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Fondant

Ingredients 1/3 cup soft butter 1/3 cup Karo 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 lb powdered sugar Directions 1. Mix butter, Karo, and salt. 2. Add sugar, knead or mix in mixer until smooth. If adding food coloring, add now. 3. Make into patties, chill.

Mrs. Eisenhower's Fudge

Ingredients 4 1/2 cup sugar pinch salt 2 tbsp butter 1  13oz  can evaporated milk 12oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 12oz Baker's German chocolate 1  13oz jar Marshmallow creme 2 cup chopped nuts Directions 1. Place sugar, salt, butter, and evaporated milk into a 4qt. saucepan and boil for 6 mins, stir constantly. 2. In a large bowl place chocolate chips, german chocolate, marshmallow creme, and nuts. Pour the mixture from Direction 1 over this mixture. 3. Stir contents until melted. 4. Pour mixture into a large, buttered pan. 5. Let cool.

Microwave Fudge

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup margarine 2/3 cup evaporated milk 7 oz. marshmallow creme 6 oz. chocolate chips 1/2 oz. baking chocolate Directions 1. Combine sugar, margarine, milk, and marshmallow creme in a 2-quart bowl. Microwave on high for 3 mins and stir well. 2. Microwave on high for 2-3 more mins or until it starts to boil. 3. Reduce the power by half and microwave for 5 more mins. 4. Add chocolate chips and baking chocolate, then mix until fully melted. 5. Pour into a buttered 8-inch dish and let harden.

Roly-Poly

Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter 2 tsp baking powder 2 cups flour milk jam (or preserves, fresh fruit, canned fruit, applesauce, raisins, cinnamon) 1 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp butter 2 cup boiling water Directions 1.  Mix butter into flour until it looks like breadcrumbs. 2. Add enough milk to make a fairly firm dough. 3. Pat or roll out (keep fairly thick and with air bubbles present) and spread with jam. 4. Roll up like a Swiss roll, seam on bottom, and place in an oven proof dish. 5. Combine brown sugar, butter, and boiling water to create the syrup, pour the syrup over the roll. 6. Cover and bake at 400F for 30 mins.

Chocolate Cake

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 3 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1-1/2 cups milk Directions 1. Allow butter and eggs to stand a toom temp for 30 mins. Grease and line bottoms of pan (8x8x2" square, or 9x1/2" round) with wax paper. Grease sides of pan and cover with white sugar or flour. 2. In a medium bowl stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside. 3. In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar. Add vanilla and eggs, continue to beat. 4. Alternatively add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture. 5. Spread batter evenly into pans. Bake at 350F for 30-40 mins depending on the pan. Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook , 12th edition.

Coffee and Cream Brownies

Brownie Layer Ingredients: 4 1/2 oz. bittersweet or unsweetened chocolate 6 oz. of unsalted butter 3 eggs 1-1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp. pure vanilla 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/8 tsp. baking soda Directions: 1. Melt 4 1/2 oz. of bittersweet or unsweetened chocolate with 6 oz. of unsalted butter in microwavable bowl for about 1 to 2 minutes until you can whisk it smooth. Set aside for a minute. 2. In another larger bowl, whisk 3 eggs together with 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar.  Add 2 tsp. of pure vanilla, 1/2 tsp. of kosher salt, and then whisk in the slightly cooled chocolate mixture. 3. After the chocolate/butter mixture is smooth, sift in 1 Cup of all-purpose flour and 3/8 of a tsp. of baking soda. 4. Pour the mixture into a greased ( I use Pam) 9 x 12 pan and bake for 20 minutes in a 325 degree convection oven, or 350 degrees in a regular oven. Coffee Cream Filling After the brownies have cooled, spread this layer on. Ingredient...

Raisin Shortbread Bars

Crust ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1½ cups flour, fluffed before measuring Topping ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups brown sugar 3 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped 1 cup currants (or slightly chopped raisins) Directions: Preheat oven to 350F.   CRUST: Melt butter in saucepan, stir in powdered sugar and flour. With flat of hand, press evenly into 9x13 pan. Bake for 5 minutes.   TOPPING: Melt butter in same saucepan. Add brown sugar, stir til smooth. In a separate large bowl, whisk eggs. Stir in butter mixture, then vanilla, pecans and currants. Gently and evenly arrange over crust. Bake for 30 minutes , watching carefully near end to avoid burning. Remove from oven and cool. Cover and refrigerate to store. Notes: Slices best when cold. Freezes well after cutting. Great addition to holiday trays. Makes 54 small squares

Floating Islands with Lemon Custard Sauce

Sauce Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup milk 6 large egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. finely grated lemon peel Meringue Islands Ingredients: 1/2 cup egg whites (4 large) pinch of salt 2/3 cup sugar 6 paper thin lemon slices 2 6-oz containers fresh raspberries Sauce Directions: Bring milk to simmer in med. sauce pan. Beat egg yolks and sugar in med. bowl until light. Gradually whisk hot milk into yolks. Return mixture to sauce pan and stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens (about 3 mins.), don't boil. Pour custard into bowl. Stir in lemon juice and peel. Cool, then chill uncovered. Can be done 2 days in advance. Islands Directions: Preheat oven to 350F Butter 6 3/4 cup soufflé dishes and dust with sugar. Place on baking sheet. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites with pinch of salt, until oft peaks from. Beat in sugar. Continue beating until stiff and glossy. Divide among prepared soufflé dishes, mounding slightly. Bake until mering...

Balsamic Chocolate "Mousse"

2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbs vanilla extract 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup chocolate chips With an electric mixer, whip heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Then add sugar and vanilla. Add balsamic gradually-- taste it after 2 teaspoons and, if you would like, add a third to make the full tablespoon. It can be sort of a strong flavor. Mix until cream becomes light and frothy. Microwave the chocolate chips until just melty and gooey (about a minute). Mix to be sure there are no lumps. With a whisk, mix the chocolate into the whipped cream mixture slowly. Mix until it is just combined and at a mousse-like consistency. Don't over mix this, or it will turn into something that resembles chocolate butter. Keeps in the fridge for a few days.

Mocha Cake

Put in a 9x13" pan. Crush 2/3 of a 20oz. pkg of Oreo Cookies(Chocolate Oreos work great.) Add 1/4 cup melted butter and mix. Press into bottom of 9x13" pan and bake for 10-15 min. at 350 degrees. Cool. In a double boiler melt: 1 1/2 pkg. chocolate chips (3 C.) 3 Tb. instant coffee dissolved in 2 Tb. warm water 3 Tb. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt Melt, mix, and then let cool slightly. You don't want it to become so cool that it starts to get stiff or thicken. Beat in mixer until very stiff: 11 egg whites Add: 11 egg yolks 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla to the chocolate mixture and beat till smooth. This may take a while, but persevere until smooth. Once smooth, add the egg whites with the choc. mixture and mix well. Beat until smooth. When done, pour into the oreo crust pan. Refrigerate until ready to use. You may sprinkle the top with toasted slivered almonds, or tiny chocolate chips. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Pumpkin Pie Cake

1/4 cup margarine, butter or shortening   3/4 cup cooked or canned pumpkin    2 eggs 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup flour Optional – ½ cup raisins or chopped dates, 1/4 cup chopped nuts    Grease 8-inch square pan or 9-inch pie pan.  In medium saucepan, melt margarine.  Stir in remaining ingredients.  Pour into prepared pan.  Bake at 375° for 30 to 35 minutes until top springs back when touched lightly in the center.  Serve warm or cool topped with whipped cream or ice cream. High Altitude Adjustment:  Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.

Laura's Pecan Pie

1 9-inch unbaked pie crust 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/2 t. salt 1 t. vanilla 1 heaping cup pecan halves    Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, salt and vanilla; mix well. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust; sprinkle with pecan halves.  Bake for 45 to 50 mins or until center is set.   Toothpick inserted in center will come out clean when pie is done. If crust or pie appears to be getting brown, cover with foil for the remaining baking time. Remove from oven and cool.

Apple Green Chile Pie

1 1/2 quarts sliced, peeled, tart apples 1/2 cup green chile 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg 2 Tbsp lemon or apple juice Topping; 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or pinons 350 for 1 hour Mix the top set of ingredients and place in pie dish. Combine butter, brown sugar and flour until crumbly texture, and pack over apples. Sprinkle nuts and pack slightly to hold.

Oatmeal Cookies (Shupe)

Ingredients 2 1/4 cup flour 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp soda 3 cup oats 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 cup raisins 1 cup oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk Directions 1.  Mix the dry ingredients in order given, then the wet ingredients. Bake at 400F for 8-10 mins. Makes 5 dozen small.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 2 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp salt 2 sticks butter 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 1 package milk chocolate chips Directions 1.   In a small bowl, combine flour, soda, salt. 2.  In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, & vanilla. Beat in eggs. 3.  Gradually add the dry mix. 4.  Stir in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if desired). Bake at 375F for 8 mins.

Macaroons

Ingredients 2 cup almonds (blender ground) 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1/2 cup sugar 2 egg whites 1 tsp almond extract Directions 1 . Preheat oven to 300F. 2. Mix almonds ground in a blender, lemon rind, sugar, egg whites & extract. 3. Line 2 baking sheets with folded supermarket bags. Cover with parchment paper. 4. Form into 1 1/2" patties. Bake 25-30 mins at 300F. Makes 18.

Ginger Snaps (Ann Gruidel)

Ingredients 1 1/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup shortening 2 eggs cream 1st three together, then add rest 1 cup molasses 3 1/4 cup flour 1 tbsp ginger 1 tsp salt 4 tsp soda 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves Directions 1. Make balls marble sized. 2. Flour hands or chill to make the dough easier to work with. 3. Roll in white sugar. Bake at 350F for 10 mins.

Ginger Snaps (Judy Schulz)

Ingredients 4 cup flour 4 tsp soda 2 tsp ginger 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup light molasses 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup shortening 2 cup sugar 2 eggs Directions 1. Cream shortening and sugar, then add other ingredients. Chill. 2. Form dough into small balls and roll in white sugar. Remove when they're just beginning to collapse. Bake at 350F until done.

Ricotta Cookies

Ingredients * May want to double recipe. 1/4 lb. butter 1/4 cup ricotta 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 cup sifted flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt Directions 1. Allow butter to soften, then blend with ricotta until creamy. Add vanilla and mix well. 2. Add sugar gradually, beating until well blended. 3.  Add egg and mix well. 4. Slowly stir in dry ingredients and blend well. 5. Drop from a teaspoon on greased baking dish. 6. Bake in oven for 10 mins at 375F. Remove. While the cookies are still hot, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Bake at 375F for 10 mins.  Yields 30-36 cookies.

Sugar Cookies

Ingredients 2 eggs 2/3 cup oil 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp lemon rind 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups sifted flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Directions 1. Beat eggs with fork till well-blended. Stir in oil, vanilla & rind. Blend in sugar. 2.  Sift together flour, powder, & salt. Add to mixture. 3.   Roll dough into balls and stamp each ball with the bottom of an oiled and sugared glass. Bake at 400F for 5-6 mins. Remove immediately from cookie sheet.

Meringue Cookies

Ingredients 2 egg whites few grains salt 1/8 tsp cream of tarter 1/2+ cup sugar 1/2 tsp orange extract (optional) 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup coconut (optional) Directions 1. Mix the egg whites and salt until foamy.  Add the cream of tarter, and beat until stiff. 2. Gradually add sugar. Beat for 10 more mins. 3. Stir in vanilla and coconut. Bake at 275F for 45 mins on wax paper.

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup soft butter 1/4 -1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1-2 tsp vanilla 2 cup sifted flour 1-2 cup nuts Directions 1. Mix the soft butter with the powdered sugar until creamy. Add salt. 2. Add the other ingredients. 3. Mix well and roll into small balls. 4. Bake. 5. While still hot, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Bake at 350F for 12-15 mins. Makes 4 dozen.

Cream Wafers (Judy Oxley)

Ingredients Wafers 1 cup soft butter 1/3 cup whipping cream 2 cup flour Filling 1/4 cup soft butter 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla food coloring Directions Wafers 1. Mix, cover, and chill the butter, whipping cream, and flour. 2. Roll 1/3 of the dough at a time to 1/8" thick on a floured, cloth-covered board. 3. Cut the dough into 1-1/2" circles. 4. Transfer dough with spatula to waxed paper covered with sugar. Flip cookies so that both sides are coated with sugar. Place on ungreased sheet. Prick  cookies with fork about 4 times. Bake at 375F for 7-9 mins (until set, but not brown) Filling 1. Cream butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth & fluffy. Tint with food coloring. 2. Sandwich the filling between two wafters.

Uncle Dave's Cookies (Newbolds)

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter 4 cups brown sugar 4 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 4 tsp vanilla 1-1/2 cups flour 4 cups Pecans Directions 1. Cream together the butter, sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla. 2. Gradually add the flour and then the pecans. 3. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. 4. Bake 5. Scoop cookies off into powdered sugar. Roll up in powdered sugar one at a time. Do only 9-12 at a time. Bake at 350F for 9 mins. FYI: When you cook these, they will end up like little puddles of sloppy dough- let them sit for 1-2 mins before scooping them off. Do not let them sit for more than 1-2 mins, otherwise they will harden and will not be rolled. They rarely scoop off in perfect circles- just wad them together in the powdered sugar.

Chocolate Chile Cake with Bourbon Icing

2-4 Tbsp NM red chile powder, depending on desired heat 2 cups water – divided in two 1 cup portions 1 Tbsp vanilla 1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup + 2 Tbsp cake flour 2 cups sugar 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ¾ cup natural cocoa powder – NOT Dutch-processed. 1 cup butter, room temp ½ cup buttermilk 2 eggs Directions Preheat the oven to 350° & position rack in the center. Butter & flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottom of each pan with a circle of parchment or waxed paper. Combine the chile powder and 1 cup water in a saucepan bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Set aside. Combine the flours, sugar, baking soda, salt & cocoa powder in bowl of electric mixer with wire whisk attachment. Mix on low to blend. Add the soft butter in pieces, mixing thoroughly. The mixture will appear grainy. Increase mixer to medium and gradually add remaining 1 cup of water and the buttermilk. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well...

Coffee Cake

Cake Ingredients 2 cups Bisquick 2/3 cup milk 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 egg Directions 1. Combine ingredients and beat vigorously for 30 sec. 2. Pour into greased 9" pan. 3. Sprinkle with topping- see recipe below. Topping Ingredients 2/3 cup bisquick 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 4 Tbsp butter Directions 1. Mix the ingredients together. 2. Stuff 1/3 to 1/2 the mixture into the batter. 3. Spread the rest of the mixture evenly over the surface of the batter. 4. Bake at 350F for 18-20 mins.

Erica's Amish Oatmeal

Ingredients  (with sugar reduction) 3 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 eggs 2 tsp baking powder 1-1/2 tps salt 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup dried fruit (cherries)  Directions 1. Combine ingredients,mix well. 2. Spread evenly into a greased 12x18" sheet-pan 3. Bake at 325F for 25-30 mins, until edges are golden. 4. Scrape immediately and sppoon serve with warm milk and sugar, or fresh fruit. Yields 12 servings, can easily be refrig. and reheated.

Teague Omelet Roll

Ingredients 6 oz soft cream cheese 1-1/8 cup milk 3 Tbsp flour 1/2 tsp salt 18 eggs 3 cups cheese (cheddar or mozz) {divided} 2 cups finely chopped ham or turkey 1/2cup thinly sliced onions or other veggie (optional) Small bit of sour cream 1/4-1/2 cup pesto for turkey omelet roll Directions: 1. Line bottom & sides of a well greased baking pan (15x10x1) with parchment paper. Grease paper well; set aside. 2. In small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese & milk until smooth. Add flour & salt, mix until combined. 3. In large bowl beat eggs until blended. Add cream cheese mixture; mix; pour into prepared pan. 4. Bake at 375F for 30 to 35 minutes or until eggs are puffy and set. 5. Remove from oven and immediately brush with sour cream (and pesto for turkey/mozzarella). 6. Sprinkle with 1+ cup cheese. Sprinkle with ham (or turkey), onions or other veggies or nothing, 1+ cup cheese. 7. Roll up from short side, peeling parchment paper away while rolling. Sprinkle t...

Overnight French Toast - Sweet

Ingredients : Texas toast or 1 loaf French bread with crusts removed, cut into 3/4 inch slices ½ stick butter 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 2/3 cups milk 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon 2 tsp vanilla sliced peaches or apples or other fruit Directions : 1. The night before serving, melt butter and brown sugar in a small pan, stirring. 2. Pour into a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Lay fruit and then bread slices on top of brown sugar mix. Can also double layer with another of peaches and bread. If doing that, use 8 eggs, 3 c milk. 3. Combine eggs with milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour over the bread. 4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. 5. In the morning preheat oven to 350 degrees and uncover baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes . 6. Serve with syrup, honey or chopped blueberries mixed with 2 tablespoons of orange juice Serve 4-6

Lemon Current Breakfast Bars

Ingredients 9 oz. Dried currants     14 oz. (1 can) Sweetened-condensed milk  1 (juice & zest) Lemon       8 oz. Butter, softened  1.25 cup unpacked Light brown sugar                                       1 ½ tsp. Pure vanilla 1.5 cup AP flour               ½  tsp.Baking soda                                                  ½ tsp. Salt  1 ½  Cup   Rolled oats    ...

Overnight Breakfast Eggs with Green Chile, Artichoke Hearts and Tomato

Important: Make this the night, or 8+ hours before. Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs (with whites separated from yolks) 3 cups milk salt to taste pepper to taste 12 slices white bread without crusts green chili (optional) grated cheese Artichoke hearts tomatoes bacon, or sausage, or ham Directions: 1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. 2. Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Refrigerate. 3. In a large bowl combine: egg yolks, milk, salt, pepper. Lightly whisk. 4. Butter the bread, then cut into cubes. Place in a large, greased, flat dish. 5. Add cheese and additional toppings of choice. 6. Add the egg whites into the egg yolk /milk mixture. Gently mix. 7. Pour eggs/milk mixture over the bread and toppings. Bake. 350F for 30-40 mins. Serves 10.

Waffle Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1-3/4 cup apple or orange juice (4-oz concentrate) 1/4 cup maple syrup 4 peaches or pears or oranges 1/2 cup whipped cream 8-oz yogurt 1/4 cup maple syrup toasted pecans or almonds Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan mix sugar and cornstarch. 2. Stir in juice and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Stir constantly over medium-high heat until thick and bubbly. 3. Stir in diced fruit. Cool until warm. 4. In a small bowl beat the whipped cream, yogurt, syrup. Chill. 5. Garnish with toasted nuts.

WW Walnut Pancakes

Ingredients : 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional) Wet : 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 cup sugar Directions : 1. Grind the oats in a blender or food processor until fine. In a large bowl, combine ground oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. 2. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, milk, oil, egg, and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix wet ingredients into dry with a few swift strokes. Stir in nuts, if desired. 3. Lightly oil a skillet or griddle, and preheat it to medium heat. Ladle 1/3 cup of the batter onto the hot skillet; cook the pancakes for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until brown.

Basic Crepes

2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 tsp salt 2 T melted butter 1 cup flour 1) Combine all wet ingredients. 2) Sift in flour and mix until smooth. 3) Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly. 4) Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot. For sweet crepes add cinnamon and vanilla to batter. Can be filled with fruit, mousse, nutella, etc. for sweet crepes. The recipe as it appears above is fabulous for savory crepes (vegetables, meats, etc).

Banana Bread

Ingredients: 1-3/4 cup flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 2 very ripe bananas 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp soda 2 slightly beaten eggs 1/3 cup nuts (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour loaf pan. 2. In a large bowl, with a fork, mix dry ingredients. 3. Cut in shortening with pastry blender till mixture is course crumbs. 4. Stir in bananas, eggs, and nuts until just blended. Spread the batter evenly in the pan. 5. Bake for 55 mins or until toothpick comes clean.

Apple Coffee Cake

1 stick butter 1 cup sugar Cream above ingredients together. Then add: 2 eggs 1 cup sour cream After above is mixed together, add: 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp baking soda Batter will be quite thick. Add 4 peeled and sliced apples to above mixture.   Filling: ½ tsp cinnamon ½ cup finely chopped nuts ½ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar   Grease a spring form pan and place half the apple batter in bottom. Sprinkle with all the filling and then spread the last half of the apple batter on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes(possibly longer) until set in the middle. Cool and remove from spring form pan to serve. Keep refrigerated due to the sour cream.

Glenna's Orange Cranberry Muffins

Pulse together in food processor: 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda Into dry ingredients pulse in: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup chopped nuts Place in separate bowl. Chop in food processor 1 whole orange. Measure out and add enough water to make 1 cup. Set aside in small bowl. Chop in food processor: 1 1/2 cups cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 beaten egg combine with orange mixture then fold wet ingredients into dry by hand. Fill muffin tins 3/4 cup full. Bake at 350 for 15-20 min. Regrease pan for 2nd batch.