Next up were the “Kisses” on pg. 121 in the Company Best section of the Cooky Book. These were a bit like biting into a cloud. I can’t recall ever making meringue cookies, but I think these are similar. First the egg whites are beaten until frothy. Next, the sugar was added, and the mixture…
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Recipes for friendly hospitality to tempt and please guests.
Puddin’ Candy Clusters
Next up was the first candy recipe — Puddin’ Candy Clusters from the “Company’s Best” section of the cookbook on p. 133. This was a very sweet candy with a kick of salty, crunchy peanuts. These were made with sugar, pudding mix (not instant), evaporated milk, butter, vanilla and salted peanuts. I think this is…
Nut Bonbon Cookies
The next recipe was another “Teatime Cookie”…in fact, from the same page as my last one! It was the Nut Bonbon Cookies on p. 117. These are a little like pigs-in-a-blanket with walnuts in the center, wrapped in a delicate pastry-like cookie and topped with a dusting of confectioner’s sugar. This dough was just butter,…
Apricot Coconut Tartlets
Back to the random number generator after last time’s Valentine’s recipe. This week’s recipe was a “Teatime Cookie” — Apricot Coconut Tartlets on p. 117. These are small, delicate, pastry-like cookies topped with apricot jam and toasted coconut. This dough was just butter, cream cheese, flour, salt, and a tiny bit of sugar. Once made,…