Broken Cookies 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup coarsely ground walnuts1/2 scant cup granulated sugar3/4 cup butter or margarine1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate Combine flour, walnuts and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Quickly stir in vanilla ...

Butter-Almond Dream Cookies 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (no substitutes)1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon almond extract2 1/4 cups all-purpose flourMaraschino cherries Cream butter, shortening, sugar and almond extract. Add sifted flour, mixing gently to blend thoroughly. Shape ...

Buttered Rum Cookies with Butter Rum Cream Filling Cookie Base 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/3 cup blanched sliced almonds 1 cup unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract 2 teaspoons light rum 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Soften the butter. Grate the almonds finely. In a ...

Butterflies Watch these fly away! Several package ready-made wonton    or egg roll wrappers1 jar orange marmalade 1 jar apricot jamVegetable oil for frying Heat 2 or 3 inches of cooking oil to about 375 degrees F in a wide-top pan or deep-fat fryer. With tongs pick up an individual ...

Candied Ginger Cookies Bake these only on a dry day! 1 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup shortening 1 egg 4 tablespoons molasses 2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup candied ginger Form into very small ...

Candy Bar Cookies on a Stick 1 cup peanut butter1/2 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup shortening1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour40 wooden sticks40 miniature-size (about 1-inch square) ...

Candy Cane Cookies 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar1 cup soft shortening1 egg1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix together the confectioners' sugar, shortening, egg, almond extract and vanilla ...

Cappuccino Crinkles 1/3 cup butter (no substitutes) 1 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 egg whites 1/3 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar Beat ...

Caramel Dream Tassies 1 (14 ounce) package caramels (unwrapped) 3/4 cup evaporated milk, divided 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup shortening 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extractGround nuts Melt caramels with 1/2 cup evaporated milk in microwave or double boiler. Spoon into baked tassie shells, ...

Caramel-Pecan Brownie Cups Makes 36 18 individually wrapped round caramels 36 mini fluted foil or paper baking cup liners 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1/2 cup  all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ...