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This recipe comes from Baker’s Chocolate

Ingredients:            

1-4oz. Pkg. 

Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate 

1/3 Cup  

Milk 

4 Oz. 

Cream Cheese, Softened 

2 Tbsp. 

Sugar 

Graham Cracker Crust 

8 Oz. 

Cool Whip, Thawed 

Directions:

  1. Microwave chocolate and 2 Tbsp. of the milk in large microwavable bowl on HIGH for 1 ½ to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until chocolate is melted completely.
  2. Beat in cream cheese, sugar and remaining milk until well blended. Refrigerate about 10 minutes to cool.
  3. Gently stir in whipped topping until smooth. Spoon into crust.
  4. Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Garnish as desired. Let stand at room temperature or in the refrigerator about 15 minutes until pie can be cut easily.

Store leftover pie in freezer.

This recipe comes from Aunt Pat

Ingredients:

½ Cup 

Butter 

Eggs 

1 Cup 

Sugar 

½ Cup 

Flour 

1 tsp. 

Vanilla 

½ Cup 

Chopped Nuts 

2 Squares 

Melted, Unsweetened Chocolate 

Directions:

  1. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla.
  2. Add eggs and beat well.
  3. Blend in chocolate, then stir in flour and nuts.

Bake in greased 9″ pan at 350° for 30-35 minutes.

Yield: about 4 dozen

Ingredients:

8 oz. 

Cream Cheese, softened 

¾ Cup 

Milk Chocolate Chips 

1 tsp. 

Peppermint Extract 

¾ Cup 

Semisweet Chocolate Chips 

9 Cups 

Confectioners’ Sugar 

3 Tbsp. 

Shortening 

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and extract until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten int0o patties. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Dip patties in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper until firm. Store in the refrigerator.

This recipe comes from Mom

Ingredients:

1 ½ Cups 

Flour 

Large Eggs 

¼ Cup 

Packed Brown Sugar 

¾ Cup 

Corn Syrup 

½ Cup 

Butter 

¾ Cup 

Sugar 

1 tsp. 

Vanilla 

2 Tbsp. 

Butter, melted 

1 ¾ Cups 

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks 

1 ½ Cups

Chopped Pecans 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Beat flour, brown sugar and butter in a small bowl until crumbly. Press mixture on bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

For filling; beat eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, butter and vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk. Stir in chocolate and nuts. Pour evenly over baked crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack.

This recipe comes from Chex

Ingredients:

9 Cups 

Chex Cereal (any kind) 

¼ Cup 

Margarine 

1 Cup 

Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips 

1 tsp. 

Vanilla 

½ Cup 

Peanut Butter 

1 ½ Cups 

Powdered Sugar 

Directions:

  1. Pour cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. In 1 qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 ½ minutes or until smooth, stirring after 1 minute. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated. Pour cereal mixture into a large baggie with the powdered sugar in it. Seal securely and shake until all pieces are well coated.

Spread on waxed paper to cool.

This recipe comes from “Tea Time” Restaurant

Ingredients:

1½ Cups 

Sugar 

1 Cup 

Buttermilk 

½ Cup 

Bisquick 

1/3 Cup 

Butter 

1 tsp.  

Vanilla 

Eggs 

Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together.
  2. Pour into greased pie plate.

Bake at 350° until knife inserted in center comes out clean. (Approximately 30 minutes.)

Ingredients:

1 Cup 

Nonfat Buttermilk 

5 Tbsp. 

Unsalted Butter 

1 tsp. 

Baking Soda 

1 Tbsp. 

Bourbon 

2 Cups 

Sugar 

1 Cup 

Pecan Halves 

Directions:

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside. In a 4-quart saucepan, combine buttermilk, baking soda, and sugar. Over medium-high heat, bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. To prevent crystals from forming during cooking, wash side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water.

Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 240° (soft-ball stage), about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Add butter and bourbon; stir with a wooden spoon until butter melts. Stir in pecans; beat with wooden spoon for 30 seconds. Immediately spoon 1 tablespoon of pecan mixture onto prepared baking sheet, forming a 2-inch disk. Repeat with remaining mixture. If mixture begins to harden, return to heat for 1 minute, scraping down sides and stirring. Let disks stand until set, about 1 hour.

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp. 

Butter 

2 ½ Cups 

Chicken Broth 

Onion, chopped 

2 Tbsp. 

Parsley, Chopped 

½ Cup 

Celery, Diced 

1 Tsp. 

Poultry Seasoning 

1 Cup 

Rice 

½ Cup 

Almonds, Toasted and Chopped 

Directions:

  1. Melt butter in medium sized saucepan.
  2. Add onion and celery and sauté until onion is transparent.
  3. Add rice and stir until rice is well coated.
  4. Add broth, parsley, and poultry seasoning.
  5. Stir well; bring to a boil, cover, and lower heat.
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
  7. Add nuts and toss lightly.

Ingredients:

¾ Cup 

Brown Rice 

½ Cup 

Onions 

¼ Cup 

Cracked Wheat 

¼ Cup 

Green Pepper 

2 Cups 

Chicken Broth 

½ Cup 

Mushrooms 

½ Cup 

Slivered Almonds 

   

Directions:

  1. Sautee onions, peppers, and mushrooms.
  2. Mix all ingredients together and bring to a boil.
  3. Lower heat to simmer.
  4. Cover and let cook until all liquid is gone.

 

Ingredients:

Medium Onions 

2 Tbsp. 

Chopped Pecans 

4 Tbsp. 

Butter 

¼ Tsp. 

Salt 

¼ Cup 

Light Cream 

¼ Cup 

Dry Bread Crumbs 

¼ Cup 

Chopped Olives 

1 Tbsp. 

Melted Butter 

Directions:

  1. Peel onions and cut a thick slice from the top of each; Set aside.
  2. Using a tablespoon, scoop out the center of each onion and set aside.
  3. Cook onion shells in boiling, salted water for 25 minutes or until tender; Drain.
  4. Brush each with oil and sprinkle generously with paprika.
  5. Coarsely chop tops and centers of onions.
  6. Cook chopped onion in 4 Tbsp. Butter ’til tender.
  7. Stir in cream, olives, pecans and salt.
  8. Spoon into onion shells.
  9. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter and sprinkle over onions.

Bake at 350º for 15 minutes.

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