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MISSOURI'S LEBKUCKER (LEPE) COOKIES



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MISSOURI: Munch your way across the USA. Donna G, the state of Missouri is now represented. This recipe is from "Capitol Cookies" with recipes from every state & Washington, DC. This recipe was submitted by Footwear Distributing Co, Centertown, Missouri, Wilma Distler, Chairperson. Donna, if you make these, let me know if they...

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 qt molasses
1 c butter, do not substitute
1 c buttermilk
4 tsp baking soda
2 c brown sugar
1 qt walnut pieces
1 lb mixed candied cherries
1 c candied lemon peel
1 c candied orange peel
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 eggs, beaten
1 qt whole pecans
1 lb raisins
1 pt green candied cherries
1 pt red candied cherries
1 lb chopped dates
1 lb mixed candied fruit
3 1/2 qt all purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Heat butter & molasses until real thin. Mix baking soda and buttermilk together. Now mix all ingredients together, EXCEPT for flour. Add flour gradually and mix well. Form into rolls and wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate overnight. Slice 1/4" thick & bake on greased cookie sheets at 325 for approximately 15 minutes.
  • 2. NOTE: Wilma Distler said this recipe had been handed down from mother to daughter as far back as her great-grandmother. As you can see, this authentic German recipe is chock-full of nuts and candied fruit, but is still easy to put together. Don't let the long list of ingredients throw you!

MISSOURI COOKIES



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I got this recipe from the mother of a boy I almost married. The cookie recipe is way better than marrying her son (laughing). These are very easy, very good.

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 6m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
3 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter

Steps:

  • Add first 5 ingredients to a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, and boil 1 minute.
  • remove from heat.
  • Add in oatmeal and peanut butter.
  • Mix well.
  • Spoon by teaspoons to foil.
  • Let cool 15 minutes.
  • Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

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