at once, stirring constantly until
mixture leaves the side of pan. Remove from fire, add unbeaten eggs, and
beat constantly while adding one at a time.

MACAROON COOKIES

Mrs. W. D. ("Ma") Sunday

Four cups cornflakes; one cup shredded cocoanut; one cup granulated
sugar; one cup chopped almonds. Beat whites of four eggs very stiff, and
mix all together. Bake in a slow oven about twenty minutes.

HERMITS

Mrs. J. H. Shanley

Cream one and one-half cups of butter and two cups of brown sugar; beat
four eggs and add to butter and sugar; one level teaspoonful soda in a
tablespoonful of hot water; then add two and one-half cups flour; one
pound of dates (cut small) and about one cup chopped walnuts; flavor
with vanilla. Drop by spoonfuls on pan and cook for about 45 minutes.

ROCKS

Mrs. H. B. Rairden

One pound brown sugar; one pound raisins; one pound currants; one pound
walnuts; one-half teaspoonful each cinnamon and nutmeg; one-half cup
sour milk; one-half teaspoonful soda; three eggs; flour enough to make
stiff. Drop on well buttered tins and bake.

MARGUERITES

Mrs. W. L. Gregson

Make frosting from two tablespoonfuls of thick sweet cream and powdered
sugar; flavor; spread frosting over long salted wafers; sprinkle with
chopped nuts and bake in moderate oven. Allow to stand in dripping pan
until cool, to guard against breaking. Melted chocolate or pink fruit
coloring added to frosting makes variety. Dainty for afternoon teas,
etc.

CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Mrs. Adolph Holeman

One-half pound of butter; one-half pound of sugar; two eggs, beaten
separately; one pound of flour; one teaspoonful baking powder; one
teaspoonful vanilla. Roll out thin and cut spreading top of cookies with
the white of egg and sprinkle sugar over the tops before baking. These
will keep for months in a dry place.

OATMEAL COOKIES

Mrs. A. J. Atwater

One cup sugar; one cup lard; one cup raisins, ground fine; two eggs,
beaten light; two cups oatmeal dry; one-half cup cold water; dash salt;
one teaspoonful soda; sifted flour enough to make stiff dough.

OATMEAL COOKIES

Mrs. W. D. ("Ma") Sunday

One cup sugar; one-fourth cup lard; one-half cup butter; three eggs
beaten; one and one-half cups sifted flour; two cups dry oatmeal; one
teaspoonful cinnamon; one and one-half cups chopped, seeded raisins; one
and one-half teaspoonfuls soda, mixed with one tablespoonful vinegar.
Drop on greased pans. Bake in quick ov