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 ~ Oatmeal

Oatmeal Cookies


¼ cup shortening

¼ cup butter

½ cup brown sugar

½ tsp vanilla

½ tsp soda

2 tbsp hot water

¾ cup flour

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp nutmeg (if desired)

1 cup rolled oats

Cream shortening, butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Mix soda with hot water and add to creamed mixture. Measure flour and combine with salt and nutmeg, stirring well to blend. Stir in oats. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix well. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on greased baking sheets.

Flatten with tines of fork.

Bake at 400 for 5 – 6 minutes

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