I Made Nut Smacks

I've been making these "Nut Smacks" since the early 80's - the recipe comes from "Company's Coming - 150 Delicious Squares" cookbook - my copy of this book is well worn, the cover is off,  some of the often used pages are not looking so great, I see this book often at the thrifts, but I just don't want another copy, I guess the condition of this book shows that I really like it and have used it a lot.

These squares are easy and no icing involved.   They have a butterscotch flavor, they're rich with nuts and brown sugar, definitely a tasty little morsel.

1/2 c. packed brown sugar

2 egg yolks

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 c. butter or margarine

1/4 tsp. salt

1 1/2 c. all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

First layer - Crumble seven ingredients together well in large bowl.  Press firmly in 9 x 9 inch ungreased pan.

2 egg whites

1 c. brown sugar

1 c. chopped walnuts (I used pecans)

Second layer - Beat egg whites until frothy.  Add brown sugar 1/3 at a time beating until stiff.  Fold in nuts.  Spoon over the unbaked base, spreading evenly.  Bake in 350 oven 25 minutes until golden brown.  Cover well to allow meringue to soften before cutting.  I always find the meringue to be crumbly, but that doesn't matter, they still taste delicious!

Linking the Nut Smacks up with Junkin Joe

Raspberry Meringue Squares

These squares are too good to not share - I must have made them years ago because there was a check mark on the recipe, it wouldn't have been a regular because neither one of my children ate jam and I guess they still don't!  This recipe comes from Company's Coming - 150 Delicious Squares.  These squares are every bit as good as the Raspberry Coconut Swirl Cookies I made back in January - I'll definitely be making them again - they're easy and they're good.  I'm linking this recipe with Weekend Potluck at the Country Cook and Open House Party

Raspberry Meringue

Bottom layer:

1 1/2 cups flour

2 tsp. baking powder

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter or margarine

2 egg yolks.

Crumble all 5 ingredients together.  Press into ungreased 9 x 9 pan.  Set aside.

Filling:

1 cup raspberry jam or red jam of your choice, I used my homemade raspberry jam.

Begin by dropping small blobs of jam here and there over the bottom layer.  Then carefully spread.

Top Layer:

2 egg whites

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup regular coconut

Beat egg whites until frothy.  Add sugar and beat until stiff.  Fold in coconut.  Spread over jam layer.  Bake in 350 oven for 35-40 minutes.  Keep covererd.

Seafoam Chews

There have been no thrifty finds for me lately, so I've been branching out and doing some different types of posts - baking and crafting - they seem to be going over pretty well - I've had some new followers in the past few days - thank you very much for being interested enough to follow me, I appreciate it and love to read your comments!   This week my recipe for Raspberry Swirl Coconut Cookies was featured on Feature Friday from the Scrumptious Sunday Recipe Link Party at Addicted to Recipes - it really made my day!!  There are always a ton of great recipes over there - it's a really fun blog and it's Canadian!   I'm linking up with Addicted to Recipes again this week and also a link up at The Busy Bees - this is only the second week for this one, it looks like lots of nice posts already! 

Seafoam Chews in Pyrex Lime Green

We always like to have something sweet in the house and we had nothing so it was time to bake - this week I chose "Seafoam Chews" - I've been making these for years - they come from the Company's Coming - 150 Delicious Squares Cookbook - you can view the recipe right here.  I make them as directed - the only thing is  I don't make a fourth layer with peanuts - I just never have added them.  We love these squares, especially Darcy, too bad he wasn't around to have a few...

The top is a crumbly mess when you cut them but who cares when they taste so good.   This slice looks particularly nice sitting on a Pyrex Delphite plate.