Spindles Designs

Category: desserts

  • Nanaimo Bars

    Nanaimo Bars

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    Margaret
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    I was first introduced to Nanaimo Bars last year after my parents returned from a trip to Canada.  Patrick, my husband, was so excited!  Having spent two years in Canada he knew of their deliciousness.  Well, after just one bite, I understood why.  They were wonderful and rather unique; part cookie part candy and made…

  • Molasses Bars

    Molasses Bars

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    Margaret
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    Another family favorite passed down from Grandma. Always soft and chewy – even the edges. Ingredients 3/4 cup molasses 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg beaten 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. salt 3 1/4 cup flour Directions In saucepan combine shortening and…

  • Almond Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

    Almond Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

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    Margaret
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    This is a family favorite and when it is served  for dessert there aren’t many leftovers. It is great, you only dirty one bowl stirring it together. Almond Poppy Seed Bundt Cake 3 eggs 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 tsp almond extract 3/4 cup oil 1 1/2 cups half and…

  • Fish Cake

    Fish Cake

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    Margaret
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    Did you see this fun cake idea in the Parade (April 28) section of the paper? So cute, I had to make one too. My kids and I had a great time making this Fish Cake for Rachel’s first birthday. Parade has great instructions here. The article subtitle says, “Believe it or not, everything you…

  • Grandma Godfrey’s Lemon Pie

    Grandma Godfrey’s Lemon Pie

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    Margaret
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    My grandmother made great pie.  Our family’s favorite was her Lemon Meringue.  One summer we went to visit my older brother at the school he was attending near Denver, Colorado.  He requested that we bring him one of grandma’s lemon pies.  So we did, it was my job to protect this pie from Farmington, UT…