Betty Crocker’s Cookbook (1969)

Last updated on July 19th, 2026

Betty Crocker’s Cookbook (1969) is your ultimate guide to find easy-to-follow, simple recipes for everything from cooking family dinner, baking bread, or making desserts, this vintage cookbook has you covered.

I’ve included original recipe for lemon squares and strawberry shortcake. Be sure to check out my vintage inspired modern takes on these classic recipes.

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

This Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake is a cross between a scone and cake and topped with farm fresh picked strawberries and a dollop of homemade whip cream.

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Old Fashioned Lemon Squares

Lemon squares have a tart and tangy, sweet curd-like filling placed on top of a rich, buttery shortbread crust.

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