Ingredients: 3/4 c. margarine1 1/2 c. sugar2 eggs1 t. vanilla4 c. flour1 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt2 t. cream of tartar1 1/2 t. cinnamon2 T. sugar Cooking Instructions Beat margarine until fluffy, add 1 1/2 c. sugar, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar. Gradually blend this into wet mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour. Combine 2 T. … [Read more...] about Snickerdoodles
Holidays
Frozen Margarita Pie: or the Baptist version of the title might be Frozen Key Lime Pie :0)
Ingredients: Crust:1/2 c. plus 2 T. butter5 oz (1 1/4 c.) salted pretzels crushed finely1/2 c. sugar Filling:1 can Eagle brand (sweetened condensed milk)2/3 c. key lime juice1 drop green food coloring2 1/2 c. cool whip Cooking Instructions Serves 6 - 8 Crust: Grease 9″ pie plate. Melt butter and stir in pretzels and sugar. Mix together and press to the bottom … [Read more...] about Frozen Margarita Pie: or the Baptist version of the title might be Frozen Key Lime Pie :0)
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients: Meatballs:1 1/2 cups torn, crustless Italian bread1/4 c. milk1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck2 eggs1/3 c. chopped parsley3 T. grated Parmesan cheese2 minced garlic cloves1 1/2 t. salt1/2 t. pepper2 T. olive oil Spaghetti and sauce:1 pkg thin spaghetti (Cook according to package directions)1 can petite cut tomatoes1 small can tomato paste1 c. water1/4 c. sugar3 T. … [Read more...] about Spaghetti and Meatballs
Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 4 1/2 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate1/3 c. water3/4 c. sugar4 egg yolks2 t. brandy flavoring (or 2 1/2 T. brandy)3 c. heavy whipping cream1 egg white Cooking Instructions Serves 8 Melt chocolate over hot water in the top of a double boiler. Place water and sugar in small saucepan, cooking over medium heat until sugar is dissolved (stirring … [Read more...] about Chocolate Mousse
Hot Cocoa Mix
1 box (enough to make 8 qts.) powdered milk1 jar (8 oz.) dry creamer16 oz. Nestle’s Quik5/8 c. powdered sugar1 t. salt2 c. sugarBlend together thoroughly and store in covered container. Mix 1/4 c. mix with 1 c. hot water (can use milk for a creamier hot cocoa). Serve with marshmallows or whipped cream and cinnamon. Makes a great gift to give away in a jar with the recipe and … [Read more...] about Hot Cocoa Mix
Christmas Cake Custard
4 c. cubed pound cake1 qt. light cream7 medium eggs1 c. sugar1/4 t. vanilla1 T butterpinch of nutmegBrandy sauce:1/2 pound butter1 pound dark brown sugar2 lemons (juice and zest)2 eggs (beaten)1/2 c. apricot brandy Beat eggs. Heat cream in microwave ’til warm. Add rest of ingredients, except pound cake. In 12X8X2″ pan spread the cakes cubes evenly on bottom. Pour liquid … [Read more...] about Christmas Cake Custard
Christmas Sugar Cookies
3 eggs2 sticks margarine1 c. sugar1 1/2 t. vanilla plus 1/2 t. vanilla for frosting2 t. baking powder1/2 t. salt3 1/2 c. flour2 c. powdered sugar2 T. butter, melted3 T. milk With mixer, cream together margarine and sugar until fluffy. Slowly add in eggs, one at a time. When blended completely, add in vanilla. Sift together flour salt and baking powder. Slowly add it to … [Read more...] about Christmas Sugar Cookies
Peanut Butter Pie
1 c. crunchy peanut butter8 oz. cream cheese, softened1 c. sugar2 T. butter, melted1 c. whipped topping1 T. vanilla1 graham cracker crust, 9 inchHershey’s chocolate fudge topping to garnish In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, cream cheese, sugar, butter, whipped topping and vanilla. Pour into graham cracker crust. Refrigerate overnight. Top with hot fudge (Hershey’s … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter Pie
Fried Okra
16 pods okra2 c. yellow cornmeal2 T. flour3 t. salt1/2 t. pepper1/4 c. cold water in a spray bottle1 1/2 c. bacon drippings Slice okra into 1/4 inch slices. Sprinkle okra with cold water. Mix together corn meal, salt and pepper. Coat okra thoroughly with mixture. Remove from mixture and deep fry in large stock pot or deep fryer in 2 inches bacon drippings until golden brown. … [Read more...] about Fried Okra
Broccoli Rice Casserole (Freezer Method)
4 c. fresh broccoli florets1/2 c. butter, melted1/4 c. chopped onion1 – 10 oz. can of cream of mushroom soup8 oz. Velveeta, cubed1 c. cooked rice In a large covered sauce pan, cook broccoli in small amount of boiling water for 6-8 minutes and then drain. Sauté onion in melted butter for 2-3 minutes. Add soup, Velveeta, broccoli and rice. Mix well. Place in lined 9X13 inch … [Read more...] about Broccoli Rice Casserole (Freezer Method)