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Some of the best and easiest recipes - all from grandmas! Each recipe has a picture of the grandma who submitted the recipe.
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe
3 sticks of real butter – softened 8 oz. pkg cream cheese – softened 3 cups of sugar Dash of salt 1 tsp. vanilla 6 eggs 3 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add dash of salt and vani...
Strawberry Wafer Dessert Recipe
68 NILLA Wafers, divided 3 cups sliced strawberries, divided 3 cups cold milk 2 (4 serving size) packages JELL-O Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling 1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Strawberry Whipped Topping, thawed 1. Cover bottom o...
Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup scalded milk 3 eggs (separated) – room temperature 2 T. water 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup moist shredded coconut Combine flour and sugar in small bowl. Scald milk and pour small amount of this into dry ingr...
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Large strawberries, as many as desired. 8oz bag of chocolate chips (whichever flavor preferred) wax paper 1. Wash the strawberries and let them dry on paper towels. 2. Place chocolate chips in microwavable bowl and microwave in 30 second inter...
Best Banana Pudding Recipe
2 boxes instant banana cream pudding mix 2 8-oz. containers of Cool Whip 4 cups milk Nilla wafers – enough to fill pan Sliced bananas – enough to fill pan 1. Layer bananas and cookies in 9 X 11 X 2 container. 2. In large bowl, mix ...
Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Recipe
1 cup canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon clove 1/8 teaspoon ginger 1 (16 ounce) package light angel food cake mix In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, vanilla, and spices. In a separate bowl p...
Easy Raspberry Trifle Recipe
A friend of mine made this for dessert the other night. We all loved it, and she shared this recipe with me! 1 angel food cake (purchased or box mix) 2 cups boiling water 1 package (large - 8 serving size) sugar-free or regular raspberry jello 2 pack...
Amish Apple Cake Recipe
1/2 cup chopped pecans 2-1/2 cups finely chopped apples, such as Granny Smith 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour Ho...
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling 9 inch graham cracker crust 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1/4 cup caramel topping 12 pecan halves 2 tablespoons chopped pecans Reserve 3/4 cup of apple pie filling. Set...
Old Fashioned Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
2 cups sugar 2/3 cup Hershey’s Cocoa 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cup milk 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 quart light cream 1/2 pint whipping cream In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, flour, and s...
Brown Sugar Pecan Ice Cream Recipe
1 cup milk 1 scant packed cup brown sugar 4 egg yolks 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup pecan pieces Heat the cream. milk, and sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot. Place the egg yolk...
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Ice Cream Recipe
6 egg yolks 1/2 cup of sugar 1 cup table cream 1 cup milk 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 1 cup whipping cream 1 pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 5 ounce can Macadamia nuts Beat eggs yolks in bowl; beat in sugar. Heat table cream and milk in a pan...
Snacking Brownies Recipe
1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1-1/2 cups Hershey’s syrup 4 eggs 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. In large mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar....
Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
2 cups of sugar 1 cup of milk Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons of butter 1 teaspoon of vanilla 3/4 cup of crunchy peanut butter or smooth peanut butter Boil sugar, milk, and salt for 10 minutes. Add butter. Continue boiling until mixture forms a soft b...
White Chocolate Truffles Recipe
1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg yolk 8 ounces white chocolate, broken into small pieces 1 cup chopped blanched almonds, lightly toasted Melt chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over l...
Chunk Style Applesauce Crockpot Recipe
8 to 10 large cooking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced or cut in chunks 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 to 1 cup sugar Put ingredients in crock pot. Cover; cook on low 8 to 10 hours on high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve warm....
Brown Sugar Pecan Ice Cream Recipe
1 cup milk 1 scant packed cup brown sugar 4 egg yolks 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup pecan pieces Heat the cream, milk, and sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot. Place the egg yolk...
Almond Chocolate Coconut Cookies Recipe
Tastes like an Almond Joy candy bar! 4 egg whites 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups flaked coconut 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup toasted and chopped almonds Beat egg whites until stiff. A...
Paradise Pumpkin Pie Recipe
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 (9 inch) pastry shell, unbaked 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Dash salt 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup evaporated milk Combine softened ...
Pumpkin Pie With Spiced Crust Recipe
1 (16 ounce) can of pumpkin 1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon of salt Spiced crust (See Below) Combine all ingredients except cru...
Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe
1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick) 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon or almond flavoring 2 tablespoons water 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of...
Chocolate Turtles Recipe
Turtles: 2 squares of chocolate 1/2 cup of butter 2 eggs 3/4 cup of sugar 1 cup of flour 1 teaspoon of vanilla Icing: 1/2 square of chocolate 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1/4 cup of water 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter Powdered sugar Melt 2 squares of choco...
Peanut Butter Bars Recipes
1/2 cup of butter or margarine 1/2 cup of firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup of sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1/3 cup of crunchy style peanut butter 1 cup of unbleached flour; sifted 1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1 cup of ...
Almond-Streusel Peach Pie Recipe
2 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons butter, chilled 2 tablespoons shortening, chilled 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup almonds, sliced 1 lemon 9 peaches, about 3 pounds 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 tab...
Key Lime Pie Recipe
Crust Ingredients 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Filling Ingredients 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 4 large egg yolks 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh or bottled Key lime juice To...
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients for Crust 1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs 2-1/2 ounces roasted unsalted peanuts, - coarsely chopped 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons brown sugar - firmly packed 1 pinch salt Ingredients for Filling 24 ounces cream chee...
Ultimate Brownie Recipe
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup candy coated peanut butter pieces 1 cup dark chocolate pieces 1/2 cup chopped nuts Coarsely chop unsweeten...
Baked Rice Pudding Recipe
6 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups milk 1/2 to 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cup cooked white rice, cooled 1/2 - 3/4 cup mixed dried fruit bits, dried tart cherries, raisins, or snipped dried apricots 1/8 teaspoon gro...
Carrot Cheesecake Recipe
This is a great unusual cheesecake! Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted Filling: 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1-1/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup heavy ...
Mexican Flan Recipe
This recipe is from my friend Midge who is a wonderful cook! Enjoy!! 2 cups granulated sugar 1 8-ounce package cream cheese 2 cans sweetened condensed milk 2 cans whole milk (pour milk into condensed milk cans) 8 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla (or...
