Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"The tradition of Italian cooking is that of the matriarch. This is the cooking of grandma. She didn't waste time thinking too much about the celery. She got the best celery she could and then she dealt with it."--Mario Batali

GOBS Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for GOBS is from The Manor Family Cookbook Project, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
4 cups flour
2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup cocoa

1 cup milk
1 cup boiling water
1 tsp vanilla

FILLING. ( I usually doubled this, I think)
Mix in saucepan and cook until smooth and thick:
5½ Tbl flour
1 cup milk
Cool thoroughly.
Beat until fluffy:
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
Add flour mixture and beat until fluffy again.
Directions:
Directions:
Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Sift together dry ingredients.
Combine liquids.
Alternate dry ingredients with liquids, mixing well after each addition.

Drop onto ungreased cookie sheets 1/8- 1/4 cup. Try to use about same amount and form in circles as much as feasible.
Bake @ 450º 4-7 minutes
Remove and cool.

Make sandwiches filling with icing, wrap in plastic wrap and store in refrigerator.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

16W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!