An oreo-crumb crust topped with vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and oreo crumbs Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: 16 ounces Oreo cookies (or off-brand equivalent)1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted2 3-ounce boxes of instant vanilla pudding*3 1/2 cups milk*8 ounces cream cheese4 ounces whipped cream Instructions: 1. Roll or crush cookies into… Read more »
A moist crumb cake made with cranberry tea and with fresh cranberries sprinkled throughout Yield: 20-24 servings Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cranberry flavored black tea*1 1/8 cups water2 cups sugar1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened4 eggs1/2 cup oil1/2 cup whole milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon… Read more »
A braided sweet bread filled with spicy apple filling and drizzled with icing Yield: 2 loaves (10 slices each) Ingredients: Basic Sweet Dough: 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/3 cup sugar2 packages (1/4 ounce or 2 1/4 teaspoons each) quick rise yeast1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup milk1/2 cup water1/3 cup butter2… Read more »
A thick swirled cheesecake with rich chocolate and creamy vanilla Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sugar Cheesecake Ingredients: 6 ounces semisweet (53% or 62%) chocolate, coarsely chopped (or chips)24 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch4 eggs, at room… Read more »
Chocolate swirl banana bread squares topped with chocolate chips Yield: 24 squares Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 medium bananas)1 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup baking cocoa1 cup chocolate chips Instructions: 1. In mixing… Read more »
A chocolate crust with a layer of creamy white chocolate cheesecake followed by a layer of dark chocolate cheesecake, topped with a semi-sweet chocolate glaze Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons melted butter2 tablespoons sugar Cheesecake Ingredients: 32 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup… Read more »
Individual-serving tarts with a flaky cream cheese crust, filled with a chewy sweet mixture of nuts and coconut or raisins Yield: 24 tarts Ingredients: Dough Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese1 cup (2 sticks) butter (cold)2 cups flour Filling Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup corn syrup1 tablespoon… Read more »
Vanilla shortbread cookie dough, rolled and filled with homemade cranberry sauce; frozen and then sliced and baked Yield: About 3 dozen small cookies Ingredients: Cookie Dough Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, optional Cranberry Filling Ingredients: 2… Read more »
A quick and easy sweet chocolate cookie with quick oats and coconut, made on the stove-top Yield: 2 dozen Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa (powder)1/2 cup milk6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla3 cups quick-cooking oats1/3 cup coconut (or nuts of your choice) Instructions: 1. In… Read more »
A light and fluffy whole wheat cake topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 4 eggs, separated3/4 cup sugar, divided*1 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup water1/4 cup oil1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 pound (about 2 cups) fresh strawberries, washed and sliced1 cup whipping… Read more »
