My Grandmother passed away one year ago this month. The one who had and raised 12 children. The one who always said, ‘If a job is first begun, never leave it ’till it’s done. Be the job great or small, do it well or not at all.’ She wasn’t one of those soft, snugly kind of Grandmother’s BUT boy could she cook. She loved feeding people, so much so, you’d have thought it were her life’s calling. Thus was born what our clan called ‘Monster Cookies,’ ‘Short Cake,’ and ‘Grandmother’s Torte.’ I hope you find them as appetizing, tasty and homey as we all have for generations.
Monster Cookies
12 eggs
1lb butter (4 sticks)
2lbs brown sugar (whole bag)
4c white sugar
1/4c vanilla extract
3lbs crunchy peanut butter
8tsp baking powder
18c quick oats
16oz chocolate chips (whole bag)
16oz chopped nuts
16oz m&m’s (whole bag)
Cream butters and sugars. Add eggs. Mix in rest of ingredients in huge bowl. Makes 3 ice cream pails of cookies. Freeze some for later! Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until done to your likeness.
Short Cake
4c flour
6tsp baking powder
6tbl sugar
1c butter
2 eggs
1 1/3c milk
Cut butter into dry ingredients. Add eggs and milk. Put into greased 9×12 pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Do not over mix. Optional: serve with berries and ice cream.
Grandma’s Torte
1c flour
1/2c butter
Mix together. Press into bottom of 9×12 pan. Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cool.
Cream together:
8oz (1pkg) cream cheese
1c powdered sugar
Fold in:
1/2 of 13 oz Cool Whip container. Spred onto cooled crust.
Mix:
1 1/2c cold milk
1 package instant pudding (your choice of flavor)
Add rest of Cool Whip container to pudding mix.
Spred on top of cream cheese layer.
Chill and serve.
Do you have a generational cooking recipe? What is one recipe you would love to pass on to the next generation?
By: Hannah Howe
My grandma passed away in March and I think of her often still , especially since I’m a new grandma and would have loved to talk with her about this change of season in my life of having an empty nest and being a grandma. My grandma didn’t cook, but she gardened and lavished generosity on all.
I’m a little more like how you described your grandma. I LOVE to cook and bake. Now that I have more time to do these things, I Din’t have so many people to do it for. I was wondering this morning why I felt out of sync and didn’t look forward to planning my weekly menu as much as normal. I decided to make a double recipe of banana bread, one for us and one for outr church youth group. That made me feel a little better.
What really encouraged me was your post. It was like God put it all together for me. I get to love everyone around me with my cooking and that I can find others to cook for as well as my family who lives far away.
Thanks for your faithfulness in this blog. It always encourages me.
Oh…my generational recipes are Mexican in nature, but I’m going to intentionally add some baking to the list!
Beth!
Thank you so much for sharing all that. It really encouraged me as well to read it. I think cooking/baking is something that ministers to almost everyone. Thank you for using your abilities to love on others!
My Grandma left me memories of always having cookies when I visited or some kind of edible treat! Perhaps you’ll plant similar fond memories in your grandbabies minds.
All for His glory,
Hannah
My children and I were talking about my grandma today, too. She passed away shortly after yours did. It is such a blessing to have those memories. (((HUGS))) to you, dear Hannah.
Tiana,
Yes, it sure is a blessing to have those memories. I think it’s good to talk about those we love who we no longer have with us. It continues the healing process as we talk about those sweet times we once had.
Hugs to you too my sweet friend!
Hannah
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