Cherry Chip Cookies2/3 cup shortening2/3 cup butter1 cup granulated sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups cherry chipsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup packed light brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 eggs2 1/4 cups unsifted all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped nuts (optional)2

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies2 eggs2 cups granulated sugar1 cup shortening2 cups pumpkin2 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt4 cups flour2 teaspoons vanilla extract12 ounces chocolate chipsMix together eggs, sugar, shorte

Cherry Chews1 cup dried tart cherries1/3 cup cherry liqueur1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup light brown sugar1 egg1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking

Chocolate Cinnamon ChewiesSource: Hershey`s Kitchens1 (18.25 ounce) box plain devil`s food cake mix1/3 cup water1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted1 egg1 2/3 cups (10 ounce package) Hershey`s Cinnamon Chips1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Preheat oven to 350 de

Cinnamon Chip Apple Cookies3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened1 cup packed light brown sugar1 egg1 tablespoon apple juice or water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 t

Caramel Cookies1 cup shortening1/2 cup brown sugar1 cup granulated sugar2 eggs, beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 3/4 cups sifted all purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking sodaCream shortening; gradually add sugars and cream thoroughly. Add e

Carrot Cookies1/2 cup butter or margarine1 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 eggs, well beaten2 cups sifted all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon g

Cashew Crunch Cookies1 cup butter or margarine, softened3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/4 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1 1/2 cup finely chopped c

Chocolate Chip CookiesFrom the kitchen of Joyce BeckerYou can use any flavor pudding you like for this recipe.Makes 6 dozen (See note at bottom of page)4 1/2 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups butter1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cu

Chewy Chocolate Chippers1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup Sunsweet Lighter Bake2 tablespoons margarine, softened1 large egg1 tablespoon water2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 1/4 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspo

Cereal Killer Cookies2 1/4 cups old fashioned oats2 (6 ounce) packages almond brickle chips1 2/3 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar3/4 cup granulated sugar1 cup (2 stick

Chewy Chocolate Cookies1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all purpose flour, unsifted3/4 cup cocoa2 cups granulated sugar2 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup nuts, finely choppedCream butter or ma

Chocolate Gold Rush CookiesSource: State Fair Land O Lakes Best Cookie Recipe Winner Michael Meydag1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 cup Land O Lakes butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon Godiva Chocolate Liqueur1 cup granulated

Almond Joy Cookies2 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch of salt1 bag whole almonds3 cups coconutPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a saucepan melt chocolate and milk. Stir in vanilla extrac

Boston Creams1/2 cup butter1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups sifted all purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup dairy sour creamCream butter and sugar to the consistency o

Accordion Pleated CookiesThis was the recipe used for a National Grange cooking contest many years ago.1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 cups sifted flour1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)br

Banana Whoopie Pies4 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup shortening 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups mashed extra ripe bananas 1/2 cup sour milk or buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla e

Applesauce Jumbles with Browned Butter GlazeMakes 5 dozen.2 3/4 cups all purpose flour1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 cup applesauce1/2 cup shortening2 eggs1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon van

Buffalo Chips1 cup butter1 cup shortening 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder2 cups oats 2 cups corn flake cereal2 cups chocolate

Anise Cakes1/2 cup butter1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3 eggs1 teaspoon aniseed3 cups sifted all purpose flour1/2 cup blanched almondsCream butter until soft, then gradually add sugar, and continue working until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating hard

Anise Tuiles3 large egg whites3/4 cup confectioners` sugar1/2 cup all purpose flour6 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 teaspoon anise extract1/4 teaspoon saltPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease large cookie sheet.In large bowl, with wire whisk, beat egg wh

Arabian Macaroons1 1/3 cups coconut1/2 cup finely chopped dates1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup granulated sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 egg, well beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractCombine coconut, dates, walnuts, sugar and salt; mix well. Blend in egg and vanilla

Arizona Pecan Nuggets4 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped1 3/4 cup brown sugar, loosely scooped (not packed)1 cup finely grated coconut1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons honey4 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.In lar

White Christmas Squares3 cups Rice Krispies1 cup desiccated coconut 3/4 cup powdered milk 1/2 cup confectioners` sugar 2 ounces mixed candied fruit, chopped 2 ounces red and green candied cherries, chopped 1/4 cup raisins (4.5 ounces) white vegetable shortenin

Christmas Buttermint Kiss Cookies2 cups butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon mint extract *4 egg yolks 4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Green food coloring *2 to 3 packages

Fruited Christmas Shortbread CookiesYield: 36 servings2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 1/2 cups confectioners` sugar 1 (9 ounce) box Nonesuch mincemeat 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter, softened 1 eg

Holiday Cherry Squares1 1/2 cups cornflake crumbs1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 4 tablespoons granulated sugar1 1/3 cups flaked coconut 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed milk 1 cup pecans, chopped2 cups miniature

LizziesSource: iWoman`s Day Christmas Crafts and Foods Book/i 19831 1/2 cups raisins 1/4 cup bourbon or orange juice 3/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 tablespoons butter br

Peppermint White Chocolate Shortbread3 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup confectioners` sugar 3/4 cup white chocolate chips1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 cup crushed peppermint sticks, dividedIn a medium size mixin

Gingerbread BowlUse your favorite gingerbread cookie recipe. When dough is rolled out, shape it over a small stainless steel mixing bowl, shaping as needed to create a bowl shape. Cut small shapes out around rim of dough (which is still on the bowl). Put bowl (inverted) and dough, into a

Cranberry Filled Cheese Bars2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups oats 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 8 ounces cream cheese 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons corns

Cape Cod Cranberry SconesSource: ichef.comYield: 4 servings2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped2 teaspoons grated orange peel2/3 cup granul

Cranberry Rugelac cup butter6 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey, divided 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 cup finely chopped cranberries 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnam

Date Chews1/2 pound dates, cut up 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon butter 3 cups Rice Krispies 1 teaspoon vanilla extractCook dates, sugar, eggs and butter slowly until thick. Add Rice Krispies and vanilla extract. Mix well. Let cool until it

Scandinavian Raspberry RibbonsMakes 4 dozen.1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup confectioners` sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup raspberry jam 1/2 cup confectioners` sugar 2 te

Spumoni Biscotti2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped 1 cu

Tipsy Raisin Drops1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup raisins, soaked in rumPreheat oven to 400 degrees F.Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Stir in the flour and well drained raisins. Drop batter by rou

Chocolate Emeralds1 1/4 cups butter 1/2 cup cocoa powder3 1/2 cups confectioners` sugar, sifted 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup green creme de menthe 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate piecesCombine 1/2 cup of bu

Chewy Praline BarsSource: Family Circle Magazine1 3/4 cups all purpose flour, unsifted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature1/3 cup shortening (such as Crisco) 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extractbr