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Never Fail Lemon Pie
By lauriecrane
Combine all ingredients in saucepan and cook over medium heat; stirring constantly until mixture thickens
- Meringue:
- Juice and Grated Rind of 1 Lemon
- 1 Cup Sugar (scant)
- 2 Egg Yolks (slightly beaten)
- 2 Tablespoons Corn Starch in 1/4 Cup Cold Water
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- Baked Pie Shell
- 2 - 3 Egg Whites
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
Corn Flake Christmas Wreaths
By lauriecrane
These simple Corn Flake Christmas Wreaths have been a family favorite for years
- 1/2 cup butter
- 30 marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon green food color
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups corn flakes
- Cinnamon candies and silver drops
Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars
By lauriecrane
Preheat oven to 375°. Grease 13" x 9" pan
- 1 (8 oz.) Can Refrigerator Quick Crescent Dinner Rolls
- 1 Egg (beaten)
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Corn Syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Butter (melted)
- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
- 1/2 Cup Pecans (chopped)
Coconut Cherry Drops
By lauriecrane
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt
- 1 1/4 Cups Flour (sifted)
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 tsp. Almond Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Maraschino Cherries (chopped)
- 1 Cup Coconut
- 1/2 Cup Pecans
Cutout Cookies
By lauriecrane
Cream shortening, sour cream, eggs, vanilla and sugar
- 1 Cup Shortening
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 5 Cups Flour
- 1 tsp. Soda
- 2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
Raspberry Cream Squares
By lauriecrane
Dissolve Jello, add berries; stir till thawed
- 1 large Raspberry Jello
- 2 Cups Boiling Water
- 2 (10 oz.) Packages Frozen Raspberries
- 3 Ripe Bananas (finely diced)
- 1 Cup Sour Cream OR 8 oz. pkg. Cream Cheese
- 1 16 oz. can Crushed Pineapple
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Oats
By lauriecrane
Mix ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet
- 1 1/2 Cups Butter
- 3 Eggs (beaten)
- 1 Cup plus 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup plus 2 Tablespoons White Sugar
- 3 Cups Flour
- 3/4 tsp. Salt
- 2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 3 Cups Quick Oats
- 1 1/2 tsp. Hot Water
- 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
- 1 (12 oz.) Package Chocolate Chips
- Nutmeats (optional)
Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites
By lauriecrane
makes about 16 Rinse cranberries and place in a medium bowl
- Sugared Cranberries
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup good maple syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 crackers
- 8 oz Brie cheese
- cranberry chutney or cranberry relish
- fresh mint for garnish
Raisin Bar Cookies
By lauriecrane
Let raisins cooked in water cool then cream sugar and shortening, then add egg and mix well
- 1 Cup Raisins Cooked in 1/2 Cup Water
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 tsp. Nutmeg
- 1 tsp. Soda
- 1/4 Cup Shortening
- 1 Egg
- 1 3/4 Cups Flour
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
Pumpkin Squares
By lauriecrane
Mix first three ingredients together and pat into greased 9" x 13" pan
- Filling:
- 1 large pkg. Yellow Cake Mix (reserve 1 cup of mix)
- 1/2 Cup Shortening
- 1 Egg
- 3 Cups Pumpkin Pie Mix (1 lb. 14 oz. can)
- 2 Eggs
- 2/3 Cup Milk
- Topping:
- 1 Cup Reserved Cake Mix
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1/4 Cup Margarine