April 12, 1955 Seaburgers, Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies (Soft)

Seaburgers

"Something special for lunch"

1 7 oz. can lobster, crab, salmon or tuna
1/2 pound process sharp cheese
1/4 c. minced onion
1/4 c. chopped sweet pickle
1/2 c. catsup
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1 c. minced celery
2 t. salt
1/2 t pepper
2 T. minced pimiento
12 burger buns

Drain seafood; flake with fork, removing bones. Cut cheese into small chunks. Combine seafood, cheese, onion, pickle, catsup, mayonnaise, celery, salt, pepper, and pimiento. Mix well. Split burger buns crosswise without cutting all the way through, fill each with seafood mixture. Wrap each in foil or stand with cut side up in large casserole or roasting pan. Cover and bake at 350 degrees 20 minutes. Serve immediately in foil or casserole. Yield: 12.

Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies (Soft)

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. soda
1/2 t. grated lemon rind
1/2 t. nutmeg
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 T. milk
2 c. flour
1 t. baking powder

Cream shortening, add salt, soda, lemon rind and nutmeg and blend well. Add sugar and cream mixture thoroughly. Add eggs and milk and mix well. Sift flour with baking powder; combine with creamed mixture. Drop from teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten by pressing with a damp cloth. Sprinkle with granulated sugar, bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.