| Cookie Recipes |
| Old-Fashioned Ginger Cookies a.k.a "Shiny Cookies" 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon each of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt Cream the sugar and butter. Add molasses and egg and beat well. Add dry ingredients. Roll into small balls and dip the tops into sugar (that's what makes them shiny!). Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 to 375 degrees oven for 10 to 12 minutes. |
| Oatmeal Cinnamon Drops 1 cup margarine 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon molasses 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups quick oats 2/3 cup ground raisins 1 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup chocolate chips Cream margarine and sugar. Add eggs, molasses, and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, and baking soda. Gradually add creamed mixture. Stir in oats, raisins, nuts, and chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes at 350 degrees or until light brown. Makes 8 dozen. |
| Sugar Cookies 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup soft margarine or butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Mix powdered sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and regrigerate at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Divide dough into halves. Roll each half 3/16" thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into shapes. Sprinkle sugar on top or leave plain. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until edges are light brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Frost if desired. |
| Walnut Frosties 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine remaining ingredients, then mix with dry ingredients. Shape into balls and make a depression in each. Put 1 teaspoon topping in each depression. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Makes 48 balls. Topping: 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sour cream |
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