Alva Bell's Recipe Box
Peanut Butter/Oatmeal No Bake Cookies
Ingredients1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups oatmealDirectionsStep 1In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Step 2Add sugar, cocoa, and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for exactly one minute. Step 3Remove from heat and ...
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Dixie Peanut Brittle (With Cajun Flair)
Ingredients1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup Brown sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups raw shelled Virginia style peanuts, skins on 2 tbsp butter 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla Candy ThermometerDirectionsStep 1In a heavy saucepan (4 quarts or larger), heat sugar, ...
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Quick Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients and roll into 1 to 2 inch balls. Step 2 On a cookie sheet, press the balls down with a fork, creating a multi-lined 'X.' Bake 350 degrees 10 ...
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Momma’s Pralines V
Another classic praline recipe for holiday gift giving or just to keep for yourself. Ingredients2 cups white sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 1 stick butter 1 cup milk 2 tbsp Karo white syrup 4 cups pecan halves 2 tsp vanilla extractDirectionsStep 1Combine all of the ingredients (except the vanilla) ...
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Lana’s Creamy Pecan Pralines IV
Ingredients1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup milk 2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped 1 tsp vanilla 2 tsp butter or margarineDirectionsStep 1In a small heavy skillet on medium heat, caramelize the sugar. Combine sugar and water in the pan, stirring until it is hard to stir ...
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Red Velvet Cake
IngredientsFrosting – 1st step 1 cup milk 1/4 cup flour Dash of salt For the Cake 1/2 cup Crisco 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp cocoa 1 tsp vanilla 2 ounces red food coloring 1 tsp soda 1 tbsp ...
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Coconut Pecan Icing – German Chocolate
This recipe has been in the family a long time. One of the best icings for any type of cake or brownies, but really great for a German Chocolate Cake or the groom’s cake at a wedding. Ingredients1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 3 egg yolks 1 ...
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Oatmeal Tollhouse Cookies
Ingredients3 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp salt 2 cups shortening 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 4 cups rolled oats 9 oz chocolate chipsDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 In large mixing bowl, sift flour, and ...
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Forgotten Cookies
Ingredients2 egg whites Pinch salt 1 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 3/4 cup sugar 1 (6 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chipsDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 In a stand mixer, beat egg whites, tartar, and salt at high speed until stiff. Step 3 Gradually add ...
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Della’s Pecan Pralines III
I gave this recipe to my friend 30 years ago and she still makes these today. These are just wonderful for holiday eating or filling candy tins. Ingredients1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar (1/2 dark, 1/2 light) Dash of salt 1/2 cup evaporated milk 2 tbsp light Karo Syrup ...
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Creole Honey Cake
Ingredients2 sticks butter 1 cup honey 4 eggs 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 3 cups flour 2 1/4 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup fruit, choppedDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 In a medium saucepan, melt butter with honey. Remove from heat. ...
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Ice Box Cookies
Ingredients4 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 cup pecans, choppedDirectionsStep 1Cream sugar and shortening. Sift together the dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture. ...
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Quick Rum Cake
Ingredients1 cup chopped pecans 1 package yellow cake mix 1 package French vanilla instant pudding 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup and 2 ounces rum 4 eggs 1 stick butter 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup waterDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Step 2 Sprinkle chopped pecans on bottom of greased ...
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Brian’s Fudge
Ingredients1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk 1 cup sugar Dash of salt 2 cups pecans, choppedDirectionsStep 1Combine all ingredients and cook in a pot over medium heat until it's reached the soft ball stage Soft ball stage has a temperature between 234 and 238 degrees. Without a candy thermometer you ...
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Cherry Squares
Ingredients1 cup shortening 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups sifted flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie fillingDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. Then add ...
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