by RetroRuth | Apr 1, 2020
Baby Bird Nest CookiesIngredients1 cup butter or margarine, softened½ cup firmly packed brown sugar2 eggs, seperated1 tsp vanilla2 ¼ cups flour½ tsp salt1 cup finely chopped coconut¾ cup finely chopped nutsCorn syrupJelly Beans or tiny...
by RetroRuth | Oct 9, 2019
Jam-Filled Spice CookiesIngredients1 cup butter or margarine½ cup sugar3 cups all-purpose flour½ cup dark corn syrup1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground ginger½ tsp ground cloves1 eggApricot or raspberry jam DirectionsABOUT 2½ HOURS BEFORE SERVING OR UP TO...
by RetroRuth | Sep 16, 2019
Chiquita Holiday CookiesIngredients2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour2 ½ tsp baking powder½ tsp salt⅔ cup shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1 cup mashed, ripe bananas2 to 3 bananasDirectionsStir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream...
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
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...
