pages

Translate

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Monday, September 28, 2015

joanna's nut roll

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (0.6 ounce) cake cake yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water - 100 to 110 degrees f (40 to 45 degrees c)
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 slice bread, toasted
  • 3 pounds walnut halves
  • 1 1/4 pounds pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup honey, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 cups milk, or as needed
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted - divided
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

    Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs 50 mins

  • heat 2 cups of milk in a saucepan over low heat until the milk just comes to a simmer; remove from heat, and let cool. mash the cake yeast with the warm water in a bowl, and set aside.
  • in a bowl, whisk together the flour with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg. in a separate large bowl, mash the butter with 1 cup of sugar and the salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy. beat in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. after milk is cooled to a warm temperature, stir the yeast mixture into the scalded milk, and stir the milk mixture to the creamed butter mixture. beat in 3 cups of flour until completely incorporated, and beat in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the mixture forms a smooth dough that's almost sticky. dough will be very soft.
  • turn the dough out a well-floured work surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. place the dough into an oiled bowl, and turn the dough over to coat all sides with oil. cover with a floured kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 2 to 3 hours.
  • punch down the dough, cut into 6 equal pieces, and roll each piece into a ball. cover with floured kitchen towel, and set the balls into a warm place to rise until doubled, 40 minutes to 1 hour.
  • while dough is rising the second time, make the nut filling: tear toasted bread into a few pieces, and grind toast with walnuts and pecans in a food grinder, or process in the work bowl of a food processor until finely chopped. place the nuts into a bowl; mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg until thoroughly combined. mix in milk, a little at a time, to make a workable mixture.
  • beat egg whites to stiff peaks in a bowl with an electric mixer, and gently fold the egg whites into the nut mixture until completely combined.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • roll out each piece of dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch square; brush with melted butter. spread 1/6 of the nut mixture each square of dough, and roll each into a log; pinch ends and seam tightly together, and tuck the ends underneath the roll. place filled rolls on the prepared baking sheet, seam sides down.
  • beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup of milk together in a small bowl, and brush the rolls with the egg yolk mixture. if desired, allow to rise 30 more minutes (for more puffy rolls). poke holes in the rolls every 4 inches.
  • bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 50 to 65 minutes. a toothpick inserted into the center of a roll will come out clean. brush rolls with melted butter after removing from oven; allow to cool on racks.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

jill's world-famous coffee liqueur brownies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 8 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 cup butter
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup coffee flavored liqueur
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. in a heavy saucepan combine the butter and unsweetened chocolate. cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and well blended. remove from heat and set aside.
  • in a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale. stir in the chocolate mixture and coffee liqueur. fold in the flour. stir in chopped walnuts if desired. spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. be careful not to overbake. cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars and serving.

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Honey Nut Fruit Muffins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 18
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 oranges, zested and juiced
  • 3 granny smith apples - peeled, cored, and shredded
  • 1 cup chopped seedless green grapes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 cups self-rising flour

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 18 muffin cups, or line with papers.
  • mix the water, honey, dates, and baking soda together in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the dates are soft, about 2 minutes. remove from heat, and allow to cool. when cool, pour the mixture into a mixing bowl, and combine with orange juice and zest, shredded apples, grapes, cinnamon, and walnuts; stir to combine. mix in the flour, and spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • bake until set and golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes.

Friday, September 25, 2015

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

vegetarian carrot cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter an 8 inch springform pan. in a small bowl, add lemon juice to milk. stir together and let stand 5 minutes. sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt together and set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream oil, orange zest and brown sugar. add sour milk and vanilla. add flour mixture and beat until smooth. stir in the grated carrots and chopped nuts.
  • pour the batter into an 8 inch springform or other deep 8 inch pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

carrot fruit ring

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups finely grated carrots
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup candied cherries, halved
  • 1 cup candied mixed fruit
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour one 10 inch tube pan.
  • beat the vegetable oil with the and brown sugars. beat in the eggs one at a time. stir in the grated carrots. add the 2/12 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. stir until just moistened.
  • toss the raisins, candied cherries, candied mixed fruit, chopped dates, and the chopped walnuts with the remaining 1/2 cup flour. stir to coat. add fruit and nut mixture to the batter and stir until combined. pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) for 1 1/2 hours.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Honeyed Apple Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • in a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the brown sugar. beat in the eggs, then the honey, lemon rind, and coffee.
  • in another bowl, stir together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. beat into the creamed mixture. stir in the apples and walnuts.
  • turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan. bake the cake into a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick. let cool on a rack. makes 16 servings.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Christmas Nut Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 1/2 pounds blanched whole almonds
  • 1 pound brazil nuts
  • 1/2 pound walnut halves
  • 1/2 pound pecan halves
  • 1 1/2 pounds pitted dates
  • 1/3 pound red candied cherries
  • 1/3 pound green candied cherries
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). line two 5x9 inch loaf pans with greased parchment paper.
  • combine the almonds, brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, dates, red and green cherries; mix well.
  • sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. combine with nut mixture and mix well.
  • beat eggs and vanilla, add to nut and flour mixture and mix well.
  • press into 2 lined loaf pans and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. set aside for 5 minutes and remove from pans. completely cool on wire rack.

french fruitcake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3/4 cup candied orange peel
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons dark
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Recipe

  • toss the candied orange peel, walnuts, and raisins with 2 tablespoons flour. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar and honey. beat in the egg, then the cream or milk, , and vanilla. stir together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour and the baking powder; beat into the creamed mixture. stir in the fruits and nuts. turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • bake in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven for 10 minutes. lower the heat to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). bake the cake 45 minutes longer, or until it tests done with a toothpick. transfer to a rack to cool.

fruitcake without citron

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 3 cups candied pineapple chunks
  • 3 cups red and green candied cherries
  • 8 cups walnut halves
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

  • grease a 10 x 14 inch tube pan; line with waxed paper.
  • mix fruits and nuts in a large bowl.
  • sift dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • mix eggs, corn syrup, sugar and oil in a medium size bowl. gradually beat in dry ingredients. pour over fruit mixture and mix. firmly pack into pan.
  • bake at 275 degrees f (135 degree c) about 2 hours and 15 minutes, or until top appears dry. cool in pan.

Favorite Banana Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons calumet baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 (8 ounce) package philadelphia cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup mashed fully ripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped planters walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • heat oven to 350 degrees f.
  • mix flour, baking powder and baking soda. beat cream cheese, butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. add bananas and eggs; mix well. gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. stir in nuts.
  • pour into greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • bake 1 hour 10 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. cool completely.

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Food For The Gods Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup pureed dates

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • melt butter. add sugar, eggs, dates and nuts.
  • mix flour with baking soda. add to date mixture and combine.
  • spread into 9x13 inch pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes. cool and cut into bars.

War Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped candied citron
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • in a large saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and water. add raisins, nuts, candied citron, shortening, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon; bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes. remove from heat and cool.
  • sift in flour and baking powder; stir until well blended. pour into prepared pan.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. leave in pan and cut into squares. .

Friday, September 18, 2015

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Nutty Coffee Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 1/2 cups buttermilk baking mix
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease and flour a 9 inch round pan.
  • in a medium bowl, stir together the biscuit mix and 1/3 cup of sugar. add the egg, oil, and milk, mix until smooth. spread evenly into the prepared pan. in another bowl, stir together the chopped nuts, 1/4 cup of sugar and lemon zest. sprinkle this mixture over the batter in the pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. serve warm.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

snow on the mountain

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 oranges, peeled and cut into 5 or 6 pieces
  • 3 bananas, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8 inch pan.
  • in a medium bowl, beat together the eggs and 1 cup of sugar. combine the flour, baking powder and salt, stir into the egg mixture. then, stir in the dates, walnuts and vanilla. pour into the prepared pan.
  • bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. cool on the pan on a wire rack. when the cake is cooled, break into bite sized pieces. stir the cake pieces together with the oranges, bananas and remaining sugar. press into a medium sized bowl and chill for several hours.
  • invert cake a serving plate. whip the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until stiff. spread over the entire cake.

Mocha Decadence

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups finely ground walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
  • 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • in a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate, stirring until blended. remove from heat and let cool.
  • in a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed of electric mixer for about 3 minutes, until thick and lemon-colored. stir together ground walnuts and flour; gradually stir into egg mixture.
  • stir 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur and the vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture, then stir into the batter until well blended. pour batter into a 9 inch springform pan.
  • bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven or until top is set. cool cake in pan. remove metal ring and place cake on a serving plate. dust the top with confectioners' sugar. stir together 2 ounces melted chocolate and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur. drizzle over cake.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Mocha Decadence

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups finely ground walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
  • 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • in a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate, stirring until blended. remove from heat and let cool.
  • in a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed of electric mixer for about 3 minutes, until thick and lemon-colored. stir together ground walnuts and flour; gradually stir into egg mixture.
  • stir 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur and the vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture, then stir into the batter until well blended. pour batter into a 9 inch springform pan.
  • bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven or until top is set. cool cake in pan. remove metal ring and place cake on a serving plate. dust the top with confectioners' sugar. stir together 2 ounces melted chocolate and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur. drizzle over cake.

texas tornado cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch cake pan. preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • mix together sugar, eggs, , soda, and flour. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • mix the brown sugar and nuts together, and sprinkle mixture the batter.
  • bake for 40 minutes, or until done.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Monday, September 14, 2015

Coco-cola Cake Iv

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. in a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa and 1 cup cola. bring to a rapid boil and remove from heat.
  • in a large bowl, mix together the sugar and flour. pour in the cola mixture and blend with a mixer. in a medium bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk and add eggs, vanilla and sour cream. mix well and then stir into the batter. beat for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • pour batter into prepared 9x13 inch pan. bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • to make the frosting: in a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 butter, 6 tablespoons cola, and 3 tablespoons cocoa. bring to a boil, stirring constantly. when smooth, remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar and nuts. beat until smooth, then pour over cake while both frosting and cake is still hot.

Amish Friendship Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 fluid ounce warm water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup sourdough starter
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • to make starter: dissolve yeast in warm water. add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup of the flour, and 1 cup of the milk in a non-metal bowl and stir with a non-metal spoon until creamy. cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place for two days to ferment. it will become bubbly and have a sour odor. do not place in refrigerator. on second day, third day, and fourth day: stir. on fifth day, add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, and stir. on sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth day: stir. on tenth day add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. reserve 1 cup starter; pour remaining starter, 1 cup each, into 3 containers to give away to friends if desired. starter is enough for 8 loaves.
  • to make cakes: preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease two 8 or 9 inch loaf pans.
  • mix 1 cup of the starter, oil, baking powder, eggs, 1 cup of the sugar, 2 cups of the flour, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, vanilla, and chopped nuts. stir in the baking soda just before pouring the batter into the prepared pans.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 minutes to 1 hour. bananas, dates, or raisins can be added for variety.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Black Pepper Cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 1/2 cups raisins
  • 2 tablespoons chopped candied citron
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe

  • beat eggs with brown sugar. stir in flour with baking soda, salt, spices and pepper. add nuts, raisins and citron and stir to coat. pour the egg-sugar mixture into flour mixture and stir to make a stiff dough. chill.
  • using rounded teaspoonful of dough roll into balls with floured hands. put on greased cookie sheet. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 10 to 12 minutes. sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

quinoa squash muffins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 18
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 pinch ground allspice (optional)
  • 1 pinch ground ginger (optional)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded squash
  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  • stir squash, yogurt, brown sugar, raisins, walnuts, eggs, and vanilla together in a large bowl. add flour mixture to squash mixture; stir. spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 minutes.

Queen Elizabeth Cake Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan. in a saucepan, combine dates, boiling water and baking soda. let stand while mixing the batter.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. beat in the flour, baking powder and chopped walnuts. stir in the date mixture. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

caramel nougat cake v

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 11 (2.15 ounce) milk chocolate covered caramel and nougat bars
  • 1 1/2 cups margarine
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. sift together the flour and baking soda. set aside.
  • in a medium saucepan, melt 8 candy bars with 1/2 cup margarine, stirring until smooth. remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • in a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup margarine and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. stir in cooled chocolate mixture and chopped nuts.
  • pour batter into prepared 10 inch tube pan. bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
  • to make the frosting: in a medium saucepan melt remaining 3 candy bars with 1/2 cup margarine. stir until smooth. beat in confectioners' sugar to desired thickness.

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Baby Carrot Bars

Ingredients

  • Servings: 13
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 7 1/2 ounces junior baby food carrots
  • 1/2 cup fresh carrots, ground
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (12 ounce) container softened cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

  • mix together the sugar, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla and oil in a large bowl. add in the baking soda, salt and flour. stir in the jar of baby carrots, raw carrots, raisins and walnuts. mix well.
  • bake in a greased and floured 13x9 inch pan at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 minutes. check after 20 minutes by inserting clean knife into center. knife should come out clean. cool thoroughly before cutting.
  • to make frosting: cream together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. frost cooled bars.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Cookie Mix In A Jar V

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Recipe

  • mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder.
  • layer ingredients in jar in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. add the flour mixture last. it will be a tight fit when you add the flour mixture so be sure to pack everything down firmly.
  • instructions to attach to jar: m & m's cookies 1. empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. 2. add 1/2 cup margarine or butter softened at room temperature. do not use diet margarine mix in 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. 3. mix until completely blended. you will need to finish mixing with your hands. 4. shape into balls the size of walnuts and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart. do not use waxed paper. 5. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are slightly browned. cool on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes then remove to wire racks to finish cooling. makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

angel cookies i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 7
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup lard
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • cream butter, lard and sugars together. add eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly. add vanilla and dry ingredients, stir in chopped nuts.
  • chill dough until easy to work with.
  • shape into balls and roll in sugar. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for about 20 minutes.

Friday, September 11, 2015

Dark Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • in a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. combine the hot water and instant coffee, then add to the dry ingredients along with the oil, vinegar, vanilla and eggs. mix until smooth and well blended. spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. sprinkle with the 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • bake for 45 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • make the topping while the cake is cooling. in a medium-size mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and egg until smooth. stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. spread over cooled cake.

pineapple cookies i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
  • mix all ingredients in the order given. drop by tablespoonful cookie sheet.
  • bake for 8 - 10 minutes until brown.

english walnut date cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 pounds dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 pounds english walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 egg whites

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • in a large bowl, combine dates, walnuts, sugar, baking powder and flour. stir in egg yolks. in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. fold the whites into the fruit/nut mixture until no streaks remain. spoon into prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

festive fruitcake i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 12 cups raisins
  • 3 cups dried currants
  • 2 pounds candied mixed fruit
  • 1 pound candied cherries
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1 1/4 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 12 egg yolks
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons cocoa
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 4 cups whole or chopped walnuts
  • 12 egg whites

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease four 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans, and then line with brown paper or foil. grease again.
  • in a large container stir raisins, currants, candied fruit mix, candied cherries, maraschino cherries, dates, and 1 cup flour together until all the fruit is well coated with flour.
  • measure 2 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a medium bowl. stir to mix.
  • in a very large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar. beat in egg yolks three at a time. stir in pineapple with juice and vanilla. add flour mixture in 3 parts alternately with fruit juice in 2 parts to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. stir in walnuts.
  • in another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. fold egg whites into batter, and stir in fruit gently. divide batter among pans. smooth.
  • bake for about 3 hours until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Pineapple Carrot Quick Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease the bottom only of a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, rolled oats, nuts, baking powder and salt. combine the pineapple, carrots, brown sugar, eggs, orange juice and oil in the blender. blend at medium speed for about 30 seconds. pour blended ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and mix until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • bake for 75 to 80 minutes in the preheated oven. cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to cool completely on a wire rack. cool completely before slicing and serving.

jackie's fruitcake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained and halved
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9 inch bundt pan.
  • in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking power, baking soda, sugar, eggs, cherries, pineapple and walnuts. stir by hand with a sturdy spoon just until blended. spoon into the prepared pan, and spread evenly.
  • bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when lightly touched. cool, then invert a serving plate. while the cake cools, mix together the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. stir in the cream cheese, and beat until smooth. frost cake with the icing when completely cool.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

english walnut date cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 pounds dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 pounds english walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 egg whites

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • in a large bowl, combine dates, walnuts, sugar, baking powder and flour. stir in egg yolks. in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. fold the whites into the fruit/nut mixture until no streaks remain. spoon into prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.

pineapple cookies i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
  • mix all ingredients in the order given. drop by tablespoonful cookie sheet.
  • bake for 8 - 10 minutes until brown.

jackie's fruitcake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained and halved
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9 inch bundt pan.
  • in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking power, baking soda, sugar, eggs, cherries, pineapple and walnuts. stir by hand with a sturdy spoon just until blended. spoon into the prepared pan, and spread evenly.
  • bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when lightly touched. cool, then invert a serving plate. while the cake cools, mix together the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. stir in the cream cheese, and beat until smooth. frost cake with the icing when completely cool.

Dark Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • in a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. combine the hot water and instant coffee, then add to the dry ingredients along with the oil, vinegar, vanilla and eggs. mix until smooth and well blended. spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. sprinkle with the 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • bake for 45 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • make the topping while the cake is cooling. in a medium-size mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and egg until smooth. stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. spread over cooled cake.

Pineapple Carrot Quick Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease the bottom only of a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, rolled oats, nuts, baking powder and salt. combine the pineapple, carrots, brown sugar, eggs, orange juice and oil in the blender. blend at medium speed for about 30 seconds. pour blended ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and mix until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • bake for 75 to 80 minutes in the preheated oven. cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to cool completely on a wire rack. cool completely before slicing and serving.

Saturday, September 5, 2015

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

pineapple cookies i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
  • mix all ingredients in the order given. drop by tablespoonful cookie sheet.
  • bake for 8 - 10 minutes until brown.

Carrot-oatmeal Spice Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons artificial sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 1/4 cup egg substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 7x11 inch baking dish. set aside.
  • combine raisins, carrots, and water in a medium saucepan. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • in a mixing bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, sugar substitute, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
  • in a separate bowl, mix together the margarine, egg substitute, and vanilla. add to the flour mixture and mix well.
  • add the raisin mixture and nuts, mix well and pour into baking pan.
  • bake for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

grandma leach's fruitcake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 48
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 3 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 1 pound candied mixed fruit
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 1 cup halved candied cherries

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • preheat the oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). grease a 9 inch tube pan and one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves into a large bowl. stir in the applesauce and oil, then mix in the raisins, dates, mixed fruit and 2 cups of walnuts. pour into the prepared pans. pans should be about 3/4 full if using mini pans, or an assortment.
  • bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the cake comes out clean.

Thursday, September 3, 2015

unbaked fruit cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 2 cups chopped almonds
  • 2 cups chopped marshmallows
  • 2 cups candied pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup dried currants
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons chopped candied cherries
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  • combine all the ingredients and mix well. spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • let cake stand in a cool place and age for at least one week before serving.

mom's fruitcake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 cup dried currants
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup candied cherries
  • 1 ounce small gum drops, no licorice ones
  • 2 cups pitted dates, cut in half
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup
  • 1 cup apple jelly
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 1/4 cups butter
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 7 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

  • pour boiling water over raisins and currants to cover. let steam for 5 minutes, then drain. in a very large bowl combine currants, raisins, gum drops, candied cherries, pitted dates, jelly, spices, and or fruit juice. stir to blend. cover and let stand overnight.
  • preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease three 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  • cream the butter and the sugar together until light and creamy. add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. stir in the vanilla.
  • sift the flour and baking soda together.
  • add the flour mixture alternately with the fruit mixture to the creamed mixture. pour evenly into three loaf pans.
  • bake at 275 degrees f (135 degrees c) for 2-1/4 to 3 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaves comes out clean.

Mom's Carrot Banana Bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease two 4x8-inch loaf pans.
  • combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. beat brown sugar and butter together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. stir flour mixture, alternating with bananas, into creamed butter mixture just until batter is mixed; fold in carrots and walnuts. pour into the prepared loaf pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

old fashion oatmeal cookies ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (or 190 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
  • put all ingredients except raisins (or chips) and walnuts in food processor. mix well.
  • put in bowl and add raisins and walnuts, stir.
  • drop by teaspoons greased cookie sheets. bake for 12-15 minutes. note: can use parchment paper instead of grease on cookie sheet.

Gram's Snow Balls

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
  • mix together all ingredients except the confectioner's sugar. roll dough into small balls and place on cookie sheets.
  • bake for 25 - 30 minutes. roll in confectioner's sugar while cookies are still warm.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Cooky Corn Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour one 13x9 inch pan.
  • combine the creamed corn with the sugar and 1/2 cup of the dark brown sugar. stir in the eggs and the oil.
  • combine the baking powder, flour, baking soda, salt and ground cinnamon. add the nuts and raisins.
  • add the flour mixture to the corn mixture and stir until just combined. pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 35 minutes. let cake cool completely then frost.
  • to make frosting: bring the butter and 1/2 cup dark brown sugar to a boil. remove from the heat. add the heavy cream and the confectioners' sugar. mix until of frosting consistency. add more confectioners' sugar if necessary. use to frost cooled cake.

better than fruitcake cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 3 cups chopped dried figs
  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • 2/3 cup candied cherries, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons dry
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup super fine sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

  • in a large bowl, combine fruits, honey, sherry, lemon juice, salt and walnuts. cover and marinate overnight.
  • cream together with butter, brown sugar and sugar until smooth. add egg and mix well. combine the flour, salt and cloves; gradually blend into the butter mixture. blend in the fruit and nut mixture
  • lightly flour work surface and divide dough into 2 equal portions. roll into logs and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. place dough in freezer for at least an hour.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). cut logs into thin rounds and place on cookie sheet spaced at least 1 inch apart.
  • bake 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Platte County Pie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 (9 inch) pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, mix together eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter. mix well. stir in walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • pour into pie shell. bake for i hour.

Sugar Nut Bars

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). grease one 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • in a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and blend together with the brown sugar. remove from heat; set aside to cool.
  • add the flour, baking powder, vanilla and chopped nuts.
  • pour into prepared pan and bake at 250 degrees f (120 degrees c) for 50 minutes. remove from oven and allow to cool. cut into bars and roll in confectioners' sugar.

Darling Husbands' Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 cup chopped raisins

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. set aside.
  • cream butter until it is soft and creamy. add sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. add egg and beat well.
  • add flour mixture and tomato soup. mix gently until blended, but don't overmix. fold in nuts and raisins.
  • spread batter into a 9 inch square pan. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

chocolate graham nut cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup finely ground graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup ground walnuts
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

  • in a large bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until stiff. gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar until the mixture is slightly glossy. set aside.
  • in another large bowl, beat the egg yolks. gradually beat in the remaining 3/4 cup sugar until the mixture is thick and pale. beat in the vanilla. in another bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt. beat into the egg yolk mixture. stir in the walnuts and chocolate. stir in about 1/3 of the egg whites to lighten the batter and then fold in the rest gently but thoroughly.
  • turn the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan. bake the cake in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick. let cool on a rack. makes 12 servings.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

orange cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup orange juice, strained
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons light

Recipe

  • stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • in large bowl of electric mixer cream butter, 1 cup sugar and orange and lemon peel until fluffy. add eggs, one at a time, and beat after each until thoroughly blended. at low speed add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. fold in walnuts.
  • spread batter evenly in greased 9 inch tube pan. bake in center of preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven about 55 to 60 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out clean, cake shrinks slightly from sides of pan and surface springs back when pressed lightly with finger. cool pan on rack slightly. in saucepan mix juices, remaining 1 cup sugar and the rum; bring to boil, then pour carefully over cake in pan. cool, cover; let stand in pan a day or two before serving.

food for the gods i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • separate the eggs and beat the egg yolks until light and lemon colored. slowly add the sugar to the beaten egg yolks, mixing constantly. add the dates, nuts, graham cracker crumbs and salt.
  • beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. fold the egg whites into the batter. pour the batter into an ungreased loaf pan.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 minutes.