Cookies

7 oz. sugar, 1/4 lb. grated hazlenuts, beaten whites of 3 eggs. Stir 1/2 hr. in one direction. - Mrs. Herman Klug, 25 N. 5th Ave., Maywood, 111.

Alice Cookies

Beat 1 egg with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of sour milk, in which has been stirred 1/3 teaspoon of soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir stiff with flour, in which has been sifted 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder. Put the dough in a cool place for an hr., then roll out rather thin, and bake in a quick oven. - Mrs. J. \V. Marelius, 2329 Cornelia St., Chicago, 111.

Almond Cookies (German)

(German - very good) Beat the whites of 5 eggs to a stiff froth, add 2 cups of powdered sugar and beat together for 1/2 hr. Then add 1/2 lb. of ground almonds, juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 saltspoon powdered ammonia. Shape the cookies like a star. Bake in a moderate oven.

Frosting

Beat the whites of 2 eggs to a stiff froth, add powdered sugar and a little vanilla. - Mrs. Schmalzried, Maywood, 111.

Buttermilk Cookies

Cream together 1 egg, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, small cup buttermilk, 1 cup butter and lard mixed, 1 cup currants, 1 teaspoon soda, little nutmeg, flour to roll, sprinkle with white sugar, and nutmeg. - Mrs. Robert Davis, Evergreen Park, 111.

Cinnamon Cookies

1 large sifter full of flour, 1 large cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon soda, 2 teaspoons cream tartar. Sift all well together, add a little salt and good, rich cream to make into a dough, roll out and bake in a hot oven. - Mrs. Henry James, Homewood, 111.

Citron Cookies (German)

Beat 4 whole eggs with 2 cups of sugar for 1/2 hr. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon extract, 1/2 cup finely chopped lemon and citron peel, 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Place the cookies on a greased pan and sprinkle over, them a little chopped lemon and orange peel. Bake in a moderate oven. - Mrs. Schmalzried, Maywood, 111.

Cocoanut Cream Cookies

Beat 2 eggs and 1 cup sugar gradually, then 1/2 cup shredded cocoanut. 1 cup cream, and 3 cups flour, with 3 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt sifted in it. Toss on floured board; pat and roll out 1/2 inch thick, sprinkle with cocoanut, cut and bake on buttered sheet. Seek cookies may be made by using seeds in place of cocoanut. - Mrs. R. E. Deering, Oak Park, 111.

Date Cookies

Rub together 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 1 teaspoon soda, 2 1/2 cups graham flour, 2 1/2 cups white flour. roll thin and put dates between. - Mrs R. A. Turner, Franklin Park, 111.

Fig Cookies

Take 1/2 lb. figs, chopped fine, and place in a causepan on the stove. Add 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup water; boil till thick, and set away to cool. Then take a small cup full of white sugar, 2/3 cup butter and lard, 1/2 cup sour milk, 1 cup oat meal, a small teaspoon of soda, flour enough to make a dough; roll out and spread figs between; cut in squares and bake. - Mrs. C. C. Bettleheim, Golf, 111.