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Double Chocolate Brownies
By MeanJean
The better the quality of chocolate you use, the better the results
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
- 6 ounces coarsely chopped good-quality semisweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Handwritten Valentine Cupcakes with Chocolate Glaze
By MeanJean
These decadent cupcakes are certain to make your valentine smile
- One -Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes
- Chocolate Glaze
- 2 ounces white chocolate, melted
Grilled Bananas Foster
By MeanJean
Courtesy of Sandra Lee - Food Network
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas
- Oil, for grill pan
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
Rich Chocolate Cake
By MeanJean
Chocolate is always oooh-and-ahhh-inducing, but this dense, single-layer cake is especially easy because it's suppo...
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 12 large eggs, separated and at room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
- 3 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened and cut into tablespoons
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder, such as Valrhona
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Bread Bowls
By MeanJean
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
Whole Wheat Bread
By MeanJean
combine the ingredients: Start your bread by combining the coconut oil, honey and 4-1/2 cups water in a small sauce...
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 2-1/4 cups very warm water (110°F to 120°F)
- 1 cup Spelt Flour or white flour
- 1 cup Oatmeal
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups Bread Flour
- Butter or margarine, melted, if desired
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
By MeanJean
1. Line a mini-muffin tin with paper liners; set aside
- 1 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 cups milk chocolate chips (two 11.5-oz bags)
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
Swirly Baked Apples
By MeanJean
Large Rome Beauty apples, peeled in a spiral, are ideal for filling with sugary oats and spices for an easy dessert
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 medium Rome Beauty apples, skin peeled in a spiral
Coconut White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
By MeanJean
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3.4 oz. package Coconut Creme instant pudding mix (Jell-O Brand)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups white chocolate chunks or chip
Texas Roadhouse Sweet Rolls
By MeanJean
Directions: Soften yeast in warm water with a teaspoon of sugar
- 1 pkg of active dry yeast
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups Bread flour
- 1 tsp. Vital Wheat Gluten
- 4 TBSP melted butter
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tsp salt