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Show FAMILY WEEKLY COOKBOOK Deliriously rich Buttery Bitters Ban have an intriguing flavor especially appealing to the masculine taste. I Blend in the dry ingredients, then the rolled oats, mixing thoroughly. Press half the mixture in an even layer on bottom of the pan. 5. i .... - C-z&' Spread filling over dough tojwith-i- n in, of sides of pan. Pat remaining dough over the marked-of- f square of waxed paper. Invert waxed paper onto top of filling and press down gently. Carefully peel off waxed paper. 7. Bake at 400 F. about 35 min., or until golden brown Remove to wire rack and loosen sides with spatula. Cool. Cut into lx34-in- . fingers and remove from pan. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar. About 6 doz. cookies 6. H.f5 '.:v rrrr ' ,r - ; y . - i z I School children die when a I bus tire blows. Cancer takes I a young mother. A President , J is shot. Why? Where is GoJ I when these things happen? Id the depths of blind anil guish, some people lash out" I that maybe God is a tyrant. I Maybe He wants people to suf--I fer. Or maybe human wretch-- j edness is beyondJ3is control ! I For manyV saying "It is I God's will" is enough. For I many others it is not Who's Layered Chocolate j:HQCOLATE Confections LAYER: .1LL - . cup butter or margarine, melted 2 sq. (2 os.) unsweetened chocolate, melted, or 2 packet (2 os.) unsweetened product for chocolate baking, or 2 envelopes unsweetened (2 os.) lt chocolate-flavored ingredient 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sugar Vt cup flour ij cup chopped salted pecans Vi - They make fine desserts when cut in big squares and. served with a topping no-me- MELANIE DE PROFT Food Editor I being punished for what? Dogged by misfortune, failure, I illness, people often lose faith. I Even if you're not personally CREAM LAYER: i cup heavy cream v Buttery Bitters Bars 1 'i 3 . ' 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 Teatime Date Fingers cup butter or margarine . cup sugar cups fine graham cracker crumbs (about 3 dos. square crackers) cups packed brown sugar tablespoon flour.' teaspoon baking powder cup flaked coconut cup coarsely chopped walnuts : ' eggs, well beaten tablespoon Angostura bitters Cut butter or margarine into a mixture of the cup sugar and the crumbs until thoroughly blended. Press firmly into two sq. pans Set aside. 2. -- Combine JoextthreeJngrredients Mix in coconut and nuts. 3. Add bitters to the beaten eggs and beat thoroughly into brown sugar mixture. Spread evenly over layer In each pan. 4. Bake at 350 F. 35 min., or until top layer is set. Cool in pan on wire rack. While still warm, cut into f "small barsrCoat'Hghtly with'xon-- fectioners' sugar. Or serve as a dessert' cut in squares (omit confectioners' sugar).. If desired, 1 1 serve with whipped dessert toppings I whipped cream, or ice cream. I 8 to 10 doz. bars lb. (about 2 cups) pitted V dates, cut in pieces 1 cup hot water ' cup orange juice ' cup pecans, chopped cups sifted flour teaspoon baking soda Vi teaspoori salt cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon grated orange peel ' teaspoon almond extract cup packed brown sugar V4 cups uncooked rolled oats 2 tablespoons sifted confectioners' n. f " " jsugar" Invert a 9x9x2-i- pan onto piece of waxed paper. Using a knife mark-aroupan to form outline without cutting through paper. Turn pan right-sid- e up and grease the bottom. " 2." Combine the" first three" irigredi--ent- s in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat about 15 min., or until mixture is thick. Stir in nuts and set aside., 3. Sift flour,'' baking soda, 'and salt .together and set aside. 4. Cream butter or margarine with grated j'peel and the extract until softened. Add brown sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. 1. run hiittpr or marranne - r rtifcdps-Buga- teaspoon vanilla extract 2 sq. (2 os.) unsweetened choco late, melted and cooled slightly chocolate layer: Blend butter or margarine and chocolate. 2. Beat the eggs, extract, and sugar until thick and piled softly. Blend in the chocolate mixture and flour. Stir in the nuts. Spread batter evenly in a greased llx7xl-in- . pan. 3. Bake at 3508F. 25 min., or until layer tests done with wooden pick. CooHt pan on a wire rack. 1. . n. 4. cream layer: Combine I involved, you wonder, "Why?" -- Is7thereaminswer?How I can Christians, facing despair, 1 4 1. n. Yl I reconcile their misery and I God? How can they go on worshiping Him as a loving ! God? Yet they do. In fact, they find in Christianity an un- I failing source of strength. This free booklet can help I you understand this Christian I perspective . . . help you face I suffering with the renewed I faith and courage it can give. cream," WHYNOT uttefcfcmargarineandsugarin a heavy saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, oyer low heat until mixture reaches 236F. (soft ball stage ).' Remove" from heat ; c oolA un nd -- disturbed,-to FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF? liOTi-or-just-x- ool enough, to hold pan in hand. 5. Turn into small bowl, add extract, and beat with electric mixer or hand rotary beater until mixture is smooth and creamy. Spread on cooled' chocolate layer. Chill until top is firm to the touch. Spread melted chocolate over top. Chill thoroughly. Cut into bars or squares. About i doz. confections . I ItlTHERAI LAYMEN'S LEAGUE. DEP1.II j Hinptu An.. St. liiii. Miimri 13131 Plusi stnd without cost irobligti-ep- py 2185 tt th STATL. - We're the people who broadcast Tho Lutheran Hour nraach Sunday Widir pvMictMa m Family Weekly,SepttmbertS,196d 21 kookltt. WHY DOES BOD ALLOW SUFFERING?, rfihufcTumn iimii wiwWi itmiyli miaa tt M Amwwm tar 1Mb- tnmm) kmtnlnci - r- - : ". i |