Author: CND

  • Swedish Chocolate Balls

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup butter
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 1/2 cup rolled oats
    • 3 tablespoons cocoa
    • 3 tablespoons cold espresso
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • shredded unsweetened coconut

    Method

    1. Blend together all ingredients except coconut.
    2. Roll into 1 tablespoon sized balls.
    3. Roll balls in coconut.
    4. Refrigerate.

    Source

    Holitzki family exchange student.
  • Chocolate Drops

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups white sugar
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
    • 1/2 cup cocoa
    • pinch salt
    • 1 cup coconut unsweetened and shredded
    • 3 cups rolled oats

    Method

    1. Combine sugar, milk, shortening, cocoa, and salt in large sauce pan.
    2. Boil together on stove over medium heat for 4 minutes stirring constantly.
    3. Remove pan from stove.
    4. Quickly mix in coconut and oats.
    5. Quickly drop cookies onto wax paper.
    6. Allow to cool.

    Source

    Barkley family recipe.
  • Peanut Butter Cookies

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup butter
    • 1/4 cup peanut butter
    • 3/4 cup white sugar
    • 3/4 cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
    2. Cream together butters, sugars, and vanilla.
    3. Beat in eggs.
    4. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
    5. Mix dry ingredients in with butter mixture just until blended.
    6. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    7. Drop cookies onto baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
    8. Bake until done (about 13 minutes).
    9. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.

    Source

    Mystery recipe card in Janice’s writing.
  • Shortbread

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup icing sugar

    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    2. Knead well.
    3. Roll 1/4 inch thick on well floured surface.
    4. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    5. Cut into cookies, put on baking sheet.
    6. Bake cookies until edges turn golden brown (about 10-12 minutes).
    7. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.

    Source

    Toone family recipe.
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter
    • 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
    • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
    2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.
    3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
    4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
    5. Add the flour to the butter mixture and mix until just blended.
    6. Add the chocolate chips and mix just a little bit more.
    7. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    8. Drop cookies onto baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
    9. Bake until done (about 10 minutes).
    10. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.

    Source

    Complete Step-by-Step Cookbook (out of print).