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
Special Occasions
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
Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients: 3 T. butter2 T. minced garlic1 1/2 pounds peeled, de-veined shrimp1/4 c. dry white wine1/2 c. tomato sauce1 1/4 c. heavy cream1/2 t. basil1/2 t. oregano1/8 t. thyme1 1/8 t. Italian hot pepper flakes (for children or spicy-sensitive folks, you may want to cut this in half)2 egg yolkssalt to tastewhite pepper to taste2 T. finely minced parsley (optional)12 oz. angel … [Read more...] about Shrimp Scampi
Chocolate Trifle
1 box chocolate fudge brownie mix (no icing)1 box chocolate fudge pudding1 container Cool Whip1 bag Heath bars, crushed Make brownies according to package.Cool and cut into squares.Make pudding according to package right before putting it together.Thaw Cool Whip, if frozen.Open bag of Heath bars. Layer in a Trifle Dish (This one from Target is nice!):Half of browniesHalf … [Read more...] about Chocolate Trifle
Pumpkin Cookies
1 c. sugar1 c. margarine1 c. canned pumpkin1 T. vanilla1 egg2 c. flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. cinnamon1/2 c brown sugar1/4 c. milk3 T butter Cream: 1 c. sugar, 1 c. margarine, 1 c. canned pumpkin, 1 T. vanilla, and 1 egg Add: 2 c. flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. cinnamon Drop by round teaspoons and bake on a greased cookie … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Cookies
Quick Pumpkin Crunch
3 eggs1 30 oz. can Libby’s pumpkin pie filling1 t. cinnamon1/2 t. ground ginger1/4 t. ground cloves2/3 c. evaporated milk1 3/4 cups yellow cake mix3/4 c. butter, melted3/4 c. pecans1 c. flaked coconut Beat eggs in a large mixer, add pumpkin pie filling, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and evaporated milk; mix well. Pour into a greased 13×9″ baking dish. Sprinkle with cake mix. … [Read more...] about Quick Pumpkin Crunch
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
Rose’s Buttermilk Pie
1 1/2 c. sugar plus 3 T. for meringue6 T. cornstarch1/4 t salt2 c. buttermilk3 egg yolks (reserve 3 egg whites for meringue)2 T. butter1 t. vanilla (or lemon juice, if you like tart)1/4 t. cream of tarterPillsbury pie crust, baked and cooled Mix 1 1/2 c. sugar, 6 T. cornstarch, and 1/4 t. salt in large microwavable bowl. Add: 2 c. buttermilk and microwave on high for 4 … [Read more...] about Rose’s Buttermilk Pie