Cookies

  • Tom Thumb Cookies

    1/2 cup butter1/2 tsp. salt1/2 cup brown sugar1-1/2 cup flour1/2 tsp. soda Cream first three ingredients then add flour and soda. Spread on 8 x 8 x 2 pan lined with paper. Bake 15 minutes in 325 F. oven till delicately browned. 1/4 cup nuts (cut)1 egg1 tsp. vanilla3 tbsp. flour1-1/2 cup coconut1/2 tsp. baking…

  • Chinese Almond Cookies

    3 cups flour1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. salt1 egg2 tsp. almond extract Cut the shortening into dry ingredients. Add beaten egg and almond extract. Mix, knead until soft. Form into little balls, flatten with hand into cookies about the size of a quarter. Place on baking sheet. Make an indent in…

  • Snicker Doodles

    1 cup shortening1-1/2 cup sugar1 egg2 tsp. cinnamon2-3/4 cups sifted flour2 tsp. cream of tartar1 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt Cream shortening, sugar, and egg. Add dry ingredients, except for 2 tbsps sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. Blend well with creamed mixture.Make small balls of dough and roll in sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake in…

  • Cream Cheese Cookies

    1/3 cup shortening3 oz. cream cheese1/2 cup sugar1 tsp. lemon juice1 cup sifted flour2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1-1/2 cup rice crispies Blend shortening, cheese, and sugar. Add lemon juice. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt which have been sifted together. Mix well. Shape dough into small balls, roll in finely crushed rice krispies….

  • Drop Coconut Cookies

    1/2 cup butter or margarine1 cup sugar2 egg yolk1 cup coconut1-1/2 cup flour1/8 cup of water1-1/2 tsp. vanilla2 egg whites Mix together butter, sugar and yolks and cream well. Add coconut which has been squeezed and dried then add the dry ingredients. Lastly add stiffy beaten egg whites. Drop by teaspoon. Bake in moderate oven…

  • Russian Tea Cookies

    1 cup butter or margarine (2 blocks)1 cup powdered sugar2-1/4 cup all purpose flour1/2 tsp. sail3/4 cup sesame seeds or chopped nuts1 tsp. flavoring (vanilla) Cream butter and powdered sugar. Add flavoring and sesame seed. Add dry ingredients and shape them into round balls or any desired shape. Bake at 350 F until slightly brown.Cool…

  • Peanut Butter Cookies

    1 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugar1 cup shortening2 eggs1 cup peanut butter1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. soda2-1/2 cups flour Cream first three ingredients, add eggs, peanut butter, vanilla and mix well. Sift dry ingredients and add to batter. Shape into balls and flatten with fork. Bake in ungreased sheets in 375 F oven until done.

  • Sandies

    1 cup butter1/4 cup powdered1 tbsp. water1/4 tsp. salt2 cups flour2 tsp. vanilla Cream butter, add sifted powdered sugar until fluffy, add water, add flour and mix well. Add vanilla. Form into the form of a sausage and flatten with fingers. Bake in oven 350 F. until browned.Roll in granulated sugar.

  • Coconut Island Cookies

    Cream together:1/2 cup butter1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup white sugar3 squares chocolate melted in 1/4 cup strong coffee Combine and add:1 whole egg, beat well Sift together:2 cups flour1/8 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. soda Add to above mixture alternating with 1/2 cup sour milk. Add 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut.Drop by spoonful on baking sheet.Bake 375…