Small Town America visits the Holidays

Small Town America visits the Holidays

Remember back to the days of your youth?  Holidays were a time that we simply loved.  What made it so endearing? I think it was the memories we created, the warm and fuzzy feeling deep inside.  Are we taking time to recreate those memories, and make new ones for our...

Chocolate and Cherry Magic Bars

Crust: 1 – ¾ c. all-purpose flour ½ c. granulated sugar ¼ c. packed light brown sugar ¼ t. salt ½ c. butter, melted Filling: 1 can cherry pie filling ½ c. sweetened condensed milk Topping: ½ c. shredded coconut                                                         ...
Oatmeal Jam Cakes

Oatmeal Jam Cakes

1 c. butter flavor shortening 1 ½ c. firmly packed brown sugar 2 lg. Eggs 2 t. almond extract ½ t. vanilla ½ t. white vinegar (keeps cookies soft) 1 t. baking powder 1 t. real salt ½ t. baking soda 2 ½ c. rolled oats, uncooked (can use quick-cooking in a pinch) 12 oz....

Spiced Apple Cider Bites

Ingredients for batter 5c.flour                                     2 t. cinnamon ¼ t. nutmeg 1 t. salt ½ t. baking soda 1 c. butter, softened 1-3/4 c. sugar 4 lg. Eggs 1 T. vanilla 2 lg. Apples, peeled, chopped (2 cups) Apple Cider Buttercream Frosting 1 packet...

Simple Scones

Guests have been asking for my scone recipe for some time.  This is my favorite recipe and using different additions will give you a variety of scones.  One trick is mentioned below, freezing.  I also start with frozen butter and grate it in the food processor.  ...