Mama’s Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 c. peanut butter 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. light brown sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 c. all purpose flour 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda Mix peanut butter and butter in large mixing bowl until smooth. Then gradually add all other ingredients. Blend…

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Norweigian Christmas Cookies

2 large eggs 1 cup sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 sticks salted butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar cubes, coarsely crushed Beat together 1 egg and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and pale. Sift in flour and baking powder and add butter. Beat on low speed until mixture forms…

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Easy Shortbread Cookies

2 cups butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well. Put through cookie press and form cookies onto baking sheets. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes.…

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Fudge

2 cups sugar 1 cup whipping cream 2 ounces butter 3 tbsp. water 1/2 cup milk 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate Put the sugar, cream, butter, water and milk into a heavy pan and place over a low heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Break the chocolate into small pieces and put into the…

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Peanut Brittle

1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 1 cup peanuts 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon baking soda Grease a large cookie sheet. Set aside. In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil, sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is…

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