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Buttery Bow Cookies
By mitzzy
My aunt shared this recipe with me many years ago
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- Red and green colored sugar
Banana Split Brownies
By mitzzy
With a topping of marshmallows, crunchy almonds, and banana-infused ganache, these brownies are like a classic bana...
- For the brownies
- 8 oz. (1 cup) unsalted butter; more for the pan
- 3 oz. (2/3 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for the pan
- 1-3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. table salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coarsely mashed overripe banana (about 1 medium)
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 oz. (3/4 cup) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- For the topping
- 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. heavy cream
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped ripe banana (about 1 medium)
- 7 oz. semisweet or mildly bittersweet chocolate (55% to 62% cacao), finely chopped
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Raspberry-Walnut Crumble Bars
By mitzzy
Heat oven to 350° F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with the cooking spray
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Chocolate Almond Biscotti
By mitzzy
The perfect accompaniment to hot chocolate, tea or a warm cup of coffee on a cold winter day
- 1 box (1 lb. 2.25 oz.) Devil's food cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Mediterranean Blend spread
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped dried fruit (apricots, cranberries, raisins)
7-Layer Greek Dip
By mitzzy
Wrap it up and let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours
- 1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened (I used low-fat)
- 1 tsp. Italian or Greek seasoning (salt free--go for a mix that just has herbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 1/2 c. hummus
- 1 c. seeded, diced cucumbers
- 1 c. seeded, diced tomatoes
- 1/2 c. chopped Kalamata olives
- 1/3 c. chopped green onions (about 3 green onions completely chopped)
- 1/2 c. crumbled Feta cheese
- 1/8-1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
Ice Cream Truffles
By mitzzy
The perfect bite-size dessert - great for a cocktail or dessert party
- 2 cups Breyers® All Natural Chocolate or your favorite flavor Ice Cream
- Ground nuts, finely chopped toasted coconut, chocolate cookie crumbs and/or cocoa powder
Peanut Brittle Recipe
By mitzzy
Heat and stir sugar, syrup and water in a heavy 3 quart saucepan until the sugar dissolves
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tsp baking soda
Apple Cobblestone Cookies
By mitzzy
COMBINE oats, raisins, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt
- 2 cups quick rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 1/2 cups chopped apples
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
Delicious Angel Food Dessert Recipe
By mitzzy
This is one of my favorite desserts
- 2 cans (20 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
- 4 medium firm bananas, sliced
- 1 loaf-shaped angel food cake (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups cold fat-free milk
- 2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Classic Southern Cornsticks
By mitzzy
These cornsticks (or cornbread) are best-eaten-when hot and dripping with melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups stoneground cornmeal
- 1 cup warm buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons corn oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk