Spiced Grilled Corn

Corn on the cob

1 tsp. paprika      ½ tsp. onion powder

½ tsp. garlic powder      ¼ tsp. dried thyme

1/3 tsp. oregano     ¼ tsp. cayenne

½ tsp. sea salt      4 T. unsalted soft butter

Directions: Combine softened butter and all the spices in a bowl and melt until

spreadable consistency. Pull the husks down from the corn, but not off. Spread the

mixture on the corn liberally then close the husks around the cob. You may need to

secure the tops with wet string cut short to the husk. Grill over medium heat 25-30

minutes turning a one quarter turn four to five times during the grilling process.

Corn kernels should be tender. Remove from the grill.

Comment: A favorite of Tim’s.

Whoopie Pies

1 cup shortening                 ¾ cup  cocoa

2 cups sugar                        ½ tsp. salt

2 eggs                                  1 cup sour milk

5 cups flour                        

2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 cup hot water

Filling:

2 egg whites                        1 T. vanilla

3 T. milk                             4 cups powdered sugar

1 cup softened butter 

Directions:  Beat together shortening, sugar and eggs.   Sift together flour, cocoa, and salt.   Alternately add sour milk and flour mixture, beating well after each addition.  Stir in hot water/soda mixture.  Mix thoroughly.  Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.  Bake 5-8 minutes at 350  degrees.

When cool, put filling between two cookies.   Wrap individually.  Refrigerate. 

Filling:  Beat egg whites until stiff.  Add vanilla, milk, and 2 cups powdered sugar.  Beat thoroughly.  Add 2 more cups powdered sugar and 1 cup soft butter.  Mix thoroughly.

Comment:  Family favorite.  Also known as “Gobs” on the Sensky side.

Peanut Butter Softies

1 ½ cups flour      ¾ tsp. baking soda

¼ tsp. baking powder      ¼ tsp. salt

½ cup margarine      ½ cup peanut butter

¼ cup brown sugar      3 T. sugar

2 T. corn syrup      1 egg

½ cup peanuts, chopped

Directions: Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In

mixer bowl on medium speed, beat together margarine, sugars, corn syrup, egg, and

peanut butter. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy. On low speed, slowly add

flour mixture until well combined.

Drop by heaping tablespoon onto greased cookie sheet. Flatten cookies with bottom

of a glass that has been dipped in flour (Do not dip in sugar or cookies will crisp as

they bake.) Lightly press finely chopped peanuts onto tops of cookies, if desired.

Bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until cookies are set. Because of the small

amount of sugar, these cookies do not brown like others do. Be careful not to over-

bake.

Comment: A great option – add chocolate pieces to mixture for a Reese’s Cup-type

cookie.

Miami Beach Birthday Cake

6 oz. chocolate chips      ½ cup graham crackers

1/3 cup melted butter      1½ cups chopped walnuts

1 tsp. baking soda      1 tsp. salt

2 cups sifted flour      ½ cup soft margarine

1 ½ cup + 2T. sugar      2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla      1 ¼ cups buttermilk

Frosting

2 cups heavy cream

2 T. sugar

Directions: Melt 1/3 cup chocolate chips; set aside. Grease and flour two 8” cake

pans.

Make crumb mixture. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir in

walnuts and 2/3 cup chocolate chips; set aside. (If like more crumb mixture; just up

the amounts in proportion.)

Sift together soda and salt with flour. Cream softened margarine in large bowl.

Gradually beat in 1 ½ cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.

Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternating with

buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Pour into pans. Sprinkle with crumb

mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Cool.

Frosting: Beat cream with 2 T. sugar until stiff. Frost the cake with crumb side of

cakes up.

Comment: Cake should be refrigerated. A Romer family favorite.

Nanny Cookies

1 cup softened margarine      1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup brown sugar     1 ½ tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda      2 cups sifted flour

½ cup chopped nuts

1 bag Hershey kisses

1 cup mini-chocolate chips.

Directions: Combine margarine, sugars, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Drop

cookies onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-11 minutes at 350 degrees.

Comment: Michael and Elizabeth had a nanny, Kim, when very young, and they loved these cookies. Mini chips make the texture.