Ella’s Ginger Snaps

Ella’s Ginger Snaps ¾ cup shortening (½ butter, ½ Crisco) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 4 Tbsp. molasses 2 cups flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ginger 2 ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt Cream shortening, add sugar, then egg and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients and add in small amounts to sugar mixture. Divide dough into quarters. Roll... [Read more]

Pecan Toffee Bars

Shirley made these for part of dessert on our cassoulet night last Sunday.  They were a decoration for her Chocolate Amaretto cheesecake.  Oh My Goodness! Line 9×13 with graham crackers  Melt 1 c butter 1 c brown sugar 1 c chopped pecans Bring to boil for 3 mins. stirring constantly Pour over graham crackers and bake at 350 for 9 min. But 6... [Read more]

Ella’s Banana Bread

This one is proof that the potter (Tom) can be bought.  Mary Ellen and Margaret Ann can have ‘most anything for bringing this bread by all summer when they’re at the cabin.  (’course I tell Linda L. something similar).  A good reason to buy a few more bananas than you can possibly eat before they get ripe! Ella’s Banana Bread 3... [Read more]