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Jillian Michael Brownies

Friday Aug 13, 2010

Submitted by Cre8ive
Serves 16

2/3 c. mild honey 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
½ c. white whole wheat flour ¼ tsp aluminum free baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt
½ c. unsweetened applesauce 2 tbsp olive oil
1 large egg ¾ tsp pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8″ square pan with olive oil. Set aside.
2. Place the honey in a large glass measuring cup. Microwave on high power until the honey is runny & just bubbling, 45 to 60 seconds. Add cocoa & stir with a fork until well combined. Let cool to room temperature.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, place the flour, baking powder, baking soda, & salt. Whisk until well combined.
4. In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, oil, egg, & vanilla. Whisk together until well blended. Add honey, cocoa mixture & whisk until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture & stir until no traces of flour remain. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake until the surface looks dry around the edges of the pan & a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging to it, about 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Place the pan on a cooling rack & let cool completely before slicing into 16 squares. (Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days)
6. Cover pot & let soup simmer on low for 30 minutes.
7. Serve in a bowl, top with spoon full of sour cream & shredded cheese.

Nutritional Facts: calories: 82.8 fat: 2.3 g protein: 1.3 g carbohydrates: 16.2 g fiber: 1.2 g


Burnt Sugar (Caramel) Cake

Monday Aug 2, 2010

Submitted by Marilyn Braunger

2 1/3 c. sugar ½ c. water, boiling
½ c. shortening, softened 1 1/3 tsp salt
3 eggs 2 1/3 c. sifted flour
2½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract
½ c. cream 6 tbsp butter
3 c. sifted powdered sugar

Melt 1 c. sugar in heavy skillet over low heat, stirring constantly. Heat until melted to a golden brown syrup, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add boiling water & stir over low heat until lumps are dissolved. Pour into measuring cup ¼ c. of caramel mixture & add enough cold water to make 1 c. of liquid.

Cream together the softened shortening & remaining sugar until fluffy.  Beat in thoroughly eggs.  Sift together the flour, baking powder, & 1 tsp. salt.  Stir in alternately with caramel mixture.  Pour into two 9″ layer pans or 13″x9″ oblong pan & bake 35 minutes in preheated 350°F oven.

Heat together remaining caramel mixture, cream, & butter to make the burnt sugar frosting.  Beat in the powdered sugar, salt, & vanilla extract.

Chef’s Note: You can substitute 2½ c. Softasilk cake flour for the sifted regular flour


Nutmeg Feather Cake

Thursday Jul 29, 2010

Submitted by Marilyn Braunger

¼ c. butter ¼ c. shortening
¼ tsp salt 1½ c. sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder 1½-2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk

Cream together butter & shortening; gradually add sugar, creaming until light. Add vanilla & then eggs (one at a time), beating well after each. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition. Pour into greased & lightly floured 13″x9″x2″ pan. Bake in 350°F preheated oven for 30 minutes or until done. Cool & frost.


Sugar Cookies

Sunday Jul 25, 2010

Submitted by Marilyn Braunger

1 c. butter flavored Crisco 1 c. sugar
1 egg 2 c. flour
½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt
½ tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla extract
colored sugar

Blend Crisco & sugar; add egg & mix well.  Add remaining ingredients & blend.  Roll into walnut size balls.  Roll into colored sugar & flatten with a glass.  Bake 7-10 minutes in preheated 350°F oven.

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Rocky Road Bars

Wednesday Jul 21, 2010

Submitted by Michelle Fawver

1 c. butter or margarine 1 c. water
3 tbsp cocoa ½ c. buttermilk or sour milk
2 c. sugar 2 c. flour
2 eggs 1 tsp baking soda
dash of salt

Topping

2-3 c. mini marshmallows ¾ c. chopped walnuts

Frosting

½ c. butter or margarine 7½ tbsp milk
3 tbsp cocoa 6½ c. powdered sugar

Combine butter, water, & cocoa & bring to a boil.  Mix all ingredients, except topping & frosting ingredients, well (batter will be thin).  Bake at 350°F in a greased 11″x16″ pan for 20 minutes. Cover with the topping ingredients.

Bring to a boil the butter & milk from the frosting ingredients.  Add additional frosting ingredients & beat until smooth.  Frost bars.