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HOLIDAY GOODIES

An all time favorite of mine that is sure to please the palate!

PUMPKIN BREAD

                                  * 3 eggs                                            * 1 tsp cinnamon
                                  * 3 cups sugar                                   * 1 tsp nutmeg
                                  * 1 cup Wesson Oil                           * 1 tsp cloves, ground
                                  * 1 16 ounce can Pumpkin                * 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
                                  * 3 cups flour, all purpose                 * 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
                                  * 1/2 tsp baking powder                    * 1/2 cup raisins
                                  * 1 tsp baking soda

                                          Combine flour, baking powder, soda and spices. Mix together
                                           with fork and set aside. Combine eggs, sugar, Wesson Oil and
                                           pumpkin. Beat with electric mixer until well mixed. Add flour
                                           mixture and beat until smooth. Add nuts and raisins and mix
                                           with spoon. Grease and flour 3 (1 lb) coffee cans. Distribute
                                           batter in equal amounts in each can. Bake in 350 degree oven for
                                           1 hour or until done. (Usually takes over 1 hour). Cool. Remove
                                           from can, wrap in saran wrap and store in clean coffee can.
                                           May be frozen.

                                              * 1 cup shortening                     * 1 tsp baking powder
                                              * 1 1/2 cups brown sugar           * 1 tsp salt
                                             * 2 eggs                                      * 1 tsp cinnamon
                                              * 1/2 cup buttermilk                   * 1 tsp nutmeg
                                                  (or sour milk)                          * 3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
                                              * 1 3/4 cups flour,all purpose     * 1 cup raisins
                                              * 1 tsp baking soda                      * 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

                                         Cream shortening,sugar and eggs together till light and fluffy. Stir in
                                          buttermilk.Sift together dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture.
                                          Stir in oats, raisins, and nuts.Drop from tbsp 2 inches apart on lightly
                                          greased cookie sheet. Bake in hot oven, (400 degrees) about 8
                                          minutes. Cool slightly; remove from pan. Makes about 3 dozen
                                          cookies.

                                           * 3 egg whites                 * 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
                                           * 1/2 tsp vanilla               * 1/2 cup chopped nuts
                                           * 1 cup sugar                      (your choice)
                                           * 2 cups cornflakes          * 2 1-ounce squares semisweet
                                           * 2 tsp shortening                chocolate

                                     Beat egg whites with dash of salt and vanilla to soft peaks; gradually
                                     add sugar; beat stiff. Stir in cereal, coconut, and nuts. Drop from tsp
                                     onto well greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20
                                     minutes. Remove cookies immediately. If they stick to pan, return to
                                     oven to soften. Melt chocolate and shortening together; drizzle atop
                                     cookies. Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

                                     * 1/2 cup butter or margarine                * 1/2 tsp vanilla
                                     * 6 tbsp brown sugar                              * 1 1/4 cups flour, all purpose
                                     * 6 tbsp sugar                                         * 1 tsp baking powder
                                     * 1 egg                                                    * 1 tsp baking soda
                                     * 1 cup pecans, chopped                        * 1 tsp salt

                                 Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg and vanilla. Sift together
                                 dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Drop from tsp
                                 on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees about 10 minutes.
                                 Cool cookies slightly before removing from pan. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.

                                    * 1/2 cup butter or margarine                 * 1/2 tsp vanilla
                                    * 1 cup peanut butter                              * 1 1/4 cups flour, all purpose
                                    * 1/2 cup sugar                                        * 3/4 tsp baking soda
                                    * 1/2 cup brown sugar                             * 1/4 tsp salt
                                    * 1 egg                                                     * 2 1/2 cups sugar

                                 Thoroughly cream butter, peanut butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla. Sift
                                 together dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture. Shape into
                                 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
                                  Press 5 peanut halves atop each or crisscross with fork tines. Bake at 375
                                  degrees for 12 minutes. Cool slightly;remove from pan. Makes 4 dozen.

                                                                       * 2 1/2 cups sugar
                                                                       * 1/2 cup light corn syrup
                                                                       * 2 egg whites
                                                                       * 1 tsp vanilla

                                          In 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 tsp salt,
                                          and 1/2 cup water. Bring to hard boil (260 degrees) stirring
                                          only until sugar is disolved. Meanwhile, beat egg whites to stiff
                                          peaks. Gradually pour syrup over egg whites, beating at high
                                          speed on electric mixer. Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its
                                          shape, 4 to 5 minutes. Quickly drop from tsp onto waxed paper.
                                          Press1/2 pecan to top of each candy. Makes about 40 pieces.

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