Tag: desserts

Strawberry Cake with Frosting 1 box white cake mix 1 box (3 oz) strawberry flavored gelatin one-half cup water 3 T. flour 1 cup cooking oil 3 large eggs one-half cup strawberries, mashed Frosting: 1 pound powdered sugar one-half cup (one stick) butter one-half cup mashed strawberries Directions: Mix all cake ingredients together except the […]

Pepparkakor (or Wish) Cookie This very Swedish cookie is like a molasses cookie but with a little more zip. They are also called Wish cookies because you are to place a cookie in the palm of your hand. Then, make a wish. Using the index finger of your free hand, tap the cookie in the […]

NORWEGIAN NISSE MUFFINS Yes, there really is a recipe called Norwegian Nisse muffins. Many cookbooks and on-line resources have this exact recipe! 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cloves 4 eggs, beaten 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 3/4 cups cooking oil 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 […]

Lacy Swedish Almond Wafers Ingredients: 3/4 cup unblanched almonds, ground fine 1/2 cup sweet butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon flour Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons heavy cream Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine all the ingredients in a small heavy saucepan. Heat until the butter melts, stirring constantly. The mixture […]

Chocolate Raspberry Bars Alyssa Layer 1: 1 cup softened butter 2 c. flour 1/2 c. powdered sugar Combine with fork until crumbly. Press into a 9” x 13” pan and bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool. Layer 2: 2 C. white chocolate chips 8 oz. cream cheese – room temp. 5-6 T milk Melt […]