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488 recipe submissions by the BackYard Chickens community.

Grama Pat'S Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients: 1 c. butter or Crisco 3/4 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. brown sugar 3 fresh eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 c. raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts 1/2 c. peanut butter 2 c. oatmeal 2 c. flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Cooking Instructions Heat oven to 350°. Cream shortening, butter, sugar (you may substitute 1 tsp molasses added to 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar if no brown sugar on hand), eggs, vanilla, peanut butter, vanilla, cinnamon and raisins, nuts and/or chocolate chips. Add dry ingredients in order listed.... read more

Fruity Spritz Cookies

Ingredients: 4 c. sifted flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 c. softened butter 1 c. sugar 1 (3-oz.) pkg. Jello, any flavor 1 egg + 1 egg yolk 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tbsp milk Cooking Instructions Preheat oven to 375°. Sift flour with baking powder and set aside. In another bowl, cream butter. Gradually add sugar and Jello, cream well after each addition. Add egg, milk and vanilla, beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, mix after each addition until smooth. Add paste food coloring if desired. Force through cookie press onto ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with... read more

Forget Me Cookies

  • by halo

Ingredients: 2 egg whites 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar (6-oz.) bag chocolate chips 1 pinch salt 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 cube chopped pecans, optional Cooking Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Whip egg whites until foamy. Add salt, gradually add sugar , vanilla and cream of tartar while beating, until whites are stiff. Fold in chips and pecans. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray lightly with Pam. Drop cookies by spoonfuls onto foil. Place in oven, turn off oven immediately. Leave for 8 hours, do not open door. Note: Great to bake in the evening. They're... read more

Fast Peanut Butter Fudge

Ingredients: 3 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. peanut butter 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 3/4 c. water Cooking Instructions Mix sugar and water in saucepan. Boil for exactly one minute. Pour over peanut butter and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat until well mixed and thick. Pour into buttered 8 x 8 pan. Let cool, then cut into squares. Note: For chocolate peanut butter fudge add 4 to 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Add the cocoa to the sugar and water. 1 1/2 cups peanut butter approx. equals 18 oz. jar. read more

Easy Fudge

Ingredients: 3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 c. butterscotch chips 1 c. chopped nuts Cooking Instructions Melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in microwave 1 min at a time. Stir and cook just until melted. Be careful it will burn if you over cook it. Add sweetened condensed milk and nuts and stir well. Pour into buttered 9 x 11 cake pan and spread evenly. Cool and cut into squares. Note: You can pour this in a circle, decorate with cherries and whole nuts for a wreath. Also change flavors of chips. Mix and match... read more

Creamy Pralines

  • by MandyH

Ingredients: 1 c. brown sugar, packed 1 c. white sugar 1 c. evaporated milk 1/8 tsp. baking soda 1/8 tsp. salt 1/2 stick butter 2 tsp. vanilla 2 c. slightly toasted pecans Cooking Instructions Mix all ingredients except vanilla in a medium sized boiler. Cook over low heat until mixture reaches the soft ball stage (236° F) on a candy thermometer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. When mixture reaches soft ball stage,remove from heat, add vanilla, and beat until mixture starts to thicken. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Let cool until set. Store in... read more

Chocolate Ribbons

Ingredients: 1 (3-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 c. butter, softened 1 c. sugar 1 egg yolk 1 tsp. vanilla 2(1-oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate 3(1-oz.) squares semisweet chocolate 21/2 c. flour Cooking Instructions Melt and cool chocolate. Preheat oven to 350°. Refrigerate ungreased cookie sheets. Mix cream cheese, butter, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Add chocolate, beat until combined. with wooden spoon, stir in flour. Mix well. Force through cookie press on to cold cookie sheet. Bake 8-19 minutes until center isn't shiny (not... read more

Chocolate Cracker Crunch Bars

Ingredients: 35 saltine crackers 1 c. chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts work well) 1 stick butter or margarine 1/2 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed 8 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate,chopped Cooking Instructions PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Place crackers in foil-lined 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. PLACE butter and sugar in saucepan; cook on medium-high heat until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally. Bring to boil; boil 3 min. without stirring. Spread over crackers. BAKE 5 to 7 min. or until topping is golden brown.... read more

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

  • by halo

Ingredients: 2 3/4 c. all purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 c. butter 2 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 tbsp vanilla 3 c. chocolate chips 1 c. chopped walnuts Cooking Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9 x 13 in pan. In a large bowl, put flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Melt the butter, and add the brown sugar, stirring until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Add eggs and vanilla, stir well. Add the flour mixture, then the chocolate chips and nuts. Batter will be stiff; press into pan. Bake for... read more

Biscotti Queen'S Italian Lemon Biscotti

  • by vfem

Ingredients: 2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tbsp milk 1 c. sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. salt 1 fresh Sunkist lemon 1/2 stick cold butter Cooking Instructions Preheat Oven at 350°. Grease a baking tray and set aside (Crisco or Pam baking spray is fine.) In a small bowl whisk together the 2 eggs, Vanilla and milk. Clean your lemon and then grate the rind (just the yellow part so you see the white under the skin) into the liquid mix. When the rind is gone from the lemon, slice in half and squeeze the juice in from... read more

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