Hershey's 1934 Cookbook

by Hershey Foods Corporation

Hershey's 1934 Cookbook Introduction to the 1971 "Thirty-seven years ago, in 1934, Hershey published its own chocolate cookbook, filled with all kinds of wonderful chocolate desserts. It is from this source that many of the recipes have been taken and brought up to date for you to use today. We've revised some of the recipes, and added some others. Margarine wasn't around when the first Hershey book was published. Neither were electric blenders or no-stick pans, all the things that make baking a lot easier for you than it was for you mother. Even though the method of baking has become more convenient, the end product remains essentially the same. Hershey's test kitchens have taken painstaking care to assure the same wonderful flavor that has become a trademark of Hershey baked products throughout the years. We hope you enjoy the recipes, we hope you enjoy the book."

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, History, Food, Reference

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1934

Reviews

[QNPoohBear · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this little book at the library's used book sale. Being a chocoholic and a historian, I had to have it. My $4 does not seem like it was wasted. There's an introduction about the 1930s, how much baking ingredients cost and how people baked. The recipes are a little old-fashioned sometimes. They often include unusual ingredients like "nutmeats" (I don't do nuts), dried or canned fruit and raw egg whites in frosting. Hershey's syrup came in a can, coconut came in a can too! However, most of the recipes are fairly traditional and sound amazing! I'm not sure they're do-able because of the expense of buying a huge bottle of Hershey's syrup plus cream and butter. In the 1970s they used margarine instead of butter but heavy cream is in abundance in these recipes.

The steps sound easy enough to follow for home bakers and the photos make everything look delicious! I can't wait to try the cookbook out!

[Monika Gordon · Rating 5 out of 5]

terrific recipes, oodles of chocolate recipes

[Serge Pierro · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great collection of all things Chocolate. If you are a chocaholic (and I am), then this book is for you.

[Amy Cohen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have made a lot of the desserts in this cookbook. Most are easy to make, and all of the ones I've tried were delicious, especially the cake and frosting recipes.

[Leona · Rating 5 out of 5]

The original book was first published in 1934 and this version was published in 1983 with some revised recipes brought up to date. It is a hardcover spiral book full of colorful pictures.
The beginning has Chocolate Hints such as Hershey's Cocoa may be used in place of baking chocolate.
A cup is a cupful and a teaspoon is a teaspoonful.
Gelatin, can of Hershey's Chocolate Flavored Syrup, and Hershey's Unsweetened Baking Chocolate is used in many of the recipes.
Contents:
Remember When-The Early 1930's.
Cakes
Icings & Sauces
Pies
Desserts
Breads
Cookies
Candies
Beverages

[Melissa T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this cookbook, I'm so glad I found a copy.

[NanC · Rating 4 out of 5]

fun read, excellent from-scratch recipes

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated my other recent read, A Square Meal.

[Patricia Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book begins with a history lesson: The 1930’s- remember when and continues. I think it adds interest to folks like me who enjoy food and cooking and history.

The book is full of vintage (old!) recipes. Some of them I’ve made for decades and maybe even my grandmother did too. You might remember a few from the back of the cocoa powder container. There are lots of photographs many in color. It’s a beautiful book.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cookbook for every chocolate lover.