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You'll never guess! What merchant handed out this trade card? See comments for answer... and a few recipes.


You'll never guess! What merchant handed out this trade card? See comments for answer... and a few recipes.

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  1. "Ginger Jumbles" were probably a variety of molasses cookies, and yes, we have a 19th century recipe for them, too! Click the link below:
    npr.org - In A Family's Lost Cookie, Lots Of Love, And Molasses

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  2. There are many varieties of Egg Biscuits. Try warming your kitchen with this one:
    oneforthetable.com - Mom's Recipe for Italian Lemon Egg Biscuits

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  3. Snow Flakes are a holiday tradition in some parts of the world. Here's a recipe:
    tablespoon.com - Holiday Snowflake Candies

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  4. Although we're not sure what was offered in terms of Iced Honey, we are happy to share this related recipe:
    geniuskitchen.com - Iced Honey Lemon Cookies Recipe - Genius Kitchen

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  5. From "Practical Recipes" by Mrs. B. B. Cutter (Duffield, 1909) comes this ingredient list for Soft Jumbles. Mrs. Cutter presumes you'll know what to do with them.
    books.google.com - Practical Recipes

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  6. We're guessing that Jelly Mixed referred to cookies similar to these:
    allrecipes.com - Jam Filled Butter Cookies

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