"C" Recipes

Candy Crunch/Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownies/Caramel Cashew Squares/Cashew Popcorn Molasses Clusters/Celebration Lime Cheesecake Bars/Cherry Dumplin Cake/Creamy Baked Cheesecake/Cheese Cake Bars/Cherokee Casserole/Chocolate Almond Biscotti/Chocolate Candy Cane Cake/Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars/Chocolate Cream Filled Cake/Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookie Cake/Chocolate Crunch Squares/Chocolate Fantasy Bars/Chocolate Maple Nut Bars/Chocolate Mousse Cake/Chocolate Walnut Coconut Bars/Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars/White Chocolate Lace Cups/Chunky Chocolate Jam Bars/German Chocolate Pound Cake/Holiday Chocolate-Dipped Delight/Homemade Cinnamon Rolls/Italian Cream Cake/Buttered Cornsticks/Festive Cranberry Cream Cheese Squares/Cream Cheese Bacon Crescents/Crisco Cake/JELL-O® "Dive-on-In" Cake/Double Chocolate Truffle Dessert/Italian Cream Cake/Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake/Mahogany Cake/Mississippi Mud Cake/Peach Upside Down Cake/Pig Pickin Cake/Red Velvet Cake/Survivor Birthday Party Poke Cake/Italian Style Chicken in the Crockpot/Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken/Sweet & Sour Chicken/Swiss & Chicken Casserole/Coconut Cream Bars/Strawberries & Cream Cake/Rice & Mushroom Casserole

Candy Crunch

Servings: Makes about 1 3/4 pounds
Serving Size: not available
Nutrition: not available

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups (half of 15-ounce bag) pretzel sticks or pretzel twists

4 cups (24 ounces) white chocolate chips

1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)

1 cup dried fruit, such as dried cranberries, raisins or mixed dried fruit bits

Instructions

Line 15x10-inch baking pan with foil. Place pretzels in large bowl.

In large saucepan over low heat, melt chips with EAGLE BRAND®. Cook and stir constantly until smooth. Pour over pretzels, stirring to coat.

Immediately spread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle with dried fruit; press down lightly with back of spoon. Chill 1 to 2 hours or until set. Break into chunks. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

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Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownies

I made these brownies Christmas 2005 and they are truly delicious, they were the first to go!

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 55 min
Makes: 24 servings, 1 brownie each

4 squares BAKER'S Unsweetened Baking Chocolate

3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine

2-1/3 cups sugar, divided

5 eggs, divided

3 Tbsp. Instant Coffee, any variety

1 tsp. vanilla

1-1/4 cups flour

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

2 Tbsp. flour

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in 2 cups of the sugar. Add 4 of the eggs, coffee granules and vanilla; mix well. Stir in 1-1/4 cups of the flour. Spread into greased foil-lined 13x9-inch baking pan.

BEAT cream cheese, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, remaining egg, 2 Tbsp. flour and cinnamon in same bowl until well blended. Spoon over brownie batter. Swirl with knife to marbleize.

BAKE 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool in pan; cut into 24 squares. Store leftover brownies in refrigerator.

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Caramel Cashew Squares

This delicious bar cookie features a sweet sticky cashew topping.

Preparation time: 15 min Baking time: 19 min 
Yield: 25 bars 

Crust Ingredients:
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold Butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping Ingredients:
1/2 cup butterscotch-flavored baking chips
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons Butter
1 cup chopped salted cashews

Heat oven to 350°F. Place brown sugar in medium bowl; cut in 1/4 cup butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add flour and salt; mix well. Press mixture onto bottom of ungreased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until set.

Meanwhile, melt butterscotch chips, corn syrup and 2 tablespoons butter in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (2 to 3 minutes). (DO NOT BOIL.) Remove from heat. Stir in cashews.

Pour cashew mixture over hot, partially baked crust. Continue baking for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and set. Cool completely. Cover; store refrigerated. Cut into bars. 

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Cashew Popcorn Molasses Clusters

Crisp toasted cashews and miniature pretzel twists join with popcorn in this sweet molasses-scented treat.

Preparation

20 min.  

Baking

20 min.  

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Heat oven to 300°F. Combine popcorn, pretzel twists and cashews in roasting pan.
Melt butter over low heat in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil (4 to 5 minutes). Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, without stirring, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in soda until mixture foams and lightens in color.
Pour over popcorn mixture; gently stir to coat. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through baking time. Spread onto large piece of aluminum foil. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.
TIP: Use conventionally popped, air-popped, or microwave popcorn in this recipe. Discard any unpopped kernels. If using popcorn that is already salted, reduce salt to 1/4 teaspoon.

Yield:  12 cups

Nutrition Facts (1 cup)

Calories:

240

Fat:

10 g

Cholesterol:

10 mg

Sodium:

450 mg

Carbohydrates:

38 g

Dietary Fiber:

2 g

Protein:

3 g

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Celebration Lime Cheesecake Bars

Throughout its 150-year history, EAGLE BRAND® has served as the magic ingredient to many decadent desserts. Key lime pie is one of our oldest recipes. Simple yet delicious, this is one dessert that is always a croud pleaser. Another mainstay is cheesecake, one of our most popular recipes. Over the years, many variations have been concocted, but EAGLE BRAND® remains the key ingredient. In celebration of this special anniversary, we've combined these two beloved recipes to create something special. Using various topping options, this dessert is as flexible as EAGLE BRAND® itself. It can be dressed up for formal entertaining or dressed down for picnics or bake sales. As the brand has evolved over the years to provide simple baking solutions, so have its recipes. This is one that we hope you'll enjoy for another 150 years.

Servings: 18 to 20 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup sugar

7 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 egg yolk, beaten

1/3 cup flaked coconut, packed

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk

2 eggs

1/2 cup lime juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400ºF. With mixer fitted with flat paddle, combine flour and sugar. Add butter and egg yolk; blend until combined. Mix in coconut. Press dough evenly into bottom of greased 13X9-inch glass baking dish.

Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edge of crust is golden brown. Reduce temperature to 350ºF.

With mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in EAGLE BRAND® until smooth. Add eggs; mix until just combined. Stir in lime juice.

Pour batter over baked crust. Once oven has cooled to 350ºF, bake 17 to 22 minutes or until center is set. Cool.

Cover and chill for 2 hours. Serve with toppings (optional, recipes follow). Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Notes: Optional Toppings

White Chocolate Glaze with Toasted Coconut and Pecans
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1/2 cup sweet coconut flakes
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips or white vanilla chips
1/4 cup lime juice
In skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add coconut and pecans; continue mixing until coconut is light brown. Remove from heat. Cool. In large bowl, combine chips, lime juice and remaining butter. Microwave on medium-high for 30 to 40 seconds. Mix until smooth. Pour glaze over bars, spreading evenly. Top with coconut mixture.

Mixed Fruit Salsa
Makes 2 1/2 cups
1 mango, peeled, pitted and diced
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 cup diced strawberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
Mix all ingredients in bowl. Chill at least one hour. Stir before serving.

Quick Raspberry Sauce
Makes 3 cups
2 (12-ounce) packages frozen raspberries, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender and mix until smooth. Store covered in refrigerator.

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Creamy Baked Cheesecake

This foolproof and creamy dessert classic from EAGLE BRAND® will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Try the "New York Style Cheesecake" option too!

Servings: Makes one (9-inch) cheesecake
Serving Size: not available
Nutrition:
not available

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time:
80 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)

3 eggs

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 (8-ounce) container sour cream, at room temperature

1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300ºF. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in EAGLE BRAND® until smooth. Add eggs and lemon juice; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until center is set. Remove from oven; top with sour cream. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours.

Garnish with cherries (optional). Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Notes: New York Style Cheesecake: Omit sour cream. Increase cream cheese to 4 (8-ounce) packages and eggs to 4. Add 2 tablespoon flour after eggs. Proceed as above. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Chill. Serve as above.

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Cheese Cake Bar's

Bottom Layer:
Yellow Cake Mix
1 stick Margarine
1 1/2 cups nut's {any} chopped up
1egg

Mix margarine, put into cake mix with egg and nut's. Spread evenly over cookie sheet.

Top Layer:
8 oz. cream cheese
1 egg
1 Box Confectioners Sugar

Mix together, spread on top of bottom layer.  Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes or until brown.

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Cherokee Casserole 
 
1lb. hamburger 
thyme 
1can tomatoes ,chopped 
1can mushroom soup
cheese grated 
1/2 tsp. sage 
1/2 cup milk 
1/2 medium onion, chopped fine 
1/2 tsp. black pepper 
 
Combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly.  Pack in loaf pan. Cook in medium oven at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. 

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Cherry Dumplin Cake

Servings: Makes one (13X9-inch) cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter or margarine
2 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix, divided
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine pie filling, EAGLE BRAND® and extract.
In large bowl, cut 1/2 cup butter into 2 cups biscuit mix until crumbly. Stir in cherry mixture. Spread into greased 13X9-inch baking pan.
In small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup biscuit mix and sugar; cut in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle evenly over cherry mixture. Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream (optional). Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

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Chicken with Onions

INGREDIENTS:

PREPARATION:

Put all ingredients except rice in Crock Pot. Mix well. Cook 4 to 6 hours on low.
Serve over rice.

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Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Recipe Rating:

Prep Time: 45 min
Total Time: 1 hr 55 min
Makes: 36 servings, 1 cookie each

1-1/2 pkg. (12 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided

2 cups flour

1-1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

3 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, toasted

PREHEAT oven to 325°F. Lightly grease and flour large baking sheet. Reserve 1/2 cup of the chocolate. Microwave remaining chocolate in small microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes. Stir until chocolate is completely melted; cool slightly. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.

BEAT butter and sugars in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in almonds. Divide dough in half. On floured board, shape each half into 10x2-inch log. Place, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheet.

BAKE 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on baking sheet 15 minutes. Place logs on cutting board; diagonally cut each log into 18 slices using serrated knife. Place slices, cut sides down, on baking sheet. Bake an additional 20 minutes, turning biscotti over after 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

MELT reserved chocolate as directed on package. Drizzle over biscotti. Let stand until chocolate is firm.

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Chocolate Candy Cane Cake

1 package { 2~ layer size } chocolate cake mix, any variety
1 package { 4 ~ serving size } chocolate flavor instant pudding & pie filling
4 eggs
1 ~ 8 ounce container sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
4 squares, semi ~ sweet baking chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups candy canes, coarsely crushed , divided
1 ~ 8 ounce whipped topping, thawed 

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease 2 { 9 ~ inch } round cake pans, line with wax paper. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and water in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened, scraping side of bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes or until well blended. Stir in chopped chocolate and 4 tablespoons of the crushed candy canes. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Loosen cake from side of pan with spatula or knife. Invert cake onto rack; gently remove pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
Place 1 of the cake layers on serving plate. Spread evenly with 1 cup of the whipped topping. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and side of cake with remaining whipped topping. Garnish the top and the sides with the remaining crushed candy canes. Serves 10.

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Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars

Servings: Makes about 3 doz. Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook Time 40 min
Total time: 55 min

Ingredients:
2 ½ cups all- purpose flour
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
¾ cup ( 1 ½ sticks) butter
1 egg slightly beaten
2 cups (12 oz)  pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1 (14 oz) can eagle brand milk
1 ¾ ( 10 oz) pkg. English Toffee bits divided

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350*. In a large bowl, stir together flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg mix well.  Stir in 1 ½ cups chocolate chips and nuts. Reserve 1 ½ cups mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of 13 x 9 greased pan. Bake for 10 min.  Pour Eagle brand  evenly over crust top with 1 ½ cups toffee bits. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture and remaining ½ cup chip over top. Bake 25 – 30 min or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining toffee bits. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

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Chocolate Cream Filled Cake

Preparation 30 min. 
Baking 50 min. 

Filling Ingredients:
1/4 cup sugar
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla 

Cake Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup Butter, softened
3 eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla 

Glaze Ingredients:
2 ounces white chocolate
2 teaspoons shortening
1/4 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips 

Instructions:
Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all filling ingredients in small bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth; set aside.
Combine all cake ingredients in large bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until all ingredients are moistened. Beat at high speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth. Pour 3 cups batter into greased and floured 12-cup Bundt® pan. Spoon filling over batter
without touching sides of pan; cover with remaining batter.  Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 30 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely.  Melt white chocolate and 1 teaspoon shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted (1 to 2 minutes). Drizzle over cooled cake. Let stand until firm. Repeat with remaining shortening and chocolate chips. Store refrigerated.  Yield: 16 servings

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)
Calories: 300
Fat: 15 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg
Sodium: 230 mg
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 5 g

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Chocolate Covered OREO® Cookie Cake

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 50 min
Makes: 16 servings

1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food chocolate cake mix
4 squares Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate
1/4 cup butter, cut up
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups thawed Whipped Topping
12 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, coarsely crushed

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Prepare and bake cake mix as directed on package in 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Cool in pans 5 min. Invert onto wire rack; remove pans. Cool completely. MELT chocolate in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until chocolate is melted, stirring after 30 sec. Blend in butter. Set aside to slightly thicken, about 5 min. BEAT cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping and crushed cookies. Place 1 of the cake layers on serving plate, top-side down. Spread top of layer evenly with cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining cake layer, top-side up. Spoon glaze over top of cake.

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Chocolate Crunch Squares

Prep time:  5 minutes
Total time:  34 minutes
Makes:  16 servings, 1 square each
Great recipe for kids to make!

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups (1/2 of 10 1/2 oz. package) miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup peanut butter, divided
4 cups Honey Bunches of Oats cereal
4 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
Cooking spray

Equipment needed:
1 8-inch square pan
1 large microwave bowl
1 small microwave bowl
1 cup dry measuring cup
1/2 cup dry measuring cup
2 rubber scrapers
1 set measuring spoons
Pot holders

Directions:
Spray bottom and sides of pan with cooking spray, place butter and marshmallows in large microwave bowl.  Microwave on high 45 seconds.  Remove using pot holders, stir mixture with rubber scraper.  Microwave 30 seconds or until marshmallows are melted. (Please supervise your children on this step).  Measure 1/2 cup peanut butter and remove 2 tablespoons and place the 2 tablespoons in small microwave bowl; set aside.  Stir remaining peanut butter into marshmallow mixture.  Immediately add 4 cups cereal; stir until well coated.  Spray fingertips with cooking spray, press cereal mixture with fingertips in pan.  Place chocolate squares in small microwaveable bowl with remaining peanut butter on high for 30 seconds.  Stir with rubber scraper.  Microwave 30 to 45 seconds longer or until chocolate is melted and is smooth when stirred.  Pour chocolate mixture over cereal treats, spread with rubber scraper to cover.  Refridgerate 15 minutes until frosting is set.  Cut into 16 squares.

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Chocolate Fantasy Bars  

Servings: Makes 2 to 3 dozen bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 (18.25 or 18.5-ounce) package chocolate cake mix

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 egg

1 cup chopped nuts

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dash salt

Purchased tube of decorating icing (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease 13X9-inch baking pan. In large bowl, combine cake mix, oil and egg; beat on medium speed until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Reserve 1 1/2 cup of crumb mixture. Firmly press remaining crumb mixture on bottom of prepared pan.

In small saucepan, over medium heat, combine remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until chips melt. Pour evenly over prepared crust.

Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool. Cut into bars. Drizzle with icing (optional). Store loosely covered at room temperature.

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Chocolate Maple Nut Bar

I also made this at Christmas 2005 and they are just yummy!  I could not find maple flavoring at the grocery store so I substituted pure maple syrup.

Each delicious bite of these bars is accented with the rich flavor of maple.

Servings: Makes 2 to 3 dozen bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25+25 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup cold butter or margarine

2 eggs

1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND®

Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)

1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring

2 cups chopped nuts

1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1 beaten egg. Press firmly on bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 25 minutes.

In medium bowl, beat EAGLE BRAND®, remaining egg and maple flavoring; stir in nuts. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over prepared crust. Top with nut mixture; bake 25 minutes longer or until golden.

Cool. Cut into bars. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

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Chocolate Mousse Cake

Servings: Makes one (9-inch) layer cake
Serving Size: not available
Nutrition: not available
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 180

Ingredients
1 (18.25 or 18.5-ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/2 cup cold water
1 (4-serving size) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping cream, stiffly whipped

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare and bake cake mix as package directs for two 9-inch layers. Remove cakes from pans; cool.
In large bowl, beat EAGLE BRAND® and chocolate until well blended. Gradually beat in water and pudding mix until smooth. Chill 30 minutes. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Chill at least one hour.
Place one cake layer on serving plate; top with 1 1/2 cups mousse mixture. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost side and top of cake with remaining mousse mixture.

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Chocolate Walnut Coconut Bars

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 32 servings, 1 bar each

 

11 whole HONEY MAID Honey Grahams, crushed (about 1-1/2 cups crumbs)

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted

1 pkg. (8 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, chopped

1-1/2 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut

1/2 cup PLANTERS Walnut Pieces

1/2 cup raisins

1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Mix graham crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.

SPRINKLE chocolate, coconut, walnuts and raisins over crust. Pour condensed milk evenly over ingredients in pan.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until lightly browned. Cool in pan. Lift dessert from pan using foil handles. Cut into 32 bars to serve.

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
Makes: 4 dozen bars or 48 servings, 1 bar each

 

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar, divided

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened

1/4 tsp. salt

1-1/2 cups corn syrup

6 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate

4 eggs, lightly beaten

1-1/2 tsp. vanilla

2-1/2 cups PLANTERS Chopped Pecans

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Beat flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the butter and salt in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 20 min. or until lightly browned.

MICROWAVE corn syrup and chocolate in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 2-1/2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1-1/2 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add remaining 1-1/2 cups sugar, the eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans. Pour over hot crust; spread to evenly cover crust.

BAKE an additional 35 min. or until filling is firm around the edges and slightly soft in center. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into 48 bars to serve

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White Chocolate Lace Cups

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min
Makes: 2 servings

2 squares BAKER'S Premium White Baking Chocolate
2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1/4 cup raspberries

LINE each of two medium muffin cups with a piece of foil. Place in freezer 5 min. Meanwhile, microwave chocolate in small microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM (50%) 1-1/2 min.; stir until chocolate is completely melted. DRIZZLE chocolate with a spoon onto bottoms and up sides of prepared muffin cups. Freeze 5 min. Carefully remove foil cups from pan; gently peel off and discard foil. STIR orange peel into whipped topping; spoon evenly into chocolate cups. Top with the raspberries.

Best of Season
Prepare as directed, using 1/4 cup mixed fresh berries, such as raspberries, sliced strawberries and blueberries.

Great Substitute
Prepare as directed, using COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

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Chunky Chocolate-Jam Bars

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 50 min
Makes: 32 servings, 1 bar each

1-1/2 cups flour

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut

1/2 cup PLANTERS Chopped Pecans, toasted

5 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, coarsely chopped

1 jar (12 oz.) raspberry jam

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix flour, brown sugar and baking powder in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add oats, coconut and pecans; mix well.

PRESS half of the crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking pan; sprinkle with chopped chocolate. Spoon jam over top; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 32 bars.

How To Toast Nuts
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread nuts in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 5 to 7 min. or until lightly toasted.

Great Substitute
Substitute apricot jam for the raspberry jam for a great apricot-chocolate bar.

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German Chocolate Pound Cake
 
1      (18.25 OZ) German Chocolate Cake Mix, or Devil's Food, or Dark Chocolate
1      (15 ox) can Coconut-Pecan Frosting
4      eggs
1/2    cup oil
1       cup water or milk
 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour 12 cup tube pan or Bundt pan.
 
Mix all ingredients (including the icing), in a mixer at medium speed 2 minutes.  Pour into prepared pan and bake 55-60 minuts.  Remove from oven to wire rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes.  Invert onto serving plate and dust with powdered sugar.
 
NOTE:  This makes a large cake, be sure to use the large 12 cup pan. 
 
COMMENT:  This is a very moist and delicious cake.....my family requests it often so I keep the ingredients in the pantry.    

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Holiday Chocolate- Dipped Delights

Prep Time:      20 mins.                    Total time:      52 mins.
Serves:  Makes about 10 servings, 3 dipped marshmallows each.

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (4 oz) Baker’s German sweet chocolate, assorted dippers, such as small candy canes, jet- puffed marshmallows, honey maid graham sticks, chips ahoy, or pretzels.

Preparation:
Microwave chocolate in small microwavable bowl on high for 2 mins, or until
Chocolate is almost melted. Stir until chocolate completely melted.  Dip dippers into chocolate; let excess chocolate drips off.  Let stand at room temp. Or refrigerate on wax paper- lined baking sheet 30 mins or until chocolate is firm.  For added decoration do white chocolate and milk chocolate and dip dipper in one and then put the other chocolate in a baggy and snip one corner and drizzle over other covered dipper.

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

2 (8oz) cans Crescent rolls
1 stick margarine
1 tblsp cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts, raisins, or a mixture of something you like (optional)

Preheat oven to 375.  Separate crescent rolls into 8 rectangles.  Press perforations to seal dough.  Spread thin layer of margarine over crescent rolls. Combine sugar, cinnamon, and other ingredients together and sprinkle over crescent rolls.  Roll each rectangle up and cut into 5 pieces.  Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.  Drizzle warm rolls with glaze. (Recipe below)

Cinnamon roll glaze:
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Milk
Stir enough milk into powdered sugar to make a glaze consistency.  Drizzle over warm rolls.

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Italian Cream Cake

1 stick of butter
2 cups of sugar
2 cups of self rising flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 sm. Can coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
5 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 ½ Crisco
5 egg yolks
1 tsp baking soda 1 cup chopped nuts

Cream butter and Crisco, add sugar. Beat until smooth. Add egg yolks and beat well. Combine flour and soda alternately with buttermilk. Stir in vanilla. Add coconut and nuts. Fold in egg whites.  Pour into 3 pans that have been greased and floured. Bake 25 min on 350*F Ice cake with Italian cream cheese icing

Italian Cream Cake Icing

1 (8 Oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
½ stick butter
1 box 4 X sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Chopped nuts

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Add vanilla. Beat until smooth. Spread on layers. Sprinkle top and sides with nuts.

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Buttered Cornsticks

* 2-2/3 cups biscuit/baking mix
* 1 can (8-1/2 ounces) cream-style corn
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

In a bowl, combine biscuit mix and corn. Stir until a soft dough forms.  Knead on a lightly floured surface for 3 minutes. Roll into a 10-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Cut into 3-in. x 1-in. strips. Dip in butter.  Place in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: about 20 breadsticks.

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Festive Cranberry Cream Cheese Squares

Servings: Makes one (15x10-inch) dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15+40 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups oats

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)

2 eggs

1 (27-ounce) jar NONE SUCH® Ready-to-Use Mincemeat (Regular or Brandy & Rum)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 (16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat flour, oats, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and butter until crumbly. Reserving 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture, press remaining mixture on bottom of greased 15x10-inch jellyroll pan. Bake 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in EAGLE BRAND® until smooth; beat in eggs. Spread over baked crust: top with NONE SUCH®.

Combine remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cornstarch; stir in cranberry sauce. Spoon over NONE SUCH®. Top with reserved crumb mixture.

Bake 40 minutes or until golden. Cool. Chill. Cut into squares. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

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Cream Cheese Bacon Crescents

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 16 servings, 2 crescents each

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread

3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Mix cream cheese spread and bacon in small bowl until well blended.

SEPARATE each can of dough into 8 triangles each. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise. Spread each dough triangle with 1 generous tsp. cream cheese mixture. Roll up, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point. Place, point sides down, on ungreased baking sheet.

BAKE 12 to 15 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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Crisco Cake

2 cups plain flour
2 cups sugar
7 eggs
1 cup + a little more Crisco (USE ONLY CRISCO)
5 tsp lemon flavor

Melt then cool the Crisco
Mix all ingredients together
Lots of Crisco in the pan
Bake at 350 for 50 minutes

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JELL-O® "Dive-on-In" Cake

Prep Time: 45 min
Total Time: 3 hr 45 min
Makes: 15 servings

1 pkg. (2-layer size) cake mix, any flavor
2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Brand Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin
1 cup cold water
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
56 Mini OREO Bite Size Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
6 TEDDY GRAHAMS Graham Snacks
5 LIFE SAVERS GUMMIES
4 gummy fish

PREPARE cake batter and bake in 13x9-inch baking pan as directed on package. Cool completely. INVERT cake onto large platter; remove pan. Using a serrated knife, cut and scoop out a shallow rectangle from center of cake, leaving a 2-inch border of cake on all sides and a thin layer of cake on the bottom. Reserve removed cake for snacking. STIR boiling water into gelatin in large bowl until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate about 1-1/4 hours until slightly thickened (the consistency of unbeaten egg whites). (Or, see Tip below for a quicker set method.) Pour thickened gelatin into center of cake. Refrigerate 3 hours or until set. FROST borders of cake with whipped topping. Decorate with remaining ingredients as desired to resemble a swimming pool. Store in refrigerator.

Fun Idea
Insert gummy fish and octopus candies into gelatin "pool" before refrigerating for an added treat!

Take a Shortcut
For a quick-set gelatin, simply add 4 cups ice cubes to the dissolved gelatin mixture in place of the 1 cup cold water; stir until gelatin begins to thicken, about 8 minutes (spoon drawn through leaves a definite impression). Remove any unmelted ice. Pour thickened gelatin into center of cake; continue as directed.

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Double-Chocolate Truffle Dessert

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 4 hr 20 min
Makes: 12 servings, 1 slice each

1-1/2 pkg. (12 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate

4 squares BAKER'S Unsweetened Baking Chocolate

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine

1/2 cup corn syrup

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen strawberries, thawed, pureed

12 small fresh strawberries

LINE 8x4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Microwave chocolates, butter and corn syrup in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2-1/2 min. or until chocolates and butter are completely melted, stirring after 1-1/2 min. Cool completely. Stir in vanilla; cover. Refrigerate 30 min. or until thickened.

REMOVE 1/2 cup of the whipped topping; place in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for later use. Gradually add remaining whipped topping to chocolate mixture, stirring constantly until well blended. Spoon into prepared pan.

REFRIGERATE 3 hours or freeze 1 hour. Unmold onto serving plate; remove plastic wrap. Let stand 15 min. Top with reserved 1/2 cup whipped topping. Cut into 12 slices. Place 1 slice on each of 12 dessert plates; top each with 2 Tbsp. of the pureed strawberries and 1 fresh strawberry. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator or freezer.

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Italian Cream Cake 

1 stick butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. self rising flour
1 c. buttermilk
1 sm. can coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
5 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 1/2 c. Crisco
5 egg yolks
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter and Crisco, add sugar. Beat until smooth. Add egg yolks and beat well. Combine flour and soda alternately with buttermilk. Stir in vanilla. Add coconut and nuts. Fold in egg whites.  Pour into 3 pans (9 inch size) that have been greased and floured. Bake 25 minutes on 350 degrees. Ice cake with Italian Cream Cheese icing.

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE ICING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, soften
1/2 stick butter
1 box 4 X sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Chopped nuts

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Add vanilla. Beat until smooth. Spread on layers. Sprinkle top and sides with nuts.

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Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 42 min
Makes: 16 servings

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin, divided

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

4 large eggs

1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, divided

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

1/4 cup caramel topping

1/4 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Beat cake mix, 1 cup of the pumpkin, the milk, oil, eggs and 1 tsp. of the pumpkin pie spice in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Pour evenly into prepared pans.

BAKE 20 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add powdered sugar, remaining pumpkin and remaining 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice; mix well. Stir in whipped topping.

REMOVE cake layers from pans; cut each layer horizontally in half with a serrated knife. Stack the layers on a serving plate, spreading the cream cheese mixture between the layers. Do not frost the top layer. Drizzle with caramel sauce and pecans. Store in refrigerator.

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Mahogany Cake

This dark chocolate cake has a subtle coffee flavor and has become one of my family’s favorites!

Preparation

25 min.  

Baking

20 min.  

Cake Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup Butter, softened
3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups hot strong coffee

Frosting Ingredients:
2/3 cup Butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 to 1/2 cup hot strong coffee

Instructions:
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.  Combine sugar and 3/4 cup butter in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add cooled chocolate, eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt to butter mixture alternately with 1 1/3 cups coffee. Beat just until well mixed.  Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely.  Meanwhile, beat 2/3 cup butter in large bowl at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough coffee for desired spreading consistency; beat well after each addition.  To assemble cake, place 1 cake layer onto serving plate. Spread 1/2 cup frosting over top; top with second cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.  TIP: Make cake and frost the day before. Cover with plastic food wrap or store in container with tight-fitting lid.
Yield:  12 servings

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories:

550

Fat:

27 g

Cholesterol:

110 mg

Sodium:

420 mg

Carbohydrates:

75 g

Dietary Fiber:

3 g

Protein:

6 g

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Mississippi Mud Cake

This moist, dense cake is topped with marshmallows and chocolate frosting.

Preparation

20 min.  

Baking

37 min.  

Cake Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1 cup Butter, softened
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Frosting Ingredients:
1/3 cup Butter, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/3 cup Half & Half or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges. Spray foil with no-stick cooking spray.  Combine sugar and 1 cup butter in large bowl; beat at medium speed until well mixed. Add eggs and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour, 1/2 cup cocoa and baking powder. Beat until well mixed. Stir in walnuts by hand.  Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over top. Continue baking for 2 to 3 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed and softened.  Meanwhile, combine 1/3 cup butter, powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, half & half and vanilla in medium bowl; beat at medium speed until well mixed. Immediately spread over marshmallows creating a marbled or “muddied” effect.  Yield:  24 servings

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories:

310

Fat:

15 g

Cholesterol:

65 mg

Sodium:

115 mg

Carbohydrates:

42 g

Dietary Fiber:

1 g

Protein:

3 g

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Peach Upside Down Cake

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup sliced peaches
1/2 cup sifted enriched flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg

Melt butter or margarine in 8 inch round baking pan. Stir in brown sugar and arrange peach slices on bottom of pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add shortening and 2 tablespoons milk, and beat 2 minutes. Add remaining milk, vanilla extract, and egg. Beat 2 minutes more. Pour over mixture in pan and bake in moderate oven (375) for 25 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

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Pig Pickin Cake

1 Box yellow cake mix
1  11oz can mandarin oranges
1/2  cup oil or butter
eggs  (depending on the cake mix on how many)
   
Cook at 350 for 25 minutes or until golden brown ( works best with 3 layers), cool cake before icing.

Frosting
1  9oz cartoon of cool whip
1 (# 2 size) can of crushed pineapple
1 small box of instant vanilla pudding
when the cake is cool mix and frost cake, must be kept cool

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Red Velvet Cake

INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ounces red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon white vinegar

DIRECTIONS:
Grease two 9 inch round pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring. Set aside. Combine the buttermilk, salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the cocoa mixture. Beat in the buttermilk mixture alternately with the flour, mixing just until incorporated. Stir together baking soda and vinegar, then gently fold into the cake batter. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cream Cheese Icing:
8 ounces cream cheese
1 stick unsalted butter
1 (1-pound) box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Frosting:
In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugar gradually, beating constantly. Add the vanilla and pecans.

I have seen types called nonfat, low-fat, light and reduced-fat, including Clabbered Milk. All are interchangeable.  Most buttermilk these days is low-fat, but you may still find the regular variety, so be aware of the distinction. You can make your own with any type of milk, but don't go lower than 2%; low-fat milk makes low-fat buttermilk, etc. 2/3 cup plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt plus 1/3 cup milk.  Place 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or distilled white wine vinegar (does not add flavor to baked good) in a glass measuring cup.  Add in milk to equal 1 cup. Stir. Let stand for 15 minutes until it looks like its beginning to curdle or slightly curdled.

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Survivor Birthday Party Poke Cake

Prep Time: 1 hr min
Total Time: 2 hr min
Makes: 15 servings

2 baked 9-inch round white cake layers, cooled
2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Brand Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1/3 cup OREO Chocolate Cookie Crumbs
1-1/2 cups assorted "bug" gummi candies

PLACE cake layers, top sides up, in 2 clean 9-inch round cake pans. Pierce layers with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.  STIR boiling water into dry gelatin mix in small bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Pour half the gelatin over each cake layer in pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.  DIP 1 cake pan in warm water 10 seconds; unmold onto serving plate. Spread with about 1 cup of the whipped topping. Unmold second cake layer; carefully place on first cake layer. Frost top and side of cake with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.  DECORATE top of cake with cookie crumbs and candies. Use small birthday cake sparklers for candles on the cake to represent "torches".

Make-Ahead
Cake layers can be baked weeks ahead and frozen. Thaw layers and continue with recipe beginning with piercing layers with fork in step 1.

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Italian Style Chicken in the Crockpot

INGREDIENTS:

PREPARATION:

Place chicken in 3 1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker. Top with chopped onion and sliced olives. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, rosemary and garlic powder. Pour tomatoes over chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear. With slotted spoon, remove chicken and vegetables to a warm serving platter. Cover with foil and keep warm. Increase crockpot to HIGH heat setting. In cup or small bowl, combine water and cornstarch; stir until smooth. Stir into liquids in the crockpot. Cook until thickened. Serve thickened juices with chicken.
Serves 4.

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Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 8 hr 10 min
Makes: 6 servings

1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium carrot, peeled, sliced
1 medium celery stalk, sliced
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1-1/2 lb.), cut into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup KRAFT CATALINA Dressing
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp. grated gingerroot
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained, liquid reserved
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 medium red pepper, sliced
4-1/2 cups hot cooked MINUTE White Rice

PLACE onions, carrots and celery in slow cooker; top with chicken.  ADD combined brown sugar, dressing, soy sauce and ginger. Cover with lid.  COOK on LOW for 7 to 8 hours (or on HIGH for 3-1/2 to 4 hours). During last 30 min. of cooking time, increase to HIGH. Stir cornstarch into reserved pineapple liquid; add to slow cooker along with the pineapple and peppers. Cook 30 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender and sauce is thickened. Serve over rice.

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Sweet & Sour Chicken

This Oriental skillet meal is high in protein and low in calories.

Preparation 10 min. 
Cooking 15 min. 

Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons Butter
* 4 (4-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces
* 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
* 1/4 cup water
* 1 (16-ounce) package fresh Oriental stir-fry vegetables (broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, onion, pea pods, green bell pepper and red bell pepper)
* 1/2 cup thick sweet and sour sauce
* 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
* Hot cooked rice* 

Instructions:
Melt butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add chicken pieces and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned (7 to 10 minutes).
Add water and stir-fry vegetables. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisply tender (7 to 10 minutes). Stir in sweet and sour sauce and pineapple. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through (1 to 2 minutes). Serve over rice.
*Substitute dried thin Oriental noodles or angel hair pasta, cooked, drained.

Ingredient Substitution Index
Yield: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts (1 serving without rice)
Calories: 260
Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg
Sodium: 340 mg
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 24 g

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Swiss & Chicken Casserole

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 1 hr min
Makes: 6 servings, about 1 cup each

4 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
2 cups croutons
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese
1 cup sliced celery
2/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP or MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped onion

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients.
SPOON into 2-qt. casserole dish.
BAKE 40 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition (per serving) 
Calories 390 
Total fat 21g 
Saturated fat 7g 
Cholesterol 110mg 
Sodium 440mg 
Carbohydrate 14g 
Dietary fiber 1g 
Sugars 4g 
Protein 34g 
Vitamin A 6%DV 
Vitamin C 4%DV 
Calcium 25%DV 
Iron 10%DV

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Coconut Cream Bars

Instant pudding mix helps make moist, chewy bar cookies easily.

Preparation 30 min. 
Baking 23 min. 

Bar Ingredients:
* 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
* 1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats
* 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding and pie filling mix 

Frosting Ingredients:
* 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
* 3 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
* 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
* 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut 

Instructions:
Heat oven to 350°F. Combine brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Reduce speed to low; add flour, oats and pudding mix. Beat until well mixed.
Spread mixture into buttered 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 23 to 27 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Combine powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons butter in small bowl. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Add enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Spread frosting over cooled bars; sprinkle with coconut.

Ingredient Substitution Index
Yield: 25 bars

Nutrition Facts (1 bar)
Calories: 140
Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 100 mg
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1 g

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Strawberries & Cream Cake

1 pkg. white cake mix
1 pkg. strawberry kool-aid mix (unsweetened)
¾ cup tap water
10 oz frozen sliced strawberries
3 large hen eggs

Beat cake mix, dry kool-aid, water, eggs for about 30 sec. on low and 2 min. on med.Fold in Strawberries and hand stir to mix. Bake in 9x13 greased and floured pan for 30 – 35 min….. Cool for about one hour. Ice with whipped cream topping.

Whipped cream Icing

3 oz. cream cheese
1 tbsp. milk
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream.

Beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Beat in whipping cream and powdered sugar on high speed until it performs high peaks.

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Rice and Mushroom Casserole
 
1 cup uncooked rice
1 can mushrooms (drained)
1 can French Onion Soup
1 can Beef or Chicken Broth
several pats of margarine
 Pour rice in lightly greased casserole dish, add mushroom and soups.  Do not stir.  Top with pats of margarine.  Cook 45 minutes at 350 degrees or 20 minutes covered in microwave.

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