Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookies 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened1 1/4 cups sugar, divided4 eggs, separated2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry preserves1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped pecans Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, … Continue reading London Bars
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Peanut Butter Fingers
Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookies 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 firmly packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened1/3 cup crunchy peanut buttter1 egg1 cup regular oats, uncooked1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter2 to 4 tablespoons milk Combine first 9 ingredients … Continue reading Peanut Butter Fingers
Glazed Spice Bars
Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookies 3/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup honey1 cup sugar1 egg2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup chopped walnuts Combine all ingredients, except glaze, in a large mixing bowl; mix until well blended. Press dough evenly into an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for … Continue reading Glazed Spice Bars
Orange Slice Squares
Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookies 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted2 cups firmly packed brown sugar4 eggs, beaten2 cups all purpose flour1 pound candied orange slices, finely chopped1 cup chopped pecans1 cup sifted powdered sugar Combine butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl; stir in eggs, mixing well. Add flour, candied orange slices, and … Continue reading Orange Slice Squares
Lime Squares
Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookies 1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup sugar2 eggs2 tablespoons lime juice1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lime rind1 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powderPowdered sugar (optional) Combine 1 cup flour, butter, pecans, and 1/4 cup sugar; mix until crumbly, using a pastry blender. Press … Continue reading Lime Squares
Lemon Crumb Squares
Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookies 1 (15 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon grated lemon rind1/2 cup fresh lemon juice2/3 cup butter or margarine1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup regular or quick-cooking oats, uncooked Combine milk, lemon rind, and juice; set aside. Cream butter in … Continue reading Lemon Crumb Squares
Delicate Lemon Squares
Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookie 1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine2 eggs, beaten1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon grated lemon3 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar Combine 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles … Continue reading Delicate Lemon Squares
Lemon Squares
Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookies 2/3 cup butter or margarine1 1/2 cups all purpose flour4 eggs2 cups firmly packed brown sugar1 1/2 cups shredded coconut1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/3 cups sifted powdered sugar2 tablespoons grated lemon rind3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Cut butter into flour with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse … Continue reading Lemon Squares
Rum Bars
Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookies 4 1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided1 cup butter or margarine, softened2 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar4 eggs2 tablespoons vanilla extract2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 cups candied red cherries, chopped1 1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple1/2 cup chopped candied citronLight rum Sprinkle 3 cups pecans evenly over a greased 15 x 10 … Continue reading Rum Bars
Holly Squares
Bars and SquaresChristmas Cookies 1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted1 egg1/2 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup sugar1 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 cup regular oats, uncooked1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts1 cup chopped dates1/4 cup chopped candied fruitRed and green candied cherries Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a … Continue reading Holly Squares