooled, place into an airtight container with a slice of bread on a piece of wax paper laid on the top.
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Saturday, September 7, 2013
Grandma LeRose's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Contributor: Cresta Peterson
2002 Cowley Cookbook
2 cups butter-flavored Crisco
3/4 cups brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
5 cups flour (add more as needed)
2 cups chocolate chips or mini kisses
Bake for 13 minutes at 375 degrees.
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2002 Cowley Cookbook
2 cups butter-flavored Crisco
3/4 cups brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
5 cups flour (add more as needed)
2 cups chocolate chips or mini kisses
Bake for 13 minutes at 375 degrees.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Tender Crisp Sugar Cookies
Contributor: Lola Tippetts/Mildred Snelders
CC Original
1 cup butter
1 cup Crisco
1 cup white sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
Place in mixer and add the following dry mixture:
4 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon soda
Drop by teaspoon and flatten with glass dipped in sugar. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
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CC Original
1 cup butter
1 cup Crisco
1 cup white sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
Place in mixer and add the following dry mixture:
4 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon soda
Drop by teaspoon and flatten with glass dipped in sugar. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
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Grandma Rasmussen's Oatmeal Cookies
Contributor: LaVerl Rasmussen
CC Original
:"A family favorite."
1 cup raisins boiled so you have 8 tablespoons of juice.
Add:
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups oatmeal
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix in given order. Drop by teaspoon onto oiled cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from pan while hot.
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CC Original
:"A family favorite."
1 cup raisins boiled so you have 8 tablespoons of juice.
Add:
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups oatmeal
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix in given order. Drop by teaspoon onto oiled cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from pan while hot.
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Russian Teacakes (Wedding Cakes)
Contributor: Joleen Crosby
CC Original
1 cup softened margarine
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 T vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Mix thoroughly margarine, sugar and vanilla. Work in flour, slat and nuts until dough holds together. Shape dough into 1" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set, but not brown. While warm, roll in confectioners sugar. Cool. Roll in sugar again. (About 4 dozen cookies.)
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CC Original
1 cup softened margarine
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 T vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Mix thoroughly margarine, sugar and vanilla. Work in flour, slat and nuts until dough holds together. Shape dough into 1" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set, but not brown. While warm, roll in confectioners sugar. Cool. Roll in sugar again. (About 4 dozen cookies.)
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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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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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Monday, August 29, 2011
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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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