Peanut Butter Cookies

 1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup shortening

2 eggs

2 cups flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

Roll with hands into balls, about the size of a walnut, flatten by pressing fork across both ways.  Sometimes I may dip fork in water in-between of pressing cookies.  (optional - sprinkle with sugar before going into oven ) 

Bake at 375 degrees for about 9 minutes.  Check cookies for ovens may vary.

Happy Time Punch

 1/2 gallon orange sherbert

1 quart vanilla ice cream

2 quarts of water

2 cans, 6 oz, frozen lemonade concentrate

1 can,  6 oz, frozen orange juice concentrate 

In punch bowl, scoop ice cream and orange sherbet.  in large pitcher combine water, frozen lemonade and frozen OJ.  Pour over ice cream in punch bowl.  

Apple Crisp

 4 cups sliced, pared and cored baking apples (about 6 medium)

2/3 to 3/4 cup brown sugar packed

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup rolled oats

3/4 tsp cinnamon

3/4 tsp nutmeg

1/3 cup soft butter

Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Place sliced apples in greased square pan, 8x8, or whatever small baking dish you have.  Blend remaining ingredients until mixture is crumbly.  Spread over apples.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until apples are tender. 

Top with cream, ice cream or hard sauce.  Or whatever you feel like.  I like whipping cream  with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Yields about 6 servings

Amber's Cheesecake (Linderman)

 Graham Cracker crust

1 1/2 cups graham crackers - crushed fine

6 Tablespoons melted butter

1/4 cup sugar

Mix and press into Spring form pan.  Bake crust at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

First Layer

3 - 8 oz packages of cream cheese

4 eggs

3/4 cups sugar

1  tsp vanilla

1 tsp almond extract 

Mix together, pour onto crust.   Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven and let sit for at least 20 to 30 minutes.  

Second Layer

1 pint sour cream

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

After waiting till second layer has cooled down, carefully pour over first layer.  Bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees.  Turn oven off, but leave door open with cheesecake still in for 15 more minutes.  Let cool completely, then refrigerate.

Don't cut for 8 hours!!  (best to cut at that time)

Top with favorite berries or serve plain.

Broccoli Salad

 1 Broccoli bunch finely chopped

4 medium onions finely chopped

5 carrots shredded

1 cup raisins 

1 lb crumbled bacon

1 cup roasted & salted sunflower seeds

Dressing

1 cup miracle whip

1/3 cup sugar

2 Tablespoons cider vinegar 

Mix dressing. Pour over salad and toss.  Refrigerate.  Serve cold.

Corn Fritters

2 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

4 eggs

1/2 cup of  milk or water

1 can of corn 

Drop by teaspoons in to hot oil.  Turn over a few times to insure cooked thoroughly.   Remove and place on paper towels to absorb up excess  oil.   Serve with maple syrup.

Granny Jean Brown's Short bread cookies

 2 cups flour 

1 cup butter

1/3 cup brown sugar

Mix until soft paste, roll out to be 1/2 inch thick, cut in small squares, pinch corners, prick with fork.  Bake to a delicate brown in 350 degrees oven for 8 minutes.  Watch carefully, every oven is different.