by RetroRuth | Mar 8, 2019
Mimi’s Pecan TassiesIngredientsDough6 oz cream cheese at room temp1 cup butter or margarine at room temp2 cups all-purpose flourFilling2 large eggs1 lb (2 cups) packed dark brown sugar1 tbsp butter or margarine, melted2 tsp vanilla extract1 cup pecan halves,...
by RetroRuth | Dec 12, 2018
Snow FlurriesIngredients1 cup sugar1 tbsp finely chopped fresh lemon peel½ cup butter, softened½ cup shortening2 eggs1 tsp vanilla½ tsp almond extract3 ½ cups all-purpose flour½ tsp salt½ tsp baking powder¼ cup thick jam1 cup...
by RetroRuth | Dec 7, 2018
Sugar CookiesIngredients6 cups sifted all-purpose flour1 tsp salt1 tsp baking soda1 cup solid vegetable shortening2 cups sugar1 tsp vanilla1 tbsp lemon extract1 cup plus 2 tablespoons dairy sour creamColored Sugar, angelica, or chopped candied fruitsDirectionsSift...
by RetroRuth | Dec 6, 2018
Triple Treat Holiday BarsIngredients1 cup sliced natural almonds, finely chopped1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup margarine or butter, softened1 egg1 tsp vanilla, or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract¼ tsp salt2 cups flour½ cup cut-up red...
by RetroRuth | Dec 5, 2018
Yuletide Toffee SquaresIngredients4 ½ cups Quaker Oats, uncooked1 cup packed brown sugar¾ cup margarine, melted½ cup dark corn syrup1 tbsp vanilla½ tsp salt (optional)1 12 oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate pieces2 tbsp shortening⅔ cup chopped...
