Copycat Lawsons Dip (Hubbys Favorite)

8 oz onion and chive cream cheese
8 oz sour cream
3 Tbsp Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing powder

Combine all. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Incredible Cough Syrup

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, preferably Braggs
1 Tbsp honey

Combine all. Put in a container of choice. Use 1 Tbsp as needed. This stuff really works!!

Copycat Starbucks Frappuccino

3/4 cup strong coffee
3 Tbsp sugar
1 cup milk
2 cups of ice
3 Tbsp chocolate syrup, if desired
3 Tbsp caramel syrup, if desired

Combine all into a blender. Blend until ice is incorporated. Top with whipped cream.

Strong Coffee
2/3 cup coffee ground
3 cups water
1 tsp cinnamon, if desired
3 Tbsp brown sugar, if desired

Combine all into what ever container you wish to use. Refrigerate over night. In the morning strain the ground from the liquid. I use a metal strainer lined with a coffee filter. Keep in the fridge.

The Best Sugar Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup lard or shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup confectioners sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla

Combine all in mixing bowl. Beat until combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill. Roll into balls and flatten. I use a cup dipped in flour. Top with sprinkles or sugar. Bake a 350 degrees for 9-10 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet.

The Best Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup lard or shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten.
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

In bowl mix butter, lard, brown sugar, sugar and eggs. Add peanut butter, baking soda, salt and vanilla. Mix well. Roll into balls, using a fork to flatten. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Grandma Helens Pistachio Cake

1 box white cake mix
2 packages pistachio pudding
5 eggs
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl. Beat 5 minutes on high speed. Pour into greased and floured bundt pan. Bake 350 degrees for 65-70 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar before serving.

Grandma Chickies Pumpkin Bread

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pureed pumpkin
1/2 cup vegetable oil or butter
2 eggs
1/2 tsp ginger
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp nutmeg and cinnamon
1/4 cup water

Combine first 5 ingredients in mixing bowl, blend well. Add remaining ingredients, mix well.
Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour @ 350 degrees. You can add nuts, raisins or craisins if desired.