Take a stroll down memory lane with old-fashioned square and bar recipes our mothers, grandmothers, and previous generations made in the days that are still amazing today!
At one time, having company was a treat, a break from the normal tasks during our weeks. Sometimes a friend would drop by for a chat. Other times, there might be a small gathering arranged around a special event. And when we had people visiting, we served them tea or coffee or cold beverage—and often, there was a plate or two of squares or bars. And other gatherings too, whether they were after church, a bake sale, or a Sunday barbecue, would often have a table set up with tea, coffee, drinks for the kids—and a few kinds of squares to nibble on.
We still bake squares and brownies and so on, but a lot of the old favorites have disappeared somewhere in the past. Do you recall the old Pink Lady Squares with a layer of coconut and pretty pink icing? Or, speaking of pretty, the Old-fashioned Cherry Bars were a big deal at one point. Whatever happened to them? Well, in this new collection of vintage forgotten recipes, you will find them again or discover new old-fashioned favorites to try.
Inside this illustrated cookbook, you’ll discover delicious squares and bars recipes our mothers, grandmothers, and, in some cases, even previous generations used to serve to their family and friends.
Examples of recipes from this illustrated cookbook include:
LAYERED AND ICED
- Frosted Maple Squares
- Cherry Cobbler Bars
- Pistachio Delights
- Magic Cookie Bars
SIMPLE AND ELEGANT
- Chocolate Walnut Squares
- Date Squares
- Spicy Walnut Bars
- Caramel Nut Bars