Peanut butter cookies are the go-to cookie recipe in our household. The recipe is so simple to throw together; you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry right now. Additionally, due to the lack of flour, this recipe is gluten-free. If you would like a little deeper dive into the history of Peanut butter… Continue reading Peanut butter Cookies
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Cherry Cheesecake (Rich & Creamy)
This cherry cheesecake recipe lives up to the title. It is rich, smooth and creamy. The recipe was found among some recipes found at an estate sale. The handwriting was poor so some blanks had to be filled in. The previous owner of the recipe apparently made this recipe quite a lot. The card itself… Continue reading Cherry Cheesecake (Rich & Creamy)
Peanut Butter Treats (Wholesome Goodness)
This Peanut Butter Treats (Wholesome Goodness) recipe originated in a tattered and torn cook book. Unfortunately, just the recipes survived so there is no way to accredit this recipe to a particular cookbook or author. From the layout of the cookbook, I think it might be a grouping of recipes from a church in the… Continue reading Peanut Butter Treats (Wholesome Goodness)
Crunchy Pecan Coconut Cookies
These crunchy pecan coconut cookies are attributed to Sarah (last name unknown). Here in Florida, there are Estate Sales most weekends. A prize find are any hand written recipes. This represents one such recipe (and the reason we have no last name for Sarah). If you are craving some chocolate, check out this Family Favorite… Continue reading Crunchy Pecan Coconut Cookies
Blueberry Crumble (an Easy to Make Recipe)
This Blueberry Crumble’s (an Easy to Make Recipe) origin is unknown. It is thought to have originated with my mother’s step-mother. From research, crumbles have existed in some form pre-dating the 20th century. Popularity increased throughout the British Isles during the early to mid-20th century. The rise in popularity, particularly in the Republic of Ireland,… Continue reading Blueberry Crumble (an Easy to Make Recipe)
Family Favorite Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
No one in my family seems to know where this family favorite pecan chocolate chip cookie recipe originated. During our childhood we were suddenly blessed with these chocolate laden cookies. Best guess is they originated either from a magazine or a kind neighbor. The chopped pecans (optional) give them a nice crunchy texture. Speaking of… Continue reading Family Favorite Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Molasses (American) Gingerbread
This recipe originated from a handwritten recipe found at an Estate sale so the author is unknown. Research points to this recipe originating from Europe. It was then brought over to the 18th Century United States. Whereas European versions were more cookie-like (think the familiar gingerbread people cookies of Christmas), the U. S. version tends… Continue reading Molasses (American) Gingerbread