A sweet candy-coated popcorn with honey and peanut butter! Yield: About 14 cups or 14 large popcorn balls Ingredients: 1 cup honey1 cup sugar1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)1/2 cup popcorn kernels, popped (about 16 cups of popped corn)* Instructions: 1. In a heavy 3 or 4-quart sauce pan,… Read more »
Moist and chewy, these rich chocolate cookies are bursting with cocoa and chocolate chips! Yield: 4 dozen cookies Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1 1/4 cups margarine or butter2 eggs3/4 cup cocoa2 cups flour2 tsp vanilla1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chocolate chips Instructions: 1. Cream together first three ingredients. Add… 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 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 »
A spicy pumpkin cake rolled with sweetened cream cheese and nuts inside Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: Cake ingredients: 3 eggs2/3 cup pumpkin1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon cloves3/4 cup flour Filling: 2 tablespoons butter8 ounces cream cheese3/4 teaspoon vanilla1 cup powdered sugar1/3 cup… Read more »
A creamy dense chocolate cheesecake on a chocolate graham cracker crust, drizzled with chocolate and caramel and sprinkled with almonds Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: Crust ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons butter, melted Filling ingredients: 20 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed… Read more »
A fluffy, fruity coffee cake with a sweet crusty topping Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1/4 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup milk1 cup blueberries, cranberries*, raspberries, chopped strawberries, or finely-chopped apples Topping Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup brown sugar1/4 cup… Read more »
A moist, sweet carrot-pineapple cake with a light cream cheese frosting Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla2/3 cup oil2 eggs1 cup (packed) finely shredded carrot1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice) Frosting Ingredients: 3 ounces… Read more »
A dark spicy oatmeal cake with a sweet broiled coconut topping Yield: 16-24 servings Ingredients: Spice Cake Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1 cup quick oats1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 cup butter, softened or melted1 cup water2 eggs2… Read more »
Freshly popped corn tossed with garlic, pepper, and parmesan cheese! Yield: 16 cups Ingredients: 1/2 cup popcorn kernels2-3 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powderdash of black pepper1/4 teaspoon dill weed, optional1/4 cup finely grated/powdered Parmesan cheese Instructions: 1. Pop corn in an air popper or on the stovetop… Read more »
