| DESSERTS AND BREADS |
| CINNABON ROLLS INGREDIENTS: *1/2 cup warm water *2 pkgs. dry yeast *2 tbsp. sugar *3 1/2oz. pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix *1/2 cup margarine, melted *2 eggs *1 tsp. salt *6 cups flour CREAM CHEESE FROSTING *8 oz. cream cheese *1/2 cup margarine *1 tsp. vanilla *3 cups confectioners sugar *1 tbsp. milk DIRECTIONS: *In a small bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar. *Stir until dissolved. *Set aside. *In a large bowl, take pudding mix and prepare according to the directions. *Add margarine, eggs and salt and mix well. *Add yeast mixture. Blend. *Gradually, add flour and knead until smooth. *Place in a large greased bowl. *Cover and let rise until doubled. *Punch down dough and let rise again. *Roll out on a floured board to 34x21-inch size. *Take one cup soft butter and spread over surface. *In small bowl mix 2 cups brown sugar and 4 tsp. cinnamon. *Sprinkle over top. *Roll up very tightly. *With knife, put a notch every 2 inches. *Cut with thread or knife. *Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. *Take hand and lightly press down on each roll. *Cover and let rise until doubled again. *Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. *Take out when they start to turn golden brown. *DO NOT OVERBAKE. *Frost warm rolls with cream cheese frosting. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING *Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. *Makes about 20 very large rolls. *Compliments of [email protected] |
| WALNUT CINNIMON SWIRL BREAD INGREDIENTS: *1 cup milk, room temperature *1 egg, beaten *2 tbsp. butter softened *1 1/2 tsp. salt *3 tbsp. white sugar *3 cups bread flour *2 tsp. bread machine yeast FILLING: *3 tbsp. butter, melted *2/3 cup brown sugar *3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon *1 cup chopped walnuts *1 cup raisins TOPPING: *1 egg, beaten *1 tbsp. water *1/2 cup chopped walnuts DIRECTIONS *Place milk, one egg, two tbsp. butter, salt, 3 tbsp. sugar, flour, and yeast in bread machine pan. *Select dough cycle, press start. *When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine. *Punch down and rest for 5 minutes. *Roll out on lightly floured board into an approximately 24x10 inch rectangle. *Brush the dough with 3 tbsp. melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, 1 cup nuts, and raisins. *Roll up tightly, jelly-roll style, from the longer side. *Place on a greased baking sheet, shape into a ring, and seal ends. *Mist with warm water, cover with plastic wrap which has also been misted with water, and let rise in a warm place until double in size, approximately 1 hour. *Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 tbsp. water: set aside. *Just before baking, brush dough with egg mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup walnuts. *Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. *This is a dense ring, and if it browns too quickly, just cover with foil and continue to bake. *Makes 1 large loaf. |
| APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP INGREDIENTS: *1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats *1/2 cup brown sugar *1/2 cups all-purpose flour *1 tsp. ground cinnamon *1/3 cup butter flavored shortening, melted *1 tbsp. water *1 (16oz.) can whole cranberry sauce *2 tbsp. cornstarch *5 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced DIRECTIONS: *Preheat oven to 375 degrees *In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. *Stir in the butter flavored shortening and water to form a crumbly mixture. *In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, mix together the cranberry sauce and cornstarch and bring to a boil. *Stir in the apples and coat with the cranberry sauce. *Spread the mixture into an 8x8-inch glass baking dish. *Crumble the oat mixture over the apples. *Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the apples are tender. *Serve warm. *Makes 12 servings. |
| PUMPKIN COOKIES INGREDIENTS: *2 cups all-purpose flour *1 1/3 cups quick cooking oats *1 tsp. baking soda *1 tsp. ground cinnamon *1/2 tsp. salt *1 cup(2 sticks) butter or margarine *1 cup packed brown sugar *1 cup granulated sugar *1 cup Libbys Pure Pumpkin *1 large egg *1 tsp. vanilla extract *3/4 cup chopped walnuts *3/4 cup raisins *Decorating icings, Nestle *Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels, candies, *raisins or nuts. DIRECTIONS: *Preheat oven to 350 degrees *Grease baking sheets *Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in medium bowl. *Beat butter, granulated and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy. *Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well. *Add flour mixture and mix well. *Stir in nuts and raisins. *Drop 1/4 cup dough onto prepared baking sheet; spread into 3 inch circle or oval. *Repeat with remaining dough. *Bake for 14-16 minutes or until cookies are firm and lightly browned. *Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely. *Decorate as desired with icing, morsels, candies, or raisins and nuts. *Makes 20 large cookies. |
| ORANGE RUM CAKE INGREDIENTS: *1 cup butter, softened *1 1/2 cups sugar *2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour *3 eggs *1 tsp. vanilla *1/2 tsp. salt *1 tsp. baking powder *1 tbsp. orange zest, grated *1/2 cup orange juice *1/4 cup rum DIRECTIONS: *Preheat oven to 350 degrees *Cream together butter and sugar. *Add remaining ingredients and mix well. *Grease and flour tube pan. *Pour batter into pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. *NOTE: If you prefer not to use rum, increase orange juice to 1/2 cup and use 1 tsp. of rum extractl |
| APPLE BANANA SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS: *1 frozen banana, peeled and chopped *1/2 cup orange juice *1 gala apple, peeled, cored, and chopped *1/4 cup milk DIRECTIONS: *In a blender, combine frozen banana, orange juice, apple, and milk. *Blend until smooth. *Pour into glasses and serve. *Makes 2 servings. |
| JT'S COOKIE SALAD INGREDIENTS: *2 (3.4oz.) packages instant vanilla pudding mix *2 cups buttermilk *12oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed *1 (20oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained *2(11oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained *1/2 (11.5oz.) package fudge striped cookies DIRECTIONS: *In a large bowl, mix together the pudding mix and the buttermilk. *Fold in the whipped topping. *Mix in the pineapple chunks and mandarine oranges. *Chill until ready to serve. *Crush cookies and mix in just before serving. *Makes 6 servings. |
| ICE CREAM SANDWICHES INGREDIENTS: *1 (18.5oz.) package chocolate cake mix *1 qt. mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened DIRECTIONS: *Preheat oven to 350 degrees. *Grease a cookie sheet *Mix cake mix according to package directions, omitting the eggs. *Drop by large spoonfuls onto cookie sheet; Mixture should be about the consistancy of brownie batter. *Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cookies spring back when touched lightly in center. *Cool completely. *Put a scoop of softened ice cream in the center of the cookie. *Top with a similarly-sized cookie, and wrap in plastic wrap. *Gently press down to flatten out ice cream scoop. *Freeze until serving. |
| HERSHEY KISSES,REESES PEANUT BUTTER SUNDAE INGREDIENTS: *16 Hershey Kisses *1/4 cup water *1/2 cup Reeses Creamy Peanut Butter *1/4 cup light corn syrup *1/4 tsp. vanilla extract *8 scoops vanilla ice cream *Whipped cream *Additional hershey kisses DIRECTIONS: *Remove wrappers from chocolate pieces. *Chop chocolate pieces into quarters. *In small bowl, using a whisk, gradually stir water into peanut butter until smooth. *Spoon peanut butter sauce and chocolate pieces over individual servings of ice cream. *Garnish with whipped cream and additional chocolate pieces. *Serve immediately. *Makes 6-8 servings. |
| STRAWBERRY PARFAITS INGREDIENTS: *2-3 pints fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced *16 oz. vanilla yogurt *8 oz. cream cheese, softened *2 tbsp. lemon juice *whipped topping *6-8 parfait glasses or other clear glasses. DIRECTIONS: *Combine yogurt, cream cheese, and lemon juice and mix well. *Place about 1/4 cup of mixture at the bottom of each parfait glass followed by strawberries and more yogurt mixture. *Finish with strawberries and top with whipped topping. |
| BANANA SPLIT ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS: *2 cups white sugar *3 tbsp. all-purpose flour *1/2 tsp. salt *1 qt. milk *1 (12 fluid oz.) can evaporated milk *6 eggs, beaten *1 tbsp. vanilla extract *1 qt. chocolate milk *2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen strawberries, thawed *3 bananas, peeled and diced *1 (15 oz.) can crushed pineapple, with juice DIRECTIONS: *In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, glour, salt, milk, and evaporated milk. Cook, stirring until bubbles form at the edges and mixture is slightly thickened. *Pour a small amount of hot milk into the beaten eggs, stirring to combine. *Remove milk mixture from heat and stir the eggs into the milk until fully incorporated. *Stir in vanilla, chocolate milk, strawberries, bananas, and pineapple with its juices. *Pour into the freezer cannister of an ice cream maker, adding milk as needed to bring to fill line. *Chill in refridgerator until cold, then freeze according to the manufacturers instructions. *Makes 4 quarts. |
| GRILLED GARLIC BREAD INGREDIENTS: *1 cup mayonnaise *6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced *3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese *1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese *1 tbsp. half and half *1/4 tsp.. paprika *1 (1 lb.) loaf french bread, halved lengthwise DIRECTIONS: *Preheat grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. *Preheat oven to 350 degrees. *In a medium size bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic and parmesan cheese. *In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, mix the cheddar cheese, half and half, and paprika. *Stir constantly until melted and well blended. *Pour into the bowl with mayonnaise mixture. *Throroughly mix together. *Place french bread in the preheated oven. *Heat until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. *Remove french bread from oven. *Spread with the blended mixture. *Wrap tightly in foil. *Place on the preheated grill and cook 15 minutes, or until the mixture is warm and bubbly. *Makes 1 loaf. |
| PUMPKIN ROLL INGREDIENTS: *3 eggs *1 cup sugar *2/3 cup canned pumpkin *1 tsp. baking soda *1 tsp. cinnamon *1/2 tsp. nutmeg *3/4 cup flour FILLING *1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened *4 tbsp. butter, softened *1 cup powdered sugar *1 tsp. vanilla DIRECTIONS: *In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Beat in remaining cake ingredients. *Grease a 10x15 jelly roll pan. Line pan with waxed paper, then grease and lightly flour the waxed paper. *Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cake cooks fast fo watch carefully to avoid burning the edges. *While cake is baking, sprinkle powdered sugar heavily over the kitchen towel, using a sieve or sifter. *Turn hot cake onto the towel. *Remove waxed paper. Trim off burnt or crusty edges. *Sprinkle more powdered sugar over the hot cake and quickly roll up with towel inside. Let cake cool completely, about 30 minutes. *Meanwhile, prepare filling by beating together all ingredients until smooth and creamy. *Unroll cooled cake and spread with the filling mixture. Roll up cake with filling on the inside. *Wrap in waxed paper and then foil. *Refridgerate or freeze. To serve, slice cake about 1/3 inch thick and sprinkle with powdered sugar. *NOTE: Cake cuts best when still slightly frozen. |
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| JOY'S APPLE CAKE INGREDIENTS: *3 tbsp. softened butter *1 cup sugar *1 beaten egg *1 cup sifted flour *1/2 tsp. each cinnamon, nutmeg, salt *1 tsp. baking soda *3 cup diced peeled apples *1/4 cup chopped nuts(Optional) *1 tsp. vanilla *Whipped cream or ice cream DIRECTIONS: *Cream butter, sugar, and egg. *Stir in dry ingredients (batter will be thick.) *Stir in apples, nuts and vanilla *Spread in 8" greased baking pan. *Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes, until tests done. *Serve warm or cold with whipped cream or ice cream. *Makes 9 servings. NOTE: If you don't use nuts, try adding 1/2 tsp. of almond extract. It adds a nutty flavor. Compliments of Joy W. |
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| ALICE'S BEST CUSTARD PIE INGREDIENTS *1 9-in. pie shell *2 1/2 cup milk *1//2 cup sugar * 4 eggs beaten * 1 tsp. vanilla DIRECTIONS: *In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the sugar, eggs, and valilla together *Scald the milk. Make sure it is just barely warm, then add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla. *Pour into pie shell and bake until custard is firm to touch, approximately 35 minutes. *Different ovens require different times, and the custard is touchy so you just have to make sure the oven is not too hot and test the custard with your fingers. It will not be wobbly- just barely firm and almost wobbly when done. COMPLIMENTS OF ALICE C. |
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| SUSANS'S PETIT CHERRY CHEESECAKES INGREDIENTS: * 2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened * 3/4 cup sugar * 2 eggs * 1 21-oz. can cherry pie filling * 1tbsp. lemon juice * 1 tsp. vanilla * 36 vanilla wafers DIRECTIONS: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla until light and fluffy * Line small muffin pans awith petit paper baking cups and place a vanilla wafer in each cup. * Fill the cups 2/3 full with cream cheese mixture. * Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until set. * Top each with a tablespoon of the pie filling and chill COMPLIMENTS OF SUSAN P. |
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| PATTI'S QUICK & EASY CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS: *1 extra-serving size, prepared graham cracker pie crust * 1 7.2 oz. box vanilla flavored powdered frosting *2- 8-oz. pkgs cream cheese, softened * 1 1/2 cup dairy sour cream * 1 20-oz. can of your favorite fruit pie filling DIRECTIONS: * Preheat oven to 350 degrees * Prepare frosting according to package directions (using water). If the directions call for butter, omit it. * In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sour cream together until very smooth. * Beat in the prepared frosting, making sure to mix thoroughly. * Pour mixture into the ready-made crust. * Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, until well set * Cool completely at room temperature on a wire rack. * When completely cool, refidgerate for 8 hours or overnight ( the longer the better). * Top with your favorite pie filling and refidgerate for an additional 1 to 2 hours, until topping is set. COMPLIMENTS OF PATTI V |
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| BANANA NUT BREAD INGREDIENTS: *2 cups sugar *1 cup vegetable oil *4 eggs *2 1/2 cups flour *2 tsp baking soda *1 tsp salt *3 cups bananas, mashed *1 cup walnuts DIRECTIONS: *Mix all ingredients together in the order listed. *Grease two loaf pans with oil *Set oven to 250 degrees and let batter sit in pans until oven has reached 250 degrees *Place pans on lower rack for one hour. *Turn heat to 300 degrees and bake 15 more minutes. *Remove pans from bottom rack and place on top rack for 15-30 minutes more, until done. *Makes 2 loaves. |
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| SUZANNE'S BLACKBERRY WINE CAKE INGREDIENTS: 1(18.25oz.) package white cake mix 1(3-oz.) package blackberry gelatin 4 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups blackberry wine 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup confectioners sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened blackberry wine glaze DIRECTIONS: *Preheat oven to 325 degrees *Grease and flour on 9 or 10 inch tube pan *Put chopped pecans in bottom of pan *Combine the cake mix, blackberry gelatin, eggs, oil, and 1 cup blackberry wine. *Beat for 2 minutes, then pour batter over top of pecans *Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until cake tests done *Pour 1/2 of blackberry wine glaze over top of cake while still warm *Let set for 10 minutes then remove cake from pan *Allow cake to cool bully before pouring the remaining glaze on top BLACKBERRY WINE GLAZE *Mix together the confectioners sugar, 1/2 cup blackberry wine, and the softened butter or margarine *Beat until smooth. Makes 14 servings Colmpliments of Suzanne |
| JILL'S FROSTY STRAWBERRY PIE INGREDIENTS: *1 (3oz.) package strawberry flavored gelatin *2 cups sliced fresh strawberries *2 cups vanilla ice cream *1 1/4 cups boiling water *1 (9in.) prepared graham cracker crust *whipped cream *walnut halves DIRECTIOSN: *Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and gradually add ice cream stirring until melted *Note: If pie is to be chilled 3-4 hours before serving, increase to 1 1/2 cups water *Chill until thick but not set ( 15-20) minutes, and then fold in strawberries and pour into pie crust *Chill until firm: garnish with whipped cream and walnut halves. Compliments of Jill |
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| ALL IN ONE COOKIES INGREDIENTS: *1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened *1 cup sugar *3/4 cup packed light brown sugar *2 tsp vanilla extract *1/2 tsp salt *2 eggs *2 cups all-purpose flour *1 tsp baking soda *1 bag Hershey's bake shoppe baking pieces *1/2 cup Hershey's cocoa DIRECTIONS: *In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and salt with electric mixer until creamy. *Add eggs and beat well. Sift in flour and baking soda. *Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet *Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until set *Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. *Sprinkle with cocoa. *Makes 5 dozen. COMPLIMENTS TO MINDI IN INDIANA |
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| APPLE BISCUIT ROUND INGREDIENTS: *2 cups all-purpose flour *2 tsp baking powder *1/2 cup butter, chilled *2 apples *1/2 cup sugar *1/3 cup raisins *1 egg, beaten *1 tbsp. brown sugar DIRECTIONS: *Grease an 8-inch round cake pan. *Sift flour and baking powder together in a bowl *Cut in butter until mixture resembles bread crumbs *Peel and core apples. *Dice and stir into flour and butter mixture with sugar and golden raisins *Stir in beaten egg to form a soft dough *Press mixture into pie pan and sprinkle brown sugar on top. *Bake 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees until risen and golden brown *Turn out onto a wire rack and leave until just warm. *Cut in half horizontally and spread bottom with butter and replace top. COMPLIMENTS TO LYN COOK |
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| STRAWBERRY SHORTCUT CAKE INGREDIENTS: *1-1/2 cups mini marshmallows *2 cups (two 10-oz packages) frozen sliced strawberries, thawed 1- 3oz. package strawberry Jello *1 tsp vanilla *2-1/4 cups flour *1-1/2 cups sugar *3 tsp baking powder *1/2 cups shortening *1/2 tsp salt *1 cup milk *3 eggs DIRECTIONS: *Grease a 9x13 inch pan *Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over bottom of pan *Thoroughly combine thawed strawberries with dry Jell-o and set aside *In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. *Blend at low speed until moistened. *Beat 3 minutes at medium speed scraping sides often *Spoon strawberry mixture evenly over batter *Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes and serve warm or cool. Compliments to Sue-Ellen Parker |
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| APPLE CRISP INGREDIENTS: *3-4 red apples *1 cup sugar *2 tsp cinnamon *1 cup oatmeal *2 cups flour *1 stick of butter, melted DIRECTIONS: *Peel, core, and slice apples and layer in a 9x13 pan. *Sprinkle sugar cinnamon on top *Combine oatmeal, flour, and butter *Mix and crumble over the top of the apples *Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. COMPLIMENTS TO SANDY WELTE |
| PUNCH BOWL CAKE INGREDIENTS: *1 angel food cake (cut in half & torn in pieces) *2 boxes instant pudding (any flavor) *1 can crushed pineapple, drained *2 cans cherry or strawberry pie filling *1 8-oz. containers Cool Whip DIRECTIONS: *In a bowl, mix pudding as directed *In the punch bowl, put half of the angel food cake on the bottom, top with half of the pudding, then half of the pineapple, 1 can of the pie filling, and top with one container of Cool Whip *Repeat the layers with the other half of all ingredients in the same order. *Top with nuts if desired and refrigerate COMPLIMENTS TO HELEN HASLER |
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| COCONUT PIE INGREDIENTS: *3 eggs *2 cups milk, scalded *1 tsp coconut flavoring extract *1 cup grated coconut *pinch of salt *pie crust for 9-inch pie DIRECTIONS: *Beat the eggs and add the salt and sugar *Gradually add the scalded milk, then the coconut and flavoring *Line pie plate with pie crust, pour in the coconut-custard mixture *Bake in slow oven, about 250 degrees for about 30 minutes. COMPLMENTS FROM M FROM MICHIGAN |
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| ZUCCHINI NUT LOAF INGREDIENTS: *1-1/2 cup flour *1 tsp cinnamon *1/2 tsp baking soda *1/2 tsp salt *1/2 tsp ground nutmeg *1/4 tsp baking powder *1 egg *3/4 cup sugar *1/3 cup vegetable oil *2 tbsp milk *1 cup zucchini, shredded (unpeeled) *1/2 cup walnuts, chopped DIRECTIONS: *In a large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and baking powder *In a medium bowl, beat egg *Whisk in sugar, oil and milk *Stir in zucchini and nuts *Stir zucchini mixture into dry ingredients. *Pour batter into greased 8x4 inch loaf pan *Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 minutes *Cool for 10 minutes in pan *Turn out onto rack to cool completely COMPLIMENTS OF CECILIA CHURCH OF GA. |
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