Cookies/Cakes/Pies/Desserts

Created
Sat, 10/06/2023 - 03:39
4 squares unsweetened chocolate2 cups sifted* all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt¾ cup butter or margarine1 cup sugar4 eggs6 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup finely chopped walnuts1 pkg (6 oz) fluffy white frosting mixLicorice lacesCandy cornLife SavesSemisweet chocolate piecesChocolate sprinkles Makes 24 cupcakes. *Sift before measuring.
Created
Sat, 03/06/2023 - 03:59
3½ cups sifted* all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1 cup butter or regular margarine, softened2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans FROSTING4 cups confectioners’ sugar½ cup butter or regular margarine, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 to 5 tablespoons milk2 squares (1-oz size) unsweetened chocolate, melted […]
Created
Wed, 24/05/2023 - 18:24
1 package (11 ounces) pie crust sticks¼ cup sugar½ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg4 medium baking apples, pared and coredMilkFluffy Swiss Sauce (below) Heat oven to 425°. Prepare pastry for Two-Crust Pie as directed on package except- Roll into 14-inch square. Cut into four 7-inch squares. Cover pastry to prevent drying. Mix sugar, cinnamon […]
Created
Thu, 02/02/2023 - 11:38
1 pint vanilla ice cream½ pint strawberry or raspberry ice cream½ pint pistachio ice creamChopped crystallised fruitsChopped nutsCrystallised fruits for decoration Mould vanilla ice cream around the inside of a 2-pint bombe mould or pudding basin, and place a smaller bombe mould or basin in the centre to hold the ice cream in position. Freeze. […]
Created
Tue, 06/12/2022 - 04:37
Cooking time: 6-8 hoursPreparation time: 45 mins.Main cooking utensils: 1 or 2 ovenproof bowls, foil or wax paper For 12-16 servings:1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup fresh soft bread crumbs1 teaspoon each mixed spice, cinnamon, and nutmegScant cup shredded suet½ cup brown sugar1 dessert apple, grated1 small carrot, grated¾ cup chopped candied peel2 eggsScant cup currants1⅓ […]
Created
Wed, 07/12/2022 - 06:26
Preparation time: 15 min.Cooking time: about 15 min. Easily-made, this unusual confection is wonderful as a holiday treat. Include it with other candies for a welcome gift. For about ¾ lb. of candy you will need:½ cup pure maple syrup or maple blended syrup½ cup sugar1 Tbsp. Butter or margarine½ tsp. Cinnamon¼ tsp. Ginger⅛ tsp. […]
Created
Mon, 12/12/2022 - 09:13
Cooking time: see stage 5Preparation time: mincemeat 35-40 mins., mince pies depending upon dough usedMain cooking utensils: deep pay pans, cookie cutters For 8-12 servings you will need:For 2½ lb. mincemeat:1 applescant cup shredded suet½ cup brown sugarfinely grated rind of 1 lemonjuice of 1 lemongenerous 3 cups mixed dried fruitscant cup chopped candied peelscant […]
Created
Tue, 13/12/2022 - 19:14
Preparation time: 15 min.Cooking time: about 1 hr. Luscious caramels make a welcome gift at Yuletide. They can be made a week to 10 days ahead of presentation, as long as they are wrapped airtight and stored for the interim in a cool, dark place. For 64 candies (about 1½ lbs.) you will need: 2 […]