Mocha Jumbles

Rolled and Sliced CookiesChristmas Cookies 2 tablespoons shortening1/2 cup sugar1 egg1 tablespoon cold water1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon instant coffee granules1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonAdditional sugar Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg and water, beating until … Continue reading Mocha Jumbles

Caramel Sand Tarts

Rolled and Sliced CookiesChristmas Cookies 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg white1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonPecan halves. Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add brown sugar, beating well. Add egg and vanilla; mix until … Continue reading Caramel Sand Tarts

Sand Tarts

Rolled and Sliced CookiesChristmas Cookies 1 cup butter or margarine2 cups sugar2 eggs1 egg, separated2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flourCinnamonAdditional sugar Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating well. Add eggs and egg yolk; beat well. Stir in vanilla. Add flour; mix well. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness on … Continue reading Sand Tarts

Date Turtles

Lovie Price FombyFamily Treasures 1 box (8 oz) dates, chopped1 cup finely chopped pecans1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk1 box Kellogg's® Town House® Crackers Heat dates and condensed milk over low heat for 5 minutes or until thickened. Add pecans and remove from heat. Spread each cracker with mixture (you won't use the whole … Continue reading Date Turtles

Sand Tarts

Lovie Price FombyFamily Treasures 1/2 cup powdered sugar2 tsp vanilla1/4 tsp salt1 cup margarine2 cup all purpose flour1 cup finely chopped pecans Heat oven to 325 degrees. Cream together until fluffy the sugar, margarine and vanilla. Mix in flour, salt, and pecans. Shape into 1 inch balls and place one inch apart on ungreased cookie … Continue reading Sand Tarts

Calypso Pie

Mable Price RobisonFamily Treasures Crust Pie: 2 cup Chocolate Oreo Cookies®, crushed1 cup melted butter or margarine Blend cookies and butter; spread evenly in 10 inch pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Cool. Filling: 1 quart vanilla ice cream1/4 cup butter2/3 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla1/2 pint heavy cream, whipped1 1/2 squares unsweetened … Continue reading Calypso Pie

Toll House Pie

Mary Ruth PriceFamily Treasures 2 eggs1/2 cup sugar3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened1 (6 oz) package Nestle Toll House® semi-sweet chocolate morsels1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shellwhipped cream or ice cream1/2 cup all purpose flour1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In large mixer bowl, beat … Continue reading Toll House Pie

Chocolate Pie

Mary Price Lloyd Family Treasures 1 cup sugar2 Tbsp cornstarch2 cup milk2 Tbsp butter3 large eggs4 Tbsp cocoa or a little more1 tsp vanilla Mix sugar, cocoa, and cornstarch. Add egg yolks (well beaten). Keep whites for meringue. Add milk gradually and cook until thick for pie. Pour into baked 9 or 10 inch crust, … Continue reading Chocolate Pie