I am back! Sorry the laspe but my allergies decided wreak havoc on my labor day weekend. Just a reminder of the source... Friendship Class St. John's Methodist Church Waco, Texas Choice Cookie Recipes Of The Friendship Class St. John's Methodist Church Waco, Texas 1948 pg 30 Fudge Frosted Brownies 1/2 cup shortening 3 sqrs. unsweeten chocolate 1 cup sugar melted 3 eggs 1 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup sifted flour Pinch salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla Work shortening with spoon against side of bowl until creamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to work until light. Add beaten eggs, one at a time, beating 60 strokes after each addition. Fold in flour. Then add melted chocolate, nuts, salt and vanilla. Pour into greased pan, 9x9x2 inches. Bake in moderate oven of 350 degrees F. 40 minutes, or until done. Remove from pan, and while it's still warm frost with fudge icing. Cut into 36 squares. -Thelma Brim ************ Dream Bars First Mixture 1/2 cup butter 1 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar Mix thoroughly, pat down in pan and bake 10 minutes in 300 degree F. oven. Second Mixture 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs (beaten separately) 1/2 c pecans 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cup cocoanut 2 tbsp. flour Mix and spread over first mixture. Return to oven for 20 m inutes. use pan 11x15 inches. -Ida Marie Miller ************** Soft Cream Cookies 3/4 sour cream 1/4 tsp soda 1 cup granulated sugar Pinch of salt 1 egg Mix very stiff with flour. Roll sprinkle with sugar then roll agains. Bake very light brown. -Ida Marie Miller pg 31 Gum Drop Cookies 4 eggs well beaten 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 cups gumdrops 1 tbsp. cold water 2 cups nuts 1/4 tsp. soda 2 cups flour Mix in order given dissolving soda in water. More gumdrops or nuts may be added. - Lydia Klatt ************* Chinese Chews 3 egg whites 2 cups pecans, chopped 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 boxs dates, chopped 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp. vanilla Beat eggs and sugar till stiff, add vanilla. Add flour to pecans and dates. Add to egg whites and sugar. Drop small spoonful on greased cooky sheet 1 inch apart. Cook (375 degrees) or 400 degrees until golden brown. -Ruth Jordan **************** Mirbtuick (Mirb-tye) Served for German Royal Family over 100 years ago. 1 pound butter, 1 pound sugar, cream until light and fluffy. 8 hard boiled egg yolks, mash with fork then add to butter and sugar mixture 1/2 ounce pulverized ammonia. Flavor to taste-vanilla, almond, orange or lemon. Flour enough to make a stiff dough to roll. Roll very thin. cut in round or odd shapes. Bake in moderate oven, brown lightly. 2 eggs well beaten, 1 t. cream (mix with beaten eggs. Brush cookies with egg and cream mixture, then sprinkle with finely chopped pecans or almonds. -Mabel Lewis Please don't ask me about the pulverized ammonia. I haven't a clue why they used this. Beats me!! But that is really what the recipe called for. Teresa G.O.S.P.E.L. - God Offers Sinful People Eternal Life