A handy snack-time mixture of your favorite dried fruits and nuts! Yield: 15 cups, or about 30 servings Ingredients: 1 cup dried cranberries1 cup dried mango or pineapple chunks1 cup golden raisins2 cups regular raisins1 cup chocolate yogurt covered raisins1 cup chocolate covered raisins1 cup M & M candies1 cups… Read more »
Traditional homemade glazed wheat biscuits with cinnamon and raisins Yield: 2 dozen biscuits Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup white flour4 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt1 tsp. cinnamon3/4 cup butter1/2-1 cup milk*1 cup raisinsIcing or glaze, optional (see additional notes for two great recipes!) Instructions: 1. Cut butter into… Read more »
A fluffy, spongey cinnamon cake with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butterscotch chips sprinkled inside Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 3/4 cup oil2 cups sugar3 eggs1/2 cup water1/2 cup milk1 Tablespoon vanilla2 3/4 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda Cinnamon Sprinkle Ingredients:… Read more »
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 »
This is a quick and easy chocolate “toffee” candy made with saltine crackers and sprinkled with nuts Yield: 18 servings Ingredients: 4 ounces saltine crackers1/2 cup (1 stick) butter1 cup packed brown sugar1 1/2-2 cups (9-12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips1 cup peanut halves, optional Instructions: 1. Liberally grease a 10… Read more »
A simple and hearty gingerbread square made with whole wheat flour and molasses which give it substance and sweetness, making the perfect snack Yield: 12 pieces Ingredients: Gingerbread Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ginger1 egg, lightly beaten1/2… Read more »
