Chocolate Crinkles Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Thoroughly cream 1/2 c. shortening, 1and 2/3 cups granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat in 2 eggs, then two 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate that has been melted. Sift together 2 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt: add alternately with 1/3 cup milk. Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Chill 3 hours. Form into 1-inch balls, roll in powdered sugar. Place on a greased cookie sheet 2-3 inches apart. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from pan.
Mocha Frosted Drops 1/2 c. shortening 2 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate 1 c. brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. buttermilk or sour milk 1 1/2 c. sifted flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1 c. chocolate chips Melt shortening and unsweetened chocolate together in a saucepan. Cool 10 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar. Beat in the egg,vanilla, and buttermilk. Sift together dry ingredients and add to the chocolate mixture Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool. Frost with mocha frosting. Top with walnuts halves if desired. Mocha Frosting: Cream 1/4 c. butter, 2 Tbsp. cocoa,2 tsp. instant coffee powder, and dash of salt. Beat in 2 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar, 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla and enough milk for spreading consistency.
Chocolate-coconut Macaroons 1 lg. can sweetened condensed milk 3 c. shredded coconut 3/4 c. chocolate chips Combine ingredients and mix to well moistened. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet, spaced 2-3 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan at once.
Black Bottom Banana Bars 1/2 c. butter or margarine,softened 1 c. sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 c. mashed bananas (about 3 medium) 1 1/2c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. cocoa In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined. Blend in the bananas. Combine the flour,baking powder,baking soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide batter in half. Add cocoa to half. Spread in a greased 9 x 13 pam. Spoon remaining batter on top and swirl with a knife. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until bars test done. Cool.
Cake Brownies 1/2 c. butter or margarine,softened 1 c. sugar 4 eggs 1 can chocolate syrup 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt Glaze: 1 c. sugar 1/3 c. butter or margarine 1/3 c. milk 2/3 c. semisweet choc. chips 2/3 c. minature marshmallows In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate syrup and vanilla. Add the flour and salt until blended. Pour into a greased 15in. x 10in. x 1in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 min. or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.(top of brownies will still appear wet). Cool on a wire rack for 15-20 min. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil; boil until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips and marshmallows until melted. Pour over the brownies and spread evenly. Let cool before cutting.
Candy Bar Brownies 3/4 c. butter or margarine, melted 2 c. sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2c. flour 1/3 c. cocoa 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 4 snickers bars (2.07 oz size) cut into 1/4 inch pieces 3 plain milk chocolate candy bars (1.55oz size) coarsely chopped In a bowl, combine the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa,baking powder and salt; set aside 1/4 cup. Add remain- ing dry ingredients to the egg mixture; mix well. Toss snickers pieces with reserved flour mixture; stir into batter. Transfer to a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Sprinkle with milk chocolate candy bar pieces. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Chill before cutting. Yield 3 dozen.
Chewy Chip Bars 4 1/2 c. old fashioned oats 1 c. flour 2/3 c. butter or margarine, softened 1/2 c. honey 1/3 c. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 c. butterscotch chips In a mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. Stir in chips. Press into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes; cut into bars. Cool completely in the pan.
Chocolate Caramel Bars 2 1/4 c. flour, divided 2 c. quick cooking oats 1 1/2c. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c. cold butter or margarine 2 cups semi-sweet choc. chips 1 c. chopped pecans 1 jar caramel ice cream topping In a bowl, combine 2 c. flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set half aside for topping. Press the remaining crumbs into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 min. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and pecans. Whisk caramel topping and remaing flour until smooth; drizzle over top. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 18-20 min. or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before cutting.
Chocolate Coconut Bars 2 c. graham cracker crumbs 1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted 1/4 c. sugar 2 c. flaked coconut 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 c. chopped pecans 1 plain candy bar (7 oz.) 2 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter Combine the crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine coconut,milk, and pecans; spread over the crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes; cool completely. In a small saucepan, melt the candybar and peanut butter over low heat; spread over the bars. Cool until set.
Chunky Oatmeal Cookies 12 eggs 1 pkg. (32oz.) brown sugar 4 c. sugar 2 c. butter or margarine, softened 18 c. old fashioned oats 3 jars, (1 lb. each) peanut butter 1/4 c. ground cinnamon 1/4 c. vanilla 8 tsp. baking soda 3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 pkg. (16oz.) M&Ms In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, and sugars. Add butter; mix well. Add oats. Add the peanut butter, cinnamon,vanilla, and baking soda; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and M&Ms. Drop by rounded Tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until set. Yield: 24 dozen (note: these cookies do not contain flour).
Frosted Brownie Pizza 1/2 c. butter (no substitute) 2 squares unsweetened chocolate 1 c. sugar 3/4 c. flour 2 eggs,beaten Frosting: 1 c. powdered sugar 1/3 c. creamy peanut butter 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 to 4 Tbsp. milk Toppings: 3/4 c. plain M&Ms 1/2 c. flaked coconut, toasted 1/2 c. chopped pecans, toasted In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter, chocolate, and sugar. Remove from the heat; stir in flour until smooth. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Spread onto a greased 12-inch pizza pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. For frosting, in a mixing bowl beat sugar,peanut butter,vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Spread over brownie crust. Top with M&Ms, coconut, and pecans.
Fudge Brownies 1 1/3 c. flour 2 c. sugar 3/4 c. cocoa 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. chopped nuts 2/3 c. vegetable oil 4 eggs lightly beaten 2 tsp. vanilla In a mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine oil,eggs, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients. Do not overmix. Spread in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Sprinkle with additional nuts if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Yield about 2 dozen.
Fudgy Toffee Bars 1 3/4c. flour 3/4 c. powdered sugar 1/4 c. cocoa 3/4 c. cold butter or margarine 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided 1 c. chopped walnuts 1/2 c. flaked coconut 1/2 c. english toffee bits or almond brickle chips In a bowl, combine flour,sugar, and cocoa. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Meanwhile in a saucepan, heat milk, vanilla and 1 cup chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Pour over the crust. Sprinkle with nuts, coconut,toffee bits, and remaining chocolate chips. Press down firmly. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Polka Dot Cookie Bars 1 c. butter or margarine, softened 3/4 c. sugar 3/4 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. almond extract 2 1/4 c. flour 1/3 c. baking cocoa 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 pkg. vanilla chips, divided In a mixing bowl, cream sugars and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour,cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Set aside 1/4 c. vanilla chips; stir remaining chips into batter. Spread in a greased 10 x 15 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with reserved chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool before cutting.
Speedy Brownies 2 c. sugar 1 3/4 c. flour 1/2 c. cocoa 1 tsp. salt 5 eggs 1 c. vegetable oil 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. chocolate chips In a mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; beat until smooth. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool.
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