Dearest Lois

July 7, 1962

Fairbanks, Alaska

Dearest Lois:

 A little something for your birthday, to let you know I haven’t forgotten a very important day.  Also to let you know how much I love and miss you.

Hope Billy and Carla like what I sent them and that you like these.

Couldn’t find a little card so am sending a little note.

All My Love and Kisses to You and the kids:

XXXXX

Bill  

*Note:  He sent her an ivory and gold nugget totem pole necklace and earring set. I still have it.

 

Lois's Stir-n-Drop Sugar Cookies

These cookies are my sister Lori’s absolute favorite. They ‘re melt-in-your-mouth delicious and will ruin you for any other sugar cookies. Being easy to make and supremely yummy puts them among the top two on my long list of favorites!

2 eggs                                                                       ¾ cup sugar

2/3 cup oil                                                                 2 cups flour

2 tsp. vanilla                                                              2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. lemon extract (I substitute almond ext. for the lemon, makes them even better. Even Mom said so!)

½ tsp. salt                                                                  1 large pinch of love

Beat eggs until blended, stir in oil, vanilla & lemon or almond ext. Blend in sugar until mixture thickens. Add dry ingredients. Drop by teaspoonful and flatten with a glass (grease the bottom) dipped in sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 – 12 minutes.

Great while warm, but also delectable when frozen.

ENJOY!!