Basic Cookie Mix 2 cups shortening (may substitute ½ c peanut butter for ½ c shortening)1½ cup brown sugar1½ cup white sugar2 tsp almond extract4 eggs2 tsp baking soda1 tsp…

Shortbreads 2 cups all-purpose flour¼ tsp salt1 cup butter (2 sticks)½ cup powdered sugar1 tsp pure vanilla extract In a separate bowl whisk the flour with the salt. Set aside. In…

Gingerbread Cookies Simmer on stove for 15 minutes:1 cup shortening1 cup molassesCream together1 cup sugar1 egg1 tsp vanillaDissolve:2 tsp soda ½ cup hot wateradd to sugar mixture then add molasses mixture.Sift:6…

Ginger Snaps ½ cup shortening¼ cup butter1 cup brown sugar (packed)1 egg¼ cup molasses2 ¼ cups flour2 tsp soda1 tsp cinnmon1 tsp ginger½ tsp cloves¼ tsp salt2 Tbsp Sugar Cream…

No Bake Cookies 2 cups sugar½ cup butter½ cup milk3 Tbsp Cocoa½ cup peanut butter½ tsp salt3-3 ½ cups quick oatmeal2 Tbsp vanilla Bring sugar, milk, cocoa, butter to boil. …

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies ¾ cups sugar¾ cup brown sugar1 cup butter1 egg2¼ cups flour1 tsp soda½ tsp salt¾ cup oatmeal2 cups chocolate chips Mix both sugars, butter and egg…

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Sift together, set aside:4 cups flour2 tsp soda2 tsp saltBlend: 2 cups butter (softened)1½ cups sugar1½ cups brown sugar2 tsp vanilla1 tsp water Beat 4 eggs…

Russian Tea Cakes 1 cup margarine½ cup powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla2¼ cups flour¼ tsp salt¾ cup chopped nuts Heat oven to 400º.   Mix margarine, powdered sugar & vanilla, mix…

Snickerdoodles ½ cup shortening2¾ cup flour½ cup soft margarine2 tsp cream of tartar1½ cup sugar1 tsp baking soda2 eggs¼ Tbsp salt Cream shortening, sugar & eggs.  Mix dry ingredients &…

Cake Mix Cookies 1 box cake mix (yellow or white)1 egg⅓ cup applesauce or oil½ cup water Mix. Then add chocolate chips.  Drop by spoonful's onto greased cookie sheets. Bake…