cookies

For each cookie, spread Betty Crocker ready-to-spread frosting between two graham crackers.

1 pkg. Betty Crocker date bar mix 1/4 cup hot water 1 egg Heat oven to 400F. Stir together date filling and hot water. Mix in crumbly mix and egg. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2" apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 12 minutes. Immediately remove from baking sheet...

1 pkg. Betty Crocker pecan muffin mix 1/3 cup salad oil 1 egg 2 tbsp. milk Heat oven to 375F. Mix all ingredients. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Flatten slightly with greased glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown around edges...

3 tbsp. butter or margarine 32 large or 3 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. green food color 4 cups Cheerios cereal Small gumdrops In large saucepan, heat butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat; stir in...

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1 egg, separated 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup Gold Medal flour (*if using self-rising flour, omit salt) 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts Jelly Heat oven to 350F. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, sugar...

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 tsp. grated orange peel 2 eggs 4 cups Gold Medal flour 1 egg white 2 tbsp. sugar Red candied cherries Green candied citron Heat oven to 400F. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, 1 cup sugar, the orange peel and eggs. Blend in...

Line boxes and fill them with tiny fruitcakes, cookies and candies nestled in small paper baking cups or candy frills. Cover with plastic wrap, then gift paper, and freeze. Personal presents ready for neighbors, the mail-man, paper boy, or holiday callers.

Candies, Cookies, Tiny Fruit Cakes, Seasoned Nuts: Pack in a box with waxed paper between layers. Freezes for about 9-12 months. Nut Breads, Yeast Breads, Coffee Cakes, Steamed Puddings: Cool thoroughly before wrapping. Freezes for about 9-12 months Pies: Freeze before wrapping. Freezes for...

3 egg whites 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla Heat oven to 300F. Blend egg whites, sugar, salt and vanilla in top of double boiler. Place over boiling water; beat with rotary beater, scraping bottom and side of pan occasionally, until mixture forms stiff peaks. Drop mixture by...

3 egg whites 2/3 cup sugar 4 cups Total cereal or Wheaties cereal Heat oven to 325F. In large mixer bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in sugar, 1 tbsp. at a time; continue beating until very stiff and glossy. Fold in cereal. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls 2" apart onto lightly oiled baking...

Grease and flour 2 layer pans, one 8 x 1 1/2" and one 9 x 1 1/2". Prepare any flavor layer cake mix as directed on package except divide batter evenly between pans. Prepare fluffy white frosting mix as directed on package. On aluminum foil-covered cardboard, place 8" layer for head of snowman...

For each serving, place 1 scoop ice cream in small dish. Make a face with colored candy-coated milk chocolate candies for eyes and mouth, wafer cookies for ears and, if you like, toasted coconut for hair. For teenagers, offer a serve-yourself fountain of assorted sauces, fruits, nuts and other...

Cut slices of white bread with bunny cookie cutter. Spread with butter. Fill with sliced ham and lettuce trimmed to fit. Add a bit of carrot for bunny's eyes, and put a slice of carrot in bunny's hand.

Bake any flavor cake mix in 2 layer pans, 8 or 9 x 1 1/2", as directed on package. Melt 1 pkg (6oz) semisweet chocolate pieces and 1 tbsp. shortening over hot water. Cover baking sheet with waxed paper. Spread chocolate mixture 1/8" thick on baking sheet. Chill until firm. Prepare fluffy white...

Bake any flavor layer cake mix in 2 layer pans, 9x1/2", as directed on package. Prepare fluffy white frosting mix as directed on package. Reserve small amount of frosting for making cookie-candy animals; frost cake with remaining frosting. Decorate top of cake with candles, whole gumdrops and...

Source: The Love Of Baking (Robin Hood) Prep Time: 40 min Bake Time: 12 min Makes: 48 twists Freezes: Excellent 1 cup Redpath granulated sugar 1 cup Crisco shortening 2 tbsp. finely grated lemon rind 2 eggs 4 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 cups Robin Hood all purpose flour 1 tsp. salt...

Source: The Love Of Baking (Robin Hood) Prep Time: 10 min Bake Time: 15 min Makes: 30 cookies or 15 pies Freezes: Excellent 1 cup Carnation evaporated milk 2 tbsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed 2 1/3 cups Robin Hood all purpose flour 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon rind 1 tsp. baking soda Pinch...

Source: The Love Of Baking (Robin Hood) Prep Time: 10 min Bake Time: 12 min per sheet Makes: 44 cookies Freezes: Excellent Ingredients: 1/2 cup Crisco Golden shortening 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 egg 1 1/4 cups Robin Hood all purpose...

Source: The Love Of Baking (Robin Hood) Prep Time: 15 min + refrigeration Bake Time: 13 min per sheet Makes: 48 cookies Freezes: Excellent Ingredients: 1/4 cup Crisco shortening 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2/3 cup Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp...

Source: The Love of Baking (Robin Hood) Prep Time: 15 min + refrigeration Bake Time: 15 min Makes: 12 portions Freeze: Excellent Ingredients: 2 cups Robin Hood all purpose flour 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. salt 2-4 tbsp. cold water 3/4 cup Crisco shortening, chilled 2/3 cup Smucker's pure...