30 January 2011

Sophie's Peanut Butter Cookies

Here is another treat from my Great Grandma Sophie Pitura's recipe box. I knew I would love this old fashioned recipe as soon as I saw it called for vinegar. These are my favorite peanut butter cookies and must be eaten with a big glass of cold milk!

1/2 cup shortening (Crisco Gold)
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda

- Cream together shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla. Then stir in vinegar.
- Mix in flour, salt and baking soda.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheets. Press down with fork to make crossed pattern.
- Bake @ 375° for 7-8 minutes, until edges turn brown.
- Make 36 cookies.


To take your taste buds for a walk down memory lane, click to see more Sophie's Recipes or visit my Prairie Story.

1 January 2011

Happy 80th Birthday Clara

Wishing you all the very best as you celebrate your special day on January 13th, 2011. We wish you health, happiness and many more celebrations in the years ahead!

All of our love today and always,
Carl,
Carolynne and John
Calvin, Barb, Sheena and Tom, Connor
Cheryl, Craig, Katie, Mike and Emma, Jennifer,Victoria
Corie, Don, Brenden and Caelyn