Rabbit Trails

I remember the day I first had this cake. It was many moons ago. I asked Aunt Margie for the recipe. The best recipes are written by the hand of those that *own* it.    This isn't an easy cake to make. I never know for sure when to cut up the apples.... before? then they may turn brown, or during the process.... and sort of bring everything to a halt.   This is when it's nice to have a designated stir person.      Out of the whole process, this is my favorite part. I love using the sifter, because it makes me think of the day I bought it. That's why I like to buy practical things on trips.....because when the practical things are being put to use, they remind me of things. Things other than when to cut up apples.            I used Honeycrisp. I love to eat these, too, but they were a little old, so they were perfect for a cake. I'm not eating a mush...

If you like a heavier bread with a little texture, then this is the recipe for you! I baked it for thirty-five minutes, and should have kept it in a little longer. Five more minutes? (I now put the dough in two regular size pans and one small, they all bake better and are not quite so dense) Yes, you do have to knead it three times, but it is worth it.

Mo-Cookie customers liked this cake, too.......... the ingredients are added differently........so it makes the outside of the cake......well...... crunchy you need sprinkles for this cake 2 cups sugar 1 cup shortening 6 eggs 2 cups flour 1 tsp vanilla mix in this order: all sugar shortening 3 eggs 1 cup flour 3 eggs 1 cup flour 300 degree oven this should fit in two bread loaf pans nicely bake until it is barely brown on the top 30 to 40 minutes don't forget to sprinkle the top before baking ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cream Cheese Pound Cake 3 sticks margarine-----------softened 8 ounces cream cheese--------softened 2 1/2 cup sugar 6 eggs 3 cups flour 1 tsp vanilla add in that order I use a hand mixer 325 oven fits in two bread loaf pans 30 to 40 minutes check for done-ness with toothpick

chocolate chip cookies 3 sticks softened margarine 1 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla WHIP together************************* 4 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp soda 1 1/4 tsp salt SIFT then add to sugar mixture************************ add one bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 350 oven teaspoon the cookies to cookie sheets rotate in the oven don't leave the kitchen store in a tight container with piece of bread this makes about six dozen

Mo-Cookie Recipes I used store brand boxed sticks of margarine the whole time I was Mo-Cookie it worked just fine not ONE customer asked me if I used butter not one question about the taste or quality of the cookies........ just try it............buy the high oil content ............ not the diet watery kind I used Kroger store brand the most........but they seem to have discontinued it. :( Puddle Jumpers 1 1/2 stick marg 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg **********whip together************ 2 cups flour 1/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp. soda **************sift together then add to the sugar mixture************** teaspoon size cookies 350 oven 10 minutes DO NOT LEAVE THE KITCHEN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sugar Cookies 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 stick margarine 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs ************whip together************* 2 3/4 cup flour 2 tsp. cream of tarter 1 tsp soda 1/4 tsp salt ************add to...

Germantown Cookies 2 cups sugar 2 cups brown sugar 4 stix STOREBRAND HIGH OIL CONTENT margarine (softened but not melted) 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla ************whip all of that together in a large bowl***************** 5 cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder ***********************sift, then add to the sugar mixture******************** 2 cups quick oatmeal 2 cups coconut one package mini semi sweet chocolate chips nuts to your liking *******************add this to the mixture******************** can put the dough in the fridge for a bit while you get the oven and cookie sheets ready..........this makes a lot of cookies these freeze well 5 to a baggie and toss them in the freezer 350 oven~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~10 minutes? I like mine more done than soft rotate the cookie sheets in the oven from top to bottom do NOT leave the kitchen let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes put in a nice tight container with a piece of bread to store them...

One can peaches in heavy syrup.  One can apple pie filling.  Add together and stir around in a pan that has melted butter in the bottom. One can of milk.  1 cup? sugar.  A pour of vanilla.  Stir together until sugar is dissolved. Add enough flour to make a nice easy to pour batter. Add about a teaspoon of baking powder, too.  A whisk works the best. Pour the batter on top of the peaches and apples. Make a little crumble out of melted butter, brown sugar, flour and oatmeal. Evenly spread the oatmilly mixture on top of the batter. Bake until somewhat browned and no longer runny in the middle. 45 minutes? Serve to family and guests.

If you know me, you know I'm not a cook.  But I'd rather be a cook than work at Home Depot. These cookies were easy..........and they were very good.  Just mix the wet ingredients.........add the dry ingredients. Roll in a ball and press the middle with your thumb......then add your choice of *filling*. I used chocolate chips and jam.  Both were good. I recommend semi-sweet mini chocolate chips........they melt nicer than milk chocolate. Bake at 350 on a lightly greased cookie sheet until they're barely brown around the edges. Then you can have tea and cookies with a queen.  They're that good............

(click on picture so you can see it better) I also make my own buttermilk..... canned milk with a POUR of lemon juice !! I have been on the hunt for an easy yeast roll recipe. One that doesn't need to rise two times, be punched down three times, and kneaded three times. This makes a large pan of rolls.........enough for 6 people at one meal. I make some big and some little. I also will NOT overbake them the next time........ which will be tonight. Lydia is making Cheeseburger Soup. In honor of the Wintery Blast.

To bake, put in 9x9 pan, just like the one your grandma has. If you double it, use a regular birthday cake pan. 12 T. margarine 3/4 cup dry cocoa 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup flour melt butter in sauce pan and whisk in the cocoa add sugar and salt and whisk again add eggs one at a time add vanilla blend flour in to mixture can sprinkle with nuts or chocolate chips 350 32 minutes test with toothpick, should be kind of gooey do not over bake do not over eat

1 3/4 cup boiling water 1 cup uncooked oatmeal (let sit in bowl for ten minutes) 1 3/4 cup flour 1 T. cocoa 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt (sift together) 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 stick margarine or butter 3 eggs (add to oatmeal/water after ten minutes) Stir the oatmeal and sugar mixture together well Add the dry ingredients we add chopped walnuts or pecans sweetened coconut chocolate chips You can sprinkle it all on the top, or mix it into the batter either way is good pour into birthday cake size pan bake for 25? minutes 350 degrees

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I don't like recipe books or cupcakes. I think I will sleep better tonight now that it's out in the open. Recipe books are filled with recipes I will never use, Poppyseed Sweet and Sour Artichoke Glaze, Snap Crackle Clean Your Cabinet Spicy Gumdrop Whole Wheat Graham Cracker Cookies, Raspberry Spritz Pickled Eggs with Rosemary.........see what I mean? Recipe books taunt me. They sit on the shelf and smirk. I keep some in a drawer and I know they are laughing at me because I don't USE the recipe for pie crusts and salmon mushroom pasties. I just keep having roast and potatoes....and spaghetti. I have been using the Reiman Publication magazines.........Taste of Home for many years........that's what I like best. They're fun magazines with good pictures and for the most part, simple good recipes. Now about cupcakes. First, you make them cause your cake pan is dirty. Then you wonder, do I have enough of those little papers? Should I use what I have and spray ...

When it gets cold and stays cold for more than 45 minutes.........I'm going to open this box of tea.......... The recipe is in my grandma's handwriting. I don't remember her making Gingerbread men......but she must have.

THE SHORTENING AND WATER MIXTURE YOU BRING TO A BOIL CAN EXPLODE WATCH IT CAREFULLY......SOMEBODY IS TESTING THE RECIPE FOR ME TO SEE 'IF' THE WATER AND SHORTENING has TO BE BOILED FOR 5 MINUTES These are SOFT and YUMMY! Try them...........but you have to follow the recipe EXACTLY. 1 cup water 1/2 cup shortening 1 envelope active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (100-110) 1 tsp. sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 5 cups bread flour 1/4 to 1/2 cup butter, melted Bring 1 cup water and 1/2 cup shortening to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat; boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes or until mixture is completely cooled. Stir together yeast, 1/2 warm water, and 1 tsp sugar in a glass measuring cup; let mixture stand 5 minutes. Beat eggs at medium speed using a heavy-duty stand mixer; add 1/2 cup sugar and salt. Add shortening mixture and yeast mixture. Reduce speed to low, and gradually add 5 cups flour, beating until blended. Cover and chill doug...