Description Lovely little cookies that are perfect for formal parties. Ingredients 1 cup butter ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup chopped walnuts ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration Instructions Combine all ingredients mix well. Refrigerate dough until chilled. Roll dough into 1 inch balls … Read more
Description My husband’s great-grandmother’s tea cake recipe. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 ½ cups white sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet. Beat butter and sugar in a bowl until creamy. … Read more
Description As the old joke goes, these Russian tea cakes might not be Russian, but at least they’re not cakes. No one knows exactly how these came to be known as Russian tea cakes but, nevertheless, they are quite delicious. Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 ⅓ cups confectioners’ sugar, divided 1 cup finely … Read more
Description I love this tangy beverage on a cold winter’s morning when I want something tasty and hot, but don’t want coffee! It makes a great gift from your kitchen, too! If calories are your concern, use an artificially sweetened orange drink mix, eliminate the sugar and sweeten to taste with sugar substitute. Ingredients 1 … Read more
Description This is a family recipe that’s been made at Christmas time by at least 4 generations. This year will be the first for number 5!!! ‘Bubba’ brought it with her when she came from Lithuania. I pass it on in the true spirit of this season! Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract … Read more