Old Farmers Almanac Butterscotch Icebox Cookies Recipes

BUTTERSCOTCH SLICE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Add flour mixture one cup at a time and mix well. Stir in chopped nuts.
• Place dough on wax paper and form into 2-inch rolls. Refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375º. Slice into 1/8 inch slices and bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 5 to 6 minutes.
• Allow to cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.
• Notes from the Paula Deen Test Kitchen: Makes a great cookie to be served with tea or coffee. Dough freezes well. Dough is easier to cut when frozen. If using this method, allow cookies to sit 3-4 minutes on a cool baking sheet before baking.

OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC BUTTERSCOTCH ICEBOX COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream together butter and brown sugar until light.
• Add egg and vanilla, and mix well.
• Stir together flour, salt, and baking powder and add to sugar-egg-butter mix, mixing well. Stir in nuts.
• Form dough into a 2-inch-diameter log and wrap in foil or waxed paper. Chill for 12 to 24 hours.
• Slice and bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.

OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC PEANUT BUTTER SHEET CAKE

Steps:

• Cake:.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt; set aside.
• In a saucepan, bring the oil, margarine, peanut butter, and 1 cup of water almost to a boil (do not boil). Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.
• Add the eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Mix well.
• Pour the batter into a greased and floured 15x11x1-inch pan. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Icing:.
• Combine the evaporated milk, sugar, and margarine in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and add the peanut butter and marshmallows, stirring until melted. Stir in the vanilla.
• Pour the icing over the warm cake and spread to cover.