Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Sugar and Spice Cookies

Submitted by: Kathy Jones   
These are one of our favorite cookies to eat during the holidays!!  And they make your whole home smell very festive!!

¾ cup shortening or butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ teaspoon cloves
¾ teaspoon ginger

Cream butter and sugar.  Add eggs and molasses, combine.  Mix dry ingredients together in separate bowl.  Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mix.  Drop by teaspoons on a greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.  Let cool and top with powdered sugar.


Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

You better watch out, you better not cry, I'm telling you why...
Santa is coming to Casa Grande December 14-18!! 
Get a FREE 8 x 10 color picture with Santa when you stop by Glenn Jones Auto between 3-7pm, December 14-18!  Glenn Jones Auto is located on Casa Grande's auto row on the corner of Pinal and Kortsen; 1932 N. Pinal Ave. Casa Grande, AZ.
Glenn Jones Auto is an official Toys for Tots sponsor; donate a new, unwrapped toy to help less fortunate children. 

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Chicken Salad Served on a Bed of Lettuce

Submitted by: Sharyn from Glenn Jones Ford

I always double this recipe-it's that good!  Keeps well; great dish served with a roll and butter.  Enjoy!

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, baked
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup toasted pecan halves

Dressing:
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup mayonnaise or miracle whip
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt to taste
1 can pineapple chunks

Combine chicken, celery, and pecans.  Mix dressing ingredients together in separate bowl.  Stir dressing into chicken mixture.  Serve on bed of lettuce.

Cherry Chocolate Cake

Submitted by: G. Kim Freyermuth
Been with Glenn Jones Ford in Casa Grande for 1 year

A simple, delicious dessert for the busy holiday season!

1 pkg. (18 oz.) fudge cake mix
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
1 tsp. almond extract
2 beaten eggs

Topping:
5 T. margarine
1/2 c. milk
1 cup powdered sugar
6 oz. chocolate chips

Combine first four ingredients.  Blend.  Bake in tube pan or 9 x 12 pan.  Bake 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees.  Let cool.  Combine margarine, milk, and powdered sugar in saucepan.  Boil for 1 minute.  Add 6 ounces chocolate chips and stir until melted.  Spread over cool cake.