,,transcriber',s ,,note ,italic text is denoted by underscores4 ,bold text is denoted by equal signs4 ,important recipes are marked with a ,key symbol in the original4 ,that mark is indicated here by the text 7,,key7 ,some minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book4 ,illustration3 ,betty ,crocker ,,picture ,cooky ,book #abh of the most popular tested recipes from her collection 444 with #gj 8how-to-do0 tips1 #ej success pointers and #age illustrations ,if you wish extra copies of this book1 send #be;c for each to3 ,betty ,crocker1 ,general ,mills1 ,department #dcj1 #fbc ,marquette ,avenue1 ,minneapolis #a1 ,minnesota4 ,this offer may be withdrawn without notice4 ,copyright #aidh1 by ,general ,mills1 ,inc4 8,betty ,crocker01 8,kitchen-tested01 and 8,breakfast of ,champions01 are registered trade marks of ,general ,mills4 ,printed in ,u4,s4,a4 ,dear ,friend3 ,here is our newest and fullest collection of cooky recipes 444 our answer to thousands of requests from homemakers who have learned that everybody loves cookies6 ,we give you many hints1 shortcuts1 and tricks that save you time and work 444 everything that will make cooky-baking so easy for you4 ,in this book you'll find every type of cooky--all the favorites our ,staff has discovered in our years of testing in the ,general ,mills kitchens4 ,testing1 of course 444 testing and re-testing 444 is the real 8success secret0 behind all our recipes4 ,why1 we often spend weeks testing and perfecting just one single recipe6 ,we make the recipe over and over again1 but each time some one change is made that the ,staff feels might improve it4 ,in addition1 we try out any suggestions from our homemaker-testers4 ,finally1 when we're positive we've got the best possible recipe1 we release that recipe to you4 ,now before you start to bake1 be sure you look at the 8how-to-do0 pages immediately following4 ,but you'll find good help on every page--for we have included all the little secrets for success that we have been gathering for years6 ,if you follow these suggestions and our simplified and exact recipes1 we know you'll agree with us that cooky-making is fun6 ,betty ,crocker of ,general ,mills ,illustration ,our ,staff would love to have you visit our colorful new quarters on the fifth floor of the ,general ,mills ,building in ,minneapolis4 ,illustration ,illustration ,we are so proud of our five new kitchens6 ,the ,terrace ,kitchen1 pictured above1 is used for general recipe testing and also for the preparation of luncheons to be served to special guests in our ,early ,american ,dining ,room4 ,we also have a ,kamera ,kitchen for preparing foods for photography2 a striking ,polka ,dot ,kitchen for appliance testing2 ,tomorrow's ,kitchen for testing new food products and baking methods2 and a ,products ,control ,kitchen for the baking tests on our flours1 quick mixes1 etc4 ,you'll love our ,tasting ,bar1 where we give recipes critical 8taste-tests0 to be sure they are perfect6 ,don't forget--if you are ever in ,minneapolis1 you will find a most warm welcome here6 ,illustration ,illustration ,illustration ,how to ,get ,,perfect ,results from ,recipes in this ,book4444 ,illustration3 #a ,read ,recipe ,carefully6 ,every word of it4 ,and do be sure to see if there's anything to be done before you start mixing 444 like chopping nuts or melting chocolate4 ,illustration3 #b ,look at the ,pictures6 ,they give you 8know how0 you need for every step4 ,illustration3 #c ,turn on the ,heat6 ,if the cookies are to be baked immediately after mixing1 see that the oven is heated to correct temperature4 ,illustration3 #d ,get ,your ,ingredients ,together6 ,saves time and steps to have them all in one place4 ,illustration3 #e ,collect ,utensils1 ,too6 ,gather together all you'll need 444 from the flour sifter to the baking pan4 ,illustration3 #f ,measure as ,exactly as a ,druggist follows a doctor's prescription6 ,two minutes spent measuring carefully may save you hours of grief4 ,cooking success is up to you6 ,if you'll take pains to measure true1 ,use ,standard cups and spoons all the way4 ,and then level off--it'll always pay6 ,illustration3 ,use squares of paper when sifting1 measuring1 etc4 ,illustration3 ,use straight-edged knife for 8leveling off40 ,illustration3 ,dry ,measuring ,cup has no rim 444 #a-;cup line is even with top4 ,use for any dry ingredients or shortening4 ,illustration3 ,liquid ,measuring ,cup 444 has rim above the #a-;cup line4 ,use for measuring any liquid ingredients4 ,illustration3 ,graduated ,measuring ,cups 444 1 1 1 #a cup4 ,use for part-cups of any dry ingredients or shortenings4 ,illustration3 ,measuring ,spoons 444 1 1 and #a teaspoon1 #a tablespoon4 ,use for less than cup of any ingredient4 ,,here',s ,,how ,,we ,,measure ,illustration3 ,,flour #a ,sift flour through large open sifter 7to aerate it7 onto square of paper before measuring4 ,illustration3 #b ,then spoon sifted flour lightly into a 8dry0 measuring cup 444 heaping it up4 ,illustration3 #c ,level off cup with straight-edged knife4 ,don't shake cup4 ,this is important6 ,illustration3 ,,sugar #a ,white ,granulated ,sugar needs sifting only if lumpy4 ,spoon lightly into 8dry0 measuring cup4 ,level it off with a straight-edged knife4 ,don't knock or tap cup4 ,illustration3 #b ,brown ,sugar4 ,if it's lumpy1 press through coarse sieve2 or heat in slow oven2 or crush lumps with rolling pin4 ,pack into 8dry0 measuring cup just enough to hold its shape4 ,level off4 ,illustration3 #c ,confectioners' ,sugar4 ,press through sieve to remove lumps4 ,spoon lightly into 8dry0 measuring cup4 ,level off with straight-edged knife4 ,don't shake cup4 ,baking ,powder1 ,soda1 ,salt1 ,cornstarch1 ,cream of ,tartar1 ,spices1 ,etc4 ,illustration3 ,fill measuring spoon4 ,level off with straight-edged knife4 ,illustration3 ,,shortening ,use ,graduated ,measuring ,cups4 ,have shortening at room temperature4 ,pack shortening firmly into measuring cup4 ,level off with straight-edged knife4 ,in measuring less than cup1 use a tablespoon4 ,illustration3 ,,liquids ,use 8liquid0 measuring cup to prevent spilling4 ,pour liquid into cup on table4 ,have measuring line on eye level4 ,illustration3 ,,eggs #b ,medium cup #b ,large cup #c ,medium cup #c ,large cup ,eggs vary in size 444 so be sure to measure them4 ,never use less than the minimum amount specified in recipe4 ,,measure ,,that ,,pan6 ,illustration3 ,do keep a ruler handy1 ,to measure pans it's dandy4 ,place the rule across the top1 ,right size pan prevents a flop6 ,illustration3 ,square ,pan 444 #b to #b deep4 ,illustration3 ,round ,layer ,pan 444 at least #a deep for #h pan2 #a deep for #i pan4 ,illustration3 ,oblong ,pan 444 #a to #b deep4 ,illustration3 ,tube-,center ,pan #d deep4 ,illustration3 ,pie ,pan 444 measured from inside rim to outside rim4 ,illustration3 ,bread ,loaf ,pan #c deep4 ,illustration3 ,cooky ,sheet or ,baking ,sheet 444 without sides4 ,choose the size pan that the recipe states ,when baking bar cookies1 bread1 pies1 or fine cakes4 ,measure with care to get just the right size1 ,it makes quite a diff'rence 444 you'll soon realize6 ,illustration3 ,jelly ,roll ,pan or ,baking ,sheet 444 with low sides 774 ,illustration3 ,muffin ,pan 444 deep or shallow cups4 ,illustration3 ,casserole or ,baking ,dish 444 with cover4 ,illustration3 ,individual ,custard ,cups 444 set in shallow pan to bake4 ,illustration3 ,fluted ,pudding ,mold 444 for steamed puddings1 etc4 ,illustration3 ,roasting ,pan 444 with rack4 ,illustration3 ,round ,pudding ,mold 444 for brown bread1 plum puddings1 and other steamed puddings4 ,this page gives the meaning of terms in this book6 ,it's here just to help you to be a ,prize ,cook6 ,,sugar ,illustration ,fine white granulated sugar1 unless otherwise specified in recipe4 ,,salt ,illustration ,cooking salt in cloth sacks4 ,it is cheaper and stronger than table salt4 ,,chocolate ,illustration ,unsweetened baking chocolate4 ,if sweet chocolate or bits or pieces are required1 recipe will so state4 ,,gold ,,medal ,,flour ,illustration ,gold ,medal 8,kitchen-tested0 ,enriched ,flour--the country's most popular brand of all-purpose flour4 ,recipes in this book have been perfected for ,gold ,medal only4 ,,eggs ,illustration ,large fresh eggs 7#b oz47 or equivalent amounts from smaller eggs4 ,,milk ,illustration ,fresh1 sweet milk1 unless otherwise indicated4 ,,buttermilk and ,,sour ,,milk ,illustration ,may be used interchangeably4 ,too old milk has disagreeable flavor6 ,,molasses ,illustration ,dark molasses4 ,if black ,new ,orleans molasses is specified1 ask grocer for 8black strap40 ,,spices and ,,flavorings ,illustration ,high quality always1 for flavor and dependability4 ,,wheaties ,illustration ,the crispy1 whole-wheat flakes nationally known as the 8,breakfast of ,champions40 ,,rolled ,,oats ,illustration ,either quick-cooking or regular 7uncooked74 ,,moist ,,shredded ,,coconut ,illustration ,shredded coconut that's moist 444 either from a can or a package 444 or shredded from a fresh coconut4 ,,baking ,,powder ,illustration ,any of the well-known nationally distributed brands of baking powder give good results with the recipes in this book4 ,,coffee ,illustration ,the beverage--not uncooked ground coffee4 ,,shortening ,illustration ,any fresh1 mild-flavored solid fat 444 animal or vegetable1 such as those at right4 ,butter is indicated in certain recipes for flavor4 ,,how ,,to ,,prepare some special ingredients the quick1 easy way6 ,illustration3 ,,melting ,,chocolate ,place it on waxed paper set in bowl over boiling water4 or ,illustration3 ,place it in a small bowl set in a wire strainer over boiling water4 ,illustration3 ,remove melted chocolate from bowl or paper with rubber scraper4 ,,preparing ,,nuts ,some foods look and taste their best if the nuts in them are in big chunks4 ,in others1 the nuts should be in smaller pieces4 ,the recipes tell you just how4 ,illustration3 ,broken ,nuts3 ,it's quick and easy to break nuts with fingers into about -inch chunks4 ,illustration3 ,cut-,up ,nuts3 ,cut with scissors 7works better than knife7 into about -inch pieces4 ,illustration3 ,coarsely ,chopped ,nuts3 ,chop with long1 straight knife4 ,hold point against cutting board1 chop crisply through spread out nuts--swinging handle around in quarter circle4 ,,toast ,,nuts3 to be sure they will taste fresh4 ,heat through in moderate oven4 ,illustration3 ,finely ,chopped ,nuts3 ,chop same as for ,coarsely ,chopped1 but into finer pieces4 ,illustration3 ,blanched ,nuts3 ,drop shelled nuts into boiling water4 ,let stand #b to #e minutes 7until skins are loosened74 ,pour off hot water1 add some cold4 ,pinch each nut between thumb and finger to push off skins1 and lay nuts on plate or paper toweling to dry4 ,illustration3 ,sliced or ,slivered ,nuts3 ,first blanch 444 then cut with very sharp knife while nuts are moist and warm4 ,illustration3 ,ground ,nuts3 ,use fine knife of food grinder for finely ground 444 coarse knife for coarsely ground4 ,nuts should be dry4 ,,preparing ,,dried ,,fruits ,illustration3 ,,know ,,your ,,raisins ,seeded raisins are the large variety from which seeds have been removed4 ,the sweetness released when they were slit open makes them sticky4 ,illustration3 ,seedless raisins are the small variety1 both dark and light 444 dried from seedless grapes4 ,cut them to get the full sweetness and flavor4 ,illustration3 ,plump seedless raisins by washing and spreading them out in a flat pan4 ,cover4 ,heat slowly in mod4 oven 7#cej7 until they puff up and wrinkles come out4 ,illustration3 ,,dates ,cut up dates and other sticky fruits with wet scissors4 ,dip scissors in water occasionally4 ,illustration3 ,,preparing ,,coconut ,snip through long shreds of coconut with scissors to shorten them4 ,the shorter shreds blend into doughs more evenly4 ,illustration3 ,to tint shredded coconut3 ,soak it in milk or water 7 cup for cup coconut7 with a few drops of food coloring added4 ,drain1 dry on absorbent paper4 ,illustration3 ,to cut citron or candied orange or lemon peel1 first slice it thinly--then cut slices into or squares4 ,,equivalent ,,weights ,,and ,,measures --------,,nuts ,,in ,,shell-------- --------,,shelled ,,nuts-------- ,,almonds #a lb4 #a cup nut meats #a lb4 #c cups nut meats ,,pecans #a lb4 #b cups nut meats #a lb4 #d cups nut meats ,,peanuts #a lb4 #b cups nut meats #a lb4 #c cups nut meats ,,walnuts #a lb4 #b cups nut meats #a lb4 #d cups nut meats #a ,,cup ,,whole ,,shelled ,,nuts ,illustration ,illustration broken ,illustration cut-up ,illustration coarsely chopped -- minus #a tbsp ,illustration finely chopped -- ,,cup ,,whole ,,pitted ,,cut-,,up ,,finely ,,cut ,,dates #a lb4 #b cups #b cups #a cups #a cups ,,prunes #a lb4 #b cups #c cups #c cups #b cups 7cooked7 7cooked7 7cooked7 ,,figs #a lb4 #b cups ---- #b cups #b cups ,,raisins #ae-oz4 pkg4 #b cups ---- #b cups #b cups ,illustration3 ,a ,full ,cooky ,jar ,makes a ,home 8,homey0 ,some of the sweetest memories of ,home are bound up with ,mother's ,cooky ,jar4 ,long after the spicy fragrance of her ginger cookies baking has faded into the years 444 the thought of that ample cooky jar on the shelf will bring back vividly the old-time peace 444 and comfort 444 and security of ,home4 ,every ,home should have a cooky jar6 ,illustration3 ,betty ,crocker ,hidden ,treasures for the ,toddlers ,illustration ,monkey-,faced ,cookies #ai ,sugar ,cookies #cj ,molasses ,crinkles #be ,peanut ,butter ,cookies #dj ,brown ,sugar ,drops #af ,old-,time ,cinnamon ,jumbles #bj ,washboards #be 8,tea-,off0 with ,cookies 7for tea7 ,illustration ,stone ,jar ,molasses ,cookies #cd ,butter ,cookies #ca and #dc ,lemon ,sugar ,cookies #cj ,chocolate ,pinwheels #cj ,petticoat ,tails #bd ,new ,northland ,cookies #bc ,dainty ,tea ,brownies #bf ,thumbprint ,cookies #da ,english ,tea ,cakes #da ,lemon ,snowdrops #da #c-;in-#a ,jumbles #bj ,macaroons #ba ,for ,hungry ,home-,comers ,illustration ,hermits #ag ,gingies #cd ,busy-,day ,nut ,drops #af ,snickerdoodles #be ,chocolate ,cream ,drops #ah ,oatmeal ,drop ,cookies #ai ,spiced ,prune ,drops #ag ,wheaties ,drop ,cookies #ag ,lunch ,box ,surprises 7taste-thrillers all67 ,illustration ,salted ,peanut ,cookies #af ,brownies #bf ,monkey-,faced ,cookies #ai ,applesauce ,cookies #ag ,fig ,bars #cb ,plantation ,fruit ,bars #bf ,tutti-,frutti ,surprises #bg ,glazed ,orange ,jumbles #bj ,prune-,orange ,bars #bi ,put a 8,lift0 in ,simple ,desserts ,illustration ,brazil or ,pecan ,jumbles #bj ,coconut ,cream ,drops #ah ,chocolate ,refrigerator ,cookies #bb ,orange-,almond ,refrigerator ,cookies #bb ,butterscotch ,cookies with ,burnt ,butter ,icing #ah ,date-,apricot ,bars #bi ,picnic ,stars 7under any skies7 ,illustration ,chocolate ,cream ,drops #ah ,oatmeal ,refrigerator ,cookies #bd ,coconut-,lemon ,bars #bh ,frosted ,gingies #cd ,fruit-and-,nut ,drops #ah ,filled ,cookies #cb ,peanut ,macaroons #ba ,say 8,,merry ,,christmas0 with ,cookies ,illustration ,holiday ,fruit ,cookies #af ,berliner ,kranser #db ,poinsettias #cb ,zucker ,htchen 78,little ,sugar ,hats07 #ch ,scotch ,shortbread #ci ,hazelnut ,bars #bi ,mandel ,kager 78,almond ,cookies07 #db ,lebkuchen #ch ,nurnberger #ch ,merry ,christmas ,cookies 7,dark and ,light7 #cg ,spritz #dc ,jelly-,meringue-,filbert ,bars #bh ,almond ,wreaths #dc ,finska ,kakor 78,finnish ,cakes07 #ci ,sandbakelser 78,sand ,tarts07 #ci ,almond ,crescents #da ,quick ,cure for ,homesickness 7send plenty to divvy up7 ,date-and-,nut ,squares #bg ,hermits #ag ,chocolate ,chip ,cookies #bj ,filled ,cookies #cb ,date-,apricot ,bars #bi ,chocolate-,frosted ,brownies #bf ,ginger ,creams #ai ,his ,mother's ,oatmeal ,cookies #cc ,fun for the ,youngsters 78tricks or treats0 for ,hallowe'en7 ,animal ,cookies #cg ,wheaties-,coconut ,macaroons #ba ,cookies with ,faces #ca ,decorated ,party ,cookies 7place cards1 etc47 #ca ,jewelled ,cookies #bg ,chocolate ,cream ,drops #ah ,chocolate ,pinwheels #cj ,gingerbread ,boys #cd ,bedtime ,snacks 7for light refreshment7 ,brown ,sugar ,drops #af ,sugar ,jumbles #bj ,coffee-and-,spice ,drops #ag ,ginger ,refrigerator ,cookies #bc ,gold ,cookies #be ,honey ,peanut ,butter ,cookies #dj ,coconut ,jumbles #bj ,mincemeat ,cookies #ag ,date-,oatmeal ,cookies #dj ,beau-,catchers 7and ,husband-,keepers7 ,date-and-,nut ,squares #bg ,ginger ,creams #ai ,chocolate-,frosted ,brownies #bf ,his ,mother's ,oatmeal ,cookies #cc ,nut ,sugar ,cookies #cj ,date-,nut ,refrigerator ,cookies #bb ,matrimonial ,cake 7,date ,bars7 #bi ,chocolate ,chip ,cookies #bj ,toffee-,nut ,bars #bh ,say ,it with ,cookies 7for birthdays1 sick friends1 etc47 ,russian ,tea ,cakes #db ,butter ,fingers #da ,walnut ,squares #bg ,little ,sugar ,hats #ch ,filled ,cookies in ,fancy ,shapes #cb ,almond ,wreaths #dc ,orange-,chocolate ,chip ,cookies #bj ,rich ,sugar ,cookies #cj ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------ ,illustration ,,clip ,,and ,,file at end of this chapter new cooky recipes from ,gold ,medal ads and from recipe folders in every sack of ,gold ,medal ,flour4 ,illustration 8,cooky ,shines0 ,won't you come into our ,kitchen and join us in our 8,cooky ,shines80 ,that used to mean tea parties--but it's what we call our ,staff sessions of cooky baking4 ,we have lots of fun trying out all the delicious cookies that come to us from many lands4 ,i'd like to show you some of the cookies most popular with ,staff members and friends who have shared their favorite recipes with us4 ,you'll see many varieties in the color picture on the next page4 ,please take a look--then turn back4 ,new1 ,easy1 ,double-,quick ,way ,illustration3 ,,double-,,quick ,don't all those cookies look tempting8 ,and they're ever so easy to make6 ,for we've worked out a new simplified method--a double-quick method6 ,takes less than half the usual mixing time6 ,would you like to know the secret8 ,then turn to the step-by-step pictures following4 ,imagine you are standing right beside one of our ,staff while she makes cookies4 ,could anything be easier8 ,there's no laborious creaming1 no separate beating of eggs1 only one bowl6 ,just a few simple basic steps4 ,more and ,better ,help ,now turn to the recipe pages1 and have the fun of making the many different types of cookies4 ,you'll find all the little pointers you would notice if you were right in our kitchen4 ,for instance1 there's a brand-new feature which ,i think will be a big help to you4 ,we tell how to judge when the cookies are done4 ,and don't miss the recipes marked with a 6 ,they are special favorites with our ,staff6 ,the 8,key0 ,recipe ,makes ,you ,master of ,many ,illustration ,you'll love the new plan of key recipes with variations4 ,when you master the key 7 7,,key7 7 recipe you'll automatically know how to make several different kinds of cookies4 ,and notice that each recipe calls for our all-purpose ,gold ,medal 8,kitchen-tested0 ,enriched ,flour4 ,this is to safeguard your results4 ,because you see1 every recipe has been developed with and for this particular flour--and tested in representative homes--with ,gold ,medal4 ,it gives that moist1 full-flavored quality everyone wants in cookies4 ,recipes ,fit the ,needs ,the recipes are given in practical amounts for average families4 ,those for everyday cookies1 and holiday cookies that keep well1 make enough so you won't have to bake too often4 ,recipes for the richer1 dainty cookies make enough for special occasions4 ,happy ,memories ,illustration ,we've tried to include all the hints1 shortcuts and tricks that save you time and work so you can delight your family with new treats each week4 ,cookies bring such a big reward in cheer and satisfaction6 ,they make hospitality so easy6 ,invite your friends to join you for 8,cooky ,shines0 in your kitchen and you'll be giving them happy memories they'll all cherish as long as they live6 ,illustration ,illustration3 #a ,place-,card ,cookies #b ,gingerbread ,boys1 ,boy and ,girl and ,animal ,cookies #c ,date-,nut ,squares 7wrapped71 ,toffee-,nut ,bars #d ,peanut ,butter ,cookies #e ,above star3 ,chocolate ,cream ,drop1 ,date-,nut ,square1 ,matrimonial ,cooky ,below star3 ,toffee-,nut ,bar1 ,hermit #f ,left3 ,sugar ,cookies ,right3 ,chocolate ,chip ,cookies #g ,hermits #h ,cookies for ,parties3 ,hatchets1 ,flowers1 ,hearts #i ,outer ring3 ,flower-shaped ,butter ,cookies ,second ring3 ,scotch ,shortbread ,third ring3 ,frosted ,chocolate ,cream ,drops with ,thumbprint ,cookies ,centered3 ,coconut ,macaroons with leaf-shaped ,butter ,cookies #aj ,chocolate ,chip ,cookies #aa ,chocolate ,cream ,drops #ab ,left to right3 ,date-,nut ,squares1 ,butterscotch ,cookies with ,burnt ,butter ,icing1 ,brownies1 ,filled ,cookies1 ,chocolate ,refrigerator ,cookies ,,cookies ,sidenote3 ,,learn ,,the 8,a-,b-,c's0 ,,here 444 ,illustration3 ,,before ,,you ,,start ,,do ,,this4444 ,read through the recipe ,get together the ingredients ,collect the utensils ,heat up the oven ,measure the ingredients ,illustration3 #a ,select baking sheets 7cooky sheets or pans7 as indicated in each recipe4 ,heavy or double sheets 7two sheets of the same size placed one on top of the other7 prevent cookies from browning on the bottom too much and too quickly4 ,illustration3 #b ,if pan with sides is used for cooky sheet1 turn it upside-down and bake cookies on the bottom 444 7insures even browning74 ,grease cool pans as indicated in recipes 444 with unsalted shortening4 ,illustration3 #c ,mix thoroughly the softened shortening1 sugar1 and eggs--also any molasses1 syrup1 or melted chocolate in the recipe4 ,illustration3 #d ,stir in the liquid and flavoring4 7,a few recipes indicate that liquid and flour mixture should be added alternately47 ,sidenote3 444 ,,and ,,the ,,rest ,,is ,,easy6 ,illustration3 #e ,sift together and stir in the flour1 salt1 and leavening 7baking powder or cream of tartar and soda7--also any spices in the recipe4 ,then1 mix in any fruit or nuts4 ,illustration3 #f ,chill dough1 if indicated in recipe1 to make it easy to handle4 ,then shape dough for different types of cookies as directed in the recipe4 ,place on prepared pans4 ,illustration3 #g ,bake4 ,place pan on rack in center of oven4 ,if cooky tops do not brown properly1 move to a higher rack for last few minutes4 ,pans should be narrower1 shorter than oven 7to leave a #a space for circulation of heat74 ,illustration3 #h ,look at cookies when minimum baking time is up4 ,as soon as they are done 7according to recipe71 remove from oven4 ,with a wide spatula1 slip off baking sheet or out of pan onto wire rack to cool 7as recipe directs74 ,store cooled cookies properly to keep top eating quality4 ,keep crisp1 thin cookies in can with loose cover4 ,illustration ,keep soft cookies in air-tight container 7a covered earthen jar or a can with tight cover74 ,slices of apple or orange in jar help mellow and moisten cookies4 ,change fruit frequently4 ,where to ,find3 ,drop ,cookies #af-ba ,refrigerator ,cookies #bb-bd ,miscellaneous ,cookies #be ,bar ,cookies #bf-bi ,rolled ,cookies #cj-ci ,molded ,cookies #be1 #dj-db ,press ,cookies #dc ,,drop ,,cookies ,sidenote3 8,quickies0 busy mothers love to make4 ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,drop ,,cookies 7preliminary steps on pp4 #ad-ae7 ,illustration3 #a ,it will save time in spacing dough1 if you grease in symmetrical rows where you want to drop the dough4 ,it will also save washing browned grease off a tin pan4 ,illustration3 #b ,drop dough by rounded or heaping teaspoonfuls1 depending on size of cookies desired4 ,with another teaspoon1 push dough onto baking sheet 444 being careful to peak up the dough4 ,,brown ,,sugar ,,drops 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,soft1 chewy4 ,wonderful brown sugar flavor4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft shortening #b cups brown sugar #b eggs ,stir in 444 cup sour milk or buttermilk ,sift together and stir in 444 #c cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 soda #a tsp4 salt ,chill at least #a hour4 ,drop rounded teaspoonfuls about #b apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,bake until set 444 just until1 when touched lightly with finger1 almost no imprint remains4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #f doz4 #b cookies4 ,,holiday ,,fruit ,,cookies ,elegant4 ,richly studded with fruits and nuts4 ,butterscotch-flavored4 ,perfect for your loveliest hospitality4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and mix into the dough #a cups broken pecans1 #b cups candied cherries1 cut in halves1 and #b cups cut-up dates4 ,place a pecan half on each cooky4 ,make these rich cookies smaller 444 only #b4 ,,salted ,,peanut ,,cookies ,these tempting peanut crunches are always a favorite both with children and grown-ups4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except in place of the #c cups flour1 stir in #b cups sifted flour1 #b cups rolled oats1 #a cup ,,wheaties1 #a cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts 7without husks74 ,bake until brown1 #ab to #ad min4 ,illustration3 ,oops6 watch that spread ,to prevent drop cookies spreading 444 chill dough1 peak it up1 be sure oven temperature is correct4 ,,busy-,,day ,,nut ,,drops ,easy budget-savers4 ,one of our home testers calls these her 8wash day0 cookies4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and mix into the dough #a cup cut-up nuts4 ,,busy-,,day ,,coconut ,,drops ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and mix into the dough #a cup moist shredded coconut4 ,sidenote3 8,cozies0 from the cooky jar4 ,,coffee-,,and-,,spice ,,drops 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,intriguing flavors from the ,far ,east4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft shortening #b cups brown sugar #b eggs ,stir in 444 cup cold coffee ,sift together and stir in 444 #c cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 soda #a tsp4 salt #a tsp4 nutmeg #a tsp4 cinnamon ,chill at least #a hour4 ,drop rounded teaspoonfuls about #b apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,bake until set 444 just until1 when touched lightly with finger1 almost no imprint remains4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #f doz4 #b cookies4 ,,hermits ,spicy1 fruity1 satisfying 444 contributed by ,mrs4 ,william ,g4 ,dorr1 who worked with us in our test kitchen one summer4 ,she says they were always first choice with her little girls4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and mix into the dough #b cups halved seeded raisins and #a cups broken nuts4 ,be careful not to overbake4 ,all you have to do--to plump seedless raisins ,wash them and spread out in a flat pan4 ,cover the pan and heat slowly in a moderate oven4 ,to get full flavor from seedless raisins1 cut them in two with scissors after plumping4 ,,mincemeat ,,cookies ,extra quick1 no extra fruits needed 444 they are in the mincemeat4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and mix into the dough #b cups well drained mincemeat4 ,,spiced ,,prune ,,drops ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and add tsp4 cloves with other spices4 ,mix into dough #b cups cut-up cooked prunes 7pitted and well drained71 and #a cup broken nuts4 ,,applesauce ,,cookies ,yummy applesauce cake in cooky form4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except add #a tsp4 cloves with other spices4 ,mix into the dough #b cups well drained thick applesauce1 #a cup cut-up raisins1 and cup coarsely chopped nuts4 ,bake #i to #ab min4 ,,wheaties ,,drop ,,cookies ,treats for young champions4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft shortening #a cup sugar #b eggs ,stir in 444 #a cup sour milk ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 soda tsp4 salt #a tsp4 cinnamon tsp4 nutmeg tsp4 cloves ,stir in 444 cup coarsely chopped nuts #a cup cut-up raisins ,fold in 444 #c cups ,,wheaties ,chill dough4 ,drop by teaspoonfuls about #b apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,bake until1 when touched lightly with finger1 no imprint remains4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 #b cookies4 ,sidenote3 ,some of grandmother's prize cooky favorites4 ,,old-,,fashioned ,,sour ,,cream ,,drops 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,soft1 tender1 cream-rich4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening #a cups sugar #b eggs ,stir in 444 #a cup thick sour cream #a tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 soda tsp4 baking powder tsp4 salt ,chill at least #a hour4 ,drop rounded teaspoonfuls about #b apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,bake until delicately browned1 just until1 when touched lightly with finger1 almost no imprint remains4 ,,temperature3 #dbe 7hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 #b cookies4 ,,butterscotch ,,cookies ,,with ,,burnt ,,butter ,,icing ,really delectable1 especially with the unusual buttery icing4 ,mrs4 ,r4 ,c4 ,karstad of ,nicollet1 ,minnesota1 won a prize on them4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except use brown sugar in place of granulated sugar4 ,mix into the dough cup cut-up nuts4 ,spread cooled cookies with ,,burnt ,,butter ,,icing ,melt #d tbsp4 butter until golden brown4 ,blend in #a cup sifted confectioners' sugar and tsp4 vanilla4 ,stir in #a to #b tbsp4 hot water until icing spreads smoothly4 ,,amount3 ,icing for about #cj cookies4 ,,coconut ,,cream ,,drops ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except mix into the dough #a cup moist shredded coconut4 ,illustration3 to sour sweet cream ,use freshly soured cream for good flavor4 ,buy it from the dairy4 ,or sour it yourself by adding #a tbsp4 vinegar or lemon juice to #a cup sweet cream4 ,all you have to do--to give iced cookies a professional air3 ,place the same amount of icing 7#a tsp47 on center of each4 ,then1 with a spatula1 spread the icing with circular motion in pretty swirls4 ,,chocolate ,,cream ,,drops ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except stir into shortening mixture #b sq4 unsweetened chocolate 7#b oz471 melted4 ,mix into the dough #a cup cut-up nuts4 ,frost cooled cookies if desired with ,,chocolate ,,icing ,melt together over hot water #a tbsp4 butter and #a sq4 unsweetened chocolate 7#a oz474 ,stir in #c tbsp4 top milk and #a cups sifted confectioners' sugar4 ,thin with cream to make glossy and easy to spread4 ,,amount3 ,icing for about #cj cookies4 ,,fruit-,,and-,,nut ,,drops ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except sift with dry ingredients #a tsp4 cinnamon1 tsp4 cloves1 tsp4 nutmeg4 ,mix into the dough #a cup cut-up dates 7or raisins7 and #a cup cut-up nuts4 ,,note3 ,the spices may be omitted4 ,sidenote3 ,molasses 'n' spice1 my how nice6 ,,ginger ,,creams ,fluffy ginger cakes 444 topped with creamy white icing4 ,they bring memories of a real farm home near ,owatonna1 ,minnesota1 where children trooped to the cooky jar after chores were done4 ,mildred ,bennett 7now ,mrs4 ,axel ,anderson71 who was honored one year as national #d-;,h girl1 brought us this recipe when she was a member of our staff4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening cup sugar #a small egg cup molasses ,stir in 444 #a tsp4 soda dissolved in cup hot water ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 salt #a tsp4 ginger tsp4 nutmeg tsp4 cloves tsp4 cinnamon ,chill dough4 ,drop rounded teaspoonfuls about #b apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,bake until set 444 just until1 when touched lightly with finger1 almost no imprint remains4 ,while slightly warm1 frost with ,quick ,cream ,icing 7below47 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #g to #h min4 ,,amount3 ,about #d doz4 #b cookies4 ,,quick ,,cream ,,icing ,delicious1 creamy-tasting topping 444 ideal for ,ginger ,creams and other festive cookies4 ,blend together cup sifted confectioners' sugar1 tsp4 vanilla1 and cream to make easy to spread 7about #a tbsp474 ,,oatmeal ,,drop ,,cookies ,chewy 444 with a hint of molasses4 ,we created this recipe in our test kitchen for the little daughter of a famous actress1 and for all little children4 ,illustration ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening #a cups sugar #b eggs #f tbsp4 molasses ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 soda #a tsp4 salt #a tsp4 cinnamon ,stir in 444 #b cups rolled oats cup cut-up nuts #a cup cut-up raisins ,drop rounded teaspoonfuls about #b apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,bake until lightly browned4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 #b cookies4 ,,monkey-,,faced ,,cookies ,you'll be amused by the droll faces4 ,in an antique shop1 pasted on the under side of a drawer in an old table1 a radio friend of ,fultonville1 ,new ,york1 discovered this recipe written in faded ink in old-fashioned script3 8for ,elsa40 ,illustration ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening #a cup brown sugar cup molasses ,stir in 444 cup sour milk or buttermilk #a tsp4 vinegar ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 soda tsp4 salt tsp4 ginger tsp4 cinnamon ,drop rounded teaspoonfuls about #b apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,place #c raisins on each for eyes and mouth4 ,bake until set4 ,the faces take on droll expressions in baking4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #d doz4 #b cookies4 ,sidenote3 ,easy to 8jumble up0 in a hurry6 ,,sugar ,,jumbles 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,little sugar cakes of old-time goodness4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening 7part butter7 cup sugar #a egg #a tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 soda tsp4 salt ,drop rounded teaspoonfuls about #b apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,bake until delicately browned 444 cookies should still be soft4 ,cool slightly 444 then remove from baking sheet4 ,,temperature3 #cge 7quick mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #c doz4 #b cookies4 ,,coconut ,,jumbles ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and mix into the dough #a cup moist shredded coconut4 ,,chocolate ,,chip ,,cookies ,illustration ,the glamorous ,toll ,house cookies 444 first introduced to ,american homemakers in #aici through my series of radio talks on 8,famous ,foods from ,famous ,eating ,places40 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except in place of cup sugar use cup 7half brown1 half white74 ,then mix into the dough cup cut-up nuts and one #g-oz4 package chocolate pieces 7about #a cups74 ,,orange-,,chocolate ,,chip ,,cookies ,follow recipe for ,chocolate ,chip cookies and add #a tsp4 grated orange rind to the shortening mixture4 #c-;,,in-#a ,,jumbles ,choco-nut 444 coco-nut 444 date-nut4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and divide dough into three parts4 ,choco-,nut3 ,to one part1 add sq4 unsweetened chocolate 7 oz471 melted1 and drop whole nutmeats 7 cup7 into it 444 coating each thoroughly4 ,coco-,nut3 ,to another part1 add cup moist shredded coconut4 ,date-,nut3 ,leave third part plain 444 and drop nut-stuffed dates 7#ad7 into it 444 coating each thoroughly4 ,each coated date and each coated nut makes a cooky4 ,,glazed ,,orange ,,jumbles ,double-orange flavor4444 ,sure to win favor4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--mix into dough #a tsp4 grated orange rind and1 if desired1 #a cup chopped nuts4 ,bake4 ,while hot1 dip tops of cookies in orange glaze 7 cup sugar1 #c tbsp4 orange juice1 #a tsp4 grated orange rind 444 heated together74 ,,brazil ,,or ,,pecan ,,jumbles ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and stir into the dough #b cups cut-up ,brazil or other nuts4 ,,old-,,time ,,cinnamon ,,jumbles ,made with buttermilk 444 soft and cake-like4 8,so easy 444 that making them is a thrill for the girls in the ,home ,economics classes each year10 according to ,miss ,sarah ,m4 ,knight of ,buffalo1 ,new ,york4 ,and even her little sixth-graders report making them with great success in their own homes6 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening 7part butter7 #a cup sugar #a egg ,stir in 444 cup buttermilk #a tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 soda tsp4 salt ,chill dough4 ,drop rounded teaspoonfuls about #b apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,sprinkle with mixture of sugar and cinnamon 7 cup sugar and #a tsp4 cinnamon74 ,bake until set but not brown4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #d doz4 #b cookies4 ,sidenote3 ,party specialties in answer to requests4 ,,coconut ,,macaroons 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,moist1 chewy1 chock-full of coconut4 ,beat until fluffy 7only min47 444 cup egg whites ,stir in 444 #a cups sugar tsp4 salt tsp4 vanilla ,blend in 444 #b cups moist shredded coconut ,drop rounded teaspoonfuls #b apart on ungreased wrapping paper on baking sheet4 ,bake until set and delicately browned4 7,illustrated directions at bottom of page tell how to remove macaroons from paper easily47 ,they spread during baking1 so when they come from oven shape into mounds by gathering in edges with fingers4 ,,temperature3 #cbe 7slow mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #ae to #ah min4 ,,amount3 ,about #b doz4 #a macaroons4 ,,chocolate-,,coconut ,,macaroons ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and add #b sq4 unsweetened chocolate 7#b oz471 melted4 ,,cherry-,,coconut ,,macaroons ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and add cup chopped candied cherries4 ,,almond ,,macaroons ,soften with hands 444 #a lb4 almond paste 7bought from bakery or made from recipe below7 ,work in 444 #b cups sugar tsp4 salt #d tbsp4 ,,gold ,,medal ,flour cup sifted confectioners' sugar cup egg whites1 unbeaten ,drop teaspoonfuls #b apart on ungreased wrapping paper on baking sheet4 ,pat tops lightly with fingers dipped in cold water4 ,bake until set and delicately browned4 ,remove from paper4 ,,temperature3 #cbe 7slow mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #ah to #bj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 #b macaroons4 ,,almond ,,paste 7#a lb47 ,grind #b cups blanched almonds1 thoroughly dried 7not toasted71 through finest knife of food grinder4 ,then grind twice more4 ,mix in #a cups sifted confectioners' sugar4 ,blend in cup egg whites1 unbeaten1 and #b tsp4 almond extract4 ,mold into ball4 ,let age in tightly covered container in refrigerator at least #d days4 ,illustration3 ,remove paper with baked macaroons on it4 ,lay a wet towel on the hot baking sheet4 ,place paper of macaroons on towel and let stand #a minute4 ,steam will loosen macaroons4 ,slip off with spatula4 ,,wheaties-,,coc',n',t ,,macaroons ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except1 in place of #b cups coconut1 use #b cups ,,wheaties and #a cup coconut4 ,bake #ab to #ae min4 ,,peanut ,,macaroons ,thin1 wafery4 ,beat until lemon-colored 7#e min47 444 #a egg 7large7 ,gradually beat in 444 cup sugar #a tsp4 water ,mix together and gently fold in 444 #a tbsp4 ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 salt tsp4 baking powder ,add and mix just enough to blend in 444 #a cups finely ground roasted peanuts 7#a cup shelled1 brown husks removed7 ,drop teaspoonfuls #b apart on ungreased wrapping paper on baking sheet4 ,bake until set and delicately browned4 ,remove from paper immediately4 ,,temperature3 #cbe 7slow mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #ad to #ae min4 ,,amount3 ,about #c doz4 #b macaroons4 ,,refrigerator ,,cookies ,sidenote3 ,mix when convenient 444 ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,refrigerator ,,cookies 7preliminary steps on pp4 #ad-ae7 ,illustration3 #a ,press and mold with hands into a long roll1 even and smooth1 and as big around as you want your cookies to be4 ,illustration3 #b ,wrap in waxed paper 444 twisting ends to hold the roll in shape4 ,or press into a waxed cardboard carton 7butter or ice cream carton74 ,illustration3 #c ,chill roll of dough until it is firm enough to slice easily4 ,to speed up chilling1 place in freezing compartment4 ,illustration3 #d ,slice with a thin knife1 very sharp1 to insure neat slices with uncrumbled edges4 ,return unused dough to refrigerator so it can remain stiff4 ,,refrigerator ,,cookies 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,melt-in-the-mouth1 rich1 and crispy4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft shortening cup sugar cup brown sugar #b eggs ,sift together and stir in #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 soda #a tsp4 salt 99#b to #c tsp4 cinnamon 99,or use #a tsp4 vanilla 7add with eggs74 ,mix thoroughly with hands4 ,press and mold into a long smooth roll about #b in diameter4 ,wrap in waxed paper1 and chill until stiff 7several hours or overnight74 ,with a thin1 sharp knife1 cut in thin slices to thick4 ,place slices a little apart on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until lightly browned4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #f to #h min4 ,,amount3 ,about #f doz4 #b cookies4 ,,nut ,,refrigerator ,,cookies ,nut-lovers really go for these cookies4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and mix into dough cup cut-up blanched almonds or black walnuts or other nuts4 ,,date-,,nut ,,refrigerator ,,cookies ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--using both cinnamon and vanilla4 ,mix into dough cup finely chopped nuts and cup finely cut dates4 ,,orange-,,almond ,,refrigerator ,,cookies ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--but omit cinnamon4 ,stir #a tbsp4 grated orange rind into shortening mixture4 ,mix into dough cup cut-up blanched almonds4 ,,chocolate ,,refrigerator ,,cookies ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--but omit the cinnamon4 ,blend #b sq4 unsweetened chocolate 7#b oz471 melted and cooled1 into the shortening mixture4 ,all you have to do--for an elegant dessert3 ,make a roll by arranging the chocolate or ginger cookies 7see p4 #bc7 side by side with sweetened whipped cream between4 ,spread whipped cream over top and sides of roll4 ,chill #f to #h hr4 ,slice diagonally for gaily striped servings4 ,sidenote3 444 slice and bake when convenient4 ,,ginger ,,refrigerator ,,cookies ,gingery favorites in jig-time6 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft shortening #a cup sugar #b eggs cup black molasses ,sift together and stir in 444 #d cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 soda #a tsp4 salt #a tbsp4 ginger 7#c tsp47 ,mix thoroughly with hands4 ,press and mold into a long1 smooth roll about #b in diameter4 ,wrap in waxed paper1 and chill until stiff 7several hours or overnight74 ,with thin1 sharp knife1 cut in thin slices to thick4 ,place slices a little apart on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until lightly browned4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #i doz4 #b cookies4 ,,new ,,northland ,,cookies ,illustration ,crunchy1 flavorful shortening-savers4 ,languid days on the ,st4 ,lawrence2 the pink1 rocky cliffs and blue icebergs of ,labrador2 and afternoon tea on deck4 ,such are the memories these cookies bring to ,ruth ,g4 ,anderson of our ,staff who brought back the recipe after a cruise to the ,northland4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #f tbsp4 soft shortening 7part butter7 #a cup brown sugar ,stir in 444 cup cold water ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 soda tsp4 salt tsp4 cinnamon ,mix in 444 cup cut-up blanched almonds ,mix thoroughly with hands4 ,press and mold into a long smooth roll about #b in diameter4 ,wrap in waxed paper1 and chill until stiff 7several hours or overnight74 ,with thin1 sharp knife1 cut in thin slices to thick4 ,place slices a little apart on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until lightly browned4 ,remove from pan immediately4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #f to #h min4 ,,amount3 ,about #d doz4 #b cookies4 ,sidenote3 ,snip off and bake 444 for unexpected guests4 ,,petticoat ,,tails ,richly delicate and dainty4 ,illustration ,this recipe was brought from ,france to ,scotland by ,mary1 ,queen of ,scots4 ,the ,french name 8,petits ,gateaux ,tailles0 means--8little cakes cut off40 ,but the name came to be pronounced as it sounded to the ,scotch and ,english--8,petticoat ,tails40 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft butter #a cup sifted confectioners' sugar #a tsp4 flavoring 7vanilla1 almond1 wintergreen or rose7 ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 salt ,mix thoroughly with hands4 ,press and mold into a long1 smooth roll about #b in diameter4 ,wrap in waxed paper1 and chill until stiff 7several hours or overnight74 ,with thin1 sharp knife1 cut in thin slices to thick4 ,place slices a little apart on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until lightly browned4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #f doz4 #b cookies4 ,,oatmeal ,,refrigerator ,,cookies ,nice and chewy1 with a molasses-lemon tang4 ,voted the best oatmeal cooky ever tasted 444 when sent to our ,recipe ,contest by ,mrs4 ,j4 ,a4 ,gmeinder of ,st4 ,paul1 ,minnesota4 ,the distinguishing molasses-lemon flavor was an idea from ,mrs4 ,richard ,nugent1 ,brooklyn1 ,new ,york4 ,illustration ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening cup sugar cup brown sugar #a egg #a tsp4 grated lemon rind #a tbsp4 molasses tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 cup 7 cup plus #b tbsp47 sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 soda tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 #a cups rolled oats ,mix thoroughly with hands4 ,press and mold into a long1 smooth roll about #b in diameter4 ,wrap in waxed paper1 and chill until stiff 7several hours74 ,with thin1 sharp knife1 cut in thin slices to thick4 ,place slices a little apart on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until lightly browned4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #d doz4 #b cookies4 ,,pretty ,,for ,,parties ,all you have to do--to make ,petticoat ,tails match your color scheme3 ,tint the dough with a few drops of red food coloring and use rose flavoring for a pink party4 ,use wintergreen flavoring and a few drops of green coloring for a green party4 ,illustration ,,miscellaneous ,,cookies ,sidenote3 ,popular through the years 444 ,,snickerdoodles ,fun to say 444 to sniff 444 to eat6 ,pat ,roth of our ,staff said1 8,it's one of my happy childhood memories4 ,my mother would be baking when we came home from school and we would have ,snickerdoodles hot out of the oven with a glass of milk40 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft shortening #a cups sugar #b eggs ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #b tsp4 cream of tartar #a tsp4 soda tsp4 salt ,chill dough4 ,roll into balls the size of small walnuts4 ,roll in mixture of #b tbsp4 sugar and #b tsp4 cinnamon4 ,place about #b apart on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until lightly browned 444 but still soft4 7,these cookies puff up at first 444 then flatten out with crinkled tops47 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 #b cookies4 ,,gold ,,cookies ,really awfully good 444 and they use up those extra egg yolks6 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening #a cups sugar #d egg yolks ,stir in 444 #b tbsp4 milk #a tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 baking powder tsp4 salt ,chill dough4 ,roll into balls the size of walnuts 444 then roll balls in a mixture of cup finely chopped nuts and #b tsp4 cinnamon4 ,place #c apart on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until golden brown 444 but still soft4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #ab to #ae min4 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 #b cookies4 ,,molasses ,,crinkles ,thick1 chewy1 with crackled1 sugary tops4 ,when served at ,mrs4 ,fred ,fredell's in ,st4 ,paul1 ,minnesota1 they were so delicious ,i begged the recipe4 ,thanks to her1 thousands of homes have enjoyed these spicy cookies4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening #a cup brown sugar #a egg cup molasses ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #b tsp4 soda tsp4 salt tsp4 cloves #a tsp4 cinnamon #a tsp4 ginger ,chill dough4 ,roll into balls the size of large walnuts4 ,dip tops in sugar4 ,place1 sugared-side-up1 #c apart on greased baking sheet4 ,sprinkle each cooky with #b or #c drops of water to produce a crackled surface4 ,bake just until set but not hard4 ,,temperature3 #cge 7quick mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #d doz4 #b cookies4 ,,washboards ,coconut-taffy bars4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft shortening 7half butter7 #b cups brown sugar #b eggs ,stir in 444 #a tsp4 soda dissolved in cup hot water #a tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 #d cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 baking powder tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 #a cup moist shredded coconut 7cut up any long shreds7 ,chill dough #b hr4 ,roll into balls the size of walnuts4 ,place #b apart on ungreased baking sheet4 ,with fingers1 flatten each ball into a #a #b oblong thick4 7,and we do mean inch67 ,press each cooky lengthwise with tines of floured fork in washboard effect4 ,bake until lightly browned4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 #b #c cookies4 ,,bar ,,cookies ,sidenote3 ,perennial favorites 444 cut in squares or bars4 ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,bar ,,cookies 7preliminary steps on pp4 #ad-ae7 ,illustration3 #a ,spread dough in greased pan and bake as directed4 ,illustration3 #b ,cut into squares or bars when slightly cool4 ,illustration3 #c ,remove from the pan with a wide spatula4 ,,brownies 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,chewy1 fudgy squares 444 everyone loves them6 ,melt together over hot water 444 #b sq4 unsweetened chocolate 7#b oz47 cup shortening ,beat in 444 #a cup sugar #b eggs ,sift together and stir in 444 cup sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 baking powder tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 cup broken nuts ,spread in well greased #h square pan 7#h #h #b74 ,bake until top has dull crust4 ,a slight imprint will be left when top is touched lightly with finger4 ,cool slightly 444 then cut into squares4 ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #cj to #ce min4 ,,amount3 #af #b squares4 ,,chocolate-,,frosted ,,brownies 8,lickin' good60 444 youngsters say4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and spread cooled bars or squares before cutting with ,,marie',s ,,chocolate ,,icing ,melt over hot water #a tbsp4 butter and #a sq4 unsweetened chocolate 7#a oz474 ,blend in #a tbsp4 warm water4 ,stir and beat in about #a cup sifted confectioners' sugar 7until icing will spread easily74 ,,dainty ,,tea ,,brownies ,picturesque 444 very thin4 ,a highlight of the silver teas at a ,minneapolis church4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except chop nuts finely and spread dough in two well greased oblong pans 7#i #ac #b74 ,sprinkle with cup blanched and finely sliced green pistachio nuts4 ,bake #g to #h min4 ,cut immediately into squares or diamonds4 ,remove from pan while warm4 ,,plantation ,,fruit ,,bars ,little sugar and shortening 444 but delicious4 ,sent to us by ,mrs4 ,charles ,willard of ,chicago4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening cup sugar #a egg cup molasses ,stir in 444 cup milk ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 baking powder tsp4 soda tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 #a cup broken nuts #a to #b cups cut-up raisins or dates ,spread in greased oblong pan 7#i #ac #b74 ,bake4 ,cool slightly 444 spread with ,lemon ,icing 7see below7 and cut into bars4 ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #be to #cj min4 ,,amount3 #d doz4 #a #b bars4 ,,lemon ,,icing 7for ,plantation ,fruit ,bars7 ,gradually beat cup sifted confectioners' sugar into #a stiffly beaten egg white4 ,add dash of salt1 tsp4 lemon extract4 ,sidenote3 ,confection-like squares for special entertaining4 ,,date-,,and-,,nut ,,squares ,chewy favorites with rich nutty flavor4 ,much like the ,bishop's ,bread served to circuit-riding preachers in days of ,early ,america4 ,beat until foamy 444 #b eggs ,beat in 444 cup sugar tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 cup sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 baking powder tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 #a cup cut-up walnuts #b cups finely cut-up dates ,spread in well greased #h square pan 7#h #h #b74 ,bake until top has dull crust4 ,cut into squares while warm1 cool1 then remove from pan4 ,if desired1 dip in confectioners' sugar4 ,,temperature3 #cbe 7slow mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #be to #cj min4 ,,amount3 #af #b squares4 ,illustration3 ,to sugar confection-like ,date-and-,nut ,squares 7above7 444 dip in confectioners' sugar and shake4 ,,jewelled ,,cookies ,glowing with gems of spicy gumdrops 7red and green for ,christmas holidays74 ,beat until foamy 444 #b eggs ,beat in 444 #a cup sugar #a tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cup sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 cup cut-up toasted blanched almonds cup cut-up gumdrops 77 ,spread in well greased and floured #i square pan 7#i #i #b74 ,sprinkle extra cut-up gumdrops 7about cup7 over top of batter4 ,bake until top has a dull crust4 ,cut into squares while warm1 cool1 then remove from pan4 7,crust will crack47 ,,temperature3 #cbe 7slow mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #cj to #ce min4 ,,amount3 #af #b squares4 ,,walnut ,,squares ,almost candy 444 so rich and nutty4 ,beat until foamy 444 #a egg ,beat in 444 #a cup brown sugar tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 cup sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 salt tsp4 soda ,mix in 444 #a cup cut-up walnuts ,spread in well greased #h square pan 7#h #h #b74 ,bake until top has a dull crust4 ,cut into squares while warm1 cool1 then remove from pan4 ,,temperature3 #cbe 7slow mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #be to #cj min4 ,,amount3 #af #b squares4 ,,tutti-,,frutti ,,surprises ,like moist fruit cake 444 full of good things4 ,beat until foamy 444 #b eggs ,gradually beat in 444 #a cup sifted confectioners' sugar ,stir in 444 #c tbsp4 shortening1 melted ,sift together and stir in 444 cup sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 baking powder #a tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 #a cup cut-up nuts #a cup cut-up dates cup cut-up candied fruit ,spread in well greased #h square pan 7#h #h #b74 ,bake until top has a dull crust4 ,cut into squares while warm1 cool1 then remove from pan4 ,,temperature3 #cbe 7slow mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #cj to #ce min4 ,,amount3 #af #b squares4 ,sidenote3 ,deliciously rich two-layer cookies4 ,,toffee-,,nut ,,bars 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,almond-coconut topping on melt-in-the-mouth crust4 ,,bottom ,,layer ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening 7half butter7 cup brown sugar ,stir in 444 #a cup sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour ,press and flatten with hand to cover bottom of ungreased oblong pan 7#i #ac #b74 ,bake #aj min4 ,then spread with ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj min4 ,,almond-,,coconut ,,topping ,beat well 444 #b eggs ,stir in 444 #a cup brown sugar #a tsp4 vanilla ,mix together and stir in 444 #b tbsp4 ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 baking powder tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 #a cup moist shredded coconut #a cup cut-up almonds 7or other nuts7 ,return to oven and bake #be min4 more until topping is golden brown4 ,cool slightly 444 then cut into bars4 ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #be min4 ,,amount3 ,about #b doz4 #a #c bars4 ,illustration3 ,spread almond-coconut topping on bottom layer4 ,,coconut-,,lemon ,,bars ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above for ,bottom ,layer4 ,bake #aj min4 ,let stand a few minutes before spreading with ,,coconut-,,lemon ,,topping ,beat well 444 #b eggs ,stir in 444 #a cup brown sugar #b tbsp4 lemon juice #a tsp4 grated lemon rind tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 #a cup moist shredded coconut #a cup cut-up walnuts cup cut-up raisins ,return to oven and bake #be min4 more until topping is golden brown4 ,cool slightly 444 then cut into bars4 ,,jell-,,meringue-,,filbert ,,bars ,jeannette ,campbell of our ,staff goes into rhapsodies about these luscious bars4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above for ,bottom ,layer--except use sifted confectioners' sugar in place of brown1 and stir #b egg yolks into the sugar and shortening mixture4 ,bake4 ,spread with to cup softened jelly 7currant1 raspberry1 or grape71 then with ,,meringue-,,filbert ,,topping ,beat until stiff 444 #b egg whites ,beat in gradually 444 cup sugar tsp4 cinnamon ,fold in 444 #a cup ground filberts 7unblanched7 ,return to oven and bake #be min4 more until topping is golden brown4 ,cool slightly 444 then cut into bars4 ,illustration3 ,the fluffy meringue-filbert topping is piled on top of softened jelly spread over the crust4 ,sidenote3 ,fruit fillings between nut-rich crumb crusts4 ,,filled ,,bar ,,cookies 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,first1 prepare desired filling 7see below71 and cool4 ,,for ,,crust ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening 7part butter7 #a cup brown sugar ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 soda #a tsp4 salt ,stir in 444 #a cups rolled oats ,mix thoroughly4 ,place one half of this crumb mixture in greased and floured oblong pan 7#i #ac #b74 ,press and flatten with hands to cover bottom of pan4 ,spread with cooled filling4 ,cover with remaining crumb mixture 444 patting lightly4 ,bake until lightly browned4 ,while warm1 cut into bars and remove from pan4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #be to #cj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #b doz4 #a #b bars4 ,,date ,,bars 7,matrimonial ,cake7 ,these cookies won the first prize at the famous ,minnesota ,state ,fair one year 444 for ,mrs4 ,c4 ,arlt of ,st4 ,paul4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above1 using3 ,,date ,,filling ,mix together in saucepan 444 #c cups cut-up dates cup sugar #a cups water ,cook over low heat1 stirring constantly1 until thickened 7about #aj min474 ,cool4 ,illustration3 ,date ,bars 444 perfect pals for good hot coffee or tea ,,prune-,,orange ,,bars ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above using ,,prune-,,orange ,,filling ,mix together in saucepan 444 #c cups cut-up cooked prunes 7drained7 cup sugar cup orange juice #b tbsp4 lemon juice #b tbsp4 grated orange rind ,cook over low heat1 stirring constantly1 until thickened 7about #aj min474 ,cool4 ,,date-,,apricot ,,bars ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above using ,,date-,,apricot ,,filling ,mix together in saucepan 444 #a cup cut-up dates #b cups mashed1 cooked1 dried apricots 7drained7 cup sugar #b tbsp4 of the apricot juice ,cook over low heat1 stirring constantly1 until thickened 7about #e min474 ,cool4 ,,hazelnut ,,bars ,crusty1 macaroony4 ,old-time ,german party cookies that keep beautifully4 ,beat in top of double boiler until stiff 444 #b large egg whites ,beat in gradually 444 #a cup sugar ,fold in 444 #a tbsp4 ,,gold ,,medal ,flour ,cook over boiling water #c min41 stirring constantly4 ,remove from over hot water4 ,blend in 444 #a tsp4 vanilla #a cups coarsely ground unblanched filberts 7hazelnuts7 ,spread dough smoothly thick in ungreased paper-lined oblong pan 7#i #ac #b74 ,with fingers1 pat top gently with warm water4 ,bake until top looks dull4 ,while warm1 cut into bars #a #b4 ,cool slightly1 then turn paper over 7bars and all74 ,dampen entire surface with cold water4 ,when water penetrates paper1 bars are easily removed4 ,if desired1 place two bars together with a butter icing between 7see ,burnt ,butter ,icing1 p4 #ah74 ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #ae to #bj min4 ,,amount3 #cb single bars1 #a #b4 ,,rolled ,,cookies ,sidenote3 ,pat 'em1 and roll 'em and sugar for tea4 ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,rolled ,,cookies 7preliminary steps on pp4 #ad-ae7 ,illustration3 #a ,to prevent 8sticking10 slip a canvas cover over board1 and stockinet over rolling pin4 ,rub flour into the covers4 ,illustration3 #b ,roll lightly1 small amount dough at a time 444 keeping the rest chilled4 ,roll very thin for crisp cookies4 ,illustration3 #c ,cut as many cookies from each rolling as possible4 ,dip cooky cutter in flour1 then shake it and cut4 ,short cut3 instead of rolling it1 drop dough and flatten with glass4 ,see page #dj4 ,,sugar ,,cookies 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,crispy1 thin1 flavorful4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft shortening 7half butter7 cup sugar #a egg ,stir in 444 #a tbsp4 milk or cream #a tsp4 flavoring 7vanilla or lemon or a combination of the two7 ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 baking powder tsp4 salt ,chill dough4 ,roll very thin 774 ,cut into desired shapes4 ,place on lightly greased baking sheet1 and sprinkle with sugar4 ,bake until delicately browned4 ,,temperature3 #dbe 7hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #e to #g min4 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 #b cookies4 ,,lemon ,,sugar ,,cookies ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except in place of vanilla1 use #b tsp4 grated lemon rind and #a tsp4 lemon juice4 ,,nut ,,sugar ,,cookies ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and mix into the dough #a cup finely chopped nuts4 ,,rich ,,sugar ,,cookies ,extra tender 444 a flavor favorite6 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except use cup sugar in place of cup4 ,use #a tsp4 cream of tartar and tsp4 soda in place of the baking powder4 ,,caraway ,,cookies ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except omit vanilla1 sift tsp4 nutmeg with the dry ingredients1 and mix #a tsp4 caraway seeds into the dough4 ,,chocolate ,,pinwheels ,fascinating whirls of dark and light 444 an unusual taste delight4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above or recipe for ,rich ,sugar ,cookies4 ,divide dough into #b equal parts4 ,into #a part1 blend #a sq4 unsweetened chocolate 7#a oz471 melted and cooled4 ,chill4 ,roll out white dough #i #ab4 ,roll out chocolate dough same size and lay on top of white dough4 ,roll the double layer of dough gently until thick4 ,roll up tightly1 beginning at wide side1 into a roll #ab long and #b in diameter4 ,chill4 ,slice thick4 ,place slices a little apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,bake4 ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 #b cookies4 ,sidenote3 ,merrily we roll the dough 444 for parties4 ,,butter ,,cookies 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,crisp1 with the true buttery flavor1 but not sweet4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft butter cup sugar #a egg ,stir in 444 #c tsp4 flavoring 7vanilla1 lemon1 etc47 ,sift together and stir in 444 #c cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 baking powder almond or pecan halves ,chill dough4 ,roll very thin 774 ,cut into desired shapes4 ,place on ungreased baking sheet4 ,press blanched almond or pecan half into top of each cooky4 ,if glazed cooky is desired1 brush mixture of #a egg yolk and #b tbsp4 water over top of cookies before baking4 ,bake until they are delicately browned4 ,,temperature3 #dbe 7hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #e to #g min4 ,,amount3 ,about #g doz4 #b cookies4 ,,cookies ,,for ,,parties ,delightful for all sorts of special occasions4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe for ,sugar ,cookies on above1 or 7,,key7 recipe for ,butter ,cookies above4 ,cut and decorate cookies for special occasions as follows3 ,,heart ,,cookies ,for special ,valentines4 ,illustration ,cut with heart-shaped cutter4 ,brush lightly with a little beaten egg white4 ,then sprinkle with red sugar4 ,bake4 ,cut round cookies4 ,place a tiny red candy heart in center of each4 ,bake4 ,cut dough with two heart-shaped cutters1 one smaller than the other4 ,lay a smaller heart on each of the larger ones and bake each pair as one cooky4 ,when baked1 ice the smaller heart with red or pink icing4 ,illustration ,,cherry ,,and ,,hatchet ,,cookies ,for ,george ,washington's ,birthday4 ,cut small round cherries from red candied cherries and stick them on baked cookies in sprays of three1 with little stems and leaves of green citron4 ,cut cookies with hatchet-shaped cooky cutter4 ,or stick little candy hatchets on cookies4 ,,place ,,cards ,,or ,,favors ,for children's parties4 ,roll dough thick4 ,cut into #b #c oblong shapes4 ,bake4 ,when cookies are cool1 write names on them with melted chocolate or colored icing4 ,illustration ,,flower ,,cookies ,for ,easter1 spring and summer parties4 ,illustration ,color dough pink or yellow4 ,cut cookies with little scalloped cutters1 for petal effect4 ,brush with egg white and sprinkle with pink or yellow sugar before baking4 ,bits of candied orange peel or yellow gum drops may be used for yellow centers4 ,make flower and rosette shapes by forcing the dough through a cooky press4 ,,decorating ,,icing ,into #a cup sifted confectioners' sugar1 stir just enough water 7about #a tbsp47 to make icing easy to force through pastry tube--yet hold its shape4 ,tint if desired with a few drops of food coloring4 7,pile into pastry tube and squeeze47 ,,cookies ,,with ,,faces ,for ,hallowe'en4 ,illustration ,follow recipe for soft molasses cookies such as ,gingies on page #cd4 ,tint the ,decorating ,icing 7above7 orange4 ,then force it through a pastry tube or paper cornucopia to make faces with eyes1 nose1 mouth1 and hair4 ,sidenote3 ,little taste-tempters in fascinating shapes4 ,,filled ,,cookies 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,tender1 creamy white turnovers hold luscious fillings4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening #a cup sugar #b eggs ,stir in 444 #b tbsp4 thick cream #a tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 soda tsp4 salt ,chill dough4 ,roll very thin 774 ,cut #c rounds or squares4 ,place on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,place a rounded teaspoonful of desired cooled filling 7below7 on each4 ,fold over like a turnover1 pressing edges together with floured tines of a fork or tip of finger4 ,bake until delicately browned4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #f doz4 #c cookies4 ,,filled ,,cookies ,,in ,,fancy ,,shapes ,illustration ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--but cut dough with scalloped round cooky cutter or with heart1 diamond1 or #b cutter of any desired shape1 cutting #b alike for each filled cooky4 ,to give a decorative effect1 cut the center out of the top cooky with a tiny cutter of heart1 star1 or scalloped round shape4 ,place the bottom pieces on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,spread desired filling 7see below7 on each 444 covering up to edge4 ,place on the top pieces4 ,press edges together4 ,,amount3 #d doz4 #b filled cookies4 ,illustration3 ,spread filling almost to the edges 444 when making filled cookies4 ,to keep the filling in1 press edges of filled cookies together with the fingers or with floured tines of a fork4 ,,poinsettias ,a smart new favorite for the holidays4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and roll chilled dough thick4 ,cut in #c squares4 ,place on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,cut with sharp knife from corners of each square almost to center 7making #d triangular sections in each square74 ,in center1 place #a teaspoonful cooled ,prune ,filling 7below74 ,pick up corresponding corner of each triangular section1 and fold over center filling4 ,press gently in center to hold #d points together4 7,see diagrams below47 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 poinsettia cookies4 ,illustration ,,fig ,,bars ,plump with fruity filling4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and roll one half of dough thick4 ,cut into #d long strips 7#c #ab74 ,spread to cup ,fig ,filling 7below7 on each strip lengthwise1 covering only of strip except for a edge4 ,lift this edge up and stick it to filling4 ,quickly flop the uncovered half of strip over the filling1 folding it under at edge4 ,seal the #b edges together securely4 ,with sharp knife1 cut into bars #b long4 ,place #a apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,,amount3 #b doz4 #b bars4 ,sidenote3 ,luscious fruity fillings 444 to suit every taste4 ,illustration3 ,filled cooky favorites4 ,,raisin1 ,,fig1 ,,and ,,date ,,filling ,mix together in saucepan 444 cup raisins1 finely cut up cup figs1 finely cut up cup dates1 finely cut up cup sugar cup water #b tbsp4 lemon juice ,cook slowly1 stirring constantly1 until thickened 7about #e min474 ,cool4 ,,amount3 ,filling for #d doz4 filled cookies4 ,,raisin1 ,,fig1 ,,or ,,date ,,filling ,in recipe above for ,raisin1 ,fig1 and ,date ,filling1 use #a cups raisins1 or figs1 or dates 444 in place of the combination of the three4 ,,pineapple ,,filling ,mix together in saucepan 444 #a cup sugar #d tbsp4 ,,gold ,,medal ,flour ,stir in 444 #a cups well drained crushed pineapple 7no4 #b can7 #d tbsp4 lemon juice #c tbsp4 butter tsp4 nutmeg cup pineapple juice ,cook slowly1 stirring constantly1 until thickened 7#e to #aj min474 ,cool4 ,,amount3 ,filling for #d doz4 filled cookies4 ,illustration3 ,clean sticky fruits from your food grinder quickly and easily by running a few small pieces of dry bread through it4 ,,prune ,,filling ,mix together in saucepan 444 #a cups mashed cooked prunes 7#b cups uncooked7 cup sugar #b tbsp4 lemon juice ,cook slowly1 stirring constantly1 until thickened 7about #d min474 ,,amount3 ,fills #e doz4 ,poinsettias 7p4 #cb74 ,,his ,,mother',s ,,oatmeal ,,cookies ,crispy1 nutty-flavored cookies 444 sandwiched together with jelly or jam4 ,nora ,m4 ,young of ,cleveland1 ,ohio1 won a prize in the 8plain cooky class0 on these4 ,wonderful for lunch box and cooky jar4 ,illustration ,mix together 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 salt #c cups rolled oats ,cut in until mixture is well blended 444 #a cup shortening 7part butter7 ,stir in 444 #a tsp4 soda dissolved in cup milk 7sweet or sour7 #a cups brown sugar ,chill dough4 ,roll out thick4 ,cut into desired shapes4 ,place on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until lightly browned4 ,when cool1 and just before serving1 put together in pairs with jelly or jam between4 ,,temperature3 #cge 7quick mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #d doz4 #b double cookies4 ,sidenote3 ,old-time goodies every home should know4 ,,gingies 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,soft and puffy 444 true old-fashioned ginger cookies4 ,a happy tradition at the famous ,girard ,college1 ,philadelphia1 ,pennsylvania4 ,the boys hoard them 444 old grads long for them4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening #a cup brown sugar #a cups black molasses ,stir in 444 cup cold water ,sift together and stir in 444 #f cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 salt #a tsp4 allspice #a tsp4 ginger #a tsp4 cloves #a tsp4 cinnamon ,stir in 444 #b tsp4 soda dissolved in #c tbsp4 cold water ,chill dough4 ,roll out very thick 774 ,cut with #b round cutter4 ,place far apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,bake until1 when touched lightly with finger1 no imprint remains4 ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #ae to #ah min4 ,,amount3 #b doz4 fat1 puffy #b cookies4 ,illustration ,,frosted ,,gingies ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and frost when cool with ,simple ,white ,icing 7recipe below74 ,,simple ,,white ,,icing ,blend together #a cup sifted confectioners' sugar1 tsp4 salt1 tsp4 vanilla1 and enough milk or water to make easy to spread 7about #a tbsp474 ,part of icing may be colored by adding a drop or two of food coloring4 ,,gingerbread ,,boys ,make holidays gayer than ever4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--and mix in #a more cup sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour4 ,chill dough4 ,roll out very thick 774 ,grease cardboard gingerbread boy pattern1 place on the dough1 and cut around it with a sharp knife4 ,or use a gingerbread boy cutter4 ,with a pancake turner1 carefully transfer gingerbread boys to lightly greased baking sheet4 ,press raisins into dough for eyes1 nose1 mouth1 and shoe and cuff buttons4 ,use bits of candied cherries or red gum drops for coat buttons2 strips of citron for tie4 ,bake4 ,cool slightly1 then carefully remove from baking sheet4 ,with white icing1 make outlines for collar1 cuffs1 belt1 and shoes4 ,,amount3 ,about #ab ,gingerbread ,boys4 ,,stone ,,jar ,,molasses ,,cookies ,crisp and brown 444 without a bit of sugar4 ,heat to boiling point 444 #a cup molasses ,remove from heat ,stir 444 cup shortening #a tsp4 soda ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 baking powder #a tsp4 salt #a tsp4 ginger ,chill dough4 ,roll out very thin 774 ,cut into desired shapes4 ,bake until1 when touched lightly1 no imprint remains4 7,over-baking gives a bitter taste47 ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #e to #g min4 ,,amount3 ,about #f doz4 #b cookies4 ,,pattern ,,for ,,ginger ,,bread ,,boy ,trace on tissue paper4 ,then cut pattern from cardboard4 ,place greased pattern on dough4 ,cut around it with a sharp knife4 ,other cooky patterns can be made in same way4 ,illustration ,to make 8dancing0 ,gingerbread boys 444 bend the legs and arms into 8action0 positions when you place them on baking sheet 7as shown in small figures above74 ,packing cookies successfully for mailing #a ,select heavy box1 lined with waxed paper4 ,use plenty of filler 7crushed wrapping or tissue paper1 or unbuttered popcorn or ,cheerios74 #b ,wrap each cooky separately 444 in waxed paper4 ,or place cookies back-to-back in pairs 444 then wrap each pair4 ,illustration #c ,pad bottom of box with filler4 ,fit wrapped cookies into box closely1 in layers4 #d ,use filler between layers to prevent crushing of cookies4 ,illustration #e ,cover with paper doily1 add card1 and pad top with crushed paper4 ,pack tightly so contents will not shake around4 #f ,wrap box tightly with heavy paper and cord4 ,address plainly with permanent ink 444 covering address with ,scotch tape or colorless nail polish4 ,mark the box plainly3 8,,perishable40 ,illustration3 ,festive ,christmas ,cookies #a ,sandbakelser #b ,spritz ,rosettes #c ,merry ,christmas ,cookies1 ,trees1 ,stars1 etc4 #d ,nurnberger #e ,almond ,crescents #f ,lebkuchen #g ,scotch ,shortbread #h ,berliner ,kranser #i ,finska ,kakor #aj ,russian ,tea ,cakes ,sidenote3 ,gay shapes 444 for holiday cheer4 ,,merry ,,christmas ,,cookies 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,soft1 cushiony cookies1 dark or light4 ,,dark ,,dough4444 ,for animal shapes1 toy shapes1 and boy and girl figures4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening cup brown sugar #a egg cup molasses ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 soda #a tsp4 salt #b tsp4 cinnamon #a tsp4 ginger ,chill dough4 ,roll out thick 774 ,cut into desired shapes4 ,place #a apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,bake until1 when touched lightly with finger1 no imprint remains4 ,when cool1 ice and decorate as desired4 ,,temperature3 #cge 7quick mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 #b cookies4 ,,light ,,dough ,for bells1 stockings1 stars1 wreaths1 etc4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe for ,dark ,dough above except substitute honey for molasses1 and granulated sugar for brown4 ,use #a tsp4 vanilla in place of cinnamon and ginger4 ,,to ,,hang ,,on ,,christmas ,,tree ,just loop a piece of green string and press ends into the dough at the top of each cooky before baking4 ,bake with string-side down on pan4 ,illustration ,,to ,,decorate ,use recipe for ,decorating ,icing 7p4 #ca7 7thin the icing for spreading74 ,for decorating ideas1 see picture on preceding page4 ,sugar in coarse granules for decorating is available at bakery supply houses4 ,,stars ,illustration ,cover with white icing4 ,sprinkle with sky blue sugar4 ,,wreaths ,illustration ,cut with scalloped cutter 444 using smaller cutter for center4 ,cover with white icing4 ,sprinkle with green sugar and decorate with clusters of berries made of red icing--leaves of green icing--to give the realistic effect of holly wreaths4 ,,bells ,illustration ,outline with red icing4 ,make clapper of red icing4 7,a favorite with children47 ,,stockings ,illustration ,sprinkle colored sugar on toes and heels before baking4 ,or mark heels and toes of baked cookies with icing of some contrasting color4 ,,christmas ,,trees ,illustration ,spread with white icing 444 then sprinkle with green sugar4 ,decorate with silver drages and tiny colored candies4 ,,toys ,illustration 7,drum1 car1 jack-in-the-box1 etc473 ,outline shapes with white or colored icing4 ,,animals ,illustration 7,reindeer1 camel1 dog1 kitten1 etc473 ,pipe icing on animals to give effect of bridles1 blankets1 etc4 ,,boys ,,and ,,girls ,illustration ,pipe figures with an icing to give desired effects3 eyes1 noses1 buttons1 etc4 ,sidenote3 8,old country0 ,christmas treasures4 ,,lebkuchen 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,the famous old-time ,german ,christmas ,honey ,cakes4 ,mix together and bring to a boil 444 cup honey cup molasses ,cool thoroughly ,stir in 444 cup brown sugar #a egg #a tbsp4 lemon juice #a tsp4 grated lemon rind ,illustration ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 soda #a tsp4 cinnamon #a tsp4 cloves #a tsp4 allspice #a tsp4 nutmeg ,mix in 444 cup cut-up citron cup chopped nuts ,chill dough overnight4 ,roll small amount at a time1 keeping rest chilled4 ,roll out thick and cut into oblongs #a #b4 ,place one inch apart on greased baking sheet4 ,bake until when touched lightly no imprint remains4 ,while cookies bake1 make ,glazing ,icing 7recipe below74 ,brush it over cookies the minute they are out of oven4 ,then quickly remove from baking sheet4 ,cool and store to mellow4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #f doz4 #b #c cookies4 ,,glazing ,,icing ,boil together #a cup sugar and cup water until first indication of a thread appears 7#bcj74 ,remove from heat4 ,stir in cup confectioners' sugar and brush hot icing thinly over cookies4 7,when icing gets sugary1 reheat slightly1 adding a little water until clear again47 ,,nurnberger ,round1 light-colored honey cakes from the famed old ,city of ,toys4 ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except in place of honey and molasses use #a cup honey2 and reduce spices 7using tsp4 cloves1 tsp4 allspice1 and tsp4 nutmeg 444 with #a tsp4 cinnamon74 ,roll out the chilled dough thick4 ,cut into #b rounds4 ,place on greased baking sheet4 ,with fingers1 round up cookies a bit toward center4 ,press in blanched almond halves around the edge like petals of a daisy4 ,use a round piece of citron for each center4 ,bake just until set4 ,immediately brush with ,glazing ,icing 7above74 ,remove from baking sheet4 ,cool1 and store to mellow4 ,,amount3 ,about #f doz4 #b cookies4 ,,to 8,,mellow0 ,,cookies 444 store in an air-tight container for a few days4 ,add a cut orange or apple2 but fruit molds1 so change it frequently4 ,,zucker ,h,,tchen 7,little ,sugar ,hats7 ,from the collection of ,christmas recipes by the ,kohler ,woman's ,club of ,kohler1 ,wisconsin4 ,illustration ,mix together thoroughly 444 #f tbsp4 soft butter cup sugar #a egg yolk ,stir in 444 #b tbsp4 milk ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 baking powder tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 cup finely cut-up citron ,chill dough4 ,roll thin 774 ,cut into #b rounds4 ,heap #a tsp4 ,meringue ,frosting 7recipe below7 in center of each round to make it look like the crown of a hat4 ,place #a apart on greased baking sheet4 ,bake until delicately browned4 ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #d doz4 #b cookies4 ,,meringue ,,frosting ,beat #a egg white until frothy4 ,beat in gradually #a cups sifted confectioners' sugar and beat until frosting holds its shape4 ,stir in cup finely chopped blanched almonds4 ,sidenote3 ,decorative favorites from lands afar4 ,,scotch ,,shortbread ,old-time delicacy from ,scotland 444 crisp1 thick1 buttery4 ,illustration ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft butter cup sugar 7 cup plus #b tbsp47 ,stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour ,mix thoroughly with hands4 ,chill dough4 ,roll out to thick4 ,cut into fancy shapes 7small leaves1 ovals1 squares1 etc474 ,flute edges if desired by pinching between fingers as for pie crust4 ,place on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake4 7,the tops do not brown during baking 444 nor does shape of the cookies change47 ,,temperature3 #cjj 7slow oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #bj to #be min4 ,,amount3 ,about #b doz4 #a #a cookies4 ,,finska ,,kakor 7,finnish ,cakes7 ,nut-studded butter strips from ,finland4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft butter cup sugar #a tsp4 almond flavoring ,stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour ,mix thoroughly with hands4 ,chill dough4 ,roll out thick4 ,cut into strips #b long and wide4 ,brush tops lightly with #a egg white1 slightly beaten4 ,sprinkle with mixture of #a tbsp4 sugar and cup finely chopped blanched almonds4 ,carefully transfer 7several strips at a time7 to ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake just until cookies begin to turn a very delicate golden brown4 ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #ag to #bj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #d doz4 #b cookies4 ,illustration3 ,the ring of sleigh bells fills the air as everyone races to church on ,christmas ,day in ,finland4 ,,sandbakelser 7,sand ,tarts7 ,fragile almond-flavored shells of ,swedish origin1 made in copper molds of varied designs4 ,put through fine knife of food grinder twice 444 99 cup blanched almonds 99#d unblanched almonds ,mix in thoroughly 444 cup soft butter 7#a cup minus #b tbsp47 cup sugar #a small egg white1 unbeaten ,stir in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour 99,in place of the almonds1 you may use #a tsp4 vanilla flavoring and #a tsp4 almond flavoring4 ,chill dough4 ,press dough into ,sandbakels molds 7or tiny fluted tart forms7 to coat inside4 ,place on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until very delicately browned4 ,tap molds on table to loosen cookies and turn them out of the molds4 ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #ab to #ae min4 ,,amount3 ,about #c doz4 cookies4 ,,molded ,,cookies ,sidenote3 ,mold 'em fast with a fork or glass6 ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,molded ,,cookies 7preliminary steps on pp4 #ad-ae7 ,illustration3 #a ,with hands1 roll dough into balls or into long1 pencil-thick rolls1 as indicated in recipe4 ,illustration3 #b ,flatten balls of dough with bottom of a glass dipped in flour 7or with a damp cloth around it71 or with a fork--crisscross4 ,illustration3 #c ,cut pencil-thick strips 444 and shape as directed 444 as for ,almond ,crescents 7p4 #da7 or ,berliner ,kranser 7p4 #db74 ,,date-,,oatmeal ,,cookies ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening 7half butter7 #a cup brown sugar #b eggs #c tbsp4 milk #a tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 soda #a tsp4 salt ,stir in 444 #b cups rolled oats #a cups cut-up dates cup chopped nuts ,chill dough4 ,roll into balls size of large walnuts4 ,place #c apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,flatten 7to 7 with bottom of glass dipped in flour4 ,bake until lightly browned4 ,,temperature3 #cge 7quick mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #d doz4 #b cookies4 ,,peanut ,,butter ,,cookies 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 ,perfect for the ,children's ,hour4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening 7half butter7 cup peanut butter cup sugar cup brown sugar #a egg ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 baking powder tsp4 soda tsp4 salt ,chill dough4 ,roll into balls size of large walnuts4 ,place #c apart on lightly greased baking sheet4 ,flatten with fork dipped in flour 444 crisscross4 ,bake until set 444 but not hard4 ,,temperature3 #cge 7quick mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #c doz4 #b cookies4 ,,honey ,,peanut ,,butter ,,cookies ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--except use only cup shortening1 and in place of brown sugar use cup honey4 ,illustration ,sidenote3 ,sprightly tea cakes for friends and family4 ,,thumbprint ,,cookies ,nut-rich 444 the thumb dents filled with sparkling jelly4 ,i'm as delighted with this quaint addition to our cooky collection1 from ,ken ,mac,kenzie1 as is the collector of old glass when a friend presents her with some early thumbprint goblets4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening 7half butter7 cup brown sugar #a egg yolk tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cup sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 salt ,roll into #a balls4 ,dip in slightly beaten egg whites4 ,roll in finely chopped nuts 7 cup74 ,place about #a apart on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake #e min4 ,remove from oven4 ,quickly press thumb gently on top of each cooky4 ,return to oven and bake #h min4 longer4 ,cool4 ,place in thumbprints a bit of chopped candied fruit1 sparkling jelly1 or tinted confectioners' sugar icing4 ,,temperature3 #cge 7quick mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #e min41 then #h min4 ,,amount3 ,about #b doz4 #a cookies4 ,,english ,,tea ,,cakes ,tender1 flavorful tidbits with a sugary glaze4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 cup soft shortening 7half butter7 cup sugar #a egg #c tbsp4 milk ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour #a tsp4 baking powder tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 cup finely cut sliced citron cup currants or raisins1 cut-up ,chill dough4 ,roll into balls the size of walnuts4 ,dip tops in slightly beaten egg white1 then sugar4 ,place sugared-side-up #b apart on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until delicately browned4 ,the balls flatten some in baking and become glazed4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #ab to #ae min4 ,,amount3 ,about #c doz4 #a cookies4 ,,almond ,,crescents ,richly delicate1 buttery4 ,party favorites4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft shortening 7half butter7 cup sugar cup ground blanched almonds ,sift together and work in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 salt ,chill dough4 ,roll with hands pencil-thick4 ,cut in #b lengths4 ,form into crescents on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until set 444 not brown4 ,cool on pan4 ,while slightly warm1 carefully dip in #a cup confectioners' sugar and #a tsp4 cinnamon mixed4 ,,temperature3 #cbe 7slow mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #ad to #af min4 ,,amount3 ,about #e doz4 #b cookies4 ,,lemon ,,snowdrops ,refreshing1 lemony 444 with snowy icing4 ,follow recipe for ,english ,tea ,cakes above--except use #b tbsp4 lemon juice and #a tbsp4 water in place of the milk4 ,add #b tsp4 grated lemon rind4 ,omit citron and currants4 ,mix in cup chopped nuts4 ,chill dough4 ,roll into balls and bake4 ,then roll in confectioners' sugar4 ,,butter ,,fingers ,nut-flavored1 rich buttery party cookies4 ,follow recipe for ,almond ,crescents--except in place of almonds use black walnuts or other nuts1 chopped4 ,cut into finger lengths and bake4 ,while still warm1 roll in confectioners' sugar4 ,cool1 and roll in the sugar again4 ,sidenote3 ,festive cookies for the holidays 444 ideal for ,christmas boxes4 ,,russian ,,tea ,,cakes ,crunchy1 sugared1 nut-filled snowballs4 ,this favorite with men came to us from a man4 ,carl ,burkland1 a radio executive of ,new ,york ,city1 made them himself for me one ,christmas season4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft butter cup sifted confectioners' sugar #a tsp4 vanilla ,sift together and stir in 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 salt ,mix in 444 cup finely chopped nuts ,chill dough4 ,roll into #a balls4 ,place #b apart on ungreased baking sheet4 ,bake until set1 but not brown4 ,while still warm1 roll in confectioners' sugar4 ,cool4 ,roll in sugar again4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #d doz4 #a cookies4 ,,mandel ,,kager 7,almond ,cookies7 ,these little cakes of intriguing flavor are always on hand for ,norway's holiday festivities4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft shortening 7part butter7 cup sugar #a egg ,sift together and stir in 444 #a cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour tsp4 baking powder #a tbsp4 cinnamon 7#c tsp47 #a to #a tsp4 ground cardamom ,mix in 444 cup chopped toasted almonds ,chill dough4 ,roll into #a balls4 ,place on ungreased baking sheet4 ,flatten slightly4 ,brush tops with egg glaze 7#a slightly beaten egg yolk mixed with #a tbsp4 water74 ,top each with a blanched almond half4 ,bake until golden brown4 ,,temperature3 #cge 7quick mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #c doz4 #a cookies4 ,illustration3 ,life-size candid camera shot of a ,berliner ,krans4 ,all you have to do--to shape a ,berliner ,krans3 ,form a circle and bring one end over and through4 ,illustration ,if rich dough splits apart or seems crumbly1 let it get slightly warm or work in a few drops of liquid until the dough sticks together4 ,,berliner ,,kranser 7,berlin ,wreaths7 ,delicious and buttery1 these gay little wreaths are made each holiday season in ,norway4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cups soft shortening 7half butter7 #a cup sugar #b tsp4 grated orange rind #b eggs ,stir in 444 #d cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour ,chill dough4 ,break off small pieces and roll to pencil size about #f long and thick4 ,form each piece into a circle1 bringing one end over and through in a single knot4 7,see sketch above47 ,leave end on each side4 ,place on ungreased baking sheet4 ,brush tops with meringue 7made by beating #a egg white until stiff1 gradually beating in #b tbsp4 sugar74 ,press bits of red candied cherries on center of knot for holly berries4 ,add little jagged leaves cut out of green citron4 ,bake until set 444 but not brown4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #aj to #ab min4 ,,amount3 ,about #f doz4 #b cookies4 ,,press ,,cookies ,sidenote3 ,buttery morsels in intriguing shapes4 ,,how ,,to ,,make ,,cookies ,,with ,a ,,press ,force dough through a cooky press 7or pastry tube74 ,follow directions accompanying cooky press4 ,hold the press upright1 and force out the dough until it appears at the edge of the mold 444 then lift the press away4 ,illustration ,,spritz 7 7,,key7 ,recipe7 78,spurted out of a press07 ,crisp1 fragile1 buttery-tasting curlicues4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft butter cup sugar #c egg yolks #a tsp4 flavoring 7almond or vanilla7 or #d tbsp4 grated almonds4 ,work in with the hands 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour ,chill dough4 ,force through cooky press onto ungreased baking sheet in letter ,s's1 rosettes1 fluted bars1 or other desired shapes4 ,bake until set 444 but not brown4 ,,temperature3 #djj 7mod4 hot oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #g to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #f doz4 cookies4 ,,chocolate ,,spritz ,follow 7,,key7 recipe above--but blend into the shortening mixture #d sq4 unsweetened chocolate 7#d oz471 melted4 ,have baking sheet cold before forcing cooky dough through press onto it4 ,if sheet is not cold1 the fat in the dough will melt and the cookies will pull away from the sheet when the press is lifted4 ,,butter ,,cookies ,follow 7,,key7 recipe for ,butter ,cookies on p4 #ca4 ,force chilled dough through cooky press onto ungreased baking sheet in form of flowers1 wreaths1 or any desired shapes4 ,illustration3 ,dough for press cookies may be rolled out and cut into desired shapes4 ,for wreaths1 cut with scalloped cooky cutter 444 then cut out center with a smaller sized cutter4 ,,almond ,,wreaths ,beautiful almond-topped garlands4 ,mix together thoroughly 444 #a cup soft shortening 7mostly butter7 cup confectioners' sugar #b egg yolks #a egg white #a tsp4 vanilla tsp4 salt ,sift together and work in with the hands 444 #b cups sifted ,,gold ,,medal ,flour ,chill dough4 ,force through cooky press onto ungreased baking sheet in shape of wreaths4 ,brush wreaths with slightly beaten egg white4 ,sprinkle with mixture of #b tbsp4 sugar1 tsp4 cinnamon1 and cup very finely chopped blanched almonds4 ,bake until set 444 but not brown4 ,,to ,,decorate ,press bits of red or green candied cherry into top of wreaths to simulate a bow4 ,,temperature3 #cej 7mod4 oven74 ,,time3 ,bake #h to #aj min4 ,,amount3 ,about #f doz4 cookies4 ,,alphabetical ,,index ,general ,methods1 pages #ad and #ae ,almond ,crescents1 #da ,almond ,macaroons1 #ba ,almond ,paste1 #ba ,almond ,wreaths1 #dc ,animal ,cookies1 #cg ,applesauce ,cookies1 #ag ,bar ,cookies1 #bf ,bell ,cookies1 #cg ,berliner ,kranser1 #db ,boy and ,girl ,cookies1 #cg ,brazil or ,pecan ,jumbles1 #bj ,brown ,sugar ,drops1 #af ,brownies1 #bf ,burnt ,butter ,icing1 #ah ,busy-,day ,coconut ,drops1 #af ,busy-,day ,nut ,drops1 #af ,butter ,cookies1 #ca and #dc ,butter ,fingers1 #da ,butterscotch ,cookies1 #ah ,caraway ,cookies1 #cj ,cherry and ,hatchet ,cookies1 #ca ,cherry-,coconut ,macaroons1 #ba ,chocolate ,chip ,cookies1 #bj ,chocolate-,coconut ,macaroons1 #ba ,chocolate ,cream ,drops1 #ah ,chocolate-,frosted ,brownies1 #bf ,chocolate ,icing1 #ah ,chocolate ,pinwheels1 #cj ,chocolate ,refrigerator ,cookies1 #bb ,chocolate ,spritz1 #dc ,christmas ,tree ,cookies1 #cg ,coconut ,cream ,drops1 #ah ,coconut ,jumbles1 #bj ,coconut-,lemon ,bars1 #bh ,coconut ,macaroons1 #ba ,coffee-and-,spice ,drops1 #ag ,cookies with ,faces1 #ca ,dainty ,tea ,brownies1 #bf ,date-and-,nut ,squares1 #bg ,date-,apricot ,bars1 #bi ,date ,bars or ,matrimonial ,cake1 #bi ,date-,nut ,refrigerator ,cookies1 #bb ,date-,oatmeal ,cookies1 #dj ,decorating ,icing1 #ca ,drop ,cookies1 #af ,english ,tea ,cakes1 #da ,fig ,bars1 #cb ,filled ,bar ,cookies1 #bi ,filled ,cookies1 #cb ,filled ,cookies in ,fancy ,shapes1 #cb ,finska ,kakor1 #ci ,flower ,cookies1 #ca ,frosted ,gingies1 #cd ,fruit-and-,nut ,drops1 #ah ,ginger ,creams1 #ai ,ginger ,refrigerator ,cookies1 #bc ,gingerbread ,boys1 #cd ,gingies1 #cd ,glazed ,orange ,jumbles1 #bj ,glazing ,icing1 #ch ,gold ,cookies1 #be ,hazelnut ,bars1 #bi ,heart ,cookies1 #ca ,hermits1 #ag ,his ,mother's ,oatmeal ,cookies1 #cc ,holiday ,fruit ,cookies1 #af ,honey ,peanut ,butter ,cookies1 #dj ,jell-,meringue-,filbert ,bars1 #bh ,jewelled ,cookies1 #bg ,lebkuchen1 #ch ,lemon ,icing1 #bf ,lemon ,snowdrops1 #da ,lemon ,sugar 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#cj ,rolled ,cookies1 #cj ,russian ,tea ,cakes1 #db ,salted ,peanut ,cookies1 #af ,sandbakelser1 #ci ,scotch ,shortbread1 #ci ,simple ,white ,icing1 #cd ,snickerdoodles1 #be ,spiced ,prune ,drops1 #ag ,spritz1 #dc ,star ,cookies1 #cg ,stocking ,cookies1 #cg ,stone ,jar ,molasses ,cookies1 #cd ,sugar ,cookies1 #cj ,sugar ,jumbles1 #bj #c-;in-#a ,jumbles1 #bj ,thumbprint ,cookies1 #da ,toffee-,nut ,bars1 #bh ,toy ,cookies1 #cg ,tutti-,frutti ,surprises1 #bg ,walnut ,squares1 #bg ,washboards1 #be ,wheaties-,coconut ,macaroons1 #ba ,wheaties ,drop ,cookies1 #ag ,wreath ,cookies1 #cg ,zucker ,htchen1 #ch ,,transcriber',s ,,note ,in places sections have been moved to correct for content spread across two pages in the original4 ,cases where significant changes have been made are noted below4 ,the indexes were not checked for proper alphabetization or correct page references4 ,obvious typographical errors and punctuation errors have been corrected after careful comparison with other occurrences within the text and consultation of external sources4 ,some hyphens in words have been silently removed1 some added1 when a predominant preference was found in the original book4 ,except for those changes noted below1 all misspellings in the text1 and inconsistent or archaic usage1 have been retained4 ,pp #bb1bc3 ,steps #c and #d of ,,refrigerator ,,cookies have been moved from page #bc to be with #a and #b on page #bb4 ,pg #bg3 8left0 replaced with 8above0 ,pg #bf1bg3 ,recipe for ,lemon ,icing moved from ,pg #bg to be with ,plantation ,fruit ,bars ,pg #bf ,pg #bf3 next page changed to below to reflect move of ,lemon ,icing ,pp #ca3 8opposite page0 replaced with 8above page0 ,pp #cb3 8opposite page0 replaced with 8below0 ,index3 8,bar ,bookies0 replaced with 8,bar ,cookies0