Betty Crocker's Cookbook For Boys and Girls

Meet Our Home Testers

The 12 boys and girls who tested all these recipes... Donna - We tested about 136 recipes and we liked almost every one of them. Peter - We learned what things mean, like baste and fold ...

Cakemaking Tips

Liquids and eggs should be about room temperature. Use a wooden spoon for stirring. Always prepare cake pans by greasing thoroughly and dusting with flour. Use a rubber scraper to keep spoon and bo...

Cocoa Fudge Cake

Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 13-inch oblong pan. Sift together into mixing bowl 1 3/4 cups sifted Gold Medal Flour 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cocoa ...

Grandma's Chocolate Layer Cake

Long ago, a yellow cake with chocolate icing was called a chocolate layer cake. Break the eggs into a saucer with a kitchen knife. Use a rubber scraper to clean the sides of the bowl. Heat...

Zoo Cake

Bake any flavor Betty Crocker Cake Mix in oblong pan as directed on package. Frost, using Betty Crocker Fluffy White Frosting Mix, making icing on top about 1/4 -inch thick. Press painted or chocola...

Eskimo Igloo Cake

The Eskimo has his igloo, but no cake like this. Bake a cake in two layers, as directed on Betty Crocker White Cake Mix package. Cool thoroughly and cut each layer in half, like picture below. U...

Button Cake

Make cupcakes as directed on Betty Crocker Chocolate Devils Food Cake Mix package. Then follow the directions on the opposite page. I'm going to make these for my little brother's birthday....

Ice Cream Cone Cakes

Heat oven to 400. Make batter for cupcakes as directed on any flavor Betty Crocker Cake Mix package. Pour scant 1/4 cup batter into flat-bottomed waffle ice cream cones, filling scant 1/2 full....

Button Cake #2

Ice your cake with Butter Icing (page 25). Decorate with wafer-thin round candies in different colors. Draw faces on each with a mixture of 1/4 cup confectioners sugar 1 teaspoon milk Icing M...

Quick Fudge Icing

In saucepan mix 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa Stir in 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Bring to boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take out spoon and set pan i...

Easy Penuche Icing

Penuche is really candy. It came from Mexico. In saucepan melt 1/2 cup butter Stir in 1 cup brown sugar (packed) Continue cooking over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring. Stir in 1/4 cup milk Br...

Butter Icing

Blend together 1/3 cup soft butter 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3 tablespoons top milk Then stir in 2 cups more sifted confectioners' sugar Beat hard to make the icing...

Whiz Frostings

They're creamy and smooth. And they almost make themselves because they're so easy with Betty Crocker Instant Frosting Mixes. Caramel Fudge-Especially good with yellow, spice, or white cake....

Name Cake

This is a cake that will fit anybody's birthday. You can use a Betty Crocker Cake Mix in your favorite flavor, frost it with a light-colored icing, and spell out the name with chocolate pieces. I...

Easter Hat Cake

Easter is a time when every girl wants a new hat. And here's one you can eat. Mix batter as directed on Betty Crocker Cake Mix package. Bake 9-inch layer for brim and 8-inch layer for crown. Cut 8-i...

Heart Cake

A beautiful surprise for Mother's Day, or a Valentine. Make cake batter as directed on the Betty Crocker White Cake Mix package. Divide batter between 2 greased and floured pans-one 8-inch square...

Drum Cake

To celebrate the Fourth of July-make a cake for the family 'picnic and decorate it for the holiday. Bake cake in layers as directed on Betty Crocker Chocolate Devils Food Cake Mix package. Frost ...

Fruit Float - Pink Lemonade

Heart Cake (see page 30) Easter Hat Cake (see page 29) ...

Pumpkin Face Cake

Halloween or Thanksgiving, either one rates a special cake. Bake cake in layers as directed on Betty Crocker Honey Spice Cake Mix package. Put layers together and frost with Butter Icing (page 25...

Angel Birthday Cake - Angel Food Cake

Make the cake as directed on Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake Mix package. Frost it with Betty Crocker Fluffy White Frosting Mix tinted pink with a drop or two of red food coloring. Pink Peppermint Ang...

Black Cat Cookies

Tricky treats for Halloween Mix thoroughly Stir in Chill. Heat oven to 375. 1/3 cup soft shortening 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg 2/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 3/4 cups sifted Gold Medal Flour...

Party Ideas

Paper bag masks are easy to make. Paint on any face you want and cut out holes for the eyes and mouth. You can cut out flaps on the sides for ears. Make a lantern by cutting slits across a piece o...

Paintbrush Cookies

Mix thoroughly Stir in Chill. Heat oven to 375. 1/3 cup soft shortening 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg 2/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 2% cups sifted Gold Medal Flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt...

Egg Yolk Paint

Blend well 1 egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon water. Divide mixture among several small custard cups. Add a different food coloring to each cup to make bright colors. Paint designs on cookies with small p...

For Unusual Shapes

If you have cooky cutters that you like, you'll use them of course. Always dip them in flour so they won't stick to the dough. Or make your own patterns-Draw or copy the pattern on heavy cardboard. C...

Sugar Cookies

Just the thing with a glass of lemonade. Heat oven to 400. Blend toeethe Beat in Stir in 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 cup sugar 1 egg, unbeaten 2 t...

Molasses Crinkles

Our young testers loved these cookies, especially the crackled, sugary tops. Mix thoroughly Stir in 3/4 cup soft shortening 1 cup brown sugar (packed) l egg 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/4 cups sifted Gol...

Salted Peanut Crisps

Heat oven to 375 Mix together thoroughly Sift together and stir in Stir in 1 cup soft shortening (part butter for flavor) 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (packed in cup) 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla ...

Good Kid Cookies

Make Sugar Cooky recipe, pg.50 Put 1/4 cup of dough in a small bowl. Add 2 tbsp.cocoa 2 tbsp. water Blend well. Drop the light dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on lightly greas...

Chocolate Fudge

Mix in saucepan Stir in 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon light corn syrup Bring to boil. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Take from heat. Add immediately 3 ...

Wheaties Ting-A-Lings

Melt two 6-ounce packages semi-sweet chocolate pieces over hot water. Cool. Gently stir in 4 cups Wheaties. Drop with tablespoon onto waxed paper. Chill until chocolate is set, about 2 hours. Makes ab...

Peanut Butter Cremes

Beat together Then stir in 1 well beaten egg 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon butter 1/3 cup peanut butter 1 cup more sifted confectioners' suga...

Kix Comets

Stir a 6-ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate pieces and 1/2 cup peanut butter over low heat until chocolate is melted. Pour over 5 cups Kix in large bowl. Stir gently. Drop onto waxed paper in jet s...

Caramel Pralines

Make fudge as directed on Betty Crocker Caramel Fudge Frosting Mix package-except add 1 cup pecan halves after cooking and drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Makes 3 dozen. We made fudge jus...

Party Lemonade

In pitcher stir Add 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup hot water juice of 2 to 3 lemons 1/2 lemon, sliced very thin 1 quart cold water 12 ice cubes Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon and pour into tall glasses...

Fruit Float

Pile fruit (raspberries, blueberries, banana slices, strawberries, or any fruit you like) in tall glass. Fill with lemonade or fruit juice and top with lime ice. We had a circus party with pink l...

Eggnog

Beat with rotary beater Then beat in Add 1 egg, well beaten 2 tablespoons sugar pinch of salt 1 cup cold milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup cracked ice (see page 62) Pour into two glasses. Sprink...

Red Rouser

Drop a scoop of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass. Fill with bottled cranberry juice. There are color photographs of some of these drinks on pages 34 and 35. ...

Chocolate Fudge Milk Shake

Make Chocolate Sauce according to the.recipe on page 63. Put in shaker 1/2 cup Chocolate Sauce 2 cups milk pinch of salt 1 cup cracked ice Shake vigorously 2 servings. To crack the ice, ...

Campfire Cooking

When you cook outdoors it's a good idea to appoint one of the group Chief. The Chief can then give everyone a job to do. Travel Light. Don't take more equipment than you need. Extra things to carry a...

Mulligan Stew

In small amount of hot fat in heavy frying pan, browr Add Stir in 1 pound stew meat, cut in small pieces 1 teaspoon salt 1 can condensed tomato soup 1 can water Cover tightly and let cook slo...

Doughboys

Make biscuit dough by following directions on Bisquick package for Biscuits. Dip your hands in Bisquick and pick up a small piece of dough. Roll between the palms of your hands to shape a ribbon abou...

Whiz Doughboys

They're twice as easy with refrigerated biscuits, ready to bake. You know, the kind that come in a can, either Bisquick or Puffin. Scout Franks and Beans Into a heavy frying pan empty 1 no. 300 ...

Breakfast

Make it the best meal of the day- a happy family qet-toqether. You can be a big help. In one family we know, everyone takes a turn helping to get breakfast. And what rivalry! The littlest one pou...

Cocoa Continental

Blend in saucepan 2 tablespoons cocoa 3 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Then stir in 1/2 cup hot water Bring to boil over low heat and boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Then add and heat,...

French Toast

With beater blend Cut in half 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 slices stale bread Heat frying pan or griddle moderately hot. Grease with butter or bacon fat. Pick up bread on fork,...

Soft-Cooked Eggs

Never boil eggs. Always cook them slowly and gently. Cover eggs in saucepan with cold water. Heat until water boils. Take from heat. Cover pan. Stand off heat 2 to 4 minutes. Take from hot water...

Fried Eggs

Heat a thin layer of butter or bacon fat in heavy frying pan until moderately hot. Break eggs, one at a time, into saucer. Slip into frying pan. Reduce heat to cook slowly. Cover and cook until whit...

Scrambled Eggs

Break into bowl Add 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk dash of salt Beat with fork. Heat a thin layer of butter or bacon fat in small frying pan, moderately hot. Pour in egg mixture and reduce heat to...

Pancakes

Grandma called pancakes flannel cakes because on cold mornings they kept her family warm as flannel. Branded Pancakes Real Western with your own brand right on the pancake. Make Pancakes as directe...

Tricks and Treats with Cereals

You'd be surprised how much more exciting breakfast can be if you try something different every day. Just watch your little brother's face when you surprise him with the Little Man Who Wasn't There...

Easy Coffee Bread

In mixing bowl put Stir until yeast is dissolved. Then stir in Beat 2 minutes. Next add Beat in until smooth Then add 3/4 cup warm (not hot) water 1 package active dry yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1 te...

Gingerbread

Little girls in hoop skirts and boys in ruffled collars ate gingerbread, too. Heat oven to 325. Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan. Mix thoroughly Blend in Stir in 1/2 cup soft shor...

Whiz Cinnamon Rolls

Sweet and spicy, and so pretty. Heat oven to 425. Grease 12 muffin cups. Beat 15 strokes with fork 2 cups Bisquick 2/3 cup milk Roll dough around on cloth-covered board lightly dusted with...

Cinnamon Muffins

Heat oven to 400. Grease 12 medium-sized muffin cups. In bowl blend with a fork Beat hard 30 seconds. The batter will be lumpy. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Stir together l egg 2 tablespoons...

Whiz Muffins

Five different flavors-orange, date, raisin bran, corn, and wild blueberry. Make your favorite with Betty Crocker Muffin Mix. Lunch or supper Lunch-usually at noon. Supper-at night if dinner ...

Tuna Burgers

Cut the cheese into small, square pieces. Mix in bowl Split and butter one 7-ounce can tuna 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup diced process yellow cheese 1 small onion, minced 1/4 cup mayonnaise sal...

Hamburgers

Mix thoroughly 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon salt Form into 4 thick or 8 thin patties. Place on broiler rack or small pan 3 inches from heat. Broil about 6 minutes on ea...

Open-Faced Hamburgers

Mix thoroughly Stir vigorously to blend. 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1/2 slice soft bread, pulled in pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated onion 1/2 pound ground beef Place on rack under broiler ...

Toasted Cheese-Bacon

Place on rack under broiler 4 slices bread 8 slices bacon Toast bread on one side and take from rack. Broil bacon until crisp. Stir together 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 cup grated American pro...

Egg Salad Sandwich Rolls

Mix together 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 teaspoon minced onion 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon salt With fork, scoop centers from Fill each roll with egg ...

Macaroni and Cheese

An old favorite, as old as Yankee Doodle. Heat oven to 350. Prepare 8-ounce package macaroni as directed on package. Combine cooked macaroni 2 tablespoons butter, cut in pieces 1 1/4 cups cube...

Pigs in Blankets

Heat oven to 450. Make Rolled Biscuits as directed on Bisquick package. Roll dough about 1/4 -inch thick into rectangular shape. Cut into 4x3-inch oblongs. Wrap each oblong around a wiener, l...

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Butter generously Between slices, buttered-side-out, put 2 slices bread 1 slice American process cheese Brown lightly on both sides in frying pan or on griddle over moderate heat until cheese melt...

Cheese Dreams

Place on rack under broiler 3 English muffins, split in half and buttered 6 slices bacon, cut in half Toast muffins on one side and take from rack. Broil bacon until crisp. Top each muffin half w...

Creamed Dried Beef

Melt in heavy frying pan Add and cook a few minutes Blend in 1/4 cup butter 4 ounces dried beef, shredded 1/4 cup Gold Medal Flour Stir thoroughly. Take from heat. Add and blend 2 cups milk H...

Three Men In A Boat

Hollow out part of a baked potato so it looks like a boat. Fill the hollow with creamed dried beef. Cut a sail from a firm slice of cheese and stand upright in the boat on a toothpick. Three mushro...

Salad Tips

When you make a salad always use cold ingredients and then chill the finished salad before you serve it. Lettuce makes a pretty garnish that's good to eat and everyone will want to eat it if it's fres...

Raggedy Ann Salad

Body Arms and legs Head Eyes, nose, shoes, buttons Mouth Hair Skirt fresh or canned peach half small celery sticks half a hard-cooked egg raisins piece of a cherry or a redhot grated yellow ch...

Candle Salad

It's better than a real candle, because you can eat it. Place crisp lettuce leaf on plate. For candle base use The candle is The flame is 1 slice pineapple 1/2 banana set upright in center of ...

Potato Salad

Boil 4 medium potatoes (Use 2 quarts water, 1 teaspoon salt in covered pan. Cook 30 to 35 minutes, or until skins start to break and fork slips in easily.) Drain off water, then cover with cold wat...

Whiz Nut Bread

Heat oven to 35o Grease thoroughly 9-inch loaf pan. Mix in bowl Beat hard 30 seconds. Batter may be lumpy. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar l egg 1 1/4 cups milk 3 cups Bisquick 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts ...

Muffins

Heat oven to 400. Grease 12 medium-sized muffin cups. Beat slightly with fork Stir in Sift together l egg 1 cup milk 1/4 cup cooking (salad) oil or melted shortening 2 cups sifted Gold ...

Fruit Gelatin

Prepare according to directions Stir thoroughly, until entirely dissolved. Then chill in refrigerator. When mixture starts to thicken, add 1 package fruit-flavored gelatin 2 cups cut-up fruit, dra...

Pink Applesauce

Add 2 or 3 drops of red food coloring or about a tablespoon of redhots. I just love pink applesauce. And it's easy! Linda ...

Easy Orange Cake

Make batter according to directions on Fold into batter before baking 1 package Betty Crocker Yellow Cake Mix 2 tablespoons grated orange rind Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 1/2 x 2-inch obl...

Backyard Picnic Lunch - old Sliced Ham

Potato Salad (page 128) Dill Pickles Picnic Buns (split and buttered) Ice Cream Cones Stir-n-Drop Oatmeal Cookies ...

Stir-n-Drop Oatmeal Cookies

Just about the best filler there is for the cooky jar. Heat oven to 375. Combine in bowl Then mix in thoroughly Stir in 1 cup sifted Gold Medal Flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon...

Butterscotch Brownies

Heat oven to 350. Grease an 8-inch square pan. In saucepan melt over low heat Take from heat and stir in Set aside to cool. Into cooled sugar and shortening stir Add and blend well Then st...

Whiz Date Bars

They have an oatmeal-coconut crust and rich date filling. Ready in a jiffy with Betty Crocker Date Bar Mix. Brownies Heat oven to 350. Grease an 8-inch square pan. Put in mixing bowl Set ...

Whiz Brownies

When you're in a hurry, use Betty Crocker Brownie Mix. You'll have delicious brownies, fudgy or cake-like, depending on which kind you choose. ...

Table Etiquette

Dinner is the sociable meal of the day when all the family sit down together and tell what's happened at school, at work, and at play. You can help make dinner more than just another meal if you lear...

Relishes

Fancy little extras like these always look tricky. But they're really easy, and fun to make. Carrot Curls Peel fresh crisp carrots with a peeler. Slice the length of carrot paper-thin, with p...

Italian Spaghetti

Aren't you glad you don't have to go to Italy to get this favorite dish ? Heat in heavy frying pan Add and brown Add and cook until yellow Add 1/4 cup cooking (salad) oil 1 pound ground beef ...

Meat Loaf

Heat oven to 350. Combine in bowl Stir together thoroughly. Mix in 3 slices soft bread, broken in pieces 1 cup milk l egg 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup minced onion 1 tablespoon Worcestershir...

Hot Topper

Spread 3 tablespoons catsup or chili sauce over top of loaf before baking. Tuckaway When forming loaf, tuck in 3 hard-cooked eggs along the center. Frosted When loaf is baked, frost the top wit...

Baby Beefies

Shape meat loaf mixture into 8 small loaves and lay in shallow pan. Top each baby loaf with a thin slice of onion. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Meat loaf that's left over makes the most wonderful sandwic...

Swedish Meat Balls

A wonderful way to dress up ground beef. Melt in frying pan Add and cook until tender Stir in Heat to boiling, then turn down heat. While sauce cooks, make meat balls. Put in bowl 1 tablespo...

Chili Concoction

You serve this in bowls and eat it with a spoon and you never tasted such good chili. Melt in frying pan Add 2 tablespoons fat 1 1/2 pounds ground beef Break meat apart and stir with fork as i...

Spanish Rice

Follow directions on package for cooking Heat oven to 400. Fry until crisp on medium heat Put bacon in l1/2 -quart baking dish and toss it around to grease dish. Add to bacon fat Cook until ...

Italian Pie

Heat oven to 425. Stir together with fork 2 cups Bisquick 1/2 cup water Knead about 1 minute on lightly floured board. Roll into a circle 1/4 inch thick. Place on baking sheet. Pinch edge of d...

Buttered Green Beans

Wash and snip ends of 1 1/2 pounds green beans. Lay beans on cutting board and cut in 1-inch lengths. In covered saucepan heat about 1 inch salted water to boiling. Add beans and bring to boil, then...

Canned Peas De Luxe

Pour liquid from can of peas into saucepan. Boil it, uncovered, until liquid cooks down. Add 1 tablespoon butter. Put peas in pan and heat. The liquid from the can makes the flavor of the peas bet...

Frozen Vegetables

They look and taste just like fresh vegetables. So quick and easy because they are all cleaned and ready to cook. Follow package directions. Cook the exact time given on the package. Start counting t...

Cabbage Wedgies

Remove outer leaves of medium-sized cabbage head. Put on cutting board and cut in half, storing one half for Cole Slaw (page 168) the next day. Turn flat side down and cut in half again. Then cut e...

Boiled Potatoes

Scrub thoroughly or peel thin. Cook covered in 1 inch boiling, salted water until potatoes are tender. It takes about 30 minutes, depending on size of potatoes. Prick with fork to tell when tender. D...

Mashed Potatoes

Peel and quarter 6 medium potatoes In covered pan heat about 1 inch salted water to boiling. Add potatoes and bring to boil, then turn down heat and cook slowly about 20 minutes, until potatoes are ...

Baked Potatoes

Heat oven to 400. Choose baking potatoes of medium size. Scrub with a brush. Rub with fat for soft skin. Prick skin with fork to let steam escape during baking. Bake until potatoes are tender...

Potatoes Anna

Raw-fried potatoes with glamor. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy frying pan. Peel very thin 4 medium-sized potatoes, and cut in paper-thin slices. Arrange slices in two or three layers in frying ...

Scalloped Potatoes

Use small bits of butter for dotting. Heat oven to 350. In 1 1/2-quart baking dish arrange in two layers 3 to 4 cups peeled, thinly sliced raw potatoes 1 tablespoon minced onion Sprinkle ...

Cole Slaw

Call it cabbage salad and it will taste just as good. Shred on cutting board 1/2 medium head cabbage Chill in plastic bag in refrigerator to crisp. Combine in salad bowl 1 medium onion, minced 2...

Sunshine Salad

Empty into small mixing bowl 1 package lemon-flavored gelatin Stir in 1 cup boiling water Stir thoroughly until gelatin is entirely dissolved. Then stir in 1/2 cup ice water one 9-ounce can crus...

Drop Biscuits

Heat oven to 450. Grease baking sheet lightly. Mix in bowl 2 cups sifted Gold Medal Flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt With blender cut in until fine 1/3 cup soft shortening ...

Whiz Biscuits

Quick as a wink. Just make Biscuits as directed on the Bisquick package. Double Whiz Biscuits, even quicker. They come in a can, Bisquick and Puffin, and you keep them in the refrigerator, all ready t...

Apple Crisp

A real family dessert. Especially good on a cold winter night. Heat oven to 350. Spread in 8-inch square pan 4 cups sliced apples Sprinkle with mixture of 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1...

Hot Fudge Pudding

Heat oven to 350. Blend in bowl Stir in Spread in 9-inch square pan. In small bowl blend Sprinkle sugar mixture over top of batter. Pour over all Bake 45 minutes. Serve warm or cold with ...

Strawberry Shortcake

The Ail-American dessert. Now you can enjoy it the year around, with fresh or frozen berries. Heat oven to 450. Grease two 8-inch layer pans. Stir together in a bowl 2 cups sifted Gold ...

Whiz Strawberry Shortcake

The jiffy kind. Just make it as directed on the Bisquick package. ...

Strawberry Minute Pie

Put in bowl 1 package strawberry-flavored gelatin 1 cup hot water Stir until thoroughly dissolved. Add 1 package unthawed frozen sweetened, sliced strawberries (16 ounces) Break up berries wi...

Whiz Cream Puffs

Now you can make your own, easily, with Betty Crocker Cream Puff Mix. Fill them with ice cream, whipped cream, or your favorite pudding mix. Crushed strawberries mixed with the whipped cream makes a g...

Whiz Pie Shell

Always tender and flaky. Just make the baked pie shell as directed on the package of Betty Crocker Instant Pie Crust Mix in sticks. ...

Velvet Crumb Cake

Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 8-inch square pan. Stir together l 1/3 cups Bisquick 3/4 cup sugar Add 3 tablespoons soft shortening l egg 1/4 cup milk Beat vigorously 1 minute. Stir...

Broiled Coconut Icing Mix

3 tablespoons soft butter 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed) 2 tablespoons top milk 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/4 cup chopped nuts Spread mixture over warm cake in pan. Place 3 inches under broiler at low...

Velvet Fudge Cake

There's a rich, gooey frosting baked in the middle and on top. Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 8-inch square pan. Stir together 1 1/3 cups Bisquick % cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa Add 3 tables...

Rules - It Pays To Be Careful

Pot holders save you from burns. Pans won't upset and spill if handles are turned to back of range. Ask your mother before you use a sharp knife or the can opener. When you use the vegetable peeler...

For Preparation

Vegetable peeler Vegetable brush Grater Cutting board Knife for chopping Wire strainer Can opener Ring mold ...

For Cooking

Saucepan Double boiler Pancake turner Heavy frying pan ...

Measurements

A Good Cook Measures Exactly Flour Sugar Salt Baking Powder Vanilla Shortening Butter Liquids Sift more than you need onto a square of waxed paper or into a bowl. Spoon lightly into cup, heap...

Utensils For Mixing

You'll Need These Utensils For Mixing Kitchen fork and knife Pastry blender Wooden spoon Rotary egg beater or electric mixer Mixing bowls Rubber scraper ...

Utensils For Measuring

Graduated Measuring Cups-1/4 1/3, 1/2,1 cup. Liquid Measuring Cup Measuring Spoons 1/4, 1/2, 1 tsp., 1 tbsp. Straight-edged Knife Sifter Rubber Scraper ...

Utensils For Baking

Baking sheet Pie pan 8-inch square pan 9-inch loaf pan 13-inch oblong pan Two 8 or 9-inch round layer pans 12-cup muffin pan Wide Spatuia Rolling pin with cover ...

Cooking Terms

You'll Want to Know These Cooking Terms Bake Cook in oven. Beat Mix vigorously, over and over with a spoon or fork or round and round with a beater. Blend Combine two or more ingredients w...

Kitchen Manners

Before You Start To Cook Choose a time to suit your mother, so you won't be in her way. Wear an apron to keep your dress or blue jeans clean and be sure to wash your hands. Read your recipe and all...

Betty Crocker's Cookbook For Boys And Girls

This is a brand new kind of cook book planned by boys and girls for boys and girls. A panel of 12 Junior Testers picked out the 245 recipes and ideas, and tested every one. Delightfully illustrated, ...