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October 9th, 2008 at 05:16am
Under Fruity Cookies
These zesty lemon bars feature layers of fresh lemon curd and lemon-flavored cream cheese.
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Ingredients
Crust:
1/2 C. (1 stick) salted butter, softened
1/4 C. confectioners’ sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 C. flour
Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 C. confectioners’ sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. lemon extract
Lemon Curd:
4 large egg yolks
1 Tbs. cornstarch
3/4 C. granulated sugar
3/4 C. water
2 medium lemons, grated, for 2 tsp. lemon peel,
and squeezed for 1/4 C. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbs. salted butter, softened
Topping:
2 Tbs. confectioners sugar
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By MaxineGlass
October 7th, 2008 at 03:08pm
Under Chocolate Cookies
A great combination of ingredients, much like a Heath bar.
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Ingredients
1/2 C. butter or margarine
1 C. packed brown sugar
2 slightly beaten eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1-1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 C. semisweet chocolate pieces (6 oz.)
Powdered sugar (optional)
Directions
In a medium saucepan melt butter or margarine and brown sugar; cool to lukewarm. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Sprinkle flour, baking powder, and salt over butter mixture. Stir just until mixture is smooth. Stir in all but 2 Tbs. of the chocolate pieces; transfer to a greased 11×7x1-1/2-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate pieces. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into bars. (To tote, cover pan with plastic wrap.)
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By MaxineGlass
September 30th, 2008 at 01:32pm
Under Nutty Cookies
A chocolate drizzle makes these nutty cookie bars extra special.
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Ingredients
1 pkg. (2 layer) yellow cake mix
1/4 C. butter or margarine; melted
1/4 C. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 C. water
2 large eggs
1 1/2 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 C. chopped pecans or walnuts
Drizzle:
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp. shortening
Directions
Preheat oven to 375. Grease and flour a 13×9 inch pan. For cookie bars, combine cake mix, melted butter, brown sugar, water eggs, 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips and pecans in a large bowl. Mix with spoon until thoroughly blended. Spread in pan. Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly golden brown. For drizzle, combine 1/2 C. chocolate chips and shortening in a small micro-wave safe bowl. Microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat until chocolate is melted. Drizzle over cooled bars. Allow chocolate to set before cutting into bars.
Makes approx. 20 bars
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By MaxineGlass
September 25th, 2008 at 07:21pm
Under Low Sugar/Sugar Free
A healthy snack or a dessert that will still satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Ingredients
1 C. raisins
1/2 C. water
1/4 C. margarine
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 C. flour
1 egg, slightly beaten,
3/4 C. unsweetened applesauce
1 Tbs. sugar substitute
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the first five ingredients until margarine melts. Continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Spread into an 8-inch square greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
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By MaxineGlass
September 23rd, 2008 at 01:29pm
Under Chocolate Cookies
These bars are killer with a layers of pretzels, chocolate, marshmallows, coconut and peanuts.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 C. finely crushed thin pretzels
3/4 C. (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, melted
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
4 bars (4 oz.) Unsweetened Baking Chocolate, broken into pieces
2 C. Campfire miniature marshmallows
1 C. Mounds Sweetened Coconut Flakes
1 C. coarsely chopped pecans
4 bars (4 oz.) Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, broken into pieces
1 Tbs. shortening
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By MaxineGlass
August 26th, 2008 at 05:33pm
Under Low Sugar/Sugar Free
A creamy orange gelatin mixture is spread on a graham cracker crust for a heavenly dessert great for diabetics.
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Ingredients
1 tsp. unflavored gelatin
1/4 C. frozen concentrated orange juice
2 Tbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 C. nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 C. cold water
1 Tbs. lemon juice
24 graham crackers
Directions
Chill a small mixing bowl and beaters. In the top section of a double boiler, soften gelatin in the melted concentrated orange juice. Place over hot water, and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla. Using cold beaters, beat dry milk and water until soft peaks form. Add the lemon juice and beat until stiff. Fold in orange juice mixture. Spread on 12 graham crackers. Top with the remaining crackers. Wrap individually; freeze until firm about 2 hours.
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By MaxineGlass
August 22nd, 2008 at 04:29pm
Under Chocolate Cookies
Wrap up gift-giving needs with a sweet chocolate indulgence.
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Ingredients
1/2 C. butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 pouch (1 lb. 1.5 oz.) Betty Crocker® chocolate chip cookie mix
1 C. semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 container (1 lb.) Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
1 can (6.4 oz.) Betty Crocker® Easy Flow pink decorating icing
35 yogurt-covered miniature pretzels
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom of 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir together softened butter and egg. Stir in cookie mix until soft dough forms. Press mixture in bottom of pan, using floured fingers. Bake 19 to 21 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted. Stir in frosting. Spread evenly over bars. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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By MaxineGlass
