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Peanut Butter Frosted Brownies

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Peanut Butter Frosted Brownies
 
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Ingredients
Brownies
  • 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 c. butter or margarine
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. flour
Frosting
  • 3 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 c. peanut butter
  • ½ c. butter or margarine
  • 4-6 tbsp milk
  • chocolate syrup
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, melt chocolate & butter over low heat; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs & sugar until light & pale colored.
  2. Add flour & melted chocolate; still well. Pour into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
  3. For frosting, beat powdered sugar, peanut butter, & butter in a mixing bowl. Stir in milk until mixture reaches desired spreading consistency.
  4. Spread over cooled brownies; cover & chill until firm.
  5. If desired, drizzle chocolate syrup over brownies. Store in the refrigerator.

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Berry Buckle

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Monica Says: We had this at a friend’s house for Thanksgiving and loved it so much we made it for Christmas!

Berry Buckle
 
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  • 2 c. flour
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ c. shortening
  • ¾ c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ c. milk
  • 2 c. fresh or frozen berries
  • ½ c. flour
  • ½ c. sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ c. butter or margarine
Instructions
  1. Grease bottom & ½" up sides of a 9"x9"x2" baking pan.
  2. Combine the 2 c. flour, baking powder, & salt. In another mixing bowl, beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add the ¾ c. sugar.
  3. Beat on medium to high speed until light & fluffy. Add egg; beat well.
  4. Add dry mixture & milk alternately to beaten egg mixture, beating until smooth after each addition.
  5. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with fruit.
  6. Combine the ½ c. flour, ½ c. sugar, & cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over berries.
  7. Bake in a 350°F oven for 50-60 minutes or until golden.

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Cheesy Rice Casserole

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Marilyn Says: This is a great side dish – goes well with ham.

Cheesy Rice Casserole
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 c. raw long grain rice
  • ¾ lb. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • ¾ lb. cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 16 oz. sour cream
  • 7 oz. green chilies, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Bring to a boil 2 c. water (½ tsp salt added). Add rice; stir well & cover. When it comes to a boil, turn to low & cover for 50 minutes without lifting the lid.
  2. Spray a 3 qt. oven-proof casserole with nonstick vegetable spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Bake in preheated oven 45 minutes uncovered. Serve hot as a side dish.