Chocolate-MintTruffle CookiesMakes2 1/2 Dozen� Cup Butter, Cubed1 Cup (6 Ounces) SemisweetChocolate Chips, Divided1 Egg1/3 Cup Sugar1/3 Cup Packed Brown Sugar� Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract1/8 Teaspoon Peppermint Extract1 Cup All-Purpose Flour1/3 Cup Baking Cocoa� Teaspoon Baking Powder1/8 Teaspoon Salt1 Package (4.6 Ounces) Mint AndesCandies, Chopped, Divided2 Teaspoons Shortening, Divided� Cup White Baking ChipsOptional Toppings: Chopped Nuts,Sprinkles, and Crushed Candy Canes … [Read more...]
Christmas Mice Cookies
ChristmasMice CookiesMakes1 1/2 Dozen2/3 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips2 Cups Chocolate Wafer Crumbs(About 40 Wafers), Divided1/3 Cup Sour Cream36 Nonpareils� Cup Sliced Almonds18 Pieces Black ShoestringLicorice (2 Inches)In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in 1 cup crumbs and sour cream. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.For each mouse, roll about 1 tablespoon chocolate mixture into a ball, tapering one end to resemble a mouse. Roll in remainin … [Read more...]
Cranberry Ice Cream Pie
CranberryIce Cream PieServes8Pastry for Single-Crust Pie (9-Inch)� Cup Cold 2% Milk1 Package (3.4 Ounces) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix3 Cups Vanilla Ice Cream, Softened1 Can (14 Ounces) Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Cut Into Slices2 Cups Whipped ToppingRed Food Coloring, OptionalLine a 9-inch pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450�F for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool … [Read more...]
Chili Potato Wedges
ChiliPotato WedgesServes21 Teaspoon Chili Powder� Teaspoon Garlic Powder1/8 Teaspoon Salt1 Large Baking PotatoCooking SprayIn a small bowl, combine the chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Cut the potato lengthwise into eight wedges. Spray wedges with cooking spray, then coat with seasoning mixture.Place in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 450�F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.Recipe & Photo Credit: Taste of Home: Simple & Delicio … [Read more...]
Herb Bubble Bread
HerbBubble BreadServes16� Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese� Teaspoon Dried Parsley Flakes� Teaspoon Dill Weed1/8 Teaspoon Each Dried Thyme, Basil and Rosemary, Crushed� Cup Butter, Melted2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic1 Loaf (1 Pound) Frozen Bread Dough, ThawedIn a small bowl, combine cheese and seasonings. In another bowl, combine butter and garlic; set aside.Divide dough into 16 pieces. Roll into balls. Coat balls in butter mixture, then dip in cheese mixture. Place in a greased 9x5-inch … [Read more...]
German-Style Beef Roast
German-StyleBeef RoastServes101 Boneless Beef Chuck Roast (4 Pounds), Trimmed1 Teaspoon Pepper1 Large Onion, Thinly Sliced1 Bottle (12 Ounces) Beer or Nonalcoholic Beer1 Cup Ketchup� Cup Packed Brown Sugar� Cup All-Purpose Flour� Cup Cold WaterCut roast in half; sprinkle with pepper. Place onion and roast in a 5-quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the beer, ketchup and brown sugar; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until meat is tender.Remove meat to a serv … [Read more...]
Broccoli Chicken Stir-Fry
BroccoliChicken Stir-FryServes41 Medium Spaghetti SquashSAUCE:1 Cup Chicken Broth3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce2 Tablespoons Sugar2 Tablespoons Cornstarch2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar1/8 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper FlakesSTIR-FRY:1 Egg1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce� Cup Cornstarch1 Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes� Cup Canola Oil2 Cups Fresh Broccoli Florets1 Medium Onion, ChoppedCut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Plash squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Sandwich Trees
GingerbreadSandwich TreesMakes2 Dozen� Cup Butter, Softened1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar1 Egg� Cup Molasses4 Cups All-Purpose Flour3 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice1 � Teaspoons Baking Soda1 � Teaspoons Ground Ginger� Teaspoon SaltM&M;'s Miniature Baking Bits� Cup Vanilla Frosting� Cup Confectioners' SugarGreen Food Coloring, OptionalIn a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses. Combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, ginger and salt; gr … [Read more...]
