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 »
An aromatic semi-sweet biscotti with almond, vanilla, and chestnut flavors, baked to a light dry texture Yield: 2-3 dozen slices Ingredients: 1 + 1/2 cups fresh drinking water2 tablespoons (dry) chestnut flavored black tea1 1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup oil4 eggs1 1/2 tablespoons double-strength vanilla extract1 1/2 tablespoons almond extract5 to 5… Read more »
Spice and molasses combine to give these gingersnap cookies a wonderful aroma and taste! Yield: 2 1/2 dozen Ingredients: 1/2 cup melted butter1 cup sugar1 egg1/2 cup molasses2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ginger1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon saltSugar, for rolling Instructions: 1. Beat butter and sugar together; add egg…. 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 »
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 »
A soft, moist homemade quick bread with banana and pineapple Yield: 2 loaves Ingredients: 3 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon3/4 teaspoon salt3 eggs2 cups sugar1 cup oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 medium bananas)1 cup crushed pineapple (with the excess liquid drained; this is almost… Read more »
Hearty homemade cookies made with whole wheat flour, peanut butter, oatmeal, and chocolate chips for an all-around great cookie treat! Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 cup shortening or softened butter1/3 cup peanut butter3/4 cup brown sugar3/4 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking… Read more »
A soft whole wheat cookie with oatmeal, sweetened with molasses and honey Yield: 3-4 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup brown rice flour (or whole wheat flour)3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 1/4 cups rolled oats6 tablespoons butter, softened2 eggs1/2 cup honey1/4 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 »
