by RetroRuth | Jul 30, 2019
Chewy Oatmeal CookiesIngredients1 cup shortening2 cups brown sugar2 eggs, well-beaten1 tsp soda¼ cup boiling water1 tsp vanilla2 cups sifted flour2 cups old-fashioned rolled oatsDirectionsCream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs. Dissolve soda in water and add...
by RetroRuth | Jul 30, 2019
CheesecakeIngredients1 pound ricotta cheese1 pound cream cheese, softened1 ¼ cups sugar4 eggs, beaten slightly1 tbsp flour3 tbsp cornstarch2 tbsp lemon juice1 stick butter, melted (1/2 cup)2 tsp vanilla1 pt sour cream16 oz cherry or blueberry pie...
by RetroRuth | Jul 30, 2019
Blueberry PandowdyIngredients2 cups blueberries (fresh, frozen or canned)½ cup sugar½ lemon, juice and scant grated rindPrepared Cake BatterDirectionsMake the topping first by mixing together the berries, sugar, and juice in a saucepan to cook, uncovered....
by RetroRuth | Jul 30, 2019
Ice Cream KolachkyIngredients1 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour, divided1 tsp sugar½ cup butter, softened½ cup vanilla ice cream, softened but not liquid6 tbsp jam of choiceDirectionsBlend 1 cup flour with sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add ice...
by RetroRuth | Jul 16, 2019
Almond Pillow CookiesIngredients1 cup softer butter or margarine½ cup firmly packed brown sugar OR 1/2 cup honey2 ¼ cups flour1 tsp ginger½ tsp cinnamon½ tsp salt1 egg½ tsp vanilla3 oz almondsDirectionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream butter...
