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Salted Caramel Shortbread

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Contributed by Rachel & Brendan For the shortbread layer: 10 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg yolk 1 2/3 cups flour For the caramel: 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 2 tsp sea salt, plus more for sprinkling on top 4 Tbsp sugar 4 Tbsp heavy cream 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Line an 8×8″ pan with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the sides to make removal easier. In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar & salt with a pastry cutter or fork. … Continue reading Salted Caramel Shortbread

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Flourless Brownies

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Contributed by Paula & Al Oh. My! These are flipping delightful. AND, no flour! ☺ Thanks to the website, Running with Spoons, for creating it. Ingredients: 6 Tbsp coconut oil (or butter, my preference) 6 oz Semisweet chocolate chips 2 large eggs, room temperature 2/3 cup coconut sugar (or granulated sugar) 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 Tbsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) 1/4 tsp salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Prepare an 8 x 8 baking pan by lining it with a sheet of parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on the sides to … Continue reading Flourless Brownies

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Contributed by Anita You should add a teaspoon of espresso powder when you need a buzz with your slice of heaven. 😉 We like to serve it with raspberries & coffee ice cream. Double the buzz! For the cake: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder For the chocolate ganache: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate 1/2 cup heavy cream Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. … Continue reading Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Opera-in-the-Park Raspberry Bars

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Contributed by Mom & Dad Crumb Layers: 1 1/2 cups oatmeal (quick or rolled) 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 1 1/2 cups AP flour 1 tsp baking soda Filling: 3 1/2 cups raspberries 2 Tbsp Raspberry Enlightenment (a Penzey product) 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1/3 cup oatmeal (quick or rolled) 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon *Based on raspberry bars I’ve made in the past, I’m betting you could substitute raspberry preserves if it isn’t easy to get your hands on the Raspberry Enlightenment. In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the … Continue reading Opera-in-the-Park Raspberry Bars

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Zucchini Chocolate Cake

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Contributed by Mom & Dad Seems like the logical solution for all the zucchini Dad grows in that awesome garden of his. ☺ Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened oleo (may I suggest butter) 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup sour milk 1 3/4 cups sugar 6 Tbsp cocoa 2 1/2 cups AP flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts 1/2 cup chocolate chips 2 cups finely ground zucchini 2 eggs *Unless you have some sour milk begging to be used in your refrigerator, you can make your own by adding a little vinegar … Continue reading Zucchini Chocolate Cake

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Chocolate Chip Chewies

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Contributed by Mom & Dad Childhood in a 9 x 13 pan! ☺ Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening 2 cups AP flour 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 12 oz chocolate chips Cream the shortening & brown sugar. Add the eggs & vanilla. Mix together. Combine flour, salt & baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Continue reading Chocolate Chip Chewies

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Molasses Spice Cookies

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Contributed by Mom & Dad We all know how delicious these are! Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups AP flour 1 3/4 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground ginger 1 heaping tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 sticks (12 Tbsp) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup molasses (not blackstrap) 1 large egg Granulated sugar, for rolling Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices & salt. In another bowl, beat butter, sugar & molasses. Add the egg, beat 1 minute more. Blend in flour mixture until you have soft dough. Divide dough in half; wrap & freeze for 30 minutes. … Continue reading Molasses Spice Cookies

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Carmel Crispix

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Contributed by Paula & Al This could have ended up in sides or desserts. I’ll let you choose where they fit into your eating routine. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup butter                                                        1 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 box Crispix cereal                                      1+ cup nuts of choice Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine butter & brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil for 1 minute.  While that’s working, pour cereal directly on a greased baking sheet. Add nuts. Pour butter/brown sugar concoction over the cereal/nut concoction.  Bake for 6 minutes. Stir. Bake for another 6 minutes.  I shouldn’t have to say … Continue reading Carmel Crispix

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Amish Cookies

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Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup corn oil 4 1/2 cups flour, divided 1 cup sugar 1 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 tsp salt Preheat oven to 325℉. Mix butter and oil. Slowly add 1 cup flour and blend well. Add both sugars and beat thoroughly. Combine remaining flour and all remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Stir with a fork to mix well. Add the dry mixture and the eggs to butter/sugar mixture and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto a cookie sheet. Press cookie with a glass … Continue reading Amish Cookies