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Christmas Cookies

Here are some cookies to hang on the tree, so festive and beautiful that they ought to be looked at a long time before they're gobbled up. The basic recipe is simple and standard, but the canes and three-dimensional stars... Continue "Christmas Cookies"

Stuffed Date Drops

1 pound (about 70) pitted dates 1 3-ounce package pecan or walnut halves ¼ cup shortening ¾ cup medium-brown sugar 1 egg 1¼ cups sifted enriched flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup sour... Continue "Stuffed Date Drops"

Swiss Almond Drops

3 eggs ¼ teaspoon salt l½ cups sugar ½ cup sifted flour l½ cups almonds, blanched, toasted, ground 1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces, finely ground l½ teaspoons vanilla Beat eggs and salt well; gradually add sugar, and continue beating... Continue "Swiss Almond Drops"

Fruit Cookies

⅓ cup strained honey ½ cup brown sugar l egg l½ teaspoons lemon juice, fresh, canned, or frozen l½ cups flour, enriched all-purpose ¼ teaspoon baking soda ⅛ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cloves ⅓... Continue "Fruit Cookies"

Danish Ginger Star

1 cup butter ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup light brown sugar, packed ⅓ cup molasses ⅔ cup light corn syrup 4½ cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon each ginger and cinnamon ½ teaspoon cloves... Continue "Danish Ginger Star"

Holiday Cookies

2½ cups enriched all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup shortening ¾ cup sugar l egg 1 teaspoon almond or lemon flavoring gumdrops, candied fruit, red sugar or multicolored decorating candy Sift flour, measure; add baking... Continue "Holiday Cookies"

German Spritz

2¼cups sifted flour ¾ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon baking powder few grains salt 1 Cup butter or margarine 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla red and green candied cherries ¼. cup semisweet chocolate pieces confectioners' sugar frosting ¼ cup chopped nuts... Continue "German Spritz"

Danish Rings

2cups sifted flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup sugar 1 egg ¾cup soft butter 1 teaspoon vanilla ⅔ cup almonds, finely ground Combine all ingredients; knead on lightly floured board until dough no longer clings to hands. Cut off small... Continue "Danish Rings"

Divinity Drops

2 cups sugar ½ cup water ½ cup light corn syrup ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 egg whites ½ teaspoon vanilla ¼cup chopped seedless raisins ¼cup chopped candied cherries and citron halved candied cherries Combine sugar, water, and syrup in saucepan.... Continue "Divinity Drops"

Confectioner's Sugar Frosting

1 egg white 1¼ Cups confectioners’ sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla food coloring Beat 1 egg white until stiff but not dry; add 1¾ cups sifted confectioners' sugar, ¼ teaspoon vanilla; blend well. Stir in few drops water until mixture is... Continue "Confectioner's Sugar Frosting"

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