Celebrations

I just returned to sunset lane for the celebration of my parent's 54th wedding anniversary and their 80th birthdays. My mother smiled and said one word "Happy" It is a happy time to be able to be with family that loves each other, parents that are committed to their vows all these years and laughter as we share the moments of our lives together.

Walnut Squares

Stir together 2 c flour, 1/3 c sugar, 1 tsp BP and ½ tsp salt. Cut in ¾ c butter til crumbly. Combine 1 beaten egg yolk, 1 Tbs. water and 1 tsp vanilla, mix into flour mixture. Pat half the dough into greased 13x9x2 pan. Mix 1 c powdered sugar, 2/3 finely chopped walnuts, 1 Tbs. liqueur or orange juice and 1 egg white. Spread over dough in pan.
Between two sheets of waxed paper, roll remaining dough to rectangle shape to fix over pan. Carefully remove wax paper and pat dough to fit. Bake 375˚ about 25 min. Cool and sift powdered sugar over top.
Melt 1 oz of chocolate and 1 Tbs butter, blend in ½ c powdered sugar and enough hot water to make drizzle consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set before cutting.


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Rollo Meringue Bars

½ c butter softened
1 c packed brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ c flour
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp BS
3 rollo bars chopped
2 egg whites
½ c sugar

Cream butter and brown sugar; beat in yolks and vanilla. Stir together flour, soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture; mix till crumbly. Pat into ungreased 13x9x2 inch pan. Sprinkle with rollo bits; press into base. Bake at 350˚ for 10 min. Beat whites till soft peaks form, slowly add ½ c sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Carefully spread over hot cookies and bake 20 min. longer. Cut into squares while warm.

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Cream Puffs (Choux Paste)

450˚ for 15 min. then 325˚ for 25 min.

½ c butter
1 c water
1 c flour
4 eggs

Heat butter and water to boiling point in saucepan.
Stir in flour until it forms a ball
Remove from heat and cool
Add eggs one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition.
Drop spoonfuls two inches apart on a greased baking sheet or pipe into eclairs.
Bake, cool slowly. Serve cold


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