Welcome!

This is a collection of recipes passed down by the Houghton sisters ~
Barbara, Dorcas & Frances.


An idea that became a reality when family bonded together to gather recipes from the past. I would like to thank everyone for their submissions. Many a memory we have from these tasty treats and hopefully by putting them all together ~
many more can be made.


Enjoy!

***THIS IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION ~ I THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
Coming soon: Applesauce Cake, Carrot Cake, War Cake, Gingerbread, Gumdrop Pound Cake, Green Tomato Mincemeat, Apple Pudding, Apple Crisp & Banana Muffins

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Cookies ~ Dropped Date Filled Cookies


Dropped Date Filled Cookies


1 c shortening

2 c brown suger

2 eggs

1 ½ tsp soda

1 ½ tsp vanilla

1 tsp salt

4 c flour

Filling: 1 c chopped dates

1 c water

1 tsp lemon juice

½ c brown sugar

2 tsp flour

½ c nuts – optional

Cream shortening & sugar. Add eggs and beat. Dissolve soda in water and mix with shortening, sugar & vanilla. Sift together flour and salt.

Drop by spoons on greased sheet. Dent dough and add filling.

Top with a little dough.

Bake 10 min – 400 oven


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