Tuesday, September 22, 2009

No Bake Cookies

These cookies are soft, chewy and so easy!

No Bake Cookies



INGREDIENTS
2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup milk
1 pinch salt
3 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan bring sugar, cocoa, margarine, milk, and salt to a full rapid rolling boil for 1 minute.
Add quick cooking oats, peanut butter, and vanilla; mix well.
Working quickly, drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper, and let cool.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Molten Chocolate Cakes




Molten Chocolate Cakes


INGREDIENTS
6 ounces chocolate (dark or semisweet )baking bars
10 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup flour
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks


DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease 6 (6-oz.) custard cups or souffle dishes with crisco then dust with cocoa powder. Place on baking sheet.
2. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM (50%) for 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir with wire whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Add powdered sugar and flour; mix well. Add whole eggs and egg yolks; beat until well blended. Divide batter evenly into prepared custard cups.
3. Bake 14 to 15 min. or just until the tops of the cakes are set. Make sure not to overcook, when the top puffs up and there is no longer visible batter there done. Let stand 1 min. Run small knife around cakes to loosen. Carefully invert cakes onto dessert dishes. Sprinkle lightly with additional powdered sugar. Serve immediately.