January 13, 1955 Chicken Paprika, Grandmother's Soft Molasses Cookies (Rolled)

Chicken Paprika

2 to 2 1/2 pound frying chicken or chicken parts
1/2 c. flour
1 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. onoin, chopped
1 c. thick sour cream
1 T. paprika

Cut chicken in serving pieces. Mix flour, salt and pepper together. Roll chicken in seasoned flour. Heat shortening and brown chicken. Remove chicken, pour off all but 2 T. of the shortening. Add onion and cook over low heat until golden brown. Return chicken to skillet, add sour cream and sprinkle paprika over top. Cover. Cook over very low heat for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender. Serves 4.

Grandmother's Soft Molasses Cookies (Rolled)

1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
3 eggs
1 T. vinegar
4 c. flour
2 t. soda
1 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 t. ginger

Cream sugar and shortening. Add molasses, then eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vinegar and beat until mixture is light and foamy. Add sifted dry ingredients. Roll out 1/4 thick. Cut into large cookies. Sprinkle generously with sugar. Bake 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.