DATE SURPRISES
“74 surprising flavour combination - attractive

for a tea plate!”

Yo cup butter Ya Ib. dates :
Ya cup strong cheese, freshly grated 1 egg, slightly beaten
1% cups sifted VELVET Cake Ya cup nuts, chopped
and PASTRY FLOUR Ya cup granulated sugar
CREAM butter. Add grated cheese. Add flour gradually. Mix well. Chill for one
hour.

FORM dates into small balls by rolling between palms of hands. Cover with a small amount
of dough and roll between palms.

PREHEAT oven to 400° F., hot. Grease baking sheets.

ROLL balls in slightly beaten egg and place on waxed paper. Roll in nuts mixed with
the sugar.

BAKE on greased baking sheets in hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly
browned.

YIELD: 3 dozen.

VELVET PARTY PEANUT COOKIES
“Thin aud crisp... they beeps for weeks”

Yo cup butter 1% cups Robin Hood Oats

Ye cup shortening Ya teaspoon salt

1 cup brown sugar 1 cup salted red-skinned peanuts
1 egg

1 cup sifted VELVET Cake and PASTRY FLOUR

PREHEAT oven to 375° F., moderate. Grease cookie sheets.

CREAM together the butter and shortening. Gradually cream in the brown sugar. Add
the egg and beat well. Stir in the flour, salt, oats and peanuts. Mix well together.

DROP by teaspoonfuls on prepared cookie sheet.

BAKE in a moderately hot oven until delicately browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Let set
a moment or two. Then remove to wire rack to cool.

YIELD: 5 dozen.

VELVET HERMITS
“Spey aud rich with fruct™’

1s cup shortening (part butter) 1 teaspoon baking powder
1‘ teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1% cups brown sugar, packed Ya teaspoon nutmeg
3 eggs, well beaten Y4 teaspoon cloves
2%4 cups sifted VELVET Cake 1 cup seedless raisins
and PASTRY FLOUR - 1 cup chopped dates
Ya teaspoon salt Y2 cup chopped walnuts

Y, teaspoon baking soda

PREHEAT oven to moderate, 375° F.

CREAM shortening until fluffy. Add flavouring. Add brown sugar gradually, beating until
creamy. Add eggs and beat again until light.

SIFT flour, salt, soda, baking powder and spices. Add flour mixture gradually to creamed
mixture and stir until blended. Add fruit and nuts. Chill, then drop batter from teaspoon on
greased baking sheet, at least 22 inches apart.

BAKE 12 to 15 minutes.
YIELD: 5 dozen cookies.

14 COOKIES