Mrs Lyndon Johnsons Brownies Recipes

MRS. LYNDON JOHNSON'S BROWNIES

Steps:

• Mix all together and spread in buttered 8 x 8 x 2 tin. Bake 25 minutes and cut in 2-inch squares while still warm.

MRS. FIELDS SUPER FUDGE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F and grease an 8x8 baking pan.
• Combine unsweetened chocolate and butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium low heat, stirring constantly until pieces are almost melted.
• Remove from the heat and stir until smooth.
• In a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat eggs until light yellow in color--about 5 minutes.
• Add sugar and blend on low until thoroughly combined.
• Add vanilla and melted chocolate to the egg sugar mixture.
• Blend on low until smooth.
• Add the flour and mix thoroughly.
• Pour batter into greased pan.
• Smooth surface with a spatula, and sprinkle uniformly with chocolate chips.
• Bake on center rack of oven for 45-55 minutes.
• The batter should be set and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
• Do not overbake.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Cut and serve chilled.

MRS. LYNDON JOHNSON'S TEXAS COOKIES

Steps:

• Blend together 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar. Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon cream. Grate rind of lemon and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon flavoring and add to mixture. Add 1-1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Chill for 2 to 3 hours (better when chilled overnight). Roll very thin and cut with dough cutter. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in 375°F oven.

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S PEDERNALES RIVER CHILI

Steps:

• Cook the meat, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until lightly browned. Stir in the oregano, cumin, chile powder, tomatoes, hot sauce, salt and 2 cups hot water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour, skimming off the fat as it cooks.