Is it a cookie or a bar?

Ok, I know this has Crisco in it...but this is from an old cookbook I have.  And they are goooood!  Especially in the morning with a cup of coffee.

Chocolate Nut Slices

Makes about 36

For the cookies:
3/4 cup Butter Flavor Crisco (Golden Crisco, in Canada)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

For the drizzle:
1/2 teaspoon Butter Flavor Crisco
1/2 cup white melting chocolate, cut into small pieces
chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350F. For cookie, combine Crisco, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Mix into creamed mixture at low speed until blended. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Form each into 1x8-inch roll on waxed paper. Roll the dough to get a nice round shape. Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until set. Cool on baking sheets.

For the drizzle, combine Crisco and white chocolate in a microwave-safe cup. Microwave at 50% power. Stir after 1 minute. Repeat until smooth. Or you can melt them in a double boiler over low heat. Drizzle this mixture back and forth over the cooled cookie rolls. Sprinkle with nuts before chocolate hardens. Cut the rolls diagonally into 1-inch slices.

Can I have a Cookie?

I know..It is another cookie recipe. But these are a holiday tradition at my house.  Easy to make and once again you get that sweet and tart flavor. This recipe is from a Pillsbury cookbook that I got in 1996, but we were making them way before then.


SUNBURST LEMON BARS

Base

2 cups all purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
1 cup margarine or butter, softened (I use butter)
Filling
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups sugar
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup lemon juice

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off. In a large bowl, combine all base ingredients; beat at low speed until crumbly. Press evenly into the botton of an ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
In a large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except lemon juice, blend well. Stir in ¼ cup lemon juice.
Remove pan from oven and pour filling over warm base. Return to oven and bake an additional 25-30 minutes. Cool at least one hour until completely cooled.
In a small bowl make the glaze and glaze the cooled bars. Cut into bars. Makes approximately 36 bars.