Posted on 12/22/2016 7:00:44 AM PST by Jamestown1630
Every year at Christmas my mother-in-law sends us a big box of cookies. I think she makes the best chocolate chip cookies I've had, but this year I tried the Raisin Jumbos, which were really excellent.
She makes most of her cookies with butter, but uses Crisco for this one; and she doesn't add nuts, which I think would be 'gilding the lily':
JUMBO RAISIN COOKIES
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 1 c. water
1 c. shortening
3 eggs, beaten
1 c. nuts (optional)
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 c. raisins
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Boil raisins and water 5 minutes; cool. Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs. Add vanilla and cooled raisin mixture; stir in nuts, if used.
Sift remaining ingredients. Add to raisin mixture. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on racks.
I've been using this 'Latke' recipe for a long time. It's from an old edition of 'The Joy of Cooking', and while they're traditionally served with applesauce, I like mine with sour cream. I have never had the same success using a food processor to grate the potatoes, and always do it by hand - maybe it's true that you need a little 'knuckle' in there, for really good ones ;-)
Potato Pancakes
Pare and grate coarsely until you have 2 Cups of grated Russet potatoes (can use Yukon Gold)
Fold the grated potatoes into a clean dishtowel and wring out as much moisture as possible. Place potatoes in a bowl.
Beat 3 eggs well and stir them into the potatoes.
Combine and sift:
1-1/2 T. all-purpose Flour and 1-1/4 tsp. Salt
Add to the potato mixture along with 1 to 3 teaspoons finely grated Onion (I like lots!)
Heat in a heavyi skillet 1/4 inch of beef drippings or oil. Place spoonfuls of the potato mixture in the skillet, forming them into patties about 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches in diameter. Brown, then turn and brown the other side until crisp.
These are best served immediately. Not nearly as good, but in a pinch, you can crisp up leftovers in the oven - on the off chance that you have leftovers.
-JT
This year, Christmas and Hanukkah fall at the same time. I wish everyone a happy and blessed Holiday!
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-JT
That’s very good, and very pretty.
My husband’s Granny used to make a ‘Watergate Cake’, using the pistachio pudding mix.
May we also have some Peace in the coming year.
Amen.
UNO'S POTATO PIZZA / 6 servings
METHOD Place 1/2" thickness of mashed potatoes atop crust.
Bake 350 deg/potatoes warm (160 deg internal).
Add heavy layer shredded Cheddar; sprinkle bacon bits on top.
FINAL Oven-bake; melt cheese. SERVE with sour cream/chives.
ING Boboli (or pizza crust), cup mashed potatoes (not
instant), 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cooked bacon crumbles.
This is a great holiday dessert. I also love the site as it has so many great recipes.
http://www.kj.com/blog/chocolate-pavlova-with-amaretto-cherry-compote-cocoa-nibs
That looks like great Super Bowl food!
Thanks for the recipes JT. Cookies look great.
Now that is a pizza! Thanks Liz. I will have a mound of potatoes left over after Christmas.
YUM. It is a favorite of my son. I think I use one can of pineapple and one can of fruit cocktail, the juices from these cans, and no milk. Love it with the colored marshmallows. It is very easy and pretty!
Needs a coupla cold ones to “help” the fans wash it down.
Needs a coupla cold ones to “help” the fans wash it down.
Perfec t recipe for leftover mashed....always seems to be a glob lingering in the server.
I LOVE potato pancakes! :)
They’re a bit of work, but worth it!
Thank You - now on the way to shop for ingredients for blintz souffle.
Merry Christmas, all!
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