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 crunchy sweet vanilla-flavored bread/cookie with chocolate chips! Yield: 2-3 dozen slices Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup oil4 eggs3 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 to 4 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup chopped walnuts, optional1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips… Read more »
An easy, chewy bar cookie with oats and chocolate chips! Yield: 24 squares Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened3/4 cup brown sugar, packed1/2 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*1 teaspoon baking sodapinch of salt3 cups rolled (“old-fashioned”) oats12 ounces (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips** Instructions: … Read more »
Buttery cutouts reminiscent of shortbread or biscotti, dipped in mint chocolate and perfect with coffee or tea! Yield: 3-4 dozen Ingredients: 1 cup softened butter1 cup sugar2 eggs1 tablespoon milk4 cups sifted flour1/2 teaspoon baking powderpinch of salt Chocolate coating ingredients*: 6 ounces (1 cup) dark bitter-sweet or semi-sweet chocolate… Read more »
Soft and chewy homemade classic chocolate chip cookies Yield: 8-10 dozen cookies Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened (not melted)4 cups brown sugar4 eggs4 teaspoons vanilla2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt6 cups flour12 ounce bag (or as many as you prefer) chocolate chips* Instructions: 1. Cream butter and sugar; add eggs… Read more »
Chunks of challah tossed with egg and milk, topped with fruit and a crumb topping before being baked Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: 1/2 of a large loaf of challah, torn into large chunks (about one square inch) — this should make about 12 cups of torn chunks and should fill… Read more »
A two-layer chocolate cake with a rich fudge frosting! Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened2 cups sugar6 eggs1 1/2 cups flour1 cup cocoa powder1 tablespoon vanilla extract Frosting ingredients: 2 cups white sugar1 cup cocoa powder1/2 cup milk1/2 cup (1 stick) butter2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions: … Read more »
A soft and spongy lemon poppy seed muffins with the perfect balance of sweet and tart! Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients: 2 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds1 egg1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons lemon zest (the zest from ~two large… Read more »
A flavorful moist carrot cake with sweet cream cheese frosting Yield: 18 servings Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1 1/4 cup vegetable oil4 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder3 cups finely grated carrots*1/4 cup well-drained… Read more »
Rich, creamy chocolate frosting that’s simple to make and absolutely delicious! Yield: ~2 cups (see additional notes below) Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened*1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/4 cups cocoa powder4 1/2 cups powdered sugar1/2 cup milk Instructions: 1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer. gradually… Read more »
