MAYONNAISE CAKE

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups flour
1 cup cold black coffee
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons vanilla

mix dry ingredients first. add remaining ingredients and beat
until well combined.

bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

PEANUT BLOSSOMS

1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

shape dough into balls, using a rounded teaspoon full of dough. roll balls in additional sugar. place on ungreased cookie sheets. bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. remove from oven. top each hot cookie with a hershey’s kiss or mini peanut butter cup, pressing down so cookie cracks around edge.

OATMEAL SCOTCHIES

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup butter OR margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups oatmeal, uncooked
1 (12 oz) package butterscotch morsels

preheat oven to 375 degrees. in small bowl, combine first four ingredients. set aside. in large bowl, combine next five ingredients. mix until light and fluffy. gradually add flour mixture. stir in oatmeal and morsels. drop by level tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. bake at 375 degrees 7-8 minutes for chewy, 9-10 minutes for crispy.

CREAMY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

1 package (32 oz) frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 pound american cheese, cubed
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups (16 oz) sour cream
3/4 cup butter OR margarine, melted, divided
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups corn flakes, slightly crushed
fresh savory, optional

in a large bowl combine hash browns, cheese, soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup butter and onion. spread into a greased 13″x9″x2″ baking dish. sprinkle with paprika. combine corn flakes and remaining butter; sprinkle on top. bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until heated through. garnish with savory if desired.

8-10 servings

POTATO VEGETABLE SCALLOP

1 package dry scalloped potato mix
1 (10 oz) package frozen mixed veggies
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
2 1/2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter OR margarine
white american cheese

place dried potatoes in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. sprinkle with the envelope of sauce mix from package. top with frozen mixed veggies, sliced onion, and celery seed. pour boiling water over all; stir till well combined. dot with butter or margarine. cover and bake in 400 degree oven for 35 minutes or till potatoes are tender. uncover; lay cheese on top. bake 2-3 minutes more or till cheese melts.