Chinese Almond Cookies

  (Serve these traditional cookies with hot tea.) Ingredients:     2 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour     1 c. granulated sugar     1/2 tsp. soda     1/2 tsp. salt     1 c. butter, margarine or lard     1 slightly...

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Apple Tarts

Ingredients:     1 pkg. dried apples     1 c. sugar     2 c. water Dough:     2 c. flour (self-rising)     3 Tbsp. Crisco     3/4 c. buttermilk Combine dried apples, sugar and water. Let stand; boil about 1 hour,...

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Cherry Almond Tart

Ingredients: Crust:     1/2 c. blanched almonds, finely ground     1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour     1/2 c. confectioners sugar     1/2 c. unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces     1 egg, slightly beaten Filling:    ...

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Butter Tart

 Ingredients:     1/4 c. butter (not margarine)     1 tsp. real vanilla     1 egg     pie dough     1 c. dark brown sugar     6 Tbsp. water     1 c. currants Mix all ingredients, except currants. Simmer,...

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Wedding Cookies

Ingredients:     1/2 c. powdered sugar     1/3 c. margarine     2 c. Bisquick     1/2 c. nuts, chopped     1 tsp. almond extract     1 to 2 Tbsp. water     powdered sugar Heat oven to 350°. Mix 1/2 cup...

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"Earthquake" Cookies

Ingredients:     2 c. whipped topping (room temperature)     1 egg, beaten     1 tsp. vanilla extract     1 box cake mix (lemon, spice, orange or chocolate)     1/2 c. powdered sugar Fold whipped topping, beaten egg and vanilla together....

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1 B'S Homemade Chocalate Chip Cup Cakes

Ingredients:     1/2 c. shortening     2 1/2 c. flour     2 eggs     1 c. brown sugar     1 c. white sugar     1 Tbsp. butter     1 c. milk     4 c. chocolate Icing:    ...

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Mandarin Orange Cake

Cake:     1 pkg. yellow cake mix     1/2 c. oil     4 eggs     1 small can Mandarin oranges with liquid Frosting:     1 (3 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding     1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple with juice    ...

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Hawaiian Cup Cakes

Ingredients:     1/2 cup butter     2 cups sugar     2 beaten eggs     2 cups flour     1 (14 oz.) can crushed pineapple and juice     2 tsp. baking soda     pinch salt     1 cup chopped...

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Black Bottom Cup Cake

Topping (cream cheese mixture):     1 (8 oz.) cream cheese     1 egg     1/3 c. sugar     dash of salt     1 c. chocolate chips Chocolate Batter:     1 1/2 c. flour     1 c. water    ...

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