Fluffy Italian bread rolls, filled with seasonings, pepperoni, and cheese Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons sugar2 tablespoons oil3 cups flour1 tablespoon dry yeast1 teaspoon oregano*1 teaspoon basil*1 cup (packed) coarsely chopped slices of turkey or beef pepperoni12 ounces (1 1/2 cups)… Read more »
Tangy lemon squares dusted with powdered sugar Yield: 24 Squares Ingredients: For crust: 3/4 C butter1 1/2 C flour1/3 C powdered sugar For topping: 3 beaten eggs1 1/2 C sugar3 T flour1/3 C lemon juice1 T lemon zest powdered sugar, for dusting Instructions: 1. Mix crust ingredients and press into greased… Read more »
Chewy snack bars bursting with granola and coconut Yield: 24 bars Ingredients: 3 cups granola1 cup crisp rice cereal1 cup coconut, shredded unsweetened3/4 stick butter (6 T)7 oz marshmallow cream Optional1/4 cup honey *Chocolate chips, Raisins, Almonds, etc Instructions: 1. In a large sauce pan melt butter over low heat. (Optional:… Read more »
Soft and sweet caramel-covered rolls, bursting with pecans Yield: 24 rolls Ingredients: Basic Sweet Roll Dough** 3 T butter, softened1/2 c granulated sugar1 t ground cinnamon 2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 c butter2 T light corn syrup 1/2 c chopped or halved pecans Instructions: 1. Roll each half of Basic Sweet Roll Dough**… Read more »
A gourmet homemade Italian almond chocolate biscotti: dark, crunchy, and slightly sweet Yield: 24 small slices Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup baking cocoa2/3 cup sugar3 Tablespoons butter, softened2 eggs1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped Optional: Melted chocolate chips, for dipping Instructions: 1…. Read more »
A soft and slightly chewy apple cake, dusted with powdered sugar and cut into squares Yield: 24 squares Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter1 1/2 cups brown sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup peeled chopped apples1/2 cup nuts (optional)Powdered sugar Instructions: 1. Cream butter… Read more »
A delicious quick-and-easy dessert or snack of Chex cereal coated with chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar Yield: About 18 cups Ingredients: 1 stick butter18 cups corn or rice chex cereal (or off-brand equivalent)2 cups chocolate chips (12 ounce bag)1 cup peanut butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla3-4 cups powdered sugar (use more… Read more »
A graham cracker crust topped with blueberries and blueberry jam, covered with a layer of vanilla cheesecake Yield: 24 bars Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons butter, melted2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 Tablespoons sugar16 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla8 ounces blueberry jam1 cup fresh blueberries Instructions: 1. Mix melted… Read more »
A quick and easy no-bake sweet and chewy granola bar recipe with chocolate and peanut butter Yield: 30-40 bars, depending on size Ingredients: 5 cups quick oats1 package (about 5 ounces) graham crackers, crushed4 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal1 1/2 cup coconut2 cups chocolate chips1/4 cup peanut butter1/4 cup honey3/4… Read more »
A moist pumpkin sheet cake with homemade cream cheese icing Yield: 20-24 servings Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 16 ounces (2 cups) canned solid-pack pumpkin2 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil4 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened5… Read more »
