Strawberry Pudding

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 cups milk, scalded
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) box nilla vanilla wafer cookies
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen, sliced)

Recipe

• 1 in the top of double boiler combine 1/3 celsius sugar, flour, salt, egg yolks, milk, and 1 teaspoons vanilla. cook, stirring constantly, until custard thickens.
• 2 line bottom and sides of a baking dish (1 1/2 quart size) with vanilla wafers, alternate layers of custard mix, wafers, and berries.
• 3 beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. add the 1 t. sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.
• 4 spread meringue over custard, and bake in a 325, oven until meringue is nicely browned, 5-10 minutes.

Vegan Old-fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegan margarine, softened or 1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened or 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 2 cups libby's canned pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 ***decided not to share recipe***.
• 2 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 3 grease baking sheets.
• 4 combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove and salt in medium bowl.
• 5 beat sugar and vegan margarine or butter in large mixer bowl until well blended.
• 6 beat in pumpkin, applesauce and vanilla extract until smooth.
• 7 gradually beat in flour mixture.
• 8 drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.
• 9 bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm.
• 10 cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes;.
• 11 remove to wire racks to cool completely.
• 12 drizzle glaze over cookies.
• 13 for glaze: combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons soymilk, 1 tablespoon melted vegan butter or margarine and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in small bowl until smooth.

Vegan Orange Cranberry Scones

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup orange juice (best with pulp)
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2/3-1 cup dried cranberries (orange-flavored works best if available)
• 2/3 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 in a large bowl, mix the oil, syrup, and orange juice.
• 3 in a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
• 4 add the dry ingredients to the large bowl and mix only until there are no visible flour clumps.
• 5 mix in cranberries and walnuts.
• 6 gather the dough up in your hands and place on a lightly floured surface. knead the dough a few times to make it a cohesive mass and then pat it into three 4-5 inch rounds that are about 3/4-1 inch high. (or if you want larger but fewer scones you can pat the dough into 2 rounds 5-7 inches wide.)
• 7 sprinkle generously with turbinado raw cane sugar for extra crunch.
• 8 cut each round with a sharp knife into 8 triangles (like a pie), and place them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• 9 cook for 15-20 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. (note: the scones tend to firm up slightly after they are removed from the oven and cool down so it is better to undercook them than to overcook them.) best served warm but stay good for several days.

Triple-ginger Cookies

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/4 cup light molasses (mild-flavored)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh peeled ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/3 cup about sugar

Recipe

• 1 position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°f
• 2 line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• 3 whisk flour, crystallized ginger, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl.
• 4 using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until creamy and light, about 2 minutes.
• 5 gradually beat in both brown sugars.
• 6 beat on medium-high speed until creamy, about 3 minutes.
• 7 add egg, molasses, fresh ginger, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. beat to blend.
• 8 add flour mixture in 2 additions, beating on low speed just to blend between additions.
• 9 place 1/3 cup sugar in small bowl.
• 10 measure 1 tablespoon dough. roll into ball between palms of hands, then roll in sugar in bowl to coat; place on baking sheet.
• 11 repeat with remaining cookie dough, spacing cookies 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart.
• 12 bake cookies until surfaces crack and cookies are firm around edges but still slightly soft in center, about 15 minutes.
• 13 cool completely on sheets on rack.
• 14 do ahead: cookies can be made up to 4 days ahead. store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Worms In Dirt

Total Time: 1 hr 3 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 oreo cookies, crushed
• 1/2 cup chocolate pudding
• 8 gummy worms (i used the kind without the sour sugar)

Recipe

• 1 mix pudding, oreos and worms in a bowl.
• 2 freeze for an hour or so.
• 3 scoop in to see through cups and serve.

Vegan Orange Shortbread Fingers

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 115 g vegan margarine
• 50 g caster sugar, plus extra for dusting
• 2 oranges, rind of
• 175 g organic unbleached flour

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 190c/375f/gas 5.
• 2 beat the margarine and sugar together until soft and creamy. beat in the finely grated orange rind.
• 3 gradually add the sifted flour and gently pull the dough together to form a soft ball. roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until about 1cm/1/2inch thick. cut into fingers, sprinkle a little extra sugar if you wish (i don't), prick with a fork and bake for about 20 minutes or until the shortbread fingers are a light golden colour.

Vegan Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies (sugar Free)

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup traditional oatmeal (not instant)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup organic dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
• 1/4 cup agave syrup
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375.
• 2 these can be made with just a bowl and a spoon--overmixing will make them spongy, so start by mixing the dry ingredients together and then add syrups, oil, vanilla and cranberries.
• 3 spoon onto lightly greased, parchment or silpat surface. bake for 10 or less minutes, until just turning slightly brown on edges--cookies may seem a bit too soft, but they will firm up a bit while still maintaining a good soft moist texture.
• 4 be careful not to overcook (or yes, they will be dry and hard)!

The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup nuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375 degrees. mix sugars, margarine and egg in large bowl. stir in flour, baking soda and salt. (dough will be stiff.) stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
• 2 drop dough by rounded tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown. (centers will be soft.) cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet.

Vegan Pizza Dough

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 -3 1/2 cups flour
• 2 1/2 ounces fast rising yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water, very warm
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
• 2 in large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. add warm water and olive oil, knead about 5 minutes or until mixture is well combined and forms a ball. let dough sit for 10 minutes in a warm place.
• 3 roll out dough and fit to oiled cookie sheet or pizza pan. place in oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until very slightly browned.
• 4 remove from oven and let cool. add pizza toppings of your choice. return pizza to oven and bake approximately 10-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. cool, slice, and serve.

The Ultimate Brownie With Chocolate Rum Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon spice islands 100% pure bourbon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup flour
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate or 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 1 ounce chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 caramels
• 2 teaspoons spice islands 100% pure bourbon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1/4 cup milk

Recipe

• 1 brownie:.
• 2 preheat oven to 350ºf.
• 3 melt the chocolates and butter in a double boiler, stirring until smooth. whisk in cocoa; set aside to cool slightly. (if a double boiler is not available, use a heavy saucepan over low heat. watch closely to avoid burning).
• 4 whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl until just combined. stir in flour with a wooden spoon. add chocolate/butter mixture. spread mixture into a greased 8-inch square pan. bake until slightly puffed in the middle, about 35 to 40 minutes.
• 5 remove from oven; immediately pierce holes in hot brownie with a fork or knife. pour warm sauce over top. serve warm or cooled.
• 6 sauce:.
• 7 melt all ingredients in a double boiler (or heavy saucepan) over medium-low heat.

Speculaas (dutch Spice Cookies Or Windmill Cookies)

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups butter (room temp)
• 1 egg
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter. add egg.
• 2 add remaining ingredients and stir to form a stiff dough.
• 3 if making the cookies without a mold, roll the dough into cylinders that are the diameter of your desired cookies.*
• 4 freeze for at least 20-30 minutes.
• 5 slice the chilled dough into thin (~1/4 inch) rounds and place on a cookie sheet. cookies will spread a little bit upon baking.
• 6 bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
• 7 *also chill dough before pressing into molds or using cookie cutters.

Worth The Work Moussaka

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup red wine or 1 cup wine
• 2 medium eggplants
• salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup light cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 meat sauce (should be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated)
• 2 melt butter in large skillet. brown meat until no longer pink. remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
• 3 brown onions in same pan until tender. remove onions with slotted spoon and add to bowl with meat. drain all but 3 tablespoons of butter from pan. return meat and onions to pan.
• 4 add remaining meat sauce ingredients to pan. stir to combine. cover and simmer for 1 hour. turn heat up and reduce sauce by one half, stirring frequently.
• 5 eggplant.
• 6 preheat broiler.
• 7 peel and cut in 1/2 inch slices. sprinkle with salt and drain in colander.
• 8 brush eggplant with oil and place on a cookie sheet in a single layer.
• 9 place under the broiler until golden brown. turn slices over and broil the other side.
• 10 cream sauce.
• 11 melt butter in saucepan, then add flour and stir to combine.
• 12 gradually stir in milk, cream, salt and pepper. cook and stir until thickened. remove from heat, let cool slightly then gradually add in beaten eggs and cheddar cheese.
• 13 bringing it all together.
• 14 preheat oven to 350f/180°c.
• 15 sprinkle bread crumbs in bottom of a 2 1/2 quart shallow casserole dish.
• 16 layer half of eggplant, meat sauce and remaining eggplant.
• 17 pour cream sauce over top and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• 18 drizzle melted butter butter over top.
• 19 bake for 45 minutes until golden brown. remove from oven and let sit 15 minutes.
• 20 cut into squares to serve.
• 21 note: this may be frozen or made early in the day and refrigerated. in either case, add parmesan cheese and melted butter just before baking.

Tender Chocolate Shortbread

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 35
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dutch process)
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lb cold unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 adjust two racks to divide oven into thirds, preheat to 300 degrees.
• 2 you can prepare this dough in a mixer or food processor (or by hand).
• 3 food processor method, using steel blade:.
• 4 place dry ingredients in processor bowl.
• 5 cut cold butter into 1/2 slices and drop into bowl.
• 6 add the vanilla.
• 7 cover and pulse just until all ingredients hold together.
• 8 electric mixer method (take butter out of fridge 20-30 minutes before mixing):.
• 9 cream butter in large mixer bowl.
• 10 add salt, sugar and vanilla and mix.
• 11 using low speed, add cocoa and flour.
• 12 make sure to scrape down the sides and beat only until the dough holds together.
• 13 turn out dough onto floured surface. knead it briefly, if necessary, until it's very smooth. roll it into a ball and flatten it a bit.
• 14 roll to an even 1/2" thickness. use a 1 1/2" round or square floured cookie cutter for a yield of 35-40 cookies. reroll scraps of dough, if any, and cut more cookies.
• 15 place cut cookes 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. prick each cookie in three rows (i line the rows up evenly)with a dinner fork. fork should go all the way through to the cookie sheet for each row. pop the sheet in the fridge for a few minutes if your fork sticks too much or if the cookies are losing shape when you prick them.
• 16 bake 25-30 minutes or until firm to touch, rotating baking sheets top to bottom and front to back once. be careful - since they're so dark in color it is easy for them to burn without much notice.
• 17 if you use only one sheet, place on higher rack and reduce baking time.
• 18 place on rack to cool.

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies... For Picky People

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 26
• 1/2 cup butter substitute
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar or 1/4 cup honey
• 1 egg substitute (ener-g egg, or half a banana, or 1t flaxseed with 2t water)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375.
• 2 in a mixing bowl beat margarine and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. add 1/2 cup of the flour, the sugars, egg sub., baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla. beat till throughly combined. beat in remaining flour. if necessary, cover and chill dough till easy to handle.
• 3 shape dough into 1-2inch balls. if desired, roll in additional sugar (i usually do it in colorful or seasonal sprinkles). place 2 inches apart on an un-greased cookie sheet. flatten by cross crossing the tops with the tines of a fork.
• 4 bake in a 375 oven for 7-9 (i go for about 12, but my oven is weird) or till bottoms are lightly browned. cool cookies on wire rack after a few minutes of sitting on the trey. don't leave them there too long or they will get crispy.

Would You Like S’more?

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) box graham crackers (you will only need one sleeve)
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
• 1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat oven on broil (high heat) with baking rack second rack down from the top.
• 2 line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• 3 place one sleeve of graham crackers(broken in half) side by side in rows without any gaps.
• 4 next, spread the mini-marshmallows evenly across the graham crackers and top them off with chocolate chips.
• 5 place the cookie sheet in the oven with the door slightly cracked. broil for approximately 5-10 minutes carefully watching them so they don’t burn.
• 6 remove the cookie sheet from the oven when the marshmallows have nice golden brown edges.
• 7 add the remaining sleeve of graham crackers on top of the broiled smores and line them exactly like the first sleeve and press each one down gently. allow them to cool for a few minutes and serve.
• 8 each cookie should pull away perfectly hot or cold.
• 9 note:.
• 10 if you would like to serve these as regular cookies, allow the smores to cool for at least an hour. pull each cookie apart and serve. graham crackers will be nice and crunchy and the marshmallow filling will be firm but chewy. the chocolate will be hardened but tastes great!

The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter flavor crisco
• 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 large egg
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup large pecan pieces (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375°f.
• 2 combine butter flavored crisco, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in a large bowl.
• 3 beat at medium speed of electric mixer until creamy.
• 4 beat egg into creamed mixture.
• 5 combine flour, salt and baking soda, mix into creamed mixture until just blended.
• 6 stir in chocolate chips and pecan pieces.
• 7 drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 3-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
• 8 bake for 8-10 minutes for chewy cookies or 11-13 minutes for crisp cookies.
• 9 cool on baking sheet 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
• 10 note: if nuts are omitted, use 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips.

Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 cup vegan margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (tightly packed)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 ripe mashed banana (if the banana peel isn't spotted black, cover the mashed banana with the juice of half a lemon for a)
• 3 -5 teaspoons vanilla (be generous)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats (quick oats work well)
• 2 1/2 cups semisweet vegan chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 375°f cream the margarine and both sugars together. add the well-mashed banana, mix well, then add the vanilla and the water. the water will try to separate; keep mixing with a figure-eight motion and add the dry ingredients, in the order above, by 1/2-cup increments.
• 2 the final batter should be almost too dry to hold the chocolate chips. if it isn’t, the amount of flour or oats is incorrect so you should add more or less, according to the problem. bake for 9 to 10 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet. leave them on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a plate or a wire rack to cool.

Speculaas Holland Cookies For Sinterklaas

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup blanched almond
• 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
• 3/4 cup brown sugar

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 for the dough stir together 1 1/2 cups flour with 1/3 cup flour,baking soda,salt,cinnamon,groud cloves,nutmeg.
• 3 next add the 3/4 cup brown sugar,mix well.
• 4 next cut in 1 1/2 sticks of butter and add the blanched almonds and milk.
• 5 knead everything together into a stiff dough,if its too stiff add 1/2 tablespoon of milk.
• 6 roll dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• 7 cut with cookie cutters into any shape you'd like.
• 8 lay out on lightly greased cookie sheet,bake about 20 minutes.

Worlds Healthiest Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan!)

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons soymilk lite

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 mix your dry ingredients, then add in wet.
• 3 form cookies and bake 6-7 minutes.
• 4 take out when still underdone–they’ll continue to cook while cooling, and so you don’t want them to get hard.

Speculaas

Total Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 6 ounces unsalted butter
• 5 ounces brown sugar (soft light)
• 8 ounces self-raising flour
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 lemon (rind)
• 2 ounces almonds, blanched and chopped
• 1 ounce digestive biscuit, crushed

Recipe

• 1 cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. sift the flour, mixed spice and cinnamon, then add the lemon rind, nuts and biscuit crumbs and bind the ingredients together to make a stiff dough.
• 2 on a lightly floured working surface, roll out the dough to a depth of 3/8 inch then cut out the biscuits, using various cutters.
• 3 place the biscuits on baking trays and cook them on the centre shelf of a moderate oven gas mark 4/350f/280c for 15 - 20 minutes until they are golden brown. transfer the biscuits to a wire tray to cool.
• 4 if liked, the biscuits can be decorated with glace icing and silver balls.

Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) package of firm organic tofu
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup raisins

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375. lightly coat a baking sheet with canola oil or line with non-stick baking mat.
• 2 puree tofu in a blender or food processor. transfer to a mixing bowl and add sugars and oil. add extracts and mix well. add oatmeal and stir to combine.
• 3 combine flour, salt, ground cinnamon and baking powder in a medium bowl and mix well. add dry ingredients to tofu mixture in thirds, mixing after each addition until all ingredients are moistened. add raisins last.
• 4 roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball and set on baking sheet. repeat for remaining dough. wet hands lightly and flatten cookies before baking. bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden.

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/8 cup soymilk
• 1/2 cup sugar

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f lightly grease a cookie sheet.
• 2 combine flour, salt and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. set aside.
• 3 in a small microwaveable bowl, heat peanut butter in microwave for about 45 seconds or until soft. stir in sugar and soy milk, adding enough soy milk to have a pretty milky consistency.
• 4 pour the peanut butter mixture immediately into the mixing bowl containing the dry ingredients. mix until slightly moist.
• 5 add rolled oats. continue mixing until well combined, you may have to add more soy milk as this batter will be thick.
• 6 drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and press fork marking onto the middle.
• 7 bake for about 10 minutes.

The Ultimate Candy Cookies Recipe

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter or 1 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups m&m's plain chocolate candy

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and milk.
• 3 in another bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
• 4 combine the wet and dry ingredients.
• 5 stir in the m& m candies.
• 6 place golf ball-sized dough portions 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup vegan margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 egg substitute
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 mix dry ingredients (first 4) in a medium bowl.
• 2 blend peanut butter, sugar, margarine, syrup, egg replacer and vanilla with an electric mixer. (tip: if you soften the margarine and peanut butter first by nuking it you can just blend it by hand).
• 3 add dry ingredient mixture to peanut butter mixture in two additions. stir in chopped carob. cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until it is no longer sticky.
• 4 preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. grease two large baking sheets. roll balls of dough with hands into about 2-inch diameter balls. (or make any size you want, just pay attention to baking time changes.) place on baking sheets and bake for about 12 minutes. cookies will be puffed and still very soft to the touch. let cool and enjoy!

Triple-layered Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 11 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (not unsweetened)
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped salted peanuts
• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (not unsweetened)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Recipe

• 1 make brownie layer: preheat oven to 350 degree f and butter and flour a 13-x9-inch nonstick metal baking pan.
• 2 melt chocolate and butter in a large heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. remove bowl from pan and stir in sugars and vanilla. add eggs 1 at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition, until combined well.
• 3 add flour and salt and stir until just combined.
• 4 stir in chopped nuts and spoon mixture into prepared pan, smoothing top.
• 5 bake in middle of oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. let brownies cool in pan on a rack.
• 6 make peanut butter layer: whisk together cream cheese and peanut butter until combined well. sift confectioners' sugar over mixture and whisk until combined well and smooth. spread peanut butter mixture evenly over brownie layer with a spatula and chill until firm.
• 7 make chocolate layer: melt chocolate with butter and cream in a heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth, about 4 minutes. remove bowl from pan and let chocolate mixture cool to room temperature. spread cooled mixture over peanut butter layer and chill until firm.
• 8 trim brownies along one short side with a hot dry knife (reserve trimmings for a snack, of course, lol!) and cut remaining brownies into bite-size pieces (about 1 x 1-1/2 inches). the first piece will be the hardest to get out. keep brownies chilled, loosely covered, until ready to serve.

Speculaas (dutch Windmill Cookies)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup finley chopped blanched almond, divided

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, beat the butter 30 seconds or until softened.
• 2 combine the remaining ingredients, except for the almonds, in a small bowl.
• 3 add half of this mixture into the butter. stir until mixed.
• 4 add the remaining flour mixture and 1/3 cup almonds and stir until mixed.
• 5 divide dough in half.
• 6 on lightly floured surface roll one portion ot the dough to 1/8" thickness.
• 7 cut into desired shapes, place on greased cookie sheet and decorate with remaining almonds (if desired).
• 8 repeat with second half of dough.
• 9 bake at 350 degrees 8-10 minutes, or until browned.
• 10 cool on cookie sheet one minute.
• 11 remove and allow to cool.

Sweet Bacon Weenies

Total Time: 37 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 lb bacon
• 1 lb mini smokies
• 1 cup brown sugar
• toothpick

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 line a cookie sheet with foil.
• 3 cut bacon into 3 - 4 strips.
• 4 wrap 1 piece of bacon around each mini smokie and secure with a toothpick.
• 5 rub and sprinkle each smokie with brown sugar.
• 6 place on foil covered cookie sheet.
• 7 bake for 18 - 22 minutes until bacon is crispy.

The Triple Kaylee Special

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 30 oreo cookies, crushed
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 20 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided
• 2 cups creamy peanut butter, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 eggs, divided
• 1 cup milk chocolate, melted
• 3/4-1 1/2 cup heavy cream, divided
• dark chocolate chips, for garnish, melted

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 325°f.
• 2 mix the oreos and butter until the mixture begins to hold its shape.
• 3 press the oreo mixture into the bottom and about one-half-inch up the sides of a nine or ten inch springform pan.
• 4 in a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces of the cream cheese, 1 cup of the peanut butter, ½ cup of the sugar, and ½ teaspoon of the vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• 5 add the sour cream; mix well.
• 6 add 2 of the eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended.
• 7 pour the peanut butter mixture over the crust in the prepared pan, spreading to create a flat surface.
• 8 in a separate medium bowl, beat remaining cream cheese, milk chocolate, ½ cup of the sugar, and ½ teaspoon of the vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• 9 add ¼ cup of the heavy cream; mix well.
• 10 add the remaining eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition on low speed just until blended.
• 11 pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter mixture in the prepared pan (the chocolate layer will be slightly more liquidy than the peanut butter layer) and carefully spread to create a flat surface. do not mix the layers.
• 12 bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes of until the center is almost set.
• 13 while cheesecake is baking, in a small bowl, mix remaining peanut butter, remaining sugar, remaining vanilla, and ½ cup of the heavy cream until well blended. the mixture will probably be quite thick.
• 14 mix in the remaining heavy cream, a little at a time, until the mixture reaches the consistency of sour cream or butter frosting. it will probably not require all of the cream (i usually go with another ½ to ¾ cup).
• 15 after the cheesecake has baked for 40 minutes, remove it from the oven and carefully spread the peanut butter and cream mixture over top.
• 16 bake the cheesecake for an additional 10 minutes.
• 17 cool the cheesecake in the pan on a wire rack until the pan is cool enough to handle bare-handed.
• 18 drizzle dark chocolate over cooled cheesecake in happy patterns and/or designs.
• 19 cover the cheesecake and refrigerate it for four hours or overnight.
• 20 store left-over cheesecake in the refrigerator.

Weihnachtskekse (german Christmas Cookies)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 orange, rind of, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 ounces brandy
• 3 3/4 cups flour
• 1 egg
• candy sprinkles or almonds or brown sugar, for decorations

Recipe

• 1 cream butter; add sugar gradually, continuing to cream.
• 2 add egg yolks, orange rind, nutmeg, vanilla, and brandy. mix well.
• 3 slowly add flour until mixture becomes a workable dough. roll out and cut with christmas cookie cutters, brush with egg and decorate (sprinkles, almonds, nuts, etc.). if you sprinkle with brown sugar before baking they will sparkle!
• 4 bake at 375-400°f for approximately 10 minutes.

Super Shooter Whipped Shortbread Spritz Cookies

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3 cups flour

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 cream together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt.
• 3 gradually add cornstarch and flour.
• 4 whip with an electric mixer until fluffy.
• 5 place dough into a cookie press and press cookies out onto a cool baking sheet.
• 6 decorate with candies, or candied cherries if desired.
• 7 bake 12-15 minutes.
• 8 let cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet.
• 9 then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
• 10 store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Triple-whammy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time: 1 hr 42 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate morsels, divided
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 combine unsweetened chocolate, 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate morsels and the espresso granules in a heavy saucepan.
• 2 cook over low heat, stirring, until chocolate melts.
• 3 cool.
• 4 beat butter and sugar at medium speed until creamy.
• 5 add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
• 6 stir melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then gradually stir in flour.
• 7 stir in remaining 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels, and the and milk chocolate morsels.
• 8 cover and chill at least 1 hour.
• 9 preheat oven to 375 f.
• 10 shape dough into 1-inch balls.
• 11 place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass or use a cookie stamp (dip in flour to prevent sticking).
• 12 bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
• 13 cool for 15 to 20 seconds on baking sheet then move to rack to finish cooling.

Vegan Potato Pierogi

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus a little extra for rolling
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sunflower oil
• 1 cup water (reserved from cooked potatoes)
• 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 filling -
• 2 peel and cut potatoes into small pieces. cover with water and cook until easily pierced with a fork. drain (reserving 1 cup water for dough) and mash well. i use a potato rice.
• 3 meanwhile sautee onion in oil for about 7 minutes over meadium heat. once onions are done, combine salt pepper, potatoes and onions and mix well. you can add a bit of well drained sauerkraut if you would like.
• 4 to make dough:.
• 5 combine flour, salt, oil and reserved water in large bowl, and mix until dough forms a ball. if dough is dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until moist. if dough is sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it's smooth.
• 6 put it all together!
• 7 roll the pierogi dough on a floured board or countertop until 1/8" thick. cut circles of dough with a cookie cutter or drinking glass. place a small ball of filling (about a tablespoon) on each dough round and fold the dough over, forming a semi-circle. press the edges together with the tines of a fork.
• 8 boil the perogies a few at a time in a large pot of water. they are done when they float to the top (about 8-10 minutes). rinse in cool water and let dry.
• 9 if you want to pan fry them, can a "healthy" pat of vegan butter to a pan, wait for it to melt and them fry on each side until golden.

Spinach Quiche With Sun-dried Tomato And Basil Feta Cheese

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium vidalia onion, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/4 cup asiago cheese, shredded (or grated parmesean)
• 4 ounces feta with sun-dried tomato and basil, crumbled
• 1 deep dish pie shell

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 prick pie shell all over with fork and bake about 8 minutes, just until it starts to turn golden brown. let cool.
• 3 turn oven down to 375 degrees.
• 4 place oil in pre-heated skillet on medium-high heat.
• 5 add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• 6 add garlic and cook for additional 30 seconds.
• 7 add spinach and combine well, just until heated through.
• 8 remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• 9 beat eggs in a large bowl.
• 10 add sour cream, half-n-half, and asiago, beating well.
• 11 stir in spinach mixture followed by crumbled feta.
• 12 pour mixture into pre-baked pie shell on a cookie sheet, (to catch any spills!).
• 13 cook 35-45 minutes or until set.
• 14 let cool about 5 minutes and enjoy!

Speedy Banana Nut Pudding

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 ripe bananas
• 2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes cheesecake flavor instant pudding and pie filling
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box banana cream pudding and pie filling mix
• 2 (12 ounce) boxes vanilla wafers
• 4 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts recommeded)

Recipe

• 1 slice the bananas and set aside in cool water.
• 2 steam or lightly boil the chopped nuts until al dente. (the nuts may also be sauteed with cinnamon and butter for an added twist)
• 3 combine 3 boxes of pudding mix with 4 cups of milk. mix for 2 minutes on low speed and 2 minutes on medium speed (scraping the sides and bottom for loose powder as needed)hand mix in the vanilla and almond extract, set aside.
• 4 combine bananas and nuts.
• 5 layer a normal square cake pan first with pudding mixture then with vanilla wafers, then with banana nut mixture. continue this step until you are out of components or your pan is full.
• 6 refrigerate immediately for 1-2 hours.
• 7 serve topped with whipped cream or cookie crumbs.

The Ultimate Breakfast Cookie

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (3.4 oz.)
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (3.4 oz.)
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups rolled oats, old-fashioned (3 1/2 ounces)
• 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped (4 ounces)
• 1 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
• 1/2 cup toffee pieces (or chocolate chips can be substituted)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened but still cool
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
• 3 whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl.
• 4 in second bowl, stir together oats, pecans, dried fruit, and toffee or chocolate chips.
• 5 in standing mixer (with flat beater) beat butter, peanut butter and sugar at medium speed until no sugar lumps remain, about 1 minute.
• 6 scrape down sides of bowl with rubber spatula; add egg, molasses and vanilla and beat on medium-low speed until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds.
• 7 scrape down bowl; with mixer running at low speed, add flour mixture; mix until just combined, about 30 seconds.
• 8 with mixer still running on low, gradually add oat/nut mixture; mix until just incorporated.
• 9 give dough final stir with rubber spatula to ensure that no flour pockets remain and ingredients are evenly distributed.
• 10 the dough will seem dry, but resist the urge to add more liquid.
• 11 divide dough evenly into 16 portions, each about 1/4 cup, then roll between palms into balls about 2 inches in diameter; stagger 8 balls on each baking sheet, spacing them about 2 1/2 inches apart.
• 12 using hands, gently press each dough ball to 1 inch thickness.
• 13 bake both baking sheets 12 minutes, rotate them front to back and top to bottom, then continue to bake until cookies are medium brown and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft (important -- cookies will seem underdone and will appear raw, wet, and shiny in cracks), about 7 minutes longer.
• 14 do not overbake!
• 15 cool cookies on baking sheets on wire rack 3 minutes; using wide metal spatula, transfer cookies to wire rack and cool to room temperature.

World Peace Cookies By Dorie Greenspan

The Ultimate Cream Cheese Swirled Brownie

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup golden flavour crisco
• 250 g light cream cheese (i use philadelphia)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup golden flavour crisco
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (i use baker's)
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f grease a 9x13-inch pan with golden flavour crisco. double this recipe to make three 9-inch pans.
• 2 for cream cheese batter, cream crisco, cream cheese, and sugar in medium-size bowl until smooth. beat in eggs, flour, and vanilla thoroughly.
• 3 for brownie, melt crisco and chocolate in small saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth. remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl.
• 4 add sugar, eggs, and vanilla, beating well. combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir in to chocolate mixture.
• 5 spread half of brownie batter in pan. spread cream cheese layer evenly on top. drop remaining chocolate batter over cheese mixture, spreading gently to cover. swirl together gently with tip of a knife.
• 6 bake for 25-30 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. do not overbake. cool.
• 7 once the brownies have cooled in the pan a little while, you can cut them, but don't remove them from the pan yet! let them sit for about 1 hour until they firm up. then you can remove them from the pan without them getting all squished up. also, these need to be frozen -- you can defrost them slightly or even eat them straight out of the freezer. but do not keep them on the counter!

Vegan Pierogi Dough

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients together in a medium sized mixing bowl, and knead until smooth (it will still be kind of sticky).
• 2 let the dough rest in the bowl (covered with a towel) for 30 minutes.
• 3 separate the dough into 2 parts.
• 4 roll one half of the dough until about 1/8" thick.
• 5 cut circles with a cookie cutter (i use a 3" cookie cutter).
• 6 add a teaspoon or so of filling (depending on how big your circles are. don't put too much, or they will be hard to close.
• 7 fold the circles in half over the filling, and pinch closed. you can also press the edges with a fork to make sure they are sealed really well.
• 8 roll out the other half of the dough, and cut, fill, and seal.
• 9 at this point you can freeze the pierogi for later, or you can cook them.
• 10 to cook, (do them in batches small enough to fit in your frying pan), boil them for a few minutes,just until they float, and then fry in oil or butter, until brown on either side.

Welfare Cookies

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• saltine crackers
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 lb butter
• 1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
• chopped walnuts

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 spray your baking pan with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil.
• 3 line cookie sheet with the crackers, breaking the end pieces to fit the pan.
• 4 melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the sugar; bring to a boil stirring constantly until the the sugar is melted and turns a light caramel color.
• 5 spread sugar mixture on crackers and place in oven for 10 minutes.
• 6 remove pan from oven& sprinkle chocolate chips over all.
• 7 spread with a knife when chips melt enough to do so.
• 8 sprinkle with crushed walnuts.

Triple-chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/4-1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4-1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/4-1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4-1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cranberries (can also use dried cherries) or 1/4-1/2 cup frozen cranberries (can also use dried cherries) or 1/4-1/2 cup dried cranberries (can also use dried cherries)
• 2 ounces milk chocolate (for drizzling) or 2 ounces chocolate, chopped (for drizzling)

Recipe

• 1 position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°f line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in medium bowl to blend. using electric mixer, beat butter and both sugars in large bowl until smooth. beat in egg and vanilla. add flour mixture and oats and stir until blended. stir in all chocolate chips and cranberries.
• 2 drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, 2 inches apart. bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until edges are light brown, about 12-16 minutes (depending on how soft or crispy you want them). cool on sheets 5 minutes. transfer to rack; cool completely.
• 3 (if drizzling: stir chopped milk chocolate in top of double boiler until melted and smooth. using small spoon, drizzle melted chocolate over cookies in zigzag pattern. let stand until milk chocolate sets, about 1 hour. ).

Vegan Oatmeal-raisin Cookies

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup oats
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup vegan butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ener-g egg substitute
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons rice milk

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 mix together flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
• 3 slowly mix in butter, sugar, vanilla, and egg substitute (mixed with 2 tbs water beforehand).
• 4 finally add in maple syrup, raisins, and rice milk.
• 5 make sure the batter is mixed well. make sure it's not too dry, if it is add rice milk until moist.
• 6 bake on a cookie sheet for 10 minutes (remember, these cookies aren't going to spread very much).
• 7 i hope you like them, tell me how it worked out!

Weight Watchers Spicy Sweet Potato Oven Fries

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb uncooked sweet potato, cut into 4-inch long x 1/2-inch thick fries
• 2 sprays cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder, chipotle variety
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 medium fresh lime, cut into wedges

Recipe

• 1 soak cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour; drain.
• 2 preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• 3 coat a nonstick cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• 4 arrange fries on prepared pan, packed tightly together; drizzle with oil and turn potatoes until fries are well-coated with oil.
• 5 in a small bowl, combine chili powder, turmeric, salt and sugar.
• 6 sprinkle half of spice mixture over fries; flip fries and sprinkle with remaining spices.
• 7 turn fries over several times to make sure spice mixture is evenly distributed.
• 8 spread fries out and bake, turning once or twice during baking, until desired degree of doneness, about 25-32 minutes.
• 9 serve with lime wedges and extra salt on the side, if desired.
• 10 yield 1/4 of potatoes per serving.

Tender Bread Machine Rolls

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup milk, slightly warmed
• 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, softened and cut into pieces
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast

Recipe

• 1 place ingredients into bread machine in order instructed by the manufacturer.
• 2 usually all wet, (as listed above) or all dry first.
• 3 set machine to dough cycle (usually 90 minutes). when dough cycle is complete, remove dough onto floured board.
• 4 cut dough in equal sized pieces and place into greased muffin tins.
• 5 you should have exactly 18 rolls or you can shape them another way you prefer and place on a cookie sheet.
• 6 cover and let rise in a warm place for thirty minutes or until doubled in size (note: a damp paper towel sprayed with nonstick cooking spray works great!).
• 7 brush with melted butter and bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Wrapped Tenderloin With Gorgonzola-mushroom Gravy

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, about 1-inch thick and
• 1/2 teaspoon mccormick's montreal brand steak seasoning
• 4 pillsbury perfect portions refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (2 twin-packs from 21oz pkg)
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola (4 oz)
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 4 1/2 ounces drained & sliced mushrooms
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400°f.
• 2 in 8" skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• 3 pat steaks dry with paper towel; sprinkle both sides with steak seasoning.
• 4 add steaks to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
• 5 remove steaks from skillet; place on plate.
• 6 spray cookie sheet or 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• 7 on cooking surface, roll or press 2 of the biscuits into 5-6" rounds.
• 8 place 1 steak on center of each flattened biscuit.
• 9 press remaining 2 biscuits into 5-6" rounds; place over steaks.
• 10 flute or crimp edges with fork to seal.
• 11 in small bowl, beat egg yolk and water with fork until blended; brush over top biscuits.
• 12 bake 14-18 minutes or until golden brown.
• 13 meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix cheese, pepper, whipping cream and worcestershire sauce.
• 14 heat to boiling.
• 15 reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted.
• 16 stir in mushrooms.
• 17 keep warm over low heat.
• 18 sprinkle half of mushroom gravy over each wrapped steak; sprinkle with parsley.

Super Shooter Basic Spritz Cookies

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup crisco shortening
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f place butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl and cream together on medium high speed.
• 2 add sugar gradually; beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add egg and vanilla; mix well using medium speed.
• 4 combine flour, baking powder, and salt in separate bowl.
• 5 add flour mixture to butter/sugar mixture in three additions; mix well after each addition.
• 6 the dough will be stiff.
• 7 assemble and fill super shooter with dough; use desired disc.
• 8 press cookies on ungreased, uncoated baking sheet (no teflon).
• 9 bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
• 10 do not overbake.

Spectacular Spinach Balls

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach (thawed & drained - squeeze out all the moisture)
• 6 slices bread, lightly toasted a golden brown
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
• 1/4 cup grated asiago cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 shallots, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 place toast in a blender or food processor and blend until finely crumbed.
• 2 combine all ingredients in a large bowl and chill for at least three hours or overnight.
• 3 form into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
• 4 balls can be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to twelve hours.
• 5 bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Sweet And Tangy Braised Chuck Roast

Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 gingersnap cookies, finely crushed into crumbs (each about 2 inches in size)
• 2 cups peeled baby carrots (about half of a 16 ounce bag)
• 2 stalks celery, cut crosswise into 2 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast

Recipe

• 1 in 4 1/2-6 quart slow cooker bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs, carrots, celery, onion, wine, vinegar, raisins, salt, and pepper.
• 2 place roast on top of vegetables.
• 3 cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours, or on high 6 to 6 1/2 hours.
• 4 place roast on warm platter. skim and discard fat from cooking liquid.
• 5 serve roast with vegetables and sauce.

The Ultimate Party Mix

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) box corn chex
• 1 (18 ounce) box golden grahams cereal
• 2 cups shredded coconut
• 1 lb slivered almonds (you can use less if you like)
• 2 cups corn syrup
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups margarine

Recipe

• 1 bring the corn syrup, sugar and margarine to a boil for 2 minutes.
• 2 place cereal mix and coconut in a large mixing bowl and pour corn mixture over.
• 3 stir until totally coated.
• 4 spread on a cookie sheet and let cool.

Vegan Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Squares

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup syrup or 1 cup golden syrup
• 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 6 cups rice krispies

Recipe

• 1 grease a tray about 9x13 inches. also grease the spoon you'll use for mixing and something like a cake slice.
• 2 pour sugar and syrup into a large pan and bring to a boil.
• 3 remove from heat and add crunchy peanut butter mixing well.
• 4 add 6 cups of rice krispies cereal, mixing till coated.
• 5 using the spoon pour out the mix into the greased tray. with the cake slice press the mixture down.
• 6 allow to stand till squares firm up then cut into even squares. i usually use a large pizza cutter but any good knife should do.
• 7 they should last about 2 weeks.

World's Best Burgers

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 10 crushed ritz crackers
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package onion soup mix
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• sliced mushrooms
• onion

Recipe

• 1 place ground beef in a large mixing bowl. sprinkle with crushed ritz.
• 2 in a separate bowl, stir the remaining ingredients together, then hand mix into the hamburger.
• 3 using an icecream scoop, place 2 scoops, one on top of the other, onto a cookie sheet.
• 4 repeat using all the hamburger, form into patties.
• 5 chill for 3-4 hours, then grill til done.
• 6 meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan, fry the mushrooms and onions until golden.
• 7 serve burgers on a fresh bun, top with mushrooms and onions.

Tempting Training Treats (for Dogs)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/3 cups flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup grated cheese (like parmesan)
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup non-fat powdered milk

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well;.
• 2 roll the dough out to size of a cookie sheet;.
• 3 pat the dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, bringing it to the edges.
• 4 using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut desired sizes into dough (just score through).
• 5 if you're using as training treats, cut them into small pieces; sprinkle a little extra cheese if desired on dough for flavor.
• 6 bake in a 350°f oven about 15 minutes until golden brown.
• 7 turn off the oven and let cool for a few hours;.
• 8 they will keep hardening the longer you leave them.
• 9 break them apart; store tightly covered or in the freezer.

Tropical Chunk Cookies

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup macadamia nuts

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375.
• 2 micorwave 1 cup chips in bowl on high 2 minute stir until chocolate is melted.
• 3 mix flour, coconut, baking soda and salt. beat butter and sugar in large bowl. add egg and vanilla. stir in melted chocolate. gradually beat in flour. stir in remaining chips and nuts. drop by tbsp-full onto a cookie sheet. bake 11 to 13 minutes. cool.

Temptation Island Cookies

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 28
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup golden raisin
• 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350° and position 2 racks in the lower third. in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. beat in the eggs and vanilla at medium speed until combined. add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed until barely combined. add the coconut, chocolate chips, raisins and nuts and beat until they’re evenly distributed.
• 2 for each cookie, use an ice cream scoop or a large spoon to scoop 3 tablespoons of the dough onto parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheets; space them 2 inches apart. bake the cookies for 15 minutes, until lightly browned and crisp around the edges but a little soft in the center; shift the pans from top to bottom and front to back for even baking. let the cookies cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Triple-flavored Big Batch Cookies

Total Time: 37 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, stir together flour, oats, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• 2 in a very large mixing bowl, beta butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
• 3 add sugar and brown sugar. beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
• 4 beat in eggs and vanilla.
• 5 beat in as much flour mixture as you can with the mixer.
• 6 using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour mixture.
• 7 stir in chocolate chips.
• 8 drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and set (i like to undercook my cookies by a minute or two myself-just watch).
• 9 cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. transfer cookies to wire rack and let cool.

Savory Party Bread

Total Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (1 1/2-2 lb) unsliced round loaf italian bread
• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup melted margarine or 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup green onion
• 2 -3 teaspoons poppy seeds

Recipe

• 1 cut bread lengthwise and then crosswise without cutting through bottom of crust.
• 2 insert cheese between cuts.
• 3 combine margarine, onions and poppy seeds together and then drizzle over bread.
• 4 wrap in foil and put on cookie sheet.
• 5 bake at 350°f for 15 minutes.
• 6 uncover and bake another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• 7 cheese can be replaced by your own favorite type. you can also use different breads.

Vegan Oatmeal Spice Cookies

Total Time: 47 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup grapeseed oil
• 1 cup raw sugar (turbinado)
• 1 2/3 cups rolled oats (not instant get the good, old school kind)
• 1/3 cup flax seeds (i just sort of eyeball this i put out a 1/3 cup and then dice some cashews and sunflower seeds and p) or 1/3 cup sesame seeds (i just sort of eyeball this i put out a 1/3 cup and then dice some cashews and sunflower seeds and p) or 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (i just sort of eyeball this i put out a 1/3 cup and then dice some cashews and sunflower seeds and p) or 1/3 cup raw cashews (i just sort of eyeball this i put out a 1/3 cup and then dice some cashews and sunflower seeds and p)
• 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon orange rind
• 2 -3 teaspoons carrots (finely grated)
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325º.
• 2 cream together grapeseed oil and raw cane sugar. add the oats, seed-nut mixture, rice milk, orange juice, orange rind and carrot and beat well.
• 3 sift together the remaining dry ingredients. fold into creamed mixture and mix well.
• 4 drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet and back for 18-22 minutes, depending on your oven and the size of your cookies. i always make them big!
• 5 since these are vegan, you and your kids can eat as much dough as you want while you are making them and don’t have to worry about getting sick. they are soooo tasty and hearty, and very good for you. it’s a great way to disguise health food and get your family to try it! i like these as a quick grab and go snack, or for breakfast. my daughter and her friends like to dip them in rice milk or have them with juice.
• 6 * you can use organic brown sugar if your store doesn't carry raw cane sugar.

Vegan Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 6 ounces lite silken firm tofu
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup soymilk lite
• 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 teaspoons molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 in a medium bowl, sift together whole wheat pastry flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
• 2 in a seperate large bowl, cream together peanut butter and sugar with a spatula until well combined, 3 - 5 minutes.
• 3 in a blender, crumble the tofu in, add applesauce, soymilk and oil. whiz on high until completely smooth. add this mixture to the sugar mixture and cream together until well combined. beat in the molasses and vanilla. fold in the oats/flour mixture.
• 4 drop by rounded spoonfulls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. flatten the tops by lightly pressing with a fork in a criss cross pattern. bake for 15 minutes.