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thumbprint cookies

thumbprint cookies

Thumbprint Cookies

1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Maraschino cherries 

Cream together the brown sugar, butter, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Stir in flour and salt. Roll into small balls. Dip in slightly beaten egg white. Roll in 3/4 cup chopped nuts. Bake at 375 degrees F for 5 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Remove from oven and indent each cookie with your thumb. Top with 1/2 maraschino cherry. Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer.

Makes about 36.

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            raspberry angel food cake

            raspberry angel food cake

            Raspberry Angel Food Cake

            10 egg whites
            1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
            1 teaspoon vanilla extract
            1/2 teaspoon almond extract
            1/2 cup granulated sugar
            1 cup cake flour
            2 cups fresh raspberries

            In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; beat in cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add the extracts. Gradually beat in sugar until stiff, scraping bowl occasionally.

            Sift flour over beaten egg whites; sprinkle with berries. Gently fold flour and raspberries into batter until well mixed.

            Pour into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert cake pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.

            Serves 16.

            Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 65 calories, 35 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 13 gm carbohydrate, 3 gm protein, trace fat

            Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch

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                  keebler soft batch chocolate chip cookies

                  keebler soft batch chocolate chip cookies

                  Keebler Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

                  Posted by CookinMom at recipegoldmine.com

                  1 pound butter, softened
                  2 eggs
                  1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
                  1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
                  2 tablespoons molasses
                  2 teaspoons vanilla extract
                  1/3 cup water
                  5 cups all-purpose flour
                  1 teaspoon baking powder
                  1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
                  1 teaspoon salt
                  1  (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

                  Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

                  Cream butter, sugar and eggs in large bowl. Add molasses, vanilla extract and water. Mix thoroughly, scraping sides of bowl.

                  Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in gallon size zip-type bag. Using low speed, gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition.

                  Stir in chocolate chips.

                  Roll into 1-inch balls; place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6 - 8 minutes or until light brown around edges.

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                        apple cheesecake

                        apple cheesecake

                        Apple Cheesecake

                        38% calorie reduction from traditional recipe

                        Crust
                        1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
                        1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
                        2 tablespoons Equal? Spoonful*

                        Cheesecake
                        2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced fat cream cheese, softened
                        1 cup Equal? Spoonful**
                        1 2/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
                        2 whole eggs
                        2 egg whites
                        2 tablespoons lemon juice
                        2 tablespoons cornstarch
                        3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
                        1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
                        1 teaspoon vanilla
                        1 cup reduced fat sour cream

                        *May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener

                        **May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener

                        For crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and Equal?. Press onto bottom and 1-inch up side of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated 375 degree F oven 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack while preparing cheesecake.

                        For cheesecake, beat cream cheese and Equal in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Mix in applesauce, eggs, egg whites and lemon juice until blended. Blend in cornstarch, cinnamon, apple pie spice and vanilla until combined. Fold in sour cream, just until combined.

                        Pour cheesecake mixture over baked crust. Bake in preheated oven 60 to 65 minutes or until center of cake is just set. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving.

                        To serve, carefully run sharp knife around edge of cheesecake. Carefully remove side of pan. Cut into wedges and serve.

                        Makes 16 servings

                        Nutrition information per serving: 171 cal., 5 g pro., 13 g carb., 11 g fat, 56 mg chol., 154 mg sodium

                        Food exchanges: 1 milk, 2 fat

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                              oatmeal scones

                              oatmeal scones

                              Oatmeal Scones (WW)

                              4 servings - 2 estimated points per serving

                              2/3 cup quick oats
                              1/3 cup Reduced Fat Bisquick
                              2 tablespoons brown sugar
                              1/2 teaspoon baking powder
                              1/2 cup skim milk
                              1/2 cup frozen blueberries (no need to thaw first)

                              Mix all the ingredients, mold into 4 mounds and bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Let cool.

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                                  snickerdoodles

                                  snickerdoodles

                                  Snickerdoodles

                                  A favorite in German homes!

                                  1 cup shortening
                                  1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
                                  2 eggs
                                  2 3/4 cups flour
                                  2 teaspoons cream of tartar
                                  1 teaspoon baking soda
                                  1/2teaspoon salt
                                  2 tablespoons cinnamon
                                  2 tablespoons granulated sugar

                                  Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. Sift dry ingredients into first mixture. Roll dough into walnut-size balls. Mix cinnamon and sugar together. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.

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                                                pop tarts

                                                pop tarts

                                                Pop Tarts

                                                1/2 cup granulated sugar
                                                1/2 cup vegetable shortening
                                                2 eggs
                                                2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
                                                2 teaspoons baking powder

                                                Filling
                                                Any flavor jam, preserves, or fruit butter
                                                1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
                                                Sugar for sprinkling on top

                                                Cream together sugar and Crisco, beating until light. Beat in eggs until creamy, then stir in flour and baking powder to make soft dough. Divide dough evenly into 16 parts. Roll each part into a flattened ball and set aside on a plate. Wrap plate in plastic wrap and refrigerate two hours. Grease cookie sheet and set aside.

                                                Roll 1 ball dough into a rectangle about 1/16-inch thick. Spread 1 heaping teaspoon of filling evenly over dough leaving a generous margin. Roll out another ball into similar shape and lay it neatly over the first.

                                                Using sharp knife, trim the tart to approximately 3 1/2 x 5 inches and crimp edge with fingertips or tines of fork. Place tart on cookie sheet and prick top with fork.

                                                Optional: Lightly beat egg white with milk. Brush tops of tarts and sprinkle with sugar, if desired.

                                                Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes, just until edges are browned. Prick again during first 10 minutes of baking to help keep them flat. Cool, wrap and store at room temperature or refrigerator. Tarts may also be iced.

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                                                      hostess twinkies

                                                      hostess twinkies

                                                      Hostess Twinkies

                                                      Posted by CookinMom at recipegoldmine.com

                                                      Source: www.x60.deja.com - Kitchen Link Web Site

                                                      A bottle about the size of a Twinkie
                                                      Twelve 12 x 14 inch pieces of aluminum foil
                                                      Pastry bag
                                                      Toothpick or bamboo skewer

                                                      Cake
                                                      4 egg whites
                                                      1 (16 ounce) box golden pound cake mix
                                                      2/3 cup water
                                                      Nonstick spray

                                                      Filling
                                                      2 teaspoons very hot water
                                                      1/4 teaspoon salt
                                                      2 cups Marshmallow Creme?
                                                      1/2 cup shortening
                                                      1/3 cup powdered sugar
                                                      1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

                                                      Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

                                                      Create the cake mold by folding each piece of foil in half twice and wrapping it around the bottle leaving the top open. Lightly spray the inside of each mold with Pam or Baker?s Joy or equivalent, arrange on cookie sheet.

                                                      In medium bowl, beat egg whites till stiff but not dry. Set aside.

                                                      In large bowl, combine cake mix and water and beat 2 minutes, scraping sides and bottom of bowl to thoroughly mix. Gently fold in egg whites until combined with cake mix. Pour about 3/4 inch of batter into each mold.

                                                      Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until cakes test done with clean toothpick inserted in center. Cool completely and remove cakes from mold.

                                                      To make filling, mix hot water and salt in coffee cup until dissolved. Set aside and cool completely.

                                                      In medium bowl cream together shortening, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add Marshmallow Creme and beat on high speed until fluffy. Add cooled salt water and beat another minute.

                                                      Using a bamboo skewer or wooden pick, poke a hole all the way through the cake, moving it around to hollow out a small area all the way through the cake for the filling. Using a filling tip on a cookie press or a cake decorator, fill each cake with filling. Fill from both ends if necessary.

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                                                            italian easter bread

                                                            italian easter bread

                                                            italian easter bread

                                                            Italian Easter Bread

                                                            This festive sweet bread is a family favorite on Easter morning.

                                                            1 package dry yeast
                                                            1/4 cup warm water (105 to 110 degrees F)
                                                            3/4 cup butter, softened
                                                            3/4 cup granulated sugar
                                                            1/3 cup milk
                                                            1/2 teaspoon salt
                                                            1 tablespoon grated orange rind
                                                            1 tablespoon crushed aniseed
                                                            4 eggs
                                                            1 egg yolks
                                                            About 4 3/4 cups flour
                                                            1 cup raisins

                                                            Blend yeast with warm water and allow 5 minutes for it to dissolve. Add butter, sugar, milk, salt, orange rind, anise seed, eggs and egg yolk. Add 2 cups of the flour and beat at medium speed of electric mixer for 10 minutes. Add 1 cup flour at low speed. Add 1 3/4 cups flour, stirring until well blended. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

                                                            Punch dough down, turn out onto floured surface and knead 10 minutes. Gently knead in raisins. Divide dough into 2 balls. Form two (9 inch) flattened rounds on a greased baking sheet. Cover lightly with greased plastic wrap and allow to rise until "puffy" (40 to 45 minutes). Make topping.

                                                            Topping
                                                            1/2 cup granulated sugar
                                                            1/4 cup flour
                                                            1/4 cup butter, softened
                                                            1/3 cup almond paste
                                                            1 egg white, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
                                                            3/4 to 1 cup sliced almonds
                                                            Confectioners? sugar

                                                            Blend sugar, flour, butter and almond paste with electric mixer until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Brush top of rounds with egg white and water mixture. Place topping over loaves; then sprinkle with almonds. Press lightly. Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven about 30 minutes.

                                                            Serve warm dusted with confectioners sugar.

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                                                            hot cross buns

                                                            hot cross buns

                                                            Hot Cross Buns

                                                            5 1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
                                                            1/3 cup granulated sugar
                                                            2 envelopes Fleischmanns Active Dry or RapidRise Yeast
                                                            1 teaspoon cinnamon
                                                            1/2 teaspoon salt
                                                            1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
                                                            1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
                                                            1 cup evaporated milk
                                                            1/2 cup water
                                                            1/3 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces
                                                            2 eggs
                                                            1 cup imported chopped or snipped pitted dates
                                                            1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruits
                                                            1 egg white, lightly beaten
                                                            Confectioners? Sugar Frosting

                                                            In large bowl combine 2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, cinnamon, salt, allspice and nutmeg. Heat milk, water and butter until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F). Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.

                                                            Add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 45 to 60 minutes. (With RapidRise Yeast, cover kneaded dough. Let rest on floured surface 10 minutes. Proceed with recipe.)

                                                            Punch dough down. Remove dough to floured surface. Knead in dates and candied fruits. Divide dough into 18 equal pieces; shape into smooth balls. Place in 2 greased 8-inch square or round baking pans. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.

                                                            Brush egg white over rolls. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until done. Remove from pans; let cool on wire racks. Drizzle or pipe Confectioners? Sugar Frosting onto each roll to make a cross.

                                                            Makes 18 buns

                                                            Confectioners? Sugar Frosting
                                                            In small bowl combine 1 1/2 cups confectioners? sugar, sifted, 1 to 2 tablespoons evaporated milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

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