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Many of the cookbooks featured on this site were originally published by Hawaii’s University Extension Clubs and Home Demonstration Councils. Specifically, these are the cookbooks with covers featuring a solid color, such as yellow, red, green, blue, or gold and a line drawing of the Hawaiian Island from which the recipes were shared. I’ve always…
Drop Coconut Cookies
Remember the yummy coconut cookies from Roberts Bakery in Hilo? They came in white plastic tubs and I loved these cookies. Roberts is long gone and so are the cookies, but this recipe comes close to delivering the cookie of my childhood. 🥰
BANANA PINWHEELS
2 cups flour 3 tablespoon softened butter or substitute 3 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 4 ripe bananas 6 tbsp. shortening 6 tbsp. brown sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 tsp. cinnamon Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening. Add milk and stir until soft dough is formed. Turn on to…
