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- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Aug 15, 2021
- 12 min read
With Summer Drawing to a close and football season starting and School starting we wanted to find some favorites among our selection for you. Each week we use this money for medication for our battles that are getting better with your love, support, and generosity each week. Thank you, for coming back each week and choosing us as your number one choice for treats each week!
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies $16 per dozen
Behr Track Cookie Bars $16 per dozen
Homemade Butterfinger Bites $2.25 each
Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies $4.50 each
Coke Cake $4.50 each
Toffee Turtle Squares $4.50 each
Cinnamon Bun Cookies $16 per dozen
Key Lime Pie Cupcakes $16 per dozen
Carrot Cake $4.50 each
Bake-Sale Lemon Bars $4.50 each
Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies $4.50 each
Buttermilk Cake with Caramel Icing $6.50 per slice
Butterscotch Toffee Cookies $2.25 each
Caramel Brownies $4.50 each
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Here's proof that peanut butter and chocolate just belong together. These peanut butter blossoms are an easy family favorite and never fail to make my children smile. &mash; Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, North Carolina
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
36 milk chocolate kisses
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; beat into peanut butter mixture.
Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately push a chocolate kiss into the top of each cookie. Cool on pans 2 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Test Kitchen tipsDark brown sugar contains more molasses than light or golden brown sugar. The types are generally interchangeable in recipes. But if you prefer a bolder flavor, choose dark brown sugar. How long do peanut butter blossoms last? At room temperature, these cookies can keep for 3 days. Every peanut butter lover will crave these creamy desserts. Nutrition Facts 1 cookie: 106 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
Behr Track Cookie Bars
The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment that the pretzels in the filling are a pleasant surprise. Just make sure to cut cookie bars small—they're super rich. —Megan Behr, Marion, Iowa
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
CARAMEL LAYER:
1 package (13 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups lightly crushed pretzels
PEANUT BUTTER LAYER:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
CHOCOLATE LAYER:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons shortening
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa and salt; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until set, 10-15 minutes. Cool completely.
Microwave caramels and cream, covered, on high, stirring occasionally, until melted, 3-5 minutes. Spread over crust; cover with crushed pretzels. Refrigerate until set.
Meanwhile, combine peanut butter and butter; beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzels. Return to refrigerator.
In the microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate 15 minutes before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 185 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Bent on using up a stash of leftover candy corn, I decided to experiment. Turns out, if you melt it, mix it with peanut butter and coat the balls with chocolate, you get a softer, denser version of a Butterfinger bite. Who knew? They’re delicious! —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ingredients
1 cup candy corn
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
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Directions
Microwave candy corn on high for 30 seconds; stir. Cook in 15-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Add peanut butter; microwave mixture until smooth, 45-60 seconds, stirring 3 times.
Gently shape teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls (if mixture becomes crumbly, reheat for 15-20 seconds). Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. In microwave, melt chocolate chips and oil; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 50 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
These fun treats put a sweet, fluffy filling between two chewy oatmeal cookies. The old-fashioned flavor is deliciously homey—always perfect for holiday trays. —Jan Woodall, Indianapolis, Indiana
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups shortening
2-2/3 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups old-fashioned oats
FILLING:
3/4 cup shortening
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Cream together shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk the next 5 ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For filling, cream shortening, confectioners' sugar and marshmallow creme. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies.
Nutrition Facts 1 sandwich cookie: 201 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
I get a great response every time I serve this cake, and it seems like I'm forever sharing the recipe! Folks are always curious about the ingredients, and when I tell them the cake has cola in it, they are really surprised. The unusual combination of ingredients makes it moist and delicious. —Anna Baker, Blaine, Washington
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup cola
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup miniature marshmallows
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 to 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
6 tablespoons cola
3-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts
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Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking soda; set aside.
In a saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and cola to a boil; stir into dry ingredients. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, vanilla and marshmallows; mix well.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
For icing, combine butter, cocoa and cola in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and mix well. Spread over hot cake. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 772 calories, 36g fat (18g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 109g carbohydrate (83g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
Toffee Turtle Squares
Here's an easy way to make turtle candies for a big group. These bars are very rich, so a little square will do ya. —Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons softened butter, divided
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides.
Beat flour, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter until well blended (mixture will be dry and crumbly). Firmly press into prepared pan. Sprinkle pecans over flour mixture.
In a small saucepan, combine remaining brown sugar and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Carefully pour mixture over pecans. Bake until bubbly and edges start to brown, 15-20 minutes.
Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand until chocolate begins to melt; spread evenly. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts 1 bar: 134 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
I love cinnamon rolls, but working with yeast can be scary. These cookies give you the taste of a cinnamon roll in cookie form—no yeast required! They look like flattened cinnamon rolls and feel special enough to serve around the holidays. —Erin Raatjes, New Lenox, Illinois
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 to 2 teaspoons water
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Directions
Cream first 5 ingredients until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. On a baking sheet, roll dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper into a 12-in. square. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
For filling, beat butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Add flour, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Remove top sheet of waxed paper; spread filling over dough to within 1/4 in. of edges. Using waxed paper, roll up tightly jelly-roll style, removing paper as you roll. Cover and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°. Uncover and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For glaze, mix confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and enough water to reach desired consistency. Spread or drizzle over cookies. Let stand at room temperature until set.
Nutrition Facts 1 cookie: 103 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
I bake over 200 of these cupcakes for our church suppers, and we always run out. If you can't find Key lime juice, use lime juice. Just add a tad more sugar. —Julie Herrera-Lemler, Rochester, Minnesota
Ingredients
4 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup Key lime juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
FROSTING:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3/4 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons Key lime juice
Fresh raspberries
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Line 32 muffin cups with foil liners. On a work surface, unroll crusts. Cut 32 circles with a floured 2-1/4-in. round cookie cutter (discard remaining crust or save for another use). Press 1 crust circle into each liner. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lime juice. In another bowl, whisk flours; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
Pour batter into prepared cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-22 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Beat in enough confectioners' sugar, alternately with lime juice, to reach desired consistency. Frost cupcakes; top with raspberries. Refrigerate leftovers.
Editor's Note: As a substitute for 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour, place 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup. Combine with an additional 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Nutrition Facts 1 cupcake: 368 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
My family's best carrot cake recipe dates back to my great-grandmother! We bake up a few of these carrot cakes for special occasions to make sure there's enough to go around. You'll love the texture this pretty, moist treat gets from pineapple, coconut and, of course, carrots! —Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups canola oil
2 cups finely grated carrots
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional chopped nuts
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Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, oil, carrots and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in pineapple, coconut and nuts.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a small bowl until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Sprinkle with additional nuts. Store in the refrigerator.
Test Kitchen TipsGet more depth of flavor when you toast the nuts. Learn how to here. Grate your carrots fast with a food processor! Using room temperature eggs helps the cake mix more evenly and achieve a higher volume.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 819 calories, 49g fat (12g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 91g carbohydrate (72g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin Bernice, a farmer's wife famous for cooking up feasts. — Mildred Keller, Rockford, Illinois
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
Additional confectioners' sugar
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Gradually beat in 1-1/2 cups flour. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice and remaining flour until frothy; pour over hot crust.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until lemon mixture is set and lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
Test Kitchen tipsBottled lemon juice works here, but for the most lemony lemonness, squeeze your own, fresh. Better yet, zest that lemon before squeezing, then add 1 teaspoon of the grated peel to the filling. Line the pan with nonstick foil before baking, and the bars will come out easily when they're done. No cleanup needed!
Nutrition Facts 1 bar: 247 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
As someone who grew up in the country, I love getting out into nature whenever I can. I also love home-style recipes, including these yummy brownies. —Carol Prewett, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Ingredients
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cocoa and baking soda; blend 1/3 cup melted butter. Add boiling water; stir until well blended. Stir in sugar, eggs and remaining butter. Add flour, vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans and chocolate chunks.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool.
Nutrition Facts 1 brownie: 159 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
This fabulous cake and caramel frosting are so tender, it melts in your mouth. It's been a family favorite since the '70s and it goes over really well at church potluck meals. —Anna Jean Allen, West Liberty, Kentucky
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2-1/3 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
ICING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk (batter will be thick). Transfer to prepared pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
For icing, in a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and cream; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 5-10 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar; spoon over cake.
Editor’s Note: To remove cakes easily, use solid shortening to grease plain and fluted tube pans.
Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 419 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
With its big butterscotch and chocolate flavor, my cookie stands out. I like to enjoy it with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. It’s my fallback recipe when I’m short on time and need something delicious fast. —Allie Blinder, Norcross, Georgia
Ingredients
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1 package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil until blended; gradually add cake mix and mix well. Fold in chips and toffee bits.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts 1 cookie: 95 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
I love to cook. My family can't possibly eat all the sweets I whip up, so my co-workers are more than happy to sample them—particularly these rich, chewy brownies that are full of gooey caramel, chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. —Clara Bakke, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Ingredients
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, cocoa, oil, eggs and milk. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips and 1/2 cup walnuts.
Spoon two-thirds of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake for 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the caramels and condensed milk over low heat until caramels are melted. Pour over baked brownie layer. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over caramel layer; carefully swirl brownie batter with a knife.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake), 35-40 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts 1 each: 376 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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