Mmmmm.... Molasses Crinkle Cookies

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cup flour
2 t. baking soda
1 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. ground ginger
1/2 t. ground cloves
1/4 t. salt

Mix brown sugar, shortening, molasses and egg. Mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour to chill dough. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place balls on cookies sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Peanut Butter Cookies

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix sugars, shortening, peanut butter and eggs. Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Shape dough into small balls, about 3/4 inch. Roll ball in sugar. Place on cookie sheet. Using a fork or spatula, gently press down on ball to flatten slightly. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly, remove from cookie sheet.

Awesome Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 t. vanilla
3 cups flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 cup chopped nuts
12 oz package chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix sugars, butter, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop cookie dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheet. Bake until light brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly, remove from cookie sheet.

1 package(s) (8 ounces) elbow macaroni
3/4 cup(s) (about 1 1/2 slices bread) fresh bread crumbs
4 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine, melted
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 tablespoon(s) dry mustard
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/8 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
1 1/2 cup(s) milk
8 ounce(s) (2 cups) Cheddar cheese, shredded


1. In 3-quart saucepan, cook macaroni as label directs. Drain well.
2. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 9-inch square baking dish or casserole. In small bowl, toss bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter until moistened. Set aside.
3. To saucepan, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add flour, mustard, salt, and pepper; stir until blended. Stir in milk; cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
4. Spoon macaroni into prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni. Sprinkle crumb mixture over top. Bake until bubbly and top is golden, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes for easier serving.