Best 2 Family Reunion Cookies Recipes

In the realm of culinary delights, few things can match the comforting warmth of family reunion cookies. These delectable treats hold a special place in our hearts, conjuring memories of laughter, love, and togetherness. As the aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the air, it's like time stands still, and all our worries melt away. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you on a journey to discover the best family reunion cookie recipe, one that will tantalize taste buds and create lasting memories for generations to come.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FAMILY REUNION COOKIES

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This recipe was served at the McLeod Family Reunion in Florida, circa 1997. They said they'd been making them for years and no one knew where the recipe originally came from. Easy to do and just delicious!

Provided by pamela t.

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 30 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine
3 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cup nuts

Steps:

Mix together melted margerine and brown sugar.
Add eggs, mix.
add vanilla and flour, mix.
Fold in chips and nuts.
Put in 13 x 9 inch greased pan.
Bake at 350 F for 20-30 minutes.
Cool completely.
Cut into bars about 1 inch each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 171.1, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 27.6, Protein 2.4

FAMILY REUNION PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

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I can't remember where I got this recipe, perhaps one of my large quanities cookbook, or maybe even Tast of Home, but I have made it quite a few times for large events. They really are very tasty. You can divide this recipe in half if you are not cooking for a big crowd. I like using my airbake pans when ever I bake cookies, it...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 c buttered flavored crisco
4 c chunky peanut butter
3 c sugar
3 c brown sugar, packed
8 large eggs, room temperature
2 Tbsp vanilla extract (i prefer madagascar)
4 tsp baking soda
4 tsp salt
1/4 c milk ( i use evaporated)
9 c all purpose flour

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a very large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut Butter, & both sugars together until light & fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Mix vanilla & milk together and pour into creamed mixture.
2. In another bowl add the flour soda, & salt & mix together. Then gradually add the flour to the creamed mixture until all has been incoperated together. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls, at least 2 inches apart, onto an ungreased baking sheet.
3. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes for firmer cookie. If you prefer as I do a more chewier soft batch cookie, then bake for 8 minutes. Let rest a couple of minutes & Then remove to wire rack to cool completely. Makes about 18 dozen cookies. Can cut recipe in half if you like.
4. NOTE MY PERSONAL PREFERENCE: I prefer to rub hands with a small amout of butter or margarine & roll dough into balls, dip fork into granulated sugar, and make a crisscross pattern in cookies and bake. Cookies do expand as they bake.Recipe is one of many in my cookbook of 795 recipes.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies.
Measure your ingredients accurately. This is important for ensuring that your cookies turn out properly.
Chill your dough before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake your cookies at the right temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and may burn. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will not cook through properly.
Let your cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them to keep their shape and prevent them from becoming soft.

Conclusion:

With so many delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect cookie for your family reunion. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your cookies turn out perfectly.

No matter which recipe you choose, your family and friends are sure to enjoy these delicious and festive cookies.