Peanut Brittle – Ma Myers

Peanut Brittle 2 c sugar 1 c light corn syrup 1/3 c water 1 pkg (16 oz) raw peanuts 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp butter 2 tsp. baking soda Combine sugar, syrup and water in a large heavy saucepan.  Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 240 degrees, about 30 min.  Add raw […]

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Party Sugar Cookies – Ma Myers

2 c. flour ½ c. soft butter 1 c. sugar 1 egg 1/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp milk ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla Mix dry ingredients together.  Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in egg, milk and vanilla.  Kneed lightly and form into a ball.  Wrap in wax paper and chill at least […]

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Oatmeal Bar Cookies – Ma Myers

Oatmeal Bar Cookies 1 c. shortening or oleo 1 ½ c flour 1 c sugar ½ tsp salt 1 c. brown sugar 1 tsp soda 2 eggs 3 c quick oats 1 tsp vanilla 1 c chocolate chips ½ c nuts (optional) Cream together shortening and sugars.  Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, soda […]

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Meatloaf – Ma Myers

Mom’s Meatloaf 1 ½ lbs. lean ground beef 2 eggs 3/4 c milk 16 soda crackers, crushed 1 Tbsp onion flakes ½ tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 4 oz  cheddar cheese, cubed  (optional) Mix all ingredients together with a fork.  Shape into a loaf, using hands.  Place in greased pan.  Bake at 350 for 1 […]

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Million Dollar Fudge – Ma Myers

Million Dollar Fudge 4 c. sugar 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz) 1/4 lb butter ( 1 stick) 1 pkg chocolate chips ( 12 oz) 2 c mini marshmallows ( or 16 large) 1 c nuts Melt butter in large, heavy bottom pan.  Add sugar and milk and boil to soft ball stage,(about 230) stirring […]

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Lemon Jello Salad – Ma Myers

Lemon Jello Salad 3 pkg lemon jello (3oz) 3 c boiling water 3 Tbsp lemon juice Combine in mixing bowl and chill.  When partially set, beat 2 or 3 min.  In separate bowl, beat 8 oz cream cheese with ½ c sour cream. Blend with jello with mixer. Stir in : 8 oz cool whip […]

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Lemon Cream Cheese Bars – Ma Myers

Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Lemon cake mix 2 eggs 1/3 c. veg. oil 1 pkg cream cheese (8 oz) softened 1/3 c. sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice Combine cake mix, 1 egg and oil until crumbly. Reserve about 1 c.  Pat remaining mixture in a 9 X 13 pan.  Bake 15 min at 325.  Beat […]

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Homemade Noodles – Ma Myers

Combine 1 beaten egg, 2 Tbsp milk, and ½ tsp salt.  Add enough all-purpose flour to make stiff dough, about 1 cup.  Roll very thin on floured surface; let stand 20 min.    Cut and let dry about 2 hrs. To cook, drop into boiling broth or boiling salted water and cook uncovered about 15 […]

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Ham & Cheese Roll-ups – Ma Myers

Ham & Cheese Roll-ups 1 recipe basic roll dough 12 Thin slices ham 3 mozzarella cheese sticks Make roll dough and let rise.  Divide in half and roll one half  into a 12 “ circle.  Cut into 6 wedges.  Put slice of ham and 1/4 stick of cheese on each wedge. Roll up, starting with […]

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