MOM-MOM BESSIE'S MOLASSES COCONUT PIE
I've known 4, maybe 5 people in my life that were great home cooks. My husband's Mom-mom Bessie was one of them. This is my version of a recipe she had in her hand-written cookbook. The flavor combination of molasses and coconut is a Pennsylvania Dutch favorite. Comfort food at it's best!
Provided by Susan Bickta
Categories Pies
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the molasses, corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, milk, sour cream, coconut, flour and baking soda. Mix well.
- 3. Pour into the thawed pie crust.
- 4. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until pie filling seems to be "set" in the middle when shaken.
- 5. Remove from oven and cool. Can be served warm or room temperature. Garnish with confectioner's sugar or whipped cream, if desired.
- 6. PERSONAL NOTE: I found this recipe in a notebook that was handwritten by my husband's grandmother. His Aunt Shirley graciously assigned me the "guardian" of this family treasure. It has given me much inspiration in the kitchen through the years and reminds me of Mom-mom Bessie whenever I use it. It's my way of keeping her beside me when I cook.
MOM MOM BESSIE'S COCOA COOKIES
These were among the cookies that my husband's grandmother made for the holidays. I didn't get her recipe until I was given her handwritten cookbook containing her favorite recipes. The recipe was a little "vague" so I discovered the true recipe by trial and error. To me, these cookies taste like Christmas. If the dough isn't...
Provided by Susan Bickta
Categories Cookies
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the margarine, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat by hand until well combined and mixture is light and fluffy.
- 3. In another large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa and baking soda. Add to the margarine mixture.
- 4. Mix well until all flour is incorporated.
- 5. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with fork dipped in flour if dough is stiff enough. Sprinkle with decorative sugar.
- 6. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until set and JUST starting to brown around bottom edges.
- 7. Transfer to wire rack. Cool completely and store in a tightly covered container.
CREAMY PINA COLADA PIE
This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina colada pie right out of the freezer and others prefer a softer pie-either way it's delicious! -Jenny Hales, Arcadia, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 2 pies (8 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine first three ingredients until smooth. Fold in pineapple, coconut and nuts. Divide and pour mixture into prepared crusts. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, at least 4 hours. If desired, serve with additional whipped topping and cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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