vintage recipe

Kris Kringle Christmas Cookie Vintage Recipe

by Allen Williams on October 13, 2011

Today’s handwritten recipe card is another pulled from my vintage recipe box. While I haven’t made these myself, these holiday cookies sound like a variation on a sweet, coconut macaroon. The addition of corn flakes likely adds an extra bit of texture and crunch to the Christmas cookie.
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Breads and Biscuits

Vienna ‘Holiday Whirl’ Cinnamon Yeast Bread Recipe

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I’m a sucker for a fresh from the oven yeast bread and reminds me of the gooey cinnamon rolls my mom would make for Christmas morning. This ‘Holiday Whirl’ vintage recipe uses a light yeast bread which is filled with a cinnamon raisin filling, then topped with a cinnamon topping. Coiled into round shape, the [...]

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Cookies and Bars

Finnska Kakor, Finnish Cookies or Little Cakes Recipe

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I’m always trying to find a new or different recipe to try during the holidays, especially when it comes to Christmas cookies. I came across this and few other interesting Christmas recipes in one of my old vintage recipe boxes. Called Finnska Kakor, the name translates into Finnish cookies or ‘little cakes’. With butter, sugar, [...]

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Puddings & Sauces

White Sauce for Christmas Pudding

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A simple white sauce to accompany your favorite Christmas pudding. I think I might prefer the yellow sauce version which uses egg yolks for added richness. I might also take the suggestion to use rum as the flavoring … an eggy, rummy sauce? Now that’s a fun Christmas! Fanny’s White Sauce for Xmas Pudding2 cups [...]

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