2 quarts water
3 Lipton Tea Bags
For any of the flavors, boil the water in a large
saucepan. When the water comes to a rapid boil, turn off the heat,
put tea bags into water and cover. After tea has brewed about 1 hour,
pour sugar (or corn syrup) into a 2 qt. Pitcher, then add the tea.
The tea should still be warm so the sugar or sweetener will dissolve
easily. Add the flavoring ingredients (plus additional water if needed
to bring the tea to the 2 quart line. Chill.
For Lemon:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp Lemon juice
For Diet Lemon:
12 - 1 gram envelopes sweet n' low or equal
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp lemon juice
For Orange:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/8 tsp. Orange extract
For Strawberry:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 + 1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp. strawberry extract
For Cranberry:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Ocean spray cranberry juice-cocktail concentra
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Creme De Menthe
1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves, slightly packed
3 cups vodka
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 Teaspoon glycerine (optional)
8 drops green food coloring (optional)
2 drops blue food coloring (optional)
Wash leaves in cold water several times. Shake or pat gently dry. Snip each
leaf into halves or thirds, discarding stems. Measure cut mint leaves to
above measurement. Combine leaves and vodka, steep for 2 weeks. Shake
occasionally. Strain out leaves. Boil sugar and water together, cool. Add to
vodka mixture, add optional ingredients. Age 1 to 3 months. Yield: 1 quart.
3 cups vodka
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 Teaspoon glycerine (optional)
8 drops green food coloring (optional)
2 drops blue food coloring (optional)
Wash leaves in cold water several times. Shake or pat gently dry. Snip each
leaf into halves or thirds, discarding stems. Measure cut mint leaves to
above measurement. Combine leaves and vodka, steep for 2 weeks. Shake
occasionally. Strain out leaves. Boil sugar and water together, cool. Add to
vodka mixture, add optional ingredients. Age 1 to 3 months. Yield: 1 quart.
Kahlua
1 qt water
2 1/2 cups Sugar
3 tablespoons Instant coffee
1 tablespoon Vanilla
2 1/2 cups Vodka
Bring water, sugar and coffee to a boil in a saucepan.
Simmer VERY slowly for 3 hours. Mixture will be very dark
and syrupy. Cool. Add vanilla and vodka. Makes 7 cups.
2 1/2 cups Sugar
3 tablespoons Instant coffee
1 tablespoon Vanilla
2 1/2 cups Vodka
Bring water, sugar and coffee to a boil in a saucepan.
Simmer VERY slowly for 3 hours. Mixture will be very dark
and syrupy. Cool. Add vanilla and vodka. Makes 7 cups.
Ben & Jerry's Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies
1/2 cup Butter, room temperature
1/4 cup Granulated sugar
1/3 cup Brown sugar
1 Large egg
1/2 teas Vanilla extract
1 cup (+ 2 teas) All Purpose Flour
1/2 teas Salt
1/2 teas Baking Soda
1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup Coarsely Chopped Walnuts
1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Beat the butter and both sugars in a large mixing bowl until light
and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Mix the flour, salt, and baking soda in another bowl. Add the dry
ingredients to the batter and mix until well blended. Stir in the
chocolate chips and walnuts.
4. Drop the dough by small scoops 2 to 3 inches apart on an ungreased
cookie sheet. Flatten each scoop with the back of a spoon to about 3
inches in diameter.
5. Bake until the centers are still slightly soft to the touch, 11 to
14 minutes. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer
to racks to cool completely.
Makes 12 to 15 cookies.
1/4 cup Granulated sugar
1/3 cup Brown sugar
1 Large egg
1/2 teas Vanilla extract
1 cup (+ 2 teas) All Purpose Flour
1/2 teas Salt
1/2 teas Baking Soda
1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup Coarsely Chopped Walnuts
1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Beat the butter and both sugars in a large mixing bowl until light
and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Mix the flour, salt, and baking soda in another bowl. Add the dry
ingredients to the batter and mix until well blended. Stir in the
chocolate chips and walnuts.
4. Drop the dough by small scoops 2 to 3 inches apart on an ungreased
cookie sheet. Flatten each scoop with the back of a spoon to about 3
inches in diameter.
5. Bake until the centers are still slightly soft to the touch, 11 to
14 minutes. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer
to racks to cool completely.
Makes 12 to 15 cookies.
Boston Market Cranberry Sauce
1 Pound Can jellied cranberry sauce
10 Ounce Jar Smucker's Simply Fruit Orange Marmalade
1/4 Teaspoon Ground ginger
2 Cup Fresh cranberries; each sliced into 2 or 3 pcs
1/3 cup Walnuts, chopped fine
In 2-quart saucepan, over medium-to-low heat, use rubber bowl scraper to
stir together jellied sauce, marmalade and ginger until melted, about 6-8
minutes. Add the sliced cranberries, keeping sauce on low. Stir often.
Continue cooking and stirring often until cranberries are no longer white
and taste tender to the bite (not soft, but not too crisp). Stir in walnuts.
When cooled to lukewarm, refrigerate, covered and use with a week to 10
days. Should freeze well to be used within 4 months.
10 Ounce Jar Smucker's Simply Fruit Orange Marmalade
1/4 Teaspoon Ground ginger
2 Cup Fresh cranberries; each sliced into 2 or 3 pcs
1/3 cup Walnuts, chopped fine
In 2-quart saucepan, over medium-to-low heat, use rubber bowl scraper to
stir together jellied sauce, marmalade and ginger until melted, about 6-8
minutes. Add the sliced cranberries, keeping sauce on low. Stir often.
Continue cooking and stirring often until cranberries are no longer white
and taste tender to the bite (not soft, but not too crisp). Stir in walnuts.
When cooled to lukewarm, refrigerate, covered and use with a week to 10
days. Should freeze well to be used within 4 months.
Cracker Jack
4 Quarts Popped popcorn
1 Cup Spanish peanuts
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 Cup Brown sugar
1/2 Cup light Corn syrup
2 Tablespoons Molasses
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Combine popcorn and peanuts in a metal bowl or on a cookie sheet
and place in preheated oven. Combine all remaining ingredients in a
saucepan. Stirring over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil.
Using a cooking thermometer, bring the mixture to the hard-ball stage
(260-275 degrees). This will take about 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove the popcorn and peanuts from the oven and, working very quickly,
pour the caramel mixture in a fine stream over them.
Then place them back in the oven for 15 minutes.
Mix well every five minutes, so that all of the popcorn is coated.
Cool and store in a covered container to preserve freshness.
1 Cup Spanish peanuts
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 Cup Brown sugar
1/2 Cup light Corn syrup
2 Tablespoons Molasses
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Combine popcorn and peanuts in a metal bowl or on a cookie sheet
and place in preheated oven. Combine all remaining ingredients in a
saucepan. Stirring over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil.
Using a cooking thermometer, bring the mixture to the hard-ball stage
(260-275 degrees). This will take about 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove the popcorn and peanuts from the oven and, working very quickly,
pour the caramel mixture in a fine stream over them.
Then place them back in the oven for 15 minutes.
Mix well every five minutes, so that all of the popcorn is coated.
Cool and store in a covered container to preserve freshness.
Pepperidge Farm Sausalito Cookies
1 pound butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour
1 1/2 12 oz. packages semi sweet choc. chips
3 cups chopped macadamia nuts
Cream butter, eggs, and vanilla in bowl. In a different bowl, sift
together the sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour.
Combine the dry mixture with the egg/butter mixture. Add the
chocolate chips and nuts. Shape into 1 inch balls, place 1 inch
apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 10 to 11 min.
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour
1 1/2 12 oz. packages semi sweet choc. chips
3 cups chopped macadamia nuts
Cream butter, eggs, and vanilla in bowl. In a different bowl, sift
together the sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour.
Combine the dry mixture with the egg/butter mixture. Add the
chocolate chips and nuts. Shape into 1 inch balls, place 1 inch
apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 10 to 11 min.
Snickerdoodles
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup Crisco butter shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degree. Mix sugar and shortening in a
large bowl, until well blended. Then add eggs, mix well,
and then vanilla. In another bowl, mix all dry ingredients.
Now add dry ingredients into shortening mixture. Mix very well.
Refrigerate dough for about 1 hour, this makes it easier to
roll and work with.
Mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon
in a small bowl.
Roll dough into small balls, one at a time, and then roll
them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated. Place on
an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 min. They will look
uncooked as they will not turn brown, and will complete
cooking as they cool.
1/2 cup Crisco butter shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degree. Mix sugar and shortening in a
large bowl, until well blended. Then add eggs, mix well,
and then vanilla. In another bowl, mix all dry ingredients.
Now add dry ingredients into shortening mixture. Mix very well.
Refrigerate dough for about 1 hour, this makes it easier to
roll and work with.
Mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon
in a small bowl.
Roll dough into small balls, one at a time, and then roll
them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated. Place on
an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 min. They will look
uncooked as they will not turn brown, and will complete
cooking as they cool.
Girl Scout Samoa Cookies
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 of 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 cups toasted coconut
1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
In 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter,
sugar and corn syrup. Heat to a full boil, stirring constantly
with a wooden spoon. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Slowly pour in sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly.
Continue cooking over low heat until candy thermometer reaches
220-228 degrees. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Beat until
creamy. Immediately stir in toasted coconut and mix well.
Spoon mixture by teaspoonfuls into circular mounds onto
buttered waxed paper. Flatten slightly and with the end of a
wooden spoon poke a small round hole into the center of each
cookie. Cool completely.
Melt chocolate chips and drizzle thinly in stripes over
cookies and let chocolate harden at room temperature. Store
in airtight container.
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 of 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 cups toasted coconut
1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
In 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter,
sugar and corn syrup. Heat to a full boil, stirring constantly
with a wooden spoon. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Slowly pour in sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly.
Continue cooking over low heat until candy thermometer reaches
220-228 degrees. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Beat until
creamy. Immediately stir in toasted coconut and mix well.
Spoon mixture by teaspoonfuls into circular mounds onto
buttered waxed paper. Flatten slightly and with the end of a
wooden spoon poke a small round hole into the center of each
cookie. Cool completely.
Melt chocolate chips and drizzle thinly in stripes over
cookies and let chocolate harden at room temperature. Store
in airtight container.
Marshmallows
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 1/2 envelopes (2 tbls. plus 2 1/2 teas.) unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup hot water (about 115F.)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
Oil bottom and sides of a 13- by 9- by 2-inch rectangular metal
baking pan and dust bottom and sides with some confectioners' sugar.
In bowl of a standing electric mixer or in a large bowl sprinkle
gelatin over cold water and let stand to soften.
In a 3-quart heavy saucepan cook granulated sugar, corn syrup,
hot water, and salt over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon,
until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to moderate and boil mixture,
without stirring, until a candy or digital thermometer registers 240F,
about 12 minutes. Remove pan from heat and pour sugar mixture over
gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
With standing or a hand-held electric mixer beat mixture on high speed
until white, thick, and nearly tripled in volume, about 6 minutes if
using standing mixer or about 10 minutes if using hand-held mixer. In
a large bowl with cleaned beaters beat whites (or reconstituted powdered
whites) until they just hold stiff peaks. Beat whites and vanilla into
sugar mixture until just combined. Pour mixture into baking pan and
sift 1/4 cup confectioners sugar evenly over top. Chill marshmallow,
uncovered, until firm, at least 3 hours, and up to 1 day.
Run a thin knife around edges of pan and invert pan onto a large cutting
board. Lifting up 1 corner of inverted pan, with fingers loosen
marshmallow and let drop onto cutting board. With a large knife trim
edges of marshmallow and cut marshmallow into roughly 1-inch cubes.
Sift remaining confectioners' sugar into a large bowl and add
marshmallows in batches, tossing to evenly coat. Marshmallows
keep in an airtight container at cool room temperature 1 week.
3 1/2 envelopes (2 tbls. plus 2 1/2 teas.) unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup hot water (about 115F.)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
Oil bottom and sides of a 13- by 9- by 2-inch rectangular metal
baking pan and dust bottom and sides with some confectioners' sugar.
In bowl of a standing electric mixer or in a large bowl sprinkle
gelatin over cold water and let stand to soften.
In a 3-quart heavy saucepan cook granulated sugar, corn syrup,
hot water, and salt over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon,
until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to moderate and boil mixture,
without stirring, until a candy or digital thermometer registers 240F,
about 12 minutes. Remove pan from heat and pour sugar mixture over
gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
With standing or a hand-held electric mixer beat mixture on high speed
until white, thick, and nearly tripled in volume, about 6 minutes if
using standing mixer or about 10 minutes if using hand-held mixer. In
a large bowl with cleaned beaters beat whites (or reconstituted powdered
whites) until they just hold stiff peaks. Beat whites and vanilla into
sugar mixture until just combined. Pour mixture into baking pan and
sift 1/4 cup confectioners sugar evenly over top. Chill marshmallow,
uncovered, until firm, at least 3 hours, and up to 1 day.
Run a thin knife around edges of pan and invert pan onto a large cutting
board. Lifting up 1 corner of inverted pan, with fingers loosen
marshmallow and let drop onto cutting board. With a large knife trim
edges of marshmallow and cut marshmallow into roughly 1-inch cubes.
Sift remaining confectioners' sugar into a large bowl and add
marshmallows in batches, tossing to evenly coat. Marshmallows
keep in an airtight container at cool room temperature 1 week.
Funnel Cakes
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups sifted flour
1 teas. baking powder
1 teas. salt
2 cups vegetable oil
cinnamon sugar
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing
bowl, stir together the eggs and the milk. Add flour mixture to the
egg mixture. Beat with a mixer until smooth; the consistency
should be thin enough to run through a small kitchen funnel.
Test it and if it is too thick beat in a little more milk;
if too thin, beat in a bit more flour,
In an eight inch skillet, heat the oil to 360 degrees.
Put your finger over the bottom opening of the funnel, and fill the funnel
with a generous 1/2 cup of the batter. Hold the funnel close to the
surface of the oil, and release the batter into the oil while making a
circular motion. Fry until golden brown, use tongs and wide spatula to
turn the cake over carefully. Fry the second side 1 minute.
Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with powdered sugar or
cinnamon sugar.
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups sifted flour
1 teas. baking powder
1 teas. salt
2 cups vegetable oil
cinnamon sugar
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing
bowl, stir together the eggs and the milk. Add flour mixture to the
egg mixture. Beat with a mixer until smooth; the consistency
should be thin enough to run through a small kitchen funnel.
Test it and if it is too thick beat in a little more milk;
if too thin, beat in a bit more flour,
In an eight inch skillet, heat the oil to 360 degrees.
Put your finger over the bottom opening of the funnel, and fill the funnel
with a generous 1/2 cup of the batter. Hold the funnel close to the
surface of the oil, and release the batter into the oil while making a
circular motion. Fry until golden brown, use tongs and wide spatula to
turn the cake over carefully. Fry the second side 1 minute.
Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with powdered sugar or
cinnamon sugar.
York Peppermint Patties
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tablespoon peppermint extract
green or red food coloring, optional
6 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional confectioners' sugar
1 - 16 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
In large mixer bowl, combine Eagle Brand, extract and food coloring if
desired. Add 6 cups sugar; beat on low speed until smooth and well blended.
Turn mixture onto surface sprinkled with confectioners sugar. Knead lightly
to form smooth ball. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on wax
paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten each ball into a 1 ½-inch patty. Let dry
1 hour or longer; turn over and let dry at least 1 hour.Melt the chocolate
chips in a microwave set on high for 2 minutes. Stir halfway through the
heating time. Melt thoroughly, but do not overheat. Melting the chocolate
chips can also be done using a double-boiler over low heat. With fork, dip
each patty into warm chocolate (draw fork lightly across rim of pan to
remove excess coating). Invert onto wax paper-lined baking sheets; let stand
until firm. Store covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.
1 tablespoon peppermint extract
green or red food coloring, optional
6 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional confectioners' sugar
1 - 16 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
In large mixer bowl, combine Eagle Brand, extract and food coloring if
desired. Add 6 cups sugar; beat on low speed until smooth and well blended.
Turn mixture onto surface sprinkled with confectioners sugar. Knead lightly
to form smooth ball. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on wax
paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten each ball into a 1 ½-inch patty. Let dry
1 hour or longer; turn over and let dry at least 1 hour.Melt the chocolate
chips in a microwave set on high for 2 minutes. Stir halfway through the
heating time. Melt thoroughly, but do not overheat. Melting the chocolate
chips can also be done using a double-boiler over low heat. With fork, dip
each patty into warm chocolate (draw fork lightly across rim of pan to
remove excess coating). Invert onto wax paper-lined baking sheets; let stand
until firm. Store covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.
Snapple Flavored Ice Teas
2 quarts water
3 Lipton Tea Bags
For any of the flavors, boil the water in a large
saucepan. When the water comes to a rapid boil, turn off the heat,
put tea bags into water and cover. After tea has brewed about 1 hour,
pour sugar (or corn syrup) into a 2 qt. Pitcher, then add the tea.
The tea should still be warm so the sugar or sweetener will dissolve
easily. Add the flavoring ingredients (plus additional water if needed
to bring the tea to the 2 quart line. Chill.
For Lemon:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp Lemon juice
For Diet Lemon:
12 - 1 gram envelopes sweet n' low or equal
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp lemon juice
For Orange:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/8 tsp. Orange extract
For Strawberry:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 + 1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp. strawberry extract
For Cranberry:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Ocean spray cranberry juice-cocktail concentrate
3 Lipton Tea Bags
For any of the flavors, boil the water in a large
saucepan. When the water comes to a rapid boil, turn off the heat,
put tea bags into water and cover. After tea has brewed about 1 hour,
pour sugar (or corn syrup) into a 2 qt. Pitcher, then add the tea.
The tea should still be warm so the sugar or sweetener will dissolve
easily. Add the flavoring ingredients (plus additional water if needed
to bring the tea to the 2 quart line. Chill.
For Lemon:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp Lemon juice
For Diet Lemon:
12 - 1 gram envelopes sweet n' low or equal
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp lemon juice
For Orange:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/8 tsp. Orange extract
For Strawberry:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 + 1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp. strawberry extract
For Cranberry:
3/4 cup sugar (or 1 16 oz. bottle light corn syrup)
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Ocean spray cranberry juice-cocktail concentrate
Snickers Cheesecake
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (2.16 ounce) Snickers candy bars, chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the
melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press into the
bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Allow to cool. In a large bowl, cream the 3/4 cup of sugar and cream
cheese together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla. Stir in
chopped candy bar, and pour into baked crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for
45 minutes. Let cool and carefully remove the springform pans side.
Makes 1 - 9 inch springform pan.
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (2.16 ounce) Snickers candy bars, chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the
melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press into the
bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Allow to cool. In a large bowl, cream the 3/4 cup of sugar and cream
cheese together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla. Stir in
chopped candy bar, and pour into baked crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for
45 minutes. Let cool and carefully remove the springform pans side.
Makes 1 - 9 inch springform pan.
Goo Goo Clusters
1 large bag miniature marshmallows
1 bag chocolate chips
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 can Eagle Brand milk
2 tsp. butter
Melt chocolate chips in pan with Eagle Brand milk.
While this is heating, mix marshmallows and peanuts in a large
bowl. Pour melted mixture over nuts and marshmallows. Mix
together. Pour in buttered pan. Chill 2 hours and cut.
1 bag chocolate chips
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 can Eagle Brand milk
2 tsp. butter
Melt chocolate chips in pan with Eagle Brand milk.
While this is heating, mix marshmallows and peanuts in a large
bowl. Pour melted mixture over nuts and marshmallows. Mix
together. Pour in buttered pan. Chill 2 hours and cut.
Mrs. Fields Peanut Butter Cookies
2 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Cup Peanut butter; creamy
3 Eggs
1 Cup Butter; softened
1 1/4 Cup Sugar
1 1/4 Cup Dark brown sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Baking soda
2 Cup Flour
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine flour, soda, and
salt. Mix well with a wire whisk. In a large bowl, blend sugars using a
mixer at medium speed. Add butter and mix to form a grainy paste. Add eggs,
peanut butter, and vanilla. Mix at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add
the flour mixture and mix at low speed until just mixed. (Do not overmix).
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet, 1 1/2 inches
apart. With a wet fork, gently press a crisscross pattern on top of the
cookies. Bake for 8-22 minutes until cookies are slightly brown along the
edges. Transfer cookies immediately to cool surface with a spatula.
1 Cup Peanut butter; creamy
3 Eggs
1 Cup Butter; softened
1 1/4 Cup Sugar
1 1/4 Cup Dark brown sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Baking soda
2 Cup Flour
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine flour, soda, and
salt. Mix well with a wire whisk. In a large bowl, blend sugars using a
mixer at medium speed. Add butter and mix to form a grainy paste. Add eggs,
peanut butter, and vanilla. Mix at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add
the flour mixture and mix at low speed until just mixed. (Do not overmix).
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet, 1 1/2 inches
apart. With a wet fork, gently press a crisscross pattern on top of the
cookies. Bake for 8-22 minutes until cookies are slightly brown along the
edges. Transfer cookies immediately to cool surface with a spatula.
Carmel Apples
12 tart apples, washed and dried
3/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 cup light corn syrup
dash of salt
1/2 cup butter
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1-14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
In 2 quart saucepan melt butter and add salt, syrup and sugar.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture comes
to a full boil, 10-12 minutes. Stir in milk and continue cooking,
stirring occaisionally, until small amount of mixture dropped in
ice water forms a ball or candy thermometer reaches 245 F.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Dip apples in carmel mixture.
Place coated apples on waxed paper. Put peanuts in a small
bowl so you can dip the apples in. Allow to dry completely
and then place in air tight container.
3/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 cup light corn syrup
dash of salt
1/2 cup butter
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1-14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
In 2 quart saucepan melt butter and add salt, syrup and sugar.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture comes
to a full boil, 10-12 minutes. Stir in milk and continue cooking,
stirring occaisionally, until small amount of mixture dropped in
ice water forms a ball or candy thermometer reaches 245 F.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Dip apples in carmel mixture.
Place coated apples on waxed paper. Put peanuts in a small
bowl so you can dip the apples in. Allow to dry completely
and then place in air tight container.
Cadbury Eggs
1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teas. vanilla
1/4 teas. salt
3 cups powdered sugar
4 drops yelllow food coloring
2 drops red food coloring
1 - 12 oz. bag milk chocolate chips
2 Tbls. shortening
Combine corn syrup, butter, vanilla and salt in large bowl. Beat well with
electric mixer. Add sugar, one cup at a time, mixing by hand after each
addition. Remove about 1/3 of the mix and place in small bowl. Add yellow &
red coloring and stir. Cover both mixes and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
When mixes are firm, roll a small ball from the orange filling and wrap
around it a portion of the white filling that is twice that size. Form into
the shape of an egg and place onto a cookie sheet that has been brushed with
shortening. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate 3-4 hrs. Combine
chocolate chips with shortening in glass bowl. Microwave on high for 1
minute. Then stir and microwave another minute. Use a fork to dip each
center into the chocolate. Place candy onto wax paper to dry. After 1-2
hours of chilling, dip each candy one more time and chill.
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teas. vanilla
1/4 teas. salt
3 cups powdered sugar
4 drops yelllow food coloring
2 drops red food coloring
1 - 12 oz. bag milk chocolate chips
2 Tbls. shortening
Combine corn syrup, butter, vanilla and salt in large bowl. Beat well with
electric mixer. Add sugar, one cup at a time, mixing by hand after each
addition. Remove about 1/3 of the mix and place in small bowl. Add yellow &
red coloring and stir. Cover both mixes and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
When mixes are firm, roll a small ball from the orange filling and wrap
around it a portion of the white filling that is twice that size. Form into
the shape of an egg and place onto a cookie sheet that has been brushed with
shortening. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate 3-4 hrs. Combine
chocolate chips with shortening in glass bowl. Microwave on high for 1
minute. Then stir and microwave another minute. Use a fork to dip each
center into the chocolate. Place candy onto wax paper to dry. After 1-2
hours of chilling, dip each candy one more time and chill.
Baby Ruth Bars
1 1/3 cups margarine
2 cups brown sugar
1/3 cup white corn syrup
8 cups oatmeal
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
Melt margarine. Add brown sugar, syrup, peanut butter,
oatmeal and vanilla. Put in 9x13 cake pan.
Bake 350 for about 15 minutes.
Topping:
6 oz. package. chocolate chips
1/2 6 oz. package butterscotch chips
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup chopped nuts/peanuts
Melt together and spread on top. Cut into bars when cool.
2 cups brown sugar
1/3 cup white corn syrup
8 cups oatmeal
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
Melt margarine. Add brown sugar, syrup, peanut butter,
oatmeal and vanilla. Put in 9x13 cake pan.
Bake 350 for about 15 minutes.
Topping:
6 oz. package. chocolate chips
1/2 6 oz. package butterscotch chips
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup chopped nuts/peanuts
Melt together and spread on top. Cut into bars when cool.
Fruit Roll-ups
2 Cups Sliced Peaches
2 Tablespoons Honey
Vegetable Spray
Plastic Wrap
Puree sliced peaches in a blender with honey.
Pour into a non-stick baking sheet coated with vegetable
cooking spray. Dry in a 140F oven until the sheets peel away
easily from the baking sheet. Store by rolling on plastic wrap
and keeping in a covered container in the refrigerator.
2 Tablespoons Honey
Vegetable Spray
Plastic Wrap
Puree sliced peaches in a blender with honey.
Pour into a non-stick baking sheet coated with vegetable
cooking spray. Dry in a 140F oven until the sheets peel away
easily from the baking sheet. Store by rolling on plastic wrap
and keeping in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Gingersnaps
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
parchment paper
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Into a large bowl sift together 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour,
baking soda, and spices and whisk in brown sugar. In a small
saucepan melt butter and whisk into flour mixture with molasses
and egg until combined well. With a wooden spoon stir in
remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour until combined well.
Chill dough, covered, until firm, at least 1 hour, and up to 2 days.
Preheat oven to 350F. and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls and in a small bowl roll
balls in granulated sugar to coat. Arrange balls about 2 inches
apart on baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven
until flattened and a shade darker, 10 to 12 minutes. (Cookies
will puff slightly and then collapse slightly, and tops will be covered
with little cracks.) Cool cookies on baking sheets 2 minutes and
transfer with a spatula to racks to cool completely. Cookies keep
in an airtight container at room temperature 5 days.
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
parchment paper
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Into a large bowl sift together 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour,
baking soda, and spices and whisk in brown sugar. In a small
saucepan melt butter and whisk into flour mixture with molasses
and egg until combined well. With a wooden spoon stir in
remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour until combined well.
Chill dough, covered, until firm, at least 1 hour, and up to 2 days.
Preheat oven to 350F. and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls and in a small bowl roll
balls in granulated sugar to coat. Arrange balls about 2 inches
apart on baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven
until flattened and a shade darker, 10 to 12 minutes. (Cookies
will puff slightly and then collapse slightly, and tops will be covered
with little cracks.) Cool cookies on baking sheets 2 minutes and
transfer with a spatula to racks to cool completely. Cookies keep
in an airtight container at room temperature 5 days.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Raised doughnuts:
2 pkgs. regular or rapid rise yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded then cooled)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup shortening
5 cups all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil
Creamy glaze or chocolate glaze
Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl. Add milk, salt,
eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour. Beat on low speed scraping bowl
constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed scraping bowl occasionally,
2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise in
warm place, until double, 50-60 minutes. (Dough is ready when indentation
remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly
to coat with flour. Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling
pin. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Cover and let rise until double,
30-40 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees. Slide
doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise
to the surface. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain. Dip the doughnuts
into creamy glaze, set on rack, then when slightly cooled spread chocolate
glaze on top. Can dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate
if desired.
Creamy glaze:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4-6 tbsp. hot water
Heat butter until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar
and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time,
until desired consistency.
Chocolate glaze:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4-6 tbsp. hot water
4-oz milk chocolate or semi-sweet chips
Heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted;
remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
Makes: 2-3 dozen doughnuts
2 pkgs. regular or rapid rise yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded then cooled)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup shortening
5 cups all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil
Creamy glaze or chocolate glaze
Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl. Add milk, salt,
eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour. Beat on low speed scraping bowl
constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed scraping bowl occasionally,
2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise in
warm place, until double, 50-60 minutes. (Dough is ready when indentation
remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly
to coat with flour. Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling
pin. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Cover and let rise until double,
30-40 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees. Slide
doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise
to the surface. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain. Dip the doughnuts
into creamy glaze, set on rack, then when slightly cooled spread chocolate
glaze on top. Can dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate
if desired.
Creamy glaze:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4-6 tbsp. hot water
Heat butter until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar
and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time,
until desired consistency.
Chocolate glaze:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4-6 tbsp. hot water
4-oz milk chocolate or semi-sweet chips
Heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted;
remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
Makes: 2-3 dozen doughnuts
3 Musketeers Bars
3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 bags milk chocolate chips (12-ounce bags)
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar,
corn syrup, water, and salt. Heat, stirring, to boiling, then continue
to cook using a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Beat the egg whites until they are stiff and form peaks. Don't use a
plastic bowl for this. When the sugar solution comes to 270 degrees F,
or the soft-crack stage, remove from the heat and pour the mixture in
thin streams into the egg whites, blending completely with a mixer set
on low speed. Continue to mix until the candy begins to harden to the
consistency of dough. This may take as long as 20 minutes. At this point
add the semisweet chocolate chips. Remember that the candy must
already be at the consistency of dough when you add the chocolate;
the nougat will thicken no more after the chocolate is added.
When the chocolate is thoroughly blended and the nougat has thickened,
Press it into a greased 9x9-inch pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 30
minutes. With a sharp knife, cut the candy in half down the middle of
the pan. Then cut across into 7 segments to create a total of 14 bars.
Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave for 2 minutes on half
power, stirring halfway through the heating time. Melt completely, but
be careful not to overheat. Resting a bar on a fork dip each bar into
the chocolate to coat completely and place on wax paper.
Cool until firm at room temperature, 1 to 2 hours. Makes 14 candy bars.
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 bags milk chocolate chips (12-ounce bags)
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar,
corn syrup, water, and salt. Heat, stirring, to boiling, then continue
to cook using a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Beat the egg whites until they are stiff and form peaks. Don't use a
plastic bowl for this. When the sugar solution comes to 270 degrees F,
or the soft-crack stage, remove from the heat and pour the mixture in
thin streams into the egg whites, blending completely with a mixer set
on low speed. Continue to mix until the candy begins to harden to the
consistency of dough. This may take as long as 20 minutes. At this point
add the semisweet chocolate chips. Remember that the candy must
already be at the consistency of dough when you add the chocolate;
the nougat will thicken no more after the chocolate is added.
When the chocolate is thoroughly blended and the nougat has thickened,
Press it into a greased 9x9-inch pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 30
minutes. With a sharp knife, cut the candy in half down the middle of
the pan. Then cut across into 7 segments to create a total of 14 bars.
Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave for 2 minutes on half
power, stirring halfway through the heating time. Melt completely, but
be careful not to overheat. Resting a bar on a fork dip each bar into
the chocolate to coat completely and place on wax paper.
Cool until firm at room temperature, 1 to 2 hours. Makes 14 candy bars.
3 Musketeers Bars
3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 bags milk chocolate chips (12-ounce bags)
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar,
corn syrup, water, and salt. Heat, stirring, to boiling, then continue
to cook using a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Beat the egg whites until they are stiff and form peaks. Don't use a
plastic bowl for this. When the sugar solution comes to 270 degrees F,
or the soft-crack stage, remove from the heat and pour the mixture in
thin streams into the egg whites, blending completely with a mixer set
on low speed. Continue to mix until the candy begins to harden to the
consistency of dough. This may take as long as 20 minutes. At this point
add the semisweet chocolate chips. Remember that the candy must
already be at the consistency of dough when you add the chocolate;
the nougat will thicken no more after the chocolate is added.
When the chocolate is thoroughly blended and the nougat has thickened,
Press it into a greased 9x9-inch pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 30
minutes. With a sharp knife, cut the candy in half down the middle of
the pan. Then cut across into 7 segments to create a total of 14 bars.
Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave for 2 minutes on half
power, stirring halfway through the heating time. Melt completely, but
be careful not to overheat. Resting a bar on a fork dip each bar into
the chocolate to coat completely and place on wax paper.
Cool until firm at room temperature, 1 to 2 hours. Makes 14 candy bars.
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 bags milk chocolate chips (12-ounce bags)
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar,
corn syrup, water, and salt. Heat, stirring, to boiling, then continue
to cook using a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Beat the egg whites until they are stiff and form peaks. Don't use a
plastic bowl for this. When the sugar solution comes to 270 degrees F,
or the soft-crack stage, remove from the heat and pour the mixture in
thin streams into the egg whites, blending completely with a mixer set
on low speed. Continue to mix until the candy begins to harden to the
consistency of dough. This may take as long as 20 minutes. At this point
add the semisweet chocolate chips. Remember that the candy must
already be at the consistency of dough when you add the chocolate;
the nougat will thicken no more after the chocolate is added.
When the chocolate is thoroughly blended and the nougat has thickened,
Press it into a greased 9x9-inch pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 30
minutes. With a sharp knife, cut the candy in half down the middle of
the pan. Then cut across into 7 segments to create a total of 14 bars.
Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave for 2 minutes on half
power, stirring halfway through the heating time. Melt completely, but
be careful not to overheat. Resting a bar on a fork dip each bar into
the chocolate to coat completely and place on wax paper.
Cool until firm at room temperature, 1 to 2 hours. Makes 14 candy bars.
Old Fashioned Hard Candy
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light Karo syrup
1/2 cup water
Stir over low heat until dissolved. Turn heat to high.
Using a candy thermometer cook until temperature reads
310 F. REMOVE IMMEDIATELY and pour into an 8" greased
metal pan. After a few minutes check for firmness and
when you can cut and a top imprint holds, start cutting
with a knife one way in one inch sections, turn pan and make
one inch squares. Continuously cut squares, working fast,
until squares are almost cut through to the bottom. Turn
out into wax paper, and finish breaking by hand.
Flavorings and Colors (a few drops of food coloring)
1/4 tsp. peppermint oil - green
1/4 tsp. clove oil - yellow
1/4 tsp. cinnamon oil - red
1/4 tsp. lemon oil - yellow
Mix desired color and flavor in the beginning with sugar,
syrup, and water.
1/2 cup light Karo syrup
1/2 cup water
Stir over low heat until dissolved. Turn heat to high.
Using a candy thermometer cook until temperature reads
310 F. REMOVE IMMEDIATELY and pour into an 8" greased
metal pan. After a few minutes check for firmness and
when you can cut and a top imprint holds, start cutting
with a knife one way in one inch sections, turn pan and make
one inch squares. Continuously cut squares, working fast,
until squares are almost cut through to the bottom. Turn
out into wax paper, and finish breaking by hand.
Flavorings and Colors (a few drops of food coloring)
1/4 tsp. peppermint oil - green
1/4 tsp. clove oil - yellow
1/4 tsp. cinnamon oil - red
1/4 tsp. lemon oil - yellow
Mix desired color and flavor in the beginning with sugar,
syrup, and water.
International House Of Coffee Flavored Coffees
To Make Coffee:
Use rounded teaspoons of the following mixes to taste.
Cafe Bavarian Mint:
1/4 C. Powdered Creamer
1/3 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Instant Coffee
2 T. Powdered Baking Cocoa
2 hard candy Peppermints
Process in a blender on liquify until well blended.
Store in an air tight container.
Cafe Cappuccino:
1/4 C. Powdered Creamer
1/3 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Instant Coffee
1 Orange flavored piece of hard candy
Process in a blender on liquify until blended.
Store in an air tight container.
Cafe Swiss Mocha:
1/4 C. Powdered Creamer
1/3 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Instant Coffee
2 Tbl. Powdered Baking Cocoa
Process in a blender on liquify until well blended.
Store in an air tight container.
Cafe Viennese:
1/4 C. Powered Creamer
1/3 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Instant Coffee
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
Process in blender on liquify until well blended.
Store in an air tight container.
Use rounded teaspoons of the following mixes to taste.
Cafe Bavarian Mint:
1/4 C. Powdered Creamer
1/3 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Instant Coffee
2 T. Powdered Baking Cocoa
2 hard candy Peppermints
Process in a blender on liquify until well blended.
Store in an air tight container.
Cafe Cappuccino:
1/4 C. Powdered Creamer
1/3 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Instant Coffee
1 Orange flavored piece of hard candy
Process in a blender on liquify until blended.
Store in an air tight container.
Cafe Swiss Mocha:
1/4 C. Powdered Creamer
1/3 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Instant Coffee
2 Tbl. Powdered Baking Cocoa
Process in a blender on liquify until well blended.
Store in an air tight container.
Cafe Viennese:
1/4 C. Powered Creamer
1/3 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Instant Coffee
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
Process in blender on liquify until well blended.
Store in an air tight container.
Cheese Danish
16 ozs. cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup raspberry or apricot jam
2 packages of refrigerated crescent roll dough
4 ozs. sliced almonds
Preheat oven to 350F. Mix cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar in a bowl. Unroll
1 can crescent roll dough on a cookie sheet, sealing perforations. Spread
cream cheese filling on dough, leaving 1/4 inch edges. Top with jam. Unroll
second can of dough and lay on top of first layer. Seal edges with edge of
fork. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake for 30
minutes. Allow to cool slightly before cutting.
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup raspberry or apricot jam
2 packages of refrigerated crescent roll dough
4 ozs. sliced almonds
Preheat oven to 350F. Mix cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar in a bowl. Unroll
1 can crescent roll dough on a cookie sheet, sealing perforations. Spread
cream cheese filling on dough, leaving 1/4 inch edges. Top with jam. Unroll
second can of dough and lay on top of first layer. Seal edges with edge of
fork. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake for 30
minutes. Allow to cool slightly before cutting.
Mrs. Fields Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Topping:
3 Tbsp. white sugar
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
Cookies:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup salted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 300F.
In a small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon for topping. Set aside.
In a medium bowl combine flour, soda and salt. Mix well with a whire whisk
and set aside.
In a large bowl blend sugars with an electric mixer set at medium speed. Add
the butter, and mix to form a grainy paste. Scrape eides of bowl, then add
the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Add the flour mixture and blend at low speed just until combined. Do not
overmix. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in cinnamon-sugar
topping.
Place onto ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cool, flat surface.
Yield: 3 dozen
3 Tbsp. white sugar
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
Cookies:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup salted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 300F.
In a small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon for topping. Set aside.
In a medium bowl combine flour, soda and salt. Mix well with a whire whisk
and set aside.
In a large bowl blend sugars with an electric mixer set at medium speed. Add
the butter, and mix to form a grainy paste. Scrape eides of bowl, then add
the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Add the flour mixture and blend at low speed just until combined. Do not
overmix. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in cinnamon-sugar
topping.
Place onto ungreased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cool, flat surface.
Yield: 3 dozen
Candy Corn
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup white corn syrup
1/3 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup powdered milk
food coloring (optional)
Combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup in pan and bring to a boil
stirring CONSTANTLY. Turn heat low and boil 5 minutes. Stir
occasionally. Remove from heat and add vanilla. In a separate
dish, combine powdered sugar, salt, and powdered milk. Add all
at once to the mixture in the pan. Add food coloring if desired.
Stir until cool enough to handle. Shape into creative pieces.
2/3 cup white corn syrup
1/3 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup powdered milk
food coloring (optional)
Combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup in pan and bring to a boil
stirring CONSTANTLY. Turn heat low and boil 5 minutes. Stir
occasionally. Remove from heat and add vanilla. In a separate
dish, combine powdered sugar, salt, and powdered milk. Add all
at once to the mixture in the pan. Add food coloring if desired.
Stir until cool enough to handle. Shape into creative pieces.
Half Moons
3 3/4 cups flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 sticks margarine, cut in pieces
3/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups milk
Fudge Icing:
3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
3 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 Tbls. butter
4 1/3 cups sifted confectioner's sugar
2 Tbls. corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
Buttercream Icing:
7 cups confectioner's sugar
2 sticks softened butter, cut in pieces
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
7 Tbls. milk
1 Tbls. vanilla
Pinch of salt
For the cookies: sift together first 3 ingredients and
set aside. Combine next 4 ingredients in large bowl and beat
at medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and continue
to beat. Add half the milk, then half the flour mixture, beating
well. Repeat with remaining milk and flour mixture. Spoon onto
parchment- lined baking sheets, making 3-inch rounds about 2
inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees until cookies are set - about
12 minutes. Allow to cool, then remove from parchment.
For fudge icing: melt both chocolates with butter in top of
double boiler over simmering water. Add remaining ingredients
along with 6 Tbls. of boiling water; mix to a smooth, stiff paste.
Thin icing with up to 8 more Tbls. of boiling water. Icing should
fall from a spoon in thick ribbons. Keep icing warm in double
boiler over low heat.
For buttercream icing: with mixer on low, combine all ingredients
in large bowl; then beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Using a metal spatula, spread about 1 Tbls. of warm fudge icing
on half of the flat side of each cookie. Spread other half with
1 heaping Tbls. of buttercream icing.
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies
3/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 sticks margarine, cut in pieces
3/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups milk
Fudge Icing:
3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
3 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 Tbls. butter
4 1/3 cups sifted confectioner's sugar
2 Tbls. corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
Buttercream Icing:
7 cups confectioner's sugar
2 sticks softened butter, cut in pieces
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
7 Tbls. milk
1 Tbls. vanilla
Pinch of salt
For the cookies: sift together first 3 ingredients and
set aside. Combine next 4 ingredients in large bowl and beat
at medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and continue
to beat. Add half the milk, then half the flour mixture, beating
well. Repeat with remaining milk and flour mixture. Spoon onto
parchment- lined baking sheets, making 3-inch rounds about 2
inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees until cookies are set - about
12 minutes. Allow to cool, then remove from parchment.
For fudge icing: melt both chocolates with butter in top of
double boiler over simmering water. Add remaining ingredients
along with 6 Tbls. of boiling water; mix to a smooth, stiff paste.
Thin icing with up to 8 more Tbls. of boiling water. Icing should
fall from a spoon in thick ribbons. Keep icing warm in double
boiler over low heat.
For buttercream icing: with mixer on low, combine all ingredients
in large bowl; then beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Using a metal spatula, spread about 1 Tbls. of warm fudge icing
on half of the flat side of each cookie. Spread other half with
1 heaping Tbls. of buttercream icing.
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies
Double Tree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup oats (uncooked)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup Dark Brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon juice
12 oz. chocolate chips
1 1/2 cup walnuts
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Place the butter in a large bowl and cream lightly with an
electric mixer. Add the sugars and beat on medium speed for
about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Add the vanilla and lemon juice and mix
well. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, oatmeal,
baking soda, and salt. Add to the creamed butter mixture and
stir well to blend. Add chocolate chips and walnuts and stir
to combine. Using a 1/4 cup measure or a 2-oz ice cream scoop,
drop the batter on the cookie sheets, leaving 2 -3 inches
between each cookie. Bake for 13 - 15 minutes or until lightly
browned around the edges. Remove from the cookie sheets and
cool on wire racks.
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup oats (uncooked)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup Dark Brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon juice
12 oz. chocolate chips
1 1/2 cup walnuts
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Place the butter in a large bowl and cream lightly with an
electric mixer. Add the sugars and beat on medium speed for
about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Add the vanilla and lemon juice and mix
well. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, oatmeal,
baking soda, and salt. Add to the creamed butter mixture and
stir well to blend. Add chocolate chips and walnuts and stir
to combine. Using a 1/4 cup measure or a 2-oz ice cream scoop,
drop the batter on the cookie sheets, leaving 2 -3 inches
between each cookie. Bake for 13 - 15 minutes or until lightly
browned around the edges. Remove from the cookie sheets and
cool on wire racks.
Gummi Bears
1 small box Jello with sugar (any flavor)
7 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup water
Mix in a saucepan until the mixture resembles playdough.
Place pan over low heat and stir until melted.
Once completely melted, pour into plastic candy molds,
and place in the freezer for 5 min.
When very firm, take out of molds and eat! Have fun!
7 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup water
Mix in a saucepan until the mixture resembles playdough.
Place pan over low heat and stir until melted.
Once completely melted, pour into plastic candy molds,
and place in the freezer for 5 min.
When very firm, take out of molds and eat! Have fun!
Ben & Jerry's Fresh Georgia Peach Ice Cream
2 Cup Ripe peaches finely chopped
1 1/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Juice of lemon
2 Large Eggs
2 Cup Heavy or whipping cream
1 Cup Milk
The best way to capture the elusive flavor of summertime. Ben and Jerry
prefer small peaches because they have more flavor and less water than the
larger ones.
Combine the peaches, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the lemon juice in a bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring the mixture every 30 minutes.
Remove the peaches from the refrigerator and drain the juice into another
bowl. Return the peaches to the refrigerator. Whisk the eggs in a mixing
bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 3/4 cup
sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended,
about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream and milk and whisk to blend. Add the
peach juice and blend. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze
following manufacturer's instructions. After the ice cream stiffens (about 2
minutes before if is done) add the peaches, then continue freezing until the
ice cream is ready. Makes 1 generous quart.
1 1/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Juice of lemon
2 Large Eggs
2 Cup Heavy or whipping cream
1 Cup Milk
The best way to capture the elusive flavor of summertime. Ben and Jerry
prefer small peaches because they have more flavor and less water than the
larger ones.
Combine the peaches, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the lemon juice in a bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring the mixture every 30 minutes.
Remove the peaches from the refrigerator and drain the juice into another
bowl. Return the peaches to the refrigerator. Whisk the eggs in a mixing
bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 3/4 cup
sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended,
about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream and milk and whisk to blend. Add the
peach juice and blend. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze
following manufacturer's instructions. After the ice cream stiffens (about 2
minutes before if is done) add the peaches, then continue freezing until the
ice cream is ready. Makes 1 generous quart.
Orange Julius
6 ounces orange juice, from frozen concentrate, unprepared
1 cup milk, lowfat okay
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ice cubes
Combine all ingredients, except ice cubes, in blender. Blend 1-2 minutes,
adding ice cubes one at a time, until smooth.
1 cup milk, lowfat okay
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ice cubes
Combine all ingredients, except ice cubes, in blender. Blend 1-2 minutes,
adding ice cubes one at a time, until smooth.
See's Fudge Candy
4 1/2 Cup Sugar
3 Packages Chocolate chips (12 Ounces each)
1/2 Pound Margarine
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 can Evaporated milk
7 Ounces Marshmallow cream
2 cups Nuts
Mix 4 1/2 cups sugar with one (1) can evaporated milk. Boil 7 to 8 minutes,
stirring often. (rolling boil) Mix together in a large bowl; 3 packages
chocolate chips, 7 oz. jar marshmallow cream, 1/2 lb. melted margarine.
Cream margarine and marshmallow together and add chocolate chips. Pour hot
mixture over chocolate mixture. After chocolate has melted, add 2 cups of
nuts and 1 tsp. of vanilla, blend well, pour into buttered pans and chill in
refrigerator. Cut into squares before firm.
This recipe makes about 5 lbs of fudge.
3 Packages Chocolate chips (12 Ounces each)
1/2 Pound Margarine
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 can Evaporated milk
7 Ounces Marshmallow cream
2 cups Nuts
Mix 4 1/2 cups sugar with one (1) can evaporated milk. Boil 7 to 8 minutes,
stirring often. (rolling boil) Mix together in a large bowl; 3 packages
chocolate chips, 7 oz. jar marshmallow cream, 1/2 lb. melted margarine.
Cream margarine and marshmallow together and add chocolate chips. Pour hot
mixture over chocolate mixture. After chocolate has melted, add 2 cups of
nuts and 1 tsp. of vanilla, blend well, pour into buttered pans and chill in
refrigerator. Cut into squares before firm.
This recipe makes about 5 lbs of fudge.
Pepperidge Farms Milano Cookies
1 cup salted butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbls. salted butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 325 F. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and sugar
at medium speed. Then add vanilla and flour, blend thoroughly at low
speed. Shape a level tsp of dough into 1" balls, then roll to a log
shape, about 2" long. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, 2" apart.
Bake 17-19 min, or until cookies spead and turn a golden brown.
Cool on a flat surface.
Microwave or melt chocolate and 1 Tbls. butter in a double boiler.
(microwave on high, stir every 30 seconds just until melted)
Let cool slightly, and spread chocolate on one cookie and top
with another.
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbls. salted butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 325 F. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and sugar
at medium speed. Then add vanilla and flour, blend thoroughly at low
speed. Shape a level tsp of dough into 1" balls, then roll to a log
shape, about 2" long. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, 2" apart.
Bake 17-19 min, or until cookies spead and turn a golden brown.
Cool on a flat surface.
Microwave or melt chocolate and 1 Tbls. butter in a double boiler.
(microwave on high, stir every 30 seconds just until melted)
Let cool slightly, and spread chocolate on one cookie and top
with another.
Peppermint Schnapps
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 16-oz. bottle light corn syrup
2 cups 80-proof vodka
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart pan over medium heat. Heat until
sugar dissolves, stirring regularly (about 5 minutes). When sugar has
dissolved, add vodka and stir well. Remove mixture from heat and cover
tighly with lid. Let cool. Add peppermint extract to mixture and pour into a
sealable bottle.
1 16-oz. bottle light corn syrup
2 cups 80-proof vodka
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart pan over medium heat. Heat until
sugar dissolves, stirring regularly (about 5 minutes). When sugar has
dissolved, add vodka and stir well. Remove mixture from heat and cover
tighly with lid. Let cool. Add peppermint extract to mixture and pour into a
sealable bottle.
Dunkin Doughnuts
1 pkg. regular or quick-acting yeast
1/8 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
3/4 cup lukewarm milk (scalded then cooled)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/6 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Dissolve yeast in warm water in mixing bowl. Add milk, sugar, salt, egg,
shortening and 1 cup of flour. Beat on low speed while scraping bowl for
30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes.
Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise in warm place
until double, about 50-60 minutes. Turn dough onto floured surface.
Roll dough 1/2- inch thick. Cut with round cookie cutter. Cover and
let rise on floured baking sheets until double, 30-40 minutes. Heat
vegetable oil in deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350. Slide doughnuts into
hot oil. Turn doughnuts as they turn golden brown, about one minute on
each side. Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surfaces) and drain.
When cool, make small hole to insert vanilla frosting. Take a sharp
knife and carefully make a large cavity inside of the doughnut to hold
the frosting. Fill the doughnuts generously with vanilla frosting and
dust heavily with powdered sugar. Makes: 12 doughnuts
VANILLA FROSTING FOR FILLING:
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. clear vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1 tbsp. milk
Cream butter and shortening, gradually add sugar 1/2 cup at a time.
Add milk and vanilla, beat until light and fluffy.
1/8 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
3/4 cup lukewarm milk (scalded then cooled)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/6 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Dissolve yeast in warm water in mixing bowl. Add milk, sugar, salt, egg,
shortening and 1 cup of flour. Beat on low speed while scraping bowl for
30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes.
Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise in warm place
until double, about 50-60 minutes. Turn dough onto floured surface.
Roll dough 1/2- inch thick. Cut with round cookie cutter. Cover and
let rise on floured baking sheets until double, 30-40 minutes. Heat
vegetable oil in deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350. Slide doughnuts into
hot oil. Turn doughnuts as they turn golden brown, about one minute on
each side. Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surfaces) and drain.
When cool, make small hole to insert vanilla frosting. Take a sharp
knife and carefully make a large cavity inside of the doughnut to hold
the frosting. Fill the doughnuts generously with vanilla frosting and
dust heavily with powdered sugar. Makes: 12 doughnuts
VANILLA FROSTING FOR FILLING:
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. clear vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1 tbsp. milk
Cream butter and shortening, gradually add sugar 1/2 cup at a time.
Add milk and vanilla, beat until light and fluffy.
Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies
1 Can vanilla frosting
2 Sticks margaine
3/4 Cup White sugar
3/4 Cup Light brown sugar
2 Eggs
1-1/2 Cup Cake flour or plain Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Soda
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 Cups One minute oatmeal
Cream together margarine,sugars, and eggs mix flour,salt, soda and cinnamon
seperately add dry ingredients to sugar mixture and stir. Use a mixer for
this blend in vanilla and oatmeal. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet(use a
non stick cookie sheet) or can be baked on foil, lightly sprayed with pam.
bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Bake until almost done and then use the
broiler to finish the top... cool and then ice a cookie and place another on
top. until all are used..makes a lot. for keeping them fresh..then wrap each
cookie in a sandwitch bags and then put into a large freezer bag. The cake
flour is better than the plain flour.
2 Sticks margaine
3/4 Cup White sugar
3/4 Cup Light brown sugar
2 Eggs
1-1/2 Cup Cake flour or plain Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Soda
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 Cups One minute oatmeal
Cream together margarine,sugars, and eggs mix flour,salt, soda and cinnamon
seperately add dry ingredients to sugar mixture and stir. Use a mixer for
this blend in vanilla and oatmeal. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet(use a
non stick cookie sheet) or can be baked on foil, lightly sprayed with pam.
bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Bake until almost done and then use the
broiler to finish the top... cool and then ice a cookie and place another on
top. until all are used..makes a lot. for keeping them fresh..then wrap each
cookie in a sandwitch bags and then put into a large freezer bag. The cake
flour is better than the plain flour.
Fannie Mae Caramels
4 cups sugar
2 cups light corn syrup
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup butter
2 teas. vanilla
2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
Lightly grease a 9" by 13" baking pan. In a large sauce pan, combine
sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, milk, cream and butter. Place over
medium heat and stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until it comes
to a boil. Attach a candy thermometer and continuously stir until
temperature reaches 240F. Remove immediately and stir in vanilla and
nuts. Pour into baking pan and allow to cool completely before cutting.
Cut into desired serving pieces. They can also be dipped in chocolate
that has been melted in a double boiler. Dip one at a time and allow
chocolate to harden.
2 cups light corn syrup
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup butter
2 teas. vanilla
2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
Lightly grease a 9" by 13" baking pan. In a large sauce pan, combine
sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, milk, cream and butter. Place over
medium heat and stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until it comes
to a boil. Attach a candy thermometer and continuously stir until
temperature reaches 240F. Remove immediately and stir in vanilla and
nuts. Pour into baking pan and allow to cool completely before cutting.
Cut into desired serving pieces. They can also be dipped in chocolate
that has been melted in a double boiler. Dip one at a time and allow
chocolate to harden.
Peanut Butter Tastykakes
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 tbsp. melted butter or margarine
2 tbsp. oil
1 cup milk
1 tsp. baking powder
12 oz. chocolate chips
Creamy peanut butter
Combine sugar, oil, melted butter. Add eggs, mix well. Add remaining
ingredients except peanut butter and chips. Mix well. Spread batter into
jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Spread hot cake with layer of peanut butter (as much as you want). Put cake
in refrigerator to let peanut butter harden. When set, melt chips and spread
over the peanut butter. Place cake back in refrigerator for 10 to 20
minutes. Take out and score with knife for easier cutting. Return to
refrigerator to finish setting the chocolate. (Freezes well.)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 tbsp. melted butter or margarine
2 tbsp. oil
1 cup milk
1 tsp. baking powder
12 oz. chocolate chips
Creamy peanut butter
Combine sugar, oil, melted butter. Add eggs, mix well. Add remaining
ingredients except peanut butter and chips. Mix well. Spread batter into
jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Spread hot cake with layer of peanut butter (as much as you want). Put cake
in refrigerator to let peanut butter harden. When set, melt chips and spread
over the peanut butter. Place cake back in refrigerator for 10 to 20
minutes. Take out and score with knife for easier cutting. Return to
refrigerator to finish setting the chocolate. (Freezes well.)
Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
1/2 Cup Cocoa
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup water
1 tsp. Vanilla
dash of salt
Combine cocoa, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Add water, and mix until
smooth. Bring this mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for one minute,
be carefull this does not over boil. Remove from heat, when this cools
add the vanilla.
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup water
1 tsp. Vanilla
dash of salt
Combine cocoa, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Add water, and mix until
smooth. Bring this mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for one minute,
be carefull this does not over boil. Remove from heat, when this cools
add the vanilla.
Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia
1/4 cup shaved semi-sweet chocolate bars
1/4 cup fresh Bing cherries, halved and pitted (you may
use canned cherries, but be sure to drain the syrup)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups heavy or whipping cream
1 cup milk
1. Place the shaved chocolate flakes and the cherries in
separate bowls. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1
to 2 minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then
continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute
more. Pour in the cream and milk and whisk to blend.
3. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze
following the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is
done), add the chocolate and the cherries, then continue
freezing until the ice cream is ready.
1/4 cup fresh Bing cherries, halved and pitted (you may
use canned cherries, but be sure to drain the syrup)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups heavy or whipping cream
1 cup milk
1. Place the shaved chocolate flakes and the cherries in
separate bowls. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1
to 2 minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then
continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute
more. Pour in the cream and milk and whisk to blend.
3. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze
following the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is
done), add the chocolate and the cherries, then continue
freezing until the ice cream is ready.
Oreo Cookies
COOKIE WAFERS:
1 (18.25 oz) box Dark Fudge Cake Mix
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons shortening
CREME FILLING:
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup shortening (no substitution)
3 tablespoons hot water
Preheat oven to 325F. Blend all ingredients; then knead with your
hands until it is pliable like dough. Form dough into 3/4 inch balls
and press flat, 1/2 inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Bottom of
a glass works nice for this. Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until cookies are
crunchy. I should think you could refrigerate the dough in cylinder
shaped rolls for a couple of hours and slice 1/8 inch thick, as well.
Let cookies cool on sheets.
Combine filling ingredients and mix well. Form into balls about 1/2 to
3/4 inch in diameter, again using your hands. Sandwich one
filling in the center of two cookies and carefully press down until
the filling spreads almost to the edge.
Makes 2 dozen cookies (4 dozen wafers)
1 (18.25 oz) box Dark Fudge Cake Mix
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons shortening
CREME FILLING:
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup shortening (no substitution)
3 tablespoons hot water
Preheat oven to 325F. Blend all ingredients; then knead with your
hands until it is pliable like dough. Form dough into 3/4 inch balls
and press flat, 1/2 inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Bottom of
a glass works nice for this. Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until cookies are
crunchy. I should think you could refrigerate the dough in cylinder
shaped rolls for a couple of hours and slice 1/8 inch thick, as well.
Let cookies cool on sheets.
Combine filling ingredients and mix well. Form into balls about 1/2 to
3/4 inch in diameter, again using your hands. Sandwich one
filling in the center of two cookies and carefully press down until
the filling spreads almost to the edge.
Makes 2 dozen cookies (4 dozen wafers)
Cinnabon French Toast
2 Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
2 eggs
2/3 cup half-and-half
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1 T. sugar
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1-2 T. butter or margarine
Slice Cinnabon rolls in half horizontally. Place them, cut side up, on a
plate and allow to dry for 20-30 minutes. Combine eggs, half-and-half,
vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk together until all ingredients are well
blended. Refrigerate until ready to use. At serving time, preheat oven to
400 , and place Cinnabon halves in a shallow baking dish. Pour french toast
batter over halves and allow to soak for 5-10 minutes until moist. You may
weigh the rolls down (cover them with waxed paper and place a heavy skillet
on the paper) during this time to make sure batter is absorbed into the
dough layers. Heat a heavy skillet and melt butter or margarine in it. When
butter is hot, place the Cinnabon halves into the pan, gooey side down. Sear
until golden brown. Turn the halves over, and place the skillet in the oven.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until rolls are puffed up and golden. Serve with maple
syrup.
2 eggs
2/3 cup half-and-half
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1 T. sugar
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1-2 T. butter or margarine
Slice Cinnabon rolls in half horizontally. Place them, cut side up, on a
plate and allow to dry for 20-30 minutes. Combine eggs, half-and-half,
vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk together until all ingredients are well
blended. Refrigerate until ready to use. At serving time, preheat oven to
400 , and place Cinnabon halves in a shallow baking dish. Pour french toast
batter over halves and allow to soak for 5-10 minutes until moist. You may
weigh the rolls down (cover them with waxed paper and place a heavy skillet
on the paper) during this time to make sure batter is absorbed into the
dough layers. Heat a heavy skillet and melt butter or margarine in it. When
butter is hot, place the Cinnabon halves into the pan, gooey side down. Sear
until golden brown. Turn the halves over, and place the skillet in the oven.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until rolls are puffed up and golden. Serve with maple
syrup.
Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
1/2 Cup Cocoa
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup water
1 tsp. Vanilla
dash of salt
Combine cocoa, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Add water, and mix until
smooth. Bring this mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for one minute,
be carefull this does not over boil. Remove from heat, when this cools
add the vanilla.
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup water
1 tsp. Vanilla
dash of salt
Combine cocoa, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Add water, and mix until
smooth. Bring this mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for one minute,
be carefull this does not over boil. Remove from heat, when this cools
add the vanilla.
Nutri-Grain Bars
1 pkg yellow cake mix
3/4 cup butter
2 1/2 cups quick oats
12 ounces preserves or jam
1 T water
Preheat oven to 375. Melt butter. Combine cake
mix and oats in a large bowl; stir in the melted
butter until the mixture is crumbly. Measure half
of this mixture (about 3 cups) into a greased
13x9x2-inch pan. Press firmly into pan to cover
the bottom.
Combine preserves and water; spoon over crumb
mixture in pan, and spread evenly. Cover with
remaining crumb mixture. Pat firmly to make top
even.
Bake at 375 for 20 minutes--top should be very
light brown. Cool completely before cutting into
bars.
3/4 cup butter
2 1/2 cups quick oats
12 ounces preserves or jam
1 T water
Preheat oven to 375. Melt butter. Combine cake
mix and oats in a large bowl; stir in the melted
butter until the mixture is crumbly. Measure half
of this mixture (about 3 cups) into a greased
13x9x2-inch pan. Press firmly into pan to cover
the bottom.
Combine preserves and water; spoon over crumb
mixture in pan, and spread evenly. Cover with
remaining crumb mixture. Pat firmly to make top
even.
Bake at 375 for 20 minutes--top should be very
light brown. Cool completely before cutting into
bars.
Snickers Candy Bar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/8 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar
35 individual Kraft caramels
1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
1 - 12 oz. bag milk-chocolate chips
With the mixer on high speed, combine the corn syrup, butter, vanilla,
peanut butter, and salt until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar.
When the mixture has the consistency of dough, remove it from the bowl
with your hands and press it into a lightly greased 9x9-inch pan. Put in
the refrigerator.
Melt the caramels in a small pan over low heat. When the caramel is
soft, mix in the peanuts. Pour the mixture over the refrigerated nougat
in the pan. Let this cool in the refrigerator.
When the refrigerated mixture is firm, melt the chocolate over low heat
in a double boiler or in a microwave oven set on high for 2 minutes.
Stir halfway through cooking time. When the mixture in the pan has
hardened, cut it into 2x1-inch sections. Set each chunk onto a fork
and dip into the melted chocolate. Tap the fork against the side of the
bowl or pan to knock off any excess chocolate. Then place the chunks on
waxed paper to cool at room temperature, or refrigerate for quicker cooling.
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/8 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar
35 individual Kraft caramels
1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
1 - 12 oz. bag milk-chocolate chips
With the mixer on high speed, combine the corn syrup, butter, vanilla,
peanut butter, and salt until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar.
When the mixture has the consistency of dough, remove it from the bowl
with your hands and press it into a lightly greased 9x9-inch pan. Put in
the refrigerator.
Melt the caramels in a small pan over low heat. When the caramel is
soft, mix in the peanuts. Pour the mixture over the refrigerated nougat
in the pan. Let this cool in the refrigerator.
When the refrigerated mixture is firm, melt the chocolate over low heat
in a double boiler or in a microwave oven set on high for 2 minutes.
Stir halfway through cooking time. When the mixture in the pan has
hardened, cut it into 2x1-inch sections. Set each chunk onto a fork
and dip into the melted chocolate. Tap the fork against the side of the
bowl or pan to knock off any excess chocolate. Then place the chunks on
waxed paper to cool at room temperature, or refrigerate for quicker cooling.
Keebler Soft Batch Cookies
1 Pound Butter softened
2 Eggs
2 Tablespoon Molasses
2 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/3 Cup Water
1-1/2 Cup Granulated sugar
1-1/2 Cup Packed brown sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking powder
1-1/2 Teaspoon Baking soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
5 Cup All-purpose flour
6 Ounce Semisweet choc chips
Preheat the oven to 375. Cream the butter, eggs, molasses, vanilla and water
in a medium bowl. In a large bowl sift together the sugars, baking powder,
baking soda, salt and flour. Combine the moist mixture with the dry mixture
add the chocolate chips. Shape the dough into 1 inch balls andplace them 1
inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes or until light
brown around edges.
2 Eggs
2 Tablespoon Molasses
2 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/3 Cup Water
1-1/2 Cup Granulated sugar
1-1/2 Cup Packed brown sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking powder
1-1/2 Teaspoon Baking soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
5 Cup All-purpose flour
6 Ounce Semisweet choc chips
Preheat the oven to 375. Cream the butter, eggs, molasses, vanilla and water
in a medium bowl. In a large bowl sift together the sugars, baking powder,
baking soda, salt and flour. Combine the moist mixture with the dry mixture
add the chocolate chips. Shape the dough into 1 inch balls andplace them 1
inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes or until light
brown around edges.
Famous Amos Cookies
2 cups of softened margarine
2 medium eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cups light brown sugar
3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 and 1/2 cups flour
2 cups raisins
1 package of chocolate chips
Mix together margarine, eggs, vanilla, sugars, water and baking soda.
Gradually add the flour, salt and chocolate and any other things that you
add to cookies such as nuts or raisins. Mix well; place on ungreased cookie
sheets. Bake at 375 for 8 minutes. Makes 6 dozen.
2 medium eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cups light brown sugar
3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 and 1/2 cups flour
2 cups raisins
1 package of chocolate chips
Mix together margarine, eggs, vanilla, sugars, water and baking soda.
Gradually add the flour, salt and chocolate and any other things that you
add to cookies such as nuts or raisins. Mix well; place on ungreased cookie
sheets. Bake at 375 for 8 minutes. Makes 6 dozen.
Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup salted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, (12 oz.)
Preheat oven to 300F. In medium bowl combine flour, soda and salt. Mix well
with wire whisk. Set aside.
In a large bowl with an electric mixer blend sugars at medium speed. Add
butter and mix to form a grainy paste, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix at medium speed until just blended. do
not overmix.
Add the flour mixture and chocolate ships, and blend at low speed until just
mixed. Do not overmix.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
Bake 22-24 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer cookies immediately to a
cool surface with a spatula.
Makes: 12 cookies
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup salted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, (12 oz.)
Preheat oven to 300F. In medium bowl combine flour, soda and salt. Mix well
with wire whisk. Set aside.
In a large bowl with an electric mixer blend sugars at medium speed. Add
butter and mix to form a grainy paste, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix at medium speed until just blended. do
not overmix.
Add the flour mixture and chocolate ships, and blend at low speed until just
mixed. Do not overmix.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
Bake 22-24 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer cookies immediately to a
cool surface with a spatula.
Makes: 12 cookies
Ben & Jerry's Heath Bar Crunch Ice Cream
4 Heath Bars
2 Cup Heavy or whipping cream
2 Large Eggs
1 Cup Whole milk
3/4 Cup Sugar
2 Teaspoon Vanilla
Using a sharp knife, cut the candy bars into 1/2 to 1 inch chunks. You
should have about 1 cup. Place the chucks in a bowl, cover and freeze.
Whisk the egg in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in
the sugar, a little at a time, then continue to whisk until completely
blended, about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream, milk, vanilla, and whisk to
blend. Transfer the mixture to ice cream maker and freeze following
manufacturer's instructions.
After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done) add the
candy, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.
Variation: COFFEE HEATH BAR CRUNCH:
Omit vanilla and substitute 3T good quality freeze-dried coffee. Add 2 T
coffee with the cream and milk, and add the remaining 1 T coffee with the
candy. (after the ice cream stiffens).
2 Cup Heavy or whipping cream
2 Large Eggs
1 Cup Whole milk
3/4 Cup Sugar
2 Teaspoon Vanilla
Using a sharp knife, cut the candy bars into 1/2 to 1 inch chunks. You
should have about 1 cup. Place the chucks in a bowl, cover and freeze.
Whisk the egg in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in
the sugar, a little at a time, then continue to whisk until completely
blended, about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream, milk, vanilla, and whisk to
blend. Transfer the mixture to ice cream maker and freeze following
manufacturer's instructions.
After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done) add the
candy, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.
Variation: COFFEE HEATH BAR CRUNCH:
Omit vanilla and substitute 3T good quality freeze-dried coffee. Add 2 T
coffee with the cream and milk, and add the remaining 1 T coffee with the
candy. (after the ice cream stiffens).
Heath Bar Candy
1/2 lb Butter
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Nuts, finely chopped
1/3 cup Chocolate chips
Combine first 3 ingredients and boil, stirring constantly until it
thickens and looks like a brown paper bag. Pour on greased cookie
sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let melt and spread
smooth over the mixture.
Let cool and harden. Break into pieces.
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Nuts, finely chopped
1/3 cup Chocolate chips
Combine first 3 ingredients and boil, stirring constantly until it
thickens and looks like a brown paper bag. Pour on greased cookie
sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let melt and spread
smooth over the mixture.
Let cool and harden. Break into pieces.
Hostess Cupcakes
CAKES:
1/2 c Plus 2 tbsp Flour
2 1/2 tb Cocoa powder
3/4 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Water
3 tb Vegetable oil
1 1/2 ts Distilled white vinegar
1 ts Vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 c Heavy whipping cream
6 oz Finely chopped white chocolate
GLAZE:
3 oz Finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
3 tb Boiling water
ICING:
1 tb Egg white, at room temperature
1 pinch cream of tartar
1/2 c Plus 2 to 3 tbsp confectioner's sugar
Make the cupcakes:
1. Position a rack in the center and preheat oven to 325F. Lightly
butter twenty-four 1-3/4" x 3/4" (1-oz) muffin of biscuit cups.
2. Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda,
and salt. Mix in the sugar. Make a well in the center. Whisk in the
water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Blend until smooth. (The batter
will be very thin.)
3. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups. Bake until a cake tester
inserted into the center of one of the cupcakes comes out clean,
about 12 to 14 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in the pans on a wire rack
for 5 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the pans and finish cooling
on the rack.
Make the filling:
4. In a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream
to a boil. Add the white chocolate and remove from heat. let the
mixture stand briefly; stir until smooth. Transfer to a metal bowl
and refrigerate until chilled thoroughly, stirring occasionally. (To
speed the process, set the metal bowl over a larger bowl of ice
water; stir the chocolate mixture until cool.) With an electric
mixer, beat the white chocolate mixture just until fluffy, about 1
minute.
5. Transfer the filling to a pastry bag fitted with a 3/8-inch plain
tip. Insert the pastry tip 1/4-inch into the bottom of each cupcake
and squeeze a little filling into each one.
Make the glaze:
6. Place the chocolate in a small bowl. Whisk in the boiling water and
blend until smooth. One at a time, dip the top of each cupcake into
the warm glaze. Turn the glazed cupcakes right side up and set them
on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. Refrigerate the cupcakes for
5 minutes to set the glaze.
Make the icing:
7. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Stir in the
cream of tartar. Gradually mix in enough of the confectioner's sugar
to make a fairly stiff and smooth icing. Fill a small paper cone with
the icing and cut a 1/16-inch opening at the tip. Remove the cupcakes
from the refrigerator. Pipe a design (a squiggle, spiral, etc.) on
the top of each cupcake. Let the design harden and then cover and
refrigerate the cupcakes. Serve at room temperature.
The cupcakes can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance, or
frozen up to 2 weeks.
Makes 22 to 24 miniature cupcakes.
1/2 c Plus 2 tbsp Flour
2 1/2 tb Cocoa powder
3/4 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Water
3 tb Vegetable oil
1 1/2 ts Distilled white vinegar
1 ts Vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 c Heavy whipping cream
6 oz Finely chopped white chocolate
GLAZE:
3 oz Finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
3 tb Boiling water
ICING:
1 tb Egg white, at room temperature
1 pinch cream of tartar
1/2 c Plus 2 to 3 tbsp confectioner's sugar
Make the cupcakes:
1. Position a rack in the center and preheat oven to 325F. Lightly
butter twenty-four 1-3/4" x 3/4" (1-oz) muffin of biscuit cups.
2. Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda,
and salt. Mix in the sugar. Make a well in the center. Whisk in the
water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Blend until smooth. (The batter
will be very thin.)
3. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups. Bake until a cake tester
inserted into the center of one of the cupcakes comes out clean,
about 12 to 14 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in the pans on a wire rack
for 5 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the pans and finish cooling
on the rack.
Make the filling:
4. In a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream
to a boil. Add the white chocolate and remove from heat. let the
mixture stand briefly; stir until smooth. Transfer to a metal bowl
and refrigerate until chilled thoroughly, stirring occasionally. (To
speed the process, set the metal bowl over a larger bowl of ice
water; stir the chocolate mixture until cool.) With an electric
mixer, beat the white chocolate mixture just until fluffy, about 1
minute.
5. Transfer the filling to a pastry bag fitted with a 3/8-inch plain
tip. Insert the pastry tip 1/4-inch into the bottom of each cupcake
and squeeze a little filling into each one.
Make the glaze:
6. Place the chocolate in a small bowl. Whisk in the boiling water and
blend until smooth. One at a time, dip the top of each cupcake into
the warm glaze. Turn the glazed cupcakes right side up and set them
on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. Refrigerate the cupcakes for
5 minutes to set the glaze.
Make the icing:
7. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Stir in the
cream of tartar. Gradually mix in enough of the confectioner's sugar
to make a fairly stiff and smooth icing. Fill a small paper cone with
the icing and cut a 1/16-inch opening at the tip. Remove the cupcakes
from the refrigerator. Pipe a design (a squiggle, spiral, etc.) on
the top of each cupcake. Let the design harden and then cover and
refrigerate the cupcakes. Serve at room temperature.
The cupcakes can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance, or
frozen up to 2 weeks.
Makes 22 to 24 miniature cupcakes.
Cinnamon Glazed Almonds
1/3 cup butter
2 egg whites, at room temperature
Pinch of salt
1 cup sugar
3 cups whole natural almonds
4 teaspoons cinnamon
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place butter in a 13" X 9" pan;
place in oven to melt butter, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, beat
egg whites with salt until frothy; gradually add sugar, beating to
stiff peaks. Gently fold in almonds and cinnamon. Pour almond
mixture onto pan; toss with butter. Bake about 40 minutes,
tossing every 10 minutes, until almonds are crisp. Serve warm or at room
temperature. Store cooled almonds in airtight container up to 2 weeks.
2 egg whites, at room temperature
Pinch of salt
1 cup sugar
3 cups whole natural almonds
4 teaspoons cinnamon
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place butter in a 13" X 9" pan;
place in oven to melt butter, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, beat
egg whites with salt until frothy; gradually add sugar, beating to
stiff peaks. Gently fold in almonds and cinnamon. Pour almond
mixture onto pan; toss with butter. Bake about 40 minutes,
tossing every 10 minutes, until almonds are crisp. Serve warm or at room
temperature. Store cooled almonds in airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Zwieback
1 Package (2-1/4 teaspoons) active Dry yeast
1/4 Cup Plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 Cup Warm water
1 Cup Plus 2 Tablespoons milk
4 Tablespoon (1/2 stick) butter or Margarine
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/8 Teaspoon Ground mace
1/8 Teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/8 Teaspoon Ground nutmeg
1 Egg, lightly beaten
3 3/4 Cup All-purpose flour
2 Tablespoon Butter, melted, for glazing
The method for making Zwieback is quite different from that for most other
crackers. "Zwieback" means "twice baked." First you bake a yeast bread,
aromatically flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and mace. Then you
slice it and slowly dry the slices in a slow oven. For convenience, make the
bread over a two-day period. Bake the bread the first day and dry it the
second. If stored in an airtight container, Zwieback will keep almost
indefinitely. In a small bowl, combine the yeast with 1/2 teaspoon of the
sugar and the warm water. Set aside in a warm place until the mixture starts
to foam, about 5 to 10 minutes. In a small saucepan, mix the milk and the
remaining 1/4 cup of the sugar. Add the 4 Tablespoons butter and heat until
the butter has completely melted. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow
to cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl or in the food processor, combine the
cooled milk mixture with the yeast mixture. Stir in the vanilla. Add the
mace, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well. Beat in the egg. Slowly add the
flour, adding just enough to make a smooth dough that is not sticky. If
mixing by hand, the dough will become too stiff to stir, and you should
knead in the last of the flour with your fingers. Then knead well for at
least 5 minutes, forming the dough into a ball. If using a food processor,
pulse until the dough comes together in a ball. Place the dough in a large,
lightly oiled bowl and turn it over to coat all sides. Cover with a damp
towel and set the dough in a warm place until it has doubled in bulk, about
1-1/2 to 2 hours. Punch the dough down and knead a few strokes. Cover and
allow the dough to double in size again, 30 to 45 minutes. Punch the dough
down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface or pastry cloth. Knead
about 30 seconds to remove the air. Divide the dough into 3 equal portions.
With your hands, roll each into a smooth cylinder or loaf about 2 inches
thick and 9 inches long. Place the loaves crosswise on a lightly greased or
parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 3 inches between the loaves.
Brush all exposed surfaces of each loaf with the melted butter. Set the
baking sheet in a warm place and let the loaves rise until doubled in bulk,
about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375F. Bake the risen loaves for 25 to
30 minutes, or until the bottoms are reddish brown and make a hollow sound
when thumped. Allow the loaves to cool thoroughly on racks. Preheat the oven
to 200F. Cut the cooled loaves into 1/2-inch slices. Place the slices flat
on the baking sheet and allow them to dry out in the oven for 45 to 60
minutes, or until thoroughly dry. Check occasionally and turn the slices
over as they dry on one side. When dry, raise the oven temperature to 300F.
for 10 to 20
1/4 Cup Plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 Cup Warm water
1 Cup Plus 2 Tablespoons milk
4 Tablespoon (1/2 stick) butter or Margarine
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/8 Teaspoon Ground mace
1/8 Teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/8 Teaspoon Ground nutmeg
1 Egg, lightly beaten
3 3/4 Cup All-purpose flour
2 Tablespoon Butter, melted, for glazing
The method for making Zwieback is quite different from that for most other
crackers. "Zwieback" means "twice baked." First you bake a yeast bread,
aromatically flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and mace. Then you
slice it and slowly dry the slices in a slow oven. For convenience, make the
bread over a two-day period. Bake the bread the first day and dry it the
second. If stored in an airtight container, Zwieback will keep almost
indefinitely. In a small bowl, combine the yeast with 1/2 teaspoon of the
sugar and the warm water. Set aside in a warm place until the mixture starts
to foam, about 5 to 10 minutes. In a small saucepan, mix the milk and the
remaining 1/4 cup of the sugar. Add the 4 Tablespoons butter and heat until
the butter has completely melted. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow
to cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl or in the food processor, combine the
cooled milk mixture with the yeast mixture. Stir in the vanilla. Add the
mace, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well. Beat in the egg. Slowly add the
flour, adding just enough to make a smooth dough that is not sticky. If
mixing by hand, the dough will become too stiff to stir, and you should
knead in the last of the flour with your fingers. Then knead well for at
least 5 minutes, forming the dough into a ball. If using a food processor,
pulse until the dough comes together in a ball. Place the dough in a large,
lightly oiled bowl and turn it over to coat all sides. Cover with a damp
towel and set the dough in a warm place until it has doubled in bulk, about
1-1/2 to 2 hours. Punch the dough down and knead a few strokes. Cover and
allow the dough to double in size again, 30 to 45 minutes. Punch the dough
down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface or pastry cloth. Knead
about 30 seconds to remove the air. Divide the dough into 3 equal portions.
With your hands, roll each into a smooth cylinder or loaf about 2 inches
thick and 9 inches long. Place the loaves crosswise on a lightly greased or
parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 3 inches between the loaves.
Brush all exposed surfaces of each loaf with the melted butter. Set the
baking sheet in a warm place and let the loaves rise until doubled in bulk,
about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375F. Bake the risen loaves for 25 to
30 minutes, or until the bottoms are reddish brown and make a hollow sound
when thumped. Allow the loaves to cool thoroughly on racks. Preheat the oven
to 200F. Cut the cooled loaves into 1/2-inch slices. Place the slices flat
on the baking sheet and allow them to dry out in the oven for 45 to 60
minutes, or until thoroughly dry. Check occasionally and turn the slices
over as they dry on one side. When dry, raise the oven temperature to 300F.
for 10 to 20
Butterfingers
1 Cup Peanut Butter
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
Melted Milk Chocolate
Cook syrup, sugar, and water to 310 F. Remove from heat.
Stir in warmed peanut butter (warm slightly in microwave)
until well blended. Pour into a greased (buttered) 8" X 8" pan.
Score mixture into desired size bars.
When COMPLETELY cool, dip in melted milk chocolate
(use a double boiler to SLOWLY melt) and set on wax paper
until chocolate has hardened.
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
Melted Milk Chocolate
Cook syrup, sugar, and water to 310 F. Remove from heat.
Stir in warmed peanut butter (warm slightly in microwave)
until well blended. Pour into a greased (buttered) 8" X 8" pan.
Score mixture into desired size bars.
When COMPLETELY cool, dip in melted milk chocolate
(use a double boiler to SLOWLY melt) and set on wax paper
until chocolate has hardened.
Energy Bars
1 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1 cup sliced almonds (optional)
1 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Chop raisins (using a food processor if possible). Cream butter,
sugar, molasses and egg.
Combine flour, dry milk, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda,
salt and ginger. Blend into creamed mixture with skim milk. Stir in
oats, raisins, and half the almonds (if desired).
Pour into greased 13x9x2 inch pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle
with remaining almonds (if desired).
Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 30 minutes. Cool in pan and cut
into 1x4 inch bars.
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1 cup sliced almonds (optional)
1 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Chop raisins (using a food processor if possible). Cream butter,
sugar, molasses and egg.
Combine flour, dry milk, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda,
salt and ginger. Blend into creamed mixture with skim milk. Stir in
oats, raisins, and half the almonds (if desired).
Pour into greased 13x9x2 inch pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle
with remaining almonds (if desired).
Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 30 minutes. Cool in pan and cut
into 1x4 inch bars.
Stuckey's Pecan Log Rolls
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 egg white
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 package(14 oz.) caramels
3 Tbsp. water
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
Line a 9x5" loaf pan with buttered waxed paper; set aside.
Combine corn syrup, water and sugar in small heavy saucepan.
Cook over medium heat , stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves
and mixture comes to a boil. Wash down side of pan with pastry
brush dipped in hot water frequently, to remove sugar crystals.
Add candy thermometer. Continue to cook until mixture reaches
the hard-ball stage (255*) Meanwhile, beat egg white and cream
of tartar with heavy duty electric mixer, until stiff but not dry.
Slowly pour hot syrup into egg white, beating constantly. Add
vanilla, beat until candy forms soft peaks and starts to lose its
gloss. Spoon fondant into prepared pan. Cut into three strips
lengthwise, then crosswise in center. Freeze till firm.
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper, set aside. Melt caramels
with water in small heavy saucepan, over low heat, stirring
occasionally. Arrange pecans on waxed paper.
Working quickly, drop 1 piece of the frozen fondant into melted
caramels to coat. Roll in pecans to completely coat. Place on
prepared baking sheet to set. Repeat with remaining fondant
pieces, reheating caramel mixture if it becomes too thick.
Cut logs into 1/2" slices. Store in fridge in airtight container
between layers of waxed paper or freeze up to 3 months.
Makes six 5" rolls.
1/4 cup water
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 egg white
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 package(14 oz.) caramels
3 Tbsp. water
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
Line a 9x5" loaf pan with buttered waxed paper; set aside.
Combine corn syrup, water and sugar in small heavy saucepan.
Cook over medium heat , stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves
and mixture comes to a boil. Wash down side of pan with pastry
brush dipped in hot water frequently, to remove sugar crystals.
Add candy thermometer. Continue to cook until mixture reaches
the hard-ball stage (255*) Meanwhile, beat egg white and cream
of tartar with heavy duty electric mixer, until stiff but not dry.
Slowly pour hot syrup into egg white, beating constantly. Add
vanilla, beat until candy forms soft peaks and starts to lose its
gloss. Spoon fondant into prepared pan. Cut into three strips
lengthwise, then crosswise in center. Freeze till firm.
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper, set aside. Melt caramels
with water in small heavy saucepan, over low heat, stirring
occasionally. Arrange pecans on waxed paper.
Working quickly, drop 1 piece of the frozen fondant into melted
caramels to coat. Roll in pecans to completely coat. Place on
prepared baking sheet to set. Repeat with remaining fondant
pieces, reheating caramel mixture if it becomes too thick.
Cut logs into 1/2" slices. Store in fridge in airtight container
between layers of waxed paper or freeze up to 3 months.
Makes six 5" rolls.
Miniture Chocolates
3 Pounds Icing Sugar
1 Can Eagle Brand sweetened
Evaporated Milk
Butter or Margarine
Parafin Wax (Parawax)
Semi-sweet Baking Chocolate
Food Coloring
Artifical Food Flavors
The above ingredients are approximate quantities only!!! For every cup of
icing sugar you use, mix in approximately 1 teaspoon of softened butter or
margarine. Then slowly mix in enough of the evaporated milk to make the
mixture of a consistency such that you can form a ball with it. (Mixing with
the hands is the easiest way). Next seperate the mixture into as many parts
(3 or 4) as you want different flavored chocolates. Then slowly knead in the
desired flavoring and food color you want in each different part. Now mold
the resultant mixture into the desired shapes and sizes you want your
chocolates to be. Now melt in a double boiler (or microwave) two parts
semi-sweet chocolate to one part parawax. Remove from heat. Immediately,
using a tooth pick, pick up each shape created above and dip it into the
chocolate mixture to coat them. Then put them on a piece of wax paper until
the chocolate coating is set. As the chocolate mixture cools and thickens,
reheat it and continue. If you run out of chocolate mixture, simply add more
chocolate and parawax in the proportions listed above.
Note: Suggested flavors and colors: - Maple flavor with no coloring - Mint
flavor with green coloring - Lemon flavor with yellow coloring - Orange
flavor with orange coloring - Almond Flavoring with red coloring (small
amount to create pink)
Variations: - With the Maple flavoring, you can bury a piece of pecan or
walnut inside the candy before dipping it into the chocolate - With the
almond flavoring, bury a marachino cherry inside the candy before dipping it
in the chocolate. Add a drop of cherry juice with it to prevent the cherry
being too dry. - Use the same recipe to make Easter eggs, bunnies etc. Ex.
For Easter eggs, make a center part of one color and flavor and wrap it in
another color and flavor before dipping.
Note: Parawax must be used with the chocolate to create a consistency that
will stick to your candy and not your fingers when set. It is not harmful
and is used commercially.
1 Can Eagle Brand sweetened
Evaporated Milk
Butter or Margarine
Parafin Wax (Parawax)
Semi-sweet Baking Chocolate
Food Coloring
Artifical Food Flavors
The above ingredients are approximate quantities only!!! For every cup of
icing sugar you use, mix in approximately 1 teaspoon of softened butter or
margarine. Then slowly mix in enough of the evaporated milk to make the
mixture of a consistency such that you can form a ball with it. (Mixing with
the hands is the easiest way). Next seperate the mixture into as many parts
(3 or 4) as you want different flavored chocolates. Then slowly knead in the
desired flavoring and food color you want in each different part. Now mold
the resultant mixture into the desired shapes and sizes you want your
chocolates to be. Now melt in a double boiler (or microwave) two parts
semi-sweet chocolate to one part parawax. Remove from heat. Immediately,
using a tooth pick, pick up each shape created above and dip it into the
chocolate mixture to coat them. Then put them on a piece of wax paper until
the chocolate coating is set. As the chocolate mixture cools and thickens,
reheat it and continue. If you run out of chocolate mixture, simply add more
chocolate and parawax in the proportions listed above.
Note: Suggested flavors and colors: - Maple flavor with no coloring - Mint
flavor with green coloring - Lemon flavor with yellow coloring - Orange
flavor with orange coloring - Almond Flavoring with red coloring (small
amount to create pink)
Variations: - With the Maple flavoring, you can bury a piece of pecan or
walnut inside the candy before dipping it into the chocolate - With the
almond flavoring, bury a marachino cherry inside the candy before dipping it
in the chocolate. Add a drop of cherry juice with it to prevent the cherry
being too dry. - Use the same recipe to make Easter eggs, bunnies etc. Ex.
For Easter eggs, make a center part of one color and flavor and wrap it in
another color and flavor before dipping.
Note: Parawax must be used with the chocolate to create a consistency that
will stick to your candy and not your fingers when set. It is not harmful
and is used commercially.
Ice Cream Sandwiches
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup flour
2 tbls. cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 10x15 cookie sheet with wax paper
& lightly oil paper. Melt butter and choc. chips, stir and allow to cool.
Beat together sugar & egg till pale & creamy. Beat in melted choc. and
vanilla. Add flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Continue beating until
incorporated. Transfer batter to pan and spread evenly to edges.
Bake 15 min., then remove from oven. Cool 10 min. and invert onto
cutting board. Carefully remove wax paper and, using sharp unserrated
knife, cut in half lengthwise. When completely cool, spread ice-cream
over one half of the chocolate biscuit evenly. Top with second wafer.
Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hr. Cut into 8 slices.
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup flour
2 tbls. cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 10x15 cookie sheet with wax paper
& lightly oil paper. Melt butter and choc. chips, stir and allow to cool.
Beat together sugar & egg till pale & creamy. Beat in melted choc. and
vanilla. Add flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Continue beating until
incorporated. Transfer batter to pan and spread evenly to edges.
Bake 15 min., then remove from oven. Cool 10 min. and invert onto
cutting board. Carefully remove wax paper and, using sharp unserrated
knife, cut in half lengthwise. When completely cool, spread ice-cream
over one half of the chocolate biscuit evenly. Top with second wafer.
Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hr. Cut into 8 slices.
Ben & Jerry's NY Super Fudge Chunk
1/4 cup White chocolate; chop coarse
1/4 cup Semisweet chocoate; chop
1/4 cup Pecan halves; chopped
1/4 cup Walnuts; chop coarse
1/4 cup Chocolate covered almonds; cut in half
4 oz Unsweetened chocolate
1 cup Milk
2 Large Eggs
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Heavy or whipping cream
1 teas Vanilla extract
1/2 teas Salt
Combine the coarsely chopped chocolate, pecans, walnuts and chocolate
covered almonds in a bowl, cover and refrigerate. Melt the unsweetened
chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling water.
Whisk in the milk, a little at a time, and heat, stirring constantly,
until smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool. Whisk the eggs in a mixing
bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a
time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more.
Add the cream, vanilla and salt and whisk to blend. Pour the chocolate
mixture into the cream mixture and blend. Cover and refrigerate until cold,
about 1-3 hours, depending on your refrigerator. Transfer the cream mixture
to an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer's instructions.
After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done), add the
chocolate and nuts, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.
Makes one Quart.
1/4 cup Semisweet chocoate; chop
1/4 cup Pecan halves; chopped
1/4 cup Walnuts; chop coarse
1/4 cup Chocolate covered almonds; cut in half
4 oz Unsweetened chocolate
1 cup Milk
2 Large Eggs
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Heavy or whipping cream
1 teas Vanilla extract
1/2 teas Salt
Combine the coarsely chopped chocolate, pecans, walnuts and chocolate
covered almonds in a bowl, cover and refrigerate. Melt the unsweetened
chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling water.
Whisk in the milk, a little at a time, and heat, stirring constantly,
until smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool. Whisk the eggs in a mixing
bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a
time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more.
Add the cream, vanilla and salt and whisk to blend. Pour the chocolate
mixture into the cream mixture and blend. Cover and refrigerate until cold,
about 1-3 hours, depending on your refrigerator. Transfer the cream mixture
to an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer's instructions.
After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done), add the
chocolate and nuts, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.
Makes one Quart.
Pay Day Candy Bars
5 caramel squares
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
20 caramel squares
1 tablespoon water
2 cups dry roasted peanuts (slightly crushed)
Combine the first six ingredients in a sauce pan. Cook over low heat
until the caramel has melted and stirs smooth. Add 3/4 cup powdered
sugar and stir to mix in. Reserve the remaining sugar.
Turn heat to medium high. Using a candy thermometer, cook caramel
mixture until exactly 230F while stirring often. Remove from heat,
let cool for a few minutes, and add remaining powdered sugar. Use
a hand mixer to beat in the sugar for a couple minutes. Let candy
cool for 20 minutes. Divide candy into eight equal pieces and form
each into 4 inch logs. Place on wax paper and let cool for one hour.
In a double boiler, add remaining caramels and water. Melt until
smooth. Remove from heat, but keep hot water under the caramel so
it doesn't firm up. Use a pastry brush to coat one of the logs with
hot caramel. Roll in peanuts in a shallow dish. If any spots are
not completely covered in peanuts, apply more caramel and stick
back in peanuts. Repeat with the remaining logs.
Allow to cool completely before eating.
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
20 caramel squares
1 tablespoon water
2 cups dry roasted peanuts (slightly crushed)
Combine the first six ingredients in a sauce pan. Cook over low heat
until the caramel has melted and stirs smooth. Add 3/4 cup powdered
sugar and stir to mix in. Reserve the remaining sugar.
Turn heat to medium high. Using a candy thermometer, cook caramel
mixture until exactly 230F while stirring often. Remove from heat,
let cool for a few minutes, and add remaining powdered sugar. Use
a hand mixer to beat in the sugar for a couple minutes. Let candy
cool for 20 minutes. Divide candy into eight equal pieces and form
each into 4 inch logs. Place on wax paper and let cool for one hour.
In a double boiler, add remaining caramels and water. Melt until
smooth. Remove from heat, but keep hot water under the caramel so
it doesn't firm up. Use a pastry brush to coat one of the logs with
hot caramel. Roll in peanuts in a shallow dish. If any spots are
not completely covered in peanuts, apply more caramel and stick
back in peanuts. Repeat with the remaining logs.
Allow to cool completely before eating.
Fig Newtons
1 lb. dried figs or 2 lbs. fresh figs
1 cup sugar
1/2 or 1 cup water (1 cup for dried figs; 1/2 cup for fresh)
1/2 cup butter, room temp.
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tbl. cream or milk
1/2 teas. vanilla
1/2 teas. salt
1 teas. baking powder
1 3/4 cup flour
Dice figs, soak in water 1 hour. Add sugar & cook on medium heat until
of thin jam consistency. Beat sugar, butter, egg, milk & vanilla until
well blended. Add dry ingredients. Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Place 1/2 on well floured dough cloth; knead about 6 times.
Roll out to 1/4" thick. Line 13 x 9" glass dish; cover with figs.
Roll remaining dough, cover figs. Cook at 350' 30 minutes.
Let cool and cut into squares.
1 cup sugar
1/2 or 1 cup water (1 cup for dried figs; 1/2 cup for fresh)
1/2 cup butter, room temp.
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tbl. cream or milk
1/2 teas. vanilla
1/2 teas. salt
1 teas. baking powder
1 3/4 cup flour
Dice figs, soak in water 1 hour. Add sugar & cook on medium heat until
of thin jam consistency. Beat sugar, butter, egg, milk & vanilla until
well blended. Add dry ingredients. Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Place 1/2 on well floured dough cloth; knead about 6 times.
Roll out to 1/4" thick. Line 13 x 9" glass dish; cover with figs.
Roll remaining dough, cover figs. Cook at 350' 30 minutes.
Let cool and cut into squares.
Nutter Butter Cookies
COOKIES:
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 cup old-fashioned Quaker oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fine graham cracker crumbs
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, cream together the
shortening and sugar with an electric mixer. 3. Add the egg, salt, and
peanut butter and beat until well blended. 4. Put the oats in a blender and
blend on medium speed until they are almost as finely ground as flour. 5.
Add the oats and flour to the mixture and blend well. 6. Pinch out small
portions of dough and roll into 1-inch balls in the palm of your hand. Press
these flat on ungreased cookie sheets so that they form 2-inch circles. If
you're a stickler for a cookie that looks just like the original, you can
form the dough into flat peanut shapes. 7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or
until light brown around the edges. 8. While the cookies bake, combine the
filling ingredients in a small bowl. 9. When the cookies are cool, use a
butter knife to spread a thin layer of filling on the flat side of a cookie
and press another on top. Repeat. Makes 2 dozen cookies.
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 cup old-fashioned Quaker oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fine graham cracker crumbs
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, cream together the
shortening and sugar with an electric mixer. 3. Add the egg, salt, and
peanut butter and beat until well blended. 4. Put the oats in a blender and
blend on medium speed until they are almost as finely ground as flour. 5.
Add the oats and flour to the mixture and blend well. 6. Pinch out small
portions of dough and roll into 1-inch balls in the palm of your hand. Press
these flat on ungreased cookie sheets so that they form 2-inch circles. If
you're a stickler for a cookie that looks just like the original, you can
form the dough into flat peanut shapes. 7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or
until light brown around the edges. 8. While the cookies bake, combine the
filling ingredients in a small bowl. 9. When the cookies are cool, use a
butter knife to spread a thin layer of filling on the flat side of a cookie
and press another on top. Repeat. Makes 2 dozen cookies.
Borden's Sweetened Condensed Milk
3/4 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup water
1 Cup plus 2 Tbls. powdered milk
Combine all ingredients. Heat to boiling.
Cook until thick, this will take 15 to 20
minutes. This equals one can.
1/2 Cup water
1 Cup plus 2 Tbls. powdered milk
Combine all ingredients. Heat to boiling.
Cook until thick, this will take 15 to 20
minutes. This equals one can.
Snickers Candy Bar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/8 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar
35 individual Kraft caramels
1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
1 - 12 oz. bag milk-chocolate chips
With the mixer on high speed, combine the corn syrup, butter, vanilla,
peanut butter, and salt until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar.
When the mixture has the consistency of dough, remove it from the bowl
with your hands and press it into a lightly greased 9x9-inch pan. Put in
the refrigerator.
Melt the caramels in a small pan over low heat. When the caramel is
soft, mix in the peanuts. Pour the mixture over the refrigerated nougat
in the pan. Let this cool in the refrigerator.
When the refrigerated mixture is firm, melt the chocolate over low heat
in a double boiler or in a microwave oven set on high for 2 minutes.
Stir halfway through cooking time. When the mixture in the pan has
hardened, cut it into 2x1-inch sections. Set each chunk onto a fork
and dip into the melted chocolate. Tap the fork against the side of the
bowl or pan to knock off any excess chocolate. Then place the chunks on
waxed paper to cool at room temperature, or refrigerate for quicker coolin
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/8 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar
35 individual Kraft caramels
1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
1 - 12 oz. bag milk-chocolate chips
With the mixer on high speed, combine the corn syrup, butter, vanilla,
peanut butter, and salt until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar.
When the mixture has the consistency of dough, remove it from the bowl
with your hands and press it into a lightly greased 9x9-inch pan. Put in
the refrigerator.
Melt the caramels in a small pan over low heat. When the caramel is
soft, mix in the peanuts. Pour the mixture over the refrigerated nougat
in the pan. Let this cool in the refrigerator.
When the refrigerated mixture is firm, melt the chocolate over low heat
in a double boiler or in a microwave oven set on high for 2 minutes.
Stir halfway through cooking time. When the mixture in the pan has
hardened, cut it into 2x1-inch sections. Set each chunk onto a fork
and dip into the melted chocolate. Tap the fork against the side of the
bowl or pan to knock off any excess chocolate. Then place the chunks on
waxed paper to cool at room temperature, or refrigerate for quicker coolin
Eatmore Bars
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup peanuts
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1-1/2 cup rice krispies
1/2 cup sunflower seeds (raw, shelled)
Simmer peanut butter, corn syrup, chocolate chips, and brown sugar together
for 8-10 minutes. Mix in remaining ingredients. Press onto cookie sheet.
Cool and cut into bars. Do NOT put in fridge as they'll become too hard.
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup peanuts
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1-1/2 cup rice krispies
1/2 cup sunflower seeds (raw, shelled)
Simmer peanut butter, corn syrup, chocolate chips, and brown sugar together
for 8-10 minutes. Mix in remaining ingredients. Press onto cookie sheet.
Cool and cut into bars. Do NOT put in fridge as they'll become too hard.
Graham Crackers
1 cup white flour
1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
5 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 Tablespoon butter or margarine, cold and sliced in small pieces
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
2 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup water
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine flours, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in a
large bowl. Work in the butter and shortening with your fingers until the
mixture has the consistency of coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, mix the honey, molasses, water and vanilla. Sprinkle
this mixture over the dry ingredients and toss with a fork until well
blended.
Form the dough into a ball. Cover and chill for several hours.
Cut the dough in half and let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Sprinkle a piece of wax paper with whole wheat flour. Roll out one of the
dough pieces flat to about 7x15 inches. If the dough cracks or breaks, just
pinch the edges back together.
Poke a fork into the dough at 1/2 to 1" intervals. Then cut into 2 1/2 inch
squares. Use a spatula to move the squares to a large, ungreased baking
sheet. You can place them close together.
Repeat with the other half of the dough.
Bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes at 350 or until lightly
browned on the edges. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Should last up to a month.
For a sweeter treat: Sprinkle a mixture of sugar and cinnamon over the top
of the crackers before baking.
1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
5 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 Tablespoon butter or margarine, cold and sliced in small pieces
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
2 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup water
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine flours, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in a
large bowl. Work in the butter and shortening with your fingers until the
mixture has the consistency of coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, mix the honey, molasses, water and vanilla. Sprinkle
this mixture over the dry ingredients and toss with a fork until well
blended.
Form the dough into a ball. Cover and chill for several hours.
Cut the dough in half and let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Sprinkle a piece of wax paper with whole wheat flour. Roll out one of the
dough pieces flat to about 7x15 inches. If the dough cracks or breaks, just
pinch the edges back together.
Poke a fork into the dough at 1/2 to 1" intervals. Then cut into 2 1/2 inch
squares. Use a spatula to move the squares to a large, ungreased baking
sheet. You can place them close together.
Repeat with the other half of the dough.
Bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes at 350 or until lightly
browned on the edges. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Should last up to a month.
For a sweeter treat: Sprinkle a mixture of sugar and cinnamon over the top
of the crackers before baking.
Girl Scout Mint Cookies
1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix
2 Eggs
2 Tbl. Water
2 Tbl. Cooking Oil
1/2 Cup Cocoa
1 pkg. Chocolate Chips
2-3 drops Wilton's Candy Mint Flavoring
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine cake mix, eggs, water, cooking oil,
and cocoa. You will need to blend this together well, this will be a
very sticky mess. Let stand for 20 minutes, and then shape into very
small 1/2 inch balls. Place these balls on a cookie sheet 2 inches a part,
and smash down flat. You will need to spray a large spoon with Pam to
make them flat. Bake for about 8 minutes. Let cool until they reach
room temperature.
Heat chocolate chips in either the microwave, or in a double boiler.
When completely melted add a couple drops of the mint flavoring.
Be carefull not to add too much, it is a powerfull flavoring.
You can either spread the melted chocolate on the cookies,
or you can dip the cookies into the chocolate.
2 Eggs
2 Tbl. Water
2 Tbl. Cooking Oil
1/2 Cup Cocoa
1 pkg. Chocolate Chips
2-3 drops Wilton's Candy Mint Flavoring
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine cake mix, eggs, water, cooking oil,
and cocoa. You will need to blend this together well, this will be a
very sticky mess. Let stand for 20 minutes, and then shape into very
small 1/2 inch balls. Place these balls on a cookie sheet 2 inches a part,
and smash down flat. You will need to spray a large spoon with Pam to
make them flat. Bake for about 8 minutes. Let cool until they reach
room temperature.
Heat chocolate chips in either the microwave, or in a double boiler.
When completely melted add a couple drops of the mint flavoring.
Be carefull not to add too much, it is a powerfull flavoring.
You can either spread the melted chocolate on the cookies,
or you can dip the cookies into the chocolate.
Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle
2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts (or, try cashews for a unique flavor!)
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
Combine the sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is
dissolved. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture
reaches the soft crack stage (285 degrees F.) on the candy thermometer.
Add the peanuts and butter. Cook, stirring constantly, to the hard
crack stage (300 degrees F.) on the candy thermometer. Remove from the
heat. Rapidly stir in the baking soda and vanilla. (Mixture will foam
up.) Turn the mixture onto 2 greased baking sheets. Spread out with a
metal spatula as thin as possible. When the candy begins to set, loosen
from the baking sheets. Turn the brittle over, then stretch and pull
brittle as thin as possible using two forks. When completely cooled,
break into pieces.
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts (or, try cashews for a unique flavor!)
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
Combine the sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is
dissolved. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture
reaches the soft crack stage (285 degrees F.) on the candy thermometer.
Add the peanuts and butter. Cook, stirring constantly, to the hard
crack stage (300 degrees F.) on the candy thermometer. Remove from the
heat. Rapidly stir in the baking soda and vanilla. (Mixture will foam
up.) Turn the mixture onto 2 greased baking sheets. Spread out with a
metal spatula as thin as possible. When the candy begins to set, loosen
from the baking sheets. Turn the brittle over, then stretch and pull
brittle as thin as possible using two forks. When completely cooled,
break into pieces.
Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
1 - 16 oz. box of non fat dry milk
1 Cup Sugar
3/4 Cup cocoa
Sift all ingredients together three times. Store this mixture in a
tightly sealed container in a cool place. When ready to use,
you can add a couple of heaping tablespoons to hot water.
Sprinkle miniature marshmallows on top.
1 Cup Sugar
3/4 Cup cocoa
Sift all ingredients together three times. Store this mixture in a
tightly sealed container in a cool place. When ready to use,
you can add a couple of heaping tablespoons to hot water.
Sprinkle miniature marshmallows on top.
Almond Bark
1 Cup Whole blanched almonds
1 Tsp. Butter
1 Lb. White chocolate
This is a mircowave recipe. Place almonds and butter in a 9-inch glass pie
plate. Cook on high (max. power) 4 to 5 1/2 minutes, or until almonds are
toasted, stirring twice during cooking. Set aside. Place chocolate in large
microwave proof mixing bowl and cook on high (max. power) 2 1/2 to 3
minutes, or until softened. Stir in almonds and pour onto waxed paper lined
baking sheet. Spread to desired thickness and refrigerate until set. Break
into serving size peices. Makes (approx.) 1 1/2 lbs.
1 Tsp. Butter
1 Lb. White chocolate
This is a mircowave recipe. Place almonds and butter in a 9-inch glass pie
plate. Cook on high (max. power) 4 to 5 1/2 minutes, or until almonds are
toasted, stirring twice during cooking. Set aside. Place chocolate in large
microwave proof mixing bowl and cook on high (max. power) 2 1/2 to 3
minutes, or until softened. Stir in almonds and pour onto waxed paper lined
baking sheet. Spread to desired thickness and refrigerate until set. Break
into serving size peices. Makes (approx.) 1 1/2 lbs.
Kit Kat Bars
Ritz Crackers
1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup milk
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup peanut butter
Put graham crackers, brown sugar, white sugar, butter and
milk into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.
Put a layer of crackers in a 9x13 inch pan and pour 1/2 of
the mixture over it. Put another layer of crackers and pour
the remaining mixture. Add one last row of crackers.
Melt, over low heat, the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips,
and peanut butter. When melted, spread evenly over the top.
When cool, cut into desired bars or squares.
1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup milk
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup peanut butter
Put graham crackers, brown sugar, white sugar, butter and
milk into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.
Put a layer of crackers in a 9x13 inch pan and pour 1/2 of
the mixture over it. Put another layer of crackers and pour
the remaining mixture. Add one last row of crackers.
Melt, over low heat, the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips,
and peanut butter. When melted, spread evenly over the top.
When cool, cut into desired bars or squares.
Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping
1 - 6 ounce package chocolate chips
1/2 stick butter or margarine
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Melt chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler.
Add oil and mix in well. When dipped into, or spooned over
ice cream it will create a hard chocolate shel
1/2 stick butter or margarine
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Melt chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler.
Add oil and mix in well. When dipped into, or spooned over
ice cream it will create a hard chocolate shel
Pop Tarts
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
3 3/4 cups flour
3 teas. baking powder
1/2 cup fruit preserves
FROSTING
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teas. vanilla
2 Tbls. milk
Preheat oven to 350F.
In mixer or food processor, cream shortening and sugar together
and then beat in the eggs, one at a time.
Sift together flour and baking powder and and stir into shortening
mixture to make a soft dough. Chill for 1 hr.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and roll out 12 rectangles,
each 8 x 12 inches. Spread one tablespoon of preserves over half
of each rectangle, staying well within the edge of the pastry. Fold
pastry dough over the preserves and trim the edges with a pastry
wheel or crimp with a fork to close.
Place tarts on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 20 min. Let cool.
Mix vanilla, milk, and powdered sugar until you have a thin frosting.
Dribble frosting on cooled tarts.
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
3 3/4 cups flour
3 teas. baking powder
1/2 cup fruit preserves
FROSTING
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teas. vanilla
2 Tbls. milk
Preheat oven to 350F.
In mixer or food processor, cream shortening and sugar together
and then beat in the eggs, one at a time.
Sift together flour and baking powder and and stir into shortening
mixture to make a soft dough. Chill for 1 hr.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and roll out 12 rectangles,
each 8 x 12 inches. Spread one tablespoon of preserves over half
of each rectangle, staying well within the edge of the pastry. Fold
pastry dough over the preserves and trim the edges with a pastry
wheel or crimp with a fork to close.
Place tarts on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 20 min. Let cool.
Mix vanilla, milk, and powdered sugar until you have a thin frosting.
Dribble frosting on cooled tarts.
Old Fashion Jelly Donuts
2 packages dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 tsp. sugar
1 cup milk - scalded and cooled
4 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. lemon zest - grated fine
3 1/2 - 4 cups flour
1-1/2 cups jam or jelly for filling (strawberry or raspberry)
oil for frying
Mix the yeast, water and 2 tsp. sugar together. Let foam 10 minutes.
Scald the milk and add the shortening. Let mixture cool then add egg and
yolks, sugar, salt and lemon zest. Stir well and pour in yeast mixture. Add
flour and stir to form a soft dough. Knead 5-8 minutes, adding a bit of
flour as needed to form a firmer dough. When dough is smooth and elastic,
place in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm
place (in a turned off oven with only the oven light on is a good place) or
let rise overnight in the refrigerator.
Punch down and pinch off pieces of dough to form small balls (about the size
of golfballs). Cover and let sit 15 minutes.
In a deep fryer or heavy Dutch oven, heat 4 inches of oil to 375 F. Add the
doughnuts a few at a time and fry until the undersides are deep brown.
Gently turn over once and finish frying the other side. Lift doughnuts out
using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Fill with jam or jelly. Sprinkle with granulated sugar if desired. Serve at
once. Makes 24-36 doughnuts.
1/4 cup warm water
2 tsp. sugar
1 cup milk - scalded and cooled
4 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. lemon zest - grated fine
3 1/2 - 4 cups flour
1-1/2 cups jam or jelly for filling (strawberry or raspberry)
oil for frying
Mix the yeast, water and 2 tsp. sugar together. Let foam 10 minutes.
Scald the milk and add the shortening. Let mixture cool then add egg and
yolks, sugar, salt and lemon zest. Stir well and pour in yeast mixture. Add
flour and stir to form a soft dough. Knead 5-8 minutes, adding a bit of
flour as needed to form a firmer dough. When dough is smooth and elastic,
place in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm
place (in a turned off oven with only the oven light on is a good place) or
let rise overnight in the refrigerator.
Punch down and pinch off pieces of dough to form small balls (about the size
of golfballs). Cover and let sit 15 minutes.
In a deep fryer or heavy Dutch oven, heat 4 inches of oil to 375 F. Add the
doughnuts a few at a time and fry until the undersides are deep brown.
Gently turn over once and finish frying the other side. Lift doughnuts out
using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Fill with jam or jelly. Sprinkle with granulated sugar if desired. Serve at
once. Makes 24-36 doughnuts.
Almond Joy Bars
Ingredients (26 servings)
4 c (8 1/2-oz) shredded coconut
1/4 c Light corn syrup
1 pk (11 1/2-oz) milk chocolate pieces
1/4 c Vegetable shortening
26 Whole natural almonds (1-oz)
Line two large cookie sheets with waxed paper. Set large wire cooling rack
on paper; set aside.
Place coconut in large bowl; set aside.
Place corn syrup in a 1-cup glass measure. Microwave on high (100%) 1 minute
or until syrup boils. Immediately pour over coconut. Work warm syrup into
coconut using the back of a wooden spoon until coconut is thoroughly coated.
This takes a little time, and yes, there is enough syrup.
Using 1 level measuring tablespoon of coconut, shape into a ball by
squeezing coconut firmly in palm of one hand, then rolling between both
palms. (HINT: Measure out all of the coconut then roll into balls.) Place 2
inches apart on wire racks. Let dry 10 minutes. Reroll coconut balls so
there are no loose ends of coconut sticking up.
Place milk chocolate and shortening in a 4-cup glass measure or 1 1/2 quart
microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture can
be stirred smooth and is glossy; stirring once or twice.
Working quickly, spoon 1 level measuring tablespoon of the chocolate
over each coconut ball, making sure chocolate coats and letting excess
chocolate drip down onto waxed paper. While chocolate coating is still soft,
lightly press whole almond on top of each. Let stand to set or place
in refrigerator. Store in a single layer in airtight container.
Keeps best if refrigerated. Makes 26.
4 c (8 1/2-oz) shredded coconut
1/4 c Light corn syrup
1 pk (11 1/2-oz) milk chocolate pieces
1/4 c Vegetable shortening
26 Whole natural almonds (1-oz)
Line two large cookie sheets with waxed paper. Set large wire cooling rack
on paper; set aside.
Place coconut in large bowl; set aside.
Place corn syrup in a 1-cup glass measure. Microwave on high (100%) 1 minute
or until syrup boils. Immediately pour over coconut. Work warm syrup into
coconut using the back of a wooden spoon until coconut is thoroughly coated.
This takes a little time, and yes, there is enough syrup.
Using 1 level measuring tablespoon of coconut, shape into a ball by
squeezing coconut firmly in palm of one hand, then rolling between both
palms. (HINT: Measure out all of the coconut then roll into balls.) Place 2
inches apart on wire racks. Let dry 10 minutes. Reroll coconut balls so
there are no loose ends of coconut sticking up.
Place milk chocolate and shortening in a 4-cup glass measure or 1 1/2 quart
microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture can
be stirred smooth and is glossy; stirring once or twice.
Working quickly, spoon 1 level measuring tablespoon of the chocolate
over each coconut ball, making sure chocolate coats and letting excess
chocolate drip down onto waxed paper. While chocolate coating is still soft,
lightly press whole almond on top of each. Let stand to set or place
in refrigerator. Store in a single layer in airtight container.
Keeps best if refrigerated. Makes 26.
Hostess Twinkies
CAKE
2 Cup Flour
1-1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cup Cold Water
2 Teaspoon Vanilla
7 Egg Yolks
7 Egg Whites
1/2 Teaspoon Cream of tartar
FILLING
6 Tablespoon Flour (rounded)
1-1/2 Cup Butter & Crisco mixture
1-1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Cold Milk (scant)
2 Teaspoon Vanilla
Cake:
In a large bowl, mix the first 4 ingredients. Make a well and add the next 4
ingredients. Beat until smooth with a spoon and set aside. Beat the egg
whites with the cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Pour over egg yolk
batter and fold in until well beaten. Pour in an ungreased 10x14 pan. Bake
45-50 minutes in a 350oF preheated oven. Cool in pan. Invert in pan with
cups under each corner. Cool completely and run a knife around the edge.
Remove and cut in half.
Filling:
Combine the first 3 ingredients and beat on high for 5 minutes, gradually
adding the milk and vanilla. Beat 5 more minutes on high. Spread between 2
layers. Cut to size (3x1 inch) and wrap separately.
2 Cup Flour
1-1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cup Cold Water
2 Teaspoon Vanilla
7 Egg Yolks
7 Egg Whites
1/2 Teaspoon Cream of tartar
FILLING
6 Tablespoon Flour (rounded)
1-1/2 Cup Butter & Crisco mixture
1-1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Cold Milk (scant)
2 Teaspoon Vanilla
Cake:
In a large bowl, mix the first 4 ingredients. Make a well and add the next 4
ingredients. Beat until smooth with a spoon and set aside. Beat the egg
whites with the cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Pour over egg yolk
batter and fold in until well beaten. Pour in an ungreased 10x14 pan. Bake
45-50 minutes in a 350oF preheated oven. Cool in pan. Invert in pan with
cups under each corner. Cool completely and run a knife around the edge.
Remove and cut in half.
Filling:
Combine the first 3 ingredients and beat on high for 5 minutes, gradually
adding the milk and vanilla. Beat 5 more minutes on high. Spread between 2
layers. Cut to size (3x1 inch) and wrap separately.
Mrs. Fields Carrot Cake
2 1/2 Cup All-purpose flour
2 Tablespoon Baking soda
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Cup Light brown sugar, packed
1 Cup White sugar
1-1/2 Cup Butter, softened
3 Large Eggs
2 Teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
3 Cup Grated carrots
1/2 Cup Crushed pineapple, drained
1 Cup (6-oz.) raisins
1 Cup (4-oz.) chopped walnuts
16 Ounce Cream cheese, softened
1/2 Cup Salted butter, softened
1 Tablespoon Fresh lemon juice (about 1, large lemon)
2 Teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
3 Cup Confectioners' sugar
Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. In a
large bowl stir together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and sugars. Add
butter, one egg and vanilla; blend with electric mixer on low speed.
Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl.
And remaining eggs, one at a time, beating 30 seconds after each addition.
Add carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts. Blend on low until thoroughly
combined. Pour batter into prepared pans and smooth the surface with a
rubber spatula. Bake in center of oven for 60-70 minutes. Toothpick nserted
into center should come out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then invert
cakes on rack and cool to room temperature. TO PREPARE ICING: On a medium
bowl with electic mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and butter until
smooth add lemon juice and vanilla; beat until combined. Add sugar
gradually, mixing on low until smooth. TO ICE THE CARROT CAKE: Place one
layer on a cake platter, and with a metal spatula spread icing over the top
to form a thin filling. Place second layer over the first, rounded side up.
Coat the top and sides of the cake evenly with remaining icing. Refrigerate
1 hour to set icing.
2 Tablespoon Baking soda
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Cup Light brown sugar, packed
1 Cup White sugar
1-1/2 Cup Butter, softened
3 Large Eggs
2 Teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
3 Cup Grated carrots
1/2 Cup Crushed pineapple, drained
1 Cup (6-oz.) raisins
1 Cup (4-oz.) chopped walnuts
16 Ounce Cream cheese, softened
1/2 Cup Salted butter, softened
1 Tablespoon Fresh lemon juice (about 1, large lemon)
2 Teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
3 Cup Confectioners' sugar
Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. In a
large bowl stir together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and sugars. Add
butter, one egg and vanilla; blend with electric mixer on low speed.
Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl.
And remaining eggs, one at a time, beating 30 seconds after each addition.
Add carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts. Blend on low until thoroughly
combined. Pour batter into prepared pans and smooth the surface with a
rubber spatula. Bake in center of oven for 60-70 minutes. Toothpick nserted
into center should come out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then invert
cakes on rack and cool to room temperature. TO PREPARE ICING: On a medium
bowl with electic mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and butter until
smooth add lemon juice and vanilla; beat until combined. Add sugar
gradually, mixing on low until smooth. TO ICE THE CARROT CAKE: Place one
layer on a cake platter, and with a metal spatula spread icing over the top
to form a thin filling. Place second layer over the first, rounded side up.
Coat the top and sides of the cake evenly with remaining icing. Refrigerate
1 hour to set icing.
Peanut Butter Tastykakes
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 tbsp. melted butter or margarine
2 tbsp. oil
1 cup milk
1 tsp. baking powder
12 oz. chocolate chips
Creamy peanut butter
Combine sugar, oil, melted butter. Add eggs, mix well. Add remaining
ingredients except peanut butter and chips. Mix well. Spread batter into
jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Spread hot cake with layer of peanut butter (as much as you want). Put cake
in refrigerator to let peanut butter harden. When set, melt chips and spread
over the peanut butter. Place cake back in refrigerator for 10 to 20
minutes. Take out and score with knife for easier cutting. Return to
refrigerator to finish setting the chocolate. (Freezes well.)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 tbsp. melted butter or margarine
2 tbsp. oil
1 cup milk
1 tsp. baking powder
12 oz. chocolate chips
Creamy peanut butter
Combine sugar, oil, melted butter. Add eggs, mix well. Add remaining
ingredients except peanut butter and chips. Mix well. Spread batter into
jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Spread hot cake with layer of peanut butter (as much as you want). Put cake
in refrigerator to let peanut butter harden. When set, melt chips and spread
over the peanut butter. Place cake back in refrigerator for 10 to 20
minutes. Take out and score with knife for easier cutting. Return to
refrigerator to finish setting the chocolate. (Freezes well.)
Ebingers Blackout Cake
For the cake:
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa, or Hersheys European
2 Tablespoons boiling water
2 ozs. unsweetened chocolate (2 squares), chopped
3/4 cup milk
2 cups granulated sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, for cake pans
4 eggs, separated
2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, + 1 Tablespoon for pans
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon baking soda
For the filling:
1 Tablespoon unsweetened Dutch process cocoa, + 1-3/4 teaspoons
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup sugar, + 3-1/2 teaspoons
1 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon cold water
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Frosting:
12 ozs. semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup hot water
1 Tablespoon corn syrup
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 375 F. To make the cake, place the cocoa in a small bowl
and whisk in boiling water to form a paste. Combine the chocolate and milk
in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as the mixture warms and the
chocolate melts, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk a small amount of
the heated chocolate milk into the cocoa paste and then whisk the cocoa
paste into the milk mixture. Return to heat, stir for one minute, remove and
cool until tepid. In a small bowl of a mixer, cream the sugar and butter
together. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time and add the vanilla. Slowly
stir in the chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and
baking soda. Using a spatula or a wooden spoon, slowly add the flour mixture
to the chocolate mixture. In another bowl, whip the egg whites to form soft
peaks and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the
batter. Butter and lightly flour two 8 inch round cake pans and divide the
batter between the two pans. Bake for 45 minutes and cool on a rack for 15
minutes. Gently remove the cakes from their pans and continue to cool. While
the cake is baking, make the filling. Put the cocoa into a saucepan and pour
in the boiling water and place over low heat. Add the sugar and chocolate.
Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water to make a smooth paste. Whisk the
cornstarch mixture into the water and chocolate, add the salt and bring it
to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for one minute. Remove the pan from the
heat, whisk in the vanilla and the butter and transfer the mixture to a bowl
and refrigerate until cool. Make the frosting: In a double boiler (or a pan
within a pan), melt the chocolate. remove from heat and whisk in the butter,
one tablespoon at a time, returning to the heat if necessary to melt the
butter. Whisk in the hot water all at once and stir until smooth. Whisk in
the corn syrup and the vanilla. Refrigerate for up to 15 minutes before
using. Assemble the cake: Use a sharp knife to slice each cake into two
disks to form 4 layers. Set one layer aside. Place one layer on a cake round
or plate. Generously swath the layer with filling. Add the second layer and
repeat. Add the third layer. Quickly apply a layer of frosting to the top
and the sides of the cake and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, crumble
the remaining cake layer, into fine crumbs. Apply a second layer of frosting
to the cake, sprinkle liberally with crumbs and serve within 24 hours. Store
in a cool place.
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa, or Hersheys European
2 Tablespoons boiling water
2 ozs. unsweetened chocolate (2 squares), chopped
3/4 cup milk
2 cups granulated sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, for cake pans
4 eggs, separated
2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, + 1 Tablespoon for pans
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon baking soda
For the filling:
1 Tablespoon unsweetened Dutch process cocoa, + 1-3/4 teaspoons
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup sugar, + 3-1/2 teaspoons
1 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon cold water
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Frosting:
12 ozs. semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup hot water
1 Tablespoon corn syrup
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 375 F. To make the cake, place the cocoa in a small bowl
and whisk in boiling water to form a paste. Combine the chocolate and milk
in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as the mixture warms and the
chocolate melts, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk a small amount of
the heated chocolate milk into the cocoa paste and then whisk the cocoa
paste into the milk mixture. Return to heat, stir for one minute, remove and
cool until tepid. In a small bowl of a mixer, cream the sugar and butter
together. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time and add the vanilla. Slowly
stir in the chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and
baking soda. Using a spatula or a wooden spoon, slowly add the flour mixture
to the chocolate mixture. In another bowl, whip the egg whites to form soft
peaks and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the
batter. Butter and lightly flour two 8 inch round cake pans and divide the
batter between the two pans. Bake for 45 minutes and cool on a rack for 15
minutes. Gently remove the cakes from their pans and continue to cool. While
the cake is baking, make the filling. Put the cocoa into a saucepan and pour
in the boiling water and place over low heat. Add the sugar and chocolate.
Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water to make a smooth paste. Whisk the
cornstarch mixture into the water and chocolate, add the salt and bring it
to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for one minute. Remove the pan from the
heat, whisk in the vanilla and the butter and transfer the mixture to a bowl
and refrigerate until cool. Make the frosting: In a double boiler (or a pan
within a pan), melt the chocolate. remove from heat and whisk in the butter,
one tablespoon at a time, returning to the heat if necessary to melt the
butter. Whisk in the hot water all at once and stir until smooth. Whisk in
the corn syrup and the vanilla. Refrigerate for up to 15 minutes before
using. Assemble the cake: Use a sharp knife to slice each cake into two
disks to form 4 layers. Set one layer aside. Place one layer on a cake round
or plate. Generously swath the layer with filling. Add the second layer and
repeat. Add the third layer. Quickly apply a layer of frosting to the top
and the sides of the cake and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, crumble
the remaining cake layer, into fine crumbs. Apply a second layer of frosting
to the cake, sprinkle liberally with crumbs and serve within 24 hours. Store
in a cool place.
Ice Cream Sandwiches
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup flour
2 tbls. cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 10x15 cookie sheet with wax paper
& lightly oil paper. Melt butter and choc. chips, stir and allow to cool.
Beat together sugar & egg till pale & creamy. Beat in melted choc. and
vanilla. Add flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Continue beating until
incorporated. Transfer batter to pan and spread evenly to edges.
Bake 15 min., then remove from oven. Cool 10 min. and invert onto
cutting board. Carefully remove wax paper and, using sharp unserrated
knife, cut in half lengthwise. When completely cool, spread ice-cream
over one half of the chocolate biscuit evenly. Top with second wafer.
Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hr. Cut into 8 slices.
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup flour
2 tbls. cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 10x15 cookie sheet with wax paper
& lightly oil paper. Melt butter and choc. chips, stir and allow to cool.
Beat together sugar & egg till pale & creamy. Beat in melted choc. and
vanilla. Add flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Continue beating until
incorporated. Transfer batter to pan and spread evenly to edges.
Bake 15 min., then remove from oven. Cool 10 min. and invert onto
cutting board. Carefully remove wax paper and, using sharp unserrated
knife, cut in half lengthwise. When completely cool, spread ice-cream
over one half of the chocolate biscuit evenly. Top with second wafer.
Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hr. Cut into 8 slices.
Cinnabon Rolls
ROLLS:
1/2 cup warm water
2 packages dry yeast
2 Tbl. sugar
3 1/2 oz. pkg. vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup margarine -- melted
2 eggs
1 teas. salt
6 cups flour
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup margarine
1 teas. vanilla
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 Tbl. milk
To make frosting, mix all ingredients until smooth.
In a bowl combine water, yeast and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside.
In large bowl, take pudding mix and prepare according to package
directions. Add margarine, eggs and salt. Mix well. Then add yeast
mixture. Blend.
Gradually add flour; knead until smooth. Place in a greased
bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled.
Punch down dough and let rise again.
Then roll out on floured board to 34 x 21" size. Take 1
cup soft butter and spread over surface. In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar
and 4 teas. cinnamon. Sprinkle over top. Roll up very tightly.
With knife, put a notch every 2". Cut with thread or knife.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2" apart.
Take hand and lightly press down on each roll.
Cover and let rise until double
again. Bake at 350 15-20 minutes. Remove when they start to turn golden.
DON'T OVER BAKE.
Frost warm rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes about 20 very large rolls.
1/2 cup warm water
2 packages dry yeast
2 Tbl. sugar
3 1/2 oz. pkg. vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup margarine -- melted
2 eggs
1 teas. salt
6 cups flour
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup margarine
1 teas. vanilla
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 Tbl. milk
To make frosting, mix all ingredients until smooth.
In a bowl combine water, yeast and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside.
In large bowl, take pudding mix and prepare according to package
directions. Add margarine, eggs and salt. Mix well. Then add yeast
mixture. Blend.
Gradually add flour; knead until smooth. Place in a greased
bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled.
Punch down dough and let rise again.
Then roll out on floured board to 34 x 21" size. Take 1
cup soft butter and spread over surface. In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar
and 4 teas. cinnamon. Sprinkle over top. Roll up very tightly.
With knife, put a notch every 2". Cut with thread or knife.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2" apart.
Take hand and lightly press down on each roll.
Cover and let rise until double
again. Bake at 350 15-20 minutes. Remove when they start to turn golden.
DON'T OVER BAKE.
Frost warm rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes about 20 very large rolls.
Sanders Hot Fudge Topping
1/3 cup whole milk
1 lb. caramels
1/2 lb. Sanders milk chocolate
1/2 pint Sanders vanilla ice cream or 1 cup soft ice cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place milk and caramels in double boiler, heat and stir until hot, smooh
cream is obtained. Chop the chocolate and add it to the above hot cream.
Stir until melted. Mix in soft ice cream and vanilla extract, and stir until
smooth.
Variation: Instead of using whole milk, substitute 1/3 cup very strong
coffee.
1 lb. caramels
1/2 lb. Sanders milk chocolate
1/2 pint Sanders vanilla ice cream or 1 cup soft ice cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place milk and caramels in double boiler, heat and stir until hot, smooh
cream is obtained. Chop the chocolate and add it to the above hot cream.
Stir until melted. Mix in soft ice cream and vanilla extract, and stir until
smooth.
Variation: Instead of using whole milk, substitute 1/3 cup very strong
coffee.
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