Cake Mix Cookies (Becki H)

1 box cake mix

2 eggs (or equiv. of powdered eggs and water)

1/2 c. oil

chips of choice or raisins, craisins, nuts, etc.

Mix everything together.  Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.  Let sit on pan 1 minute before removing to a cooling rack.

Pumpkin Cookies

Super Easy, Super Yummy, Pumpkin Cookies

1 box carrot cake mix or spice cake mix
15oz. pumpkin puree
1 tsp. cinnamon (more or less, if you like)
1/2 bag white chocolate chips

Mix everything together and drop on a greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 for 15 min for large drops or 9 min for small drops.  You could frost with cream cheese frosting, but the chips are enough to make it yummy without frosting.

Fluffy Pistachio Jello Salad (Shiloh)

Fluffy Pistachio Jello Salad
1 box of pistachio pudding
1 carton of Cool Whip (or generic brand)
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
1-2 cups of mini marshmallows
Mix pistachio pudding with Cool Whip.  Stir till it all turns green!  Then
add pineapple and marshmallows.  Stir and then chill.  Enjoy!

Peach Crisp (Shiloh)

Peach Crisp
(based on the Fruit Crisp recipe found in "Better Homes and Gardens New
Cookbook", c. 1989, pg. 125)
2 cans of peaches, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
½ c. regular rolled oats
½ c. packed brown sugar
¼ c. all-purpose flour
¼ tsp. cinnamon
¼ c. margarine or butter

Put peaches in the bottom of a glass pie plate.  Mix remaining ingredients
(in a separate bowl) using a pastry blender until mixture resembles course
crumbs.  Spread mixture over peaches.  Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to

35 minutes or until topping is golden.

Notes:  I make this recipe all the time, and I don't bake it but I do
microwave it.  You can microwave it for 5 to 7 minutes.
Also, you can make this recipe before church and cover it with plastic wrap
and then refrigerate it.  When you get home from church, just take the
plastic wrap off and microwave it while you eat your dinner. It's quick and
easy.

Lemon Bars (Teresa H)

Lemon Bars

Crust:

3 cups AP Flour

3/4 cup powdered Sugar

1 1/2 cups Margarine

---Mix well then pat into a 10x15 inch sheet-cake pan.

---Bake at 350*F for 12 minutes.

Filling:

Whisk together:

5 Eggs

3 cups granulated Sugar

9 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

2 Teaspoons grated Lemon Zest

6 Tablespoons AP Flour

1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder

---Pour on top of baked crust and return to oven (I pour it while pan is still in the oven)

and bake 20 minutes longer or until topping is set.

---Remove from oven, dust with powdered sugar. When cool, dust with powdered sugar again.

---Cool and cut into squares.

Lemon Bars from the Lion House cookbook (Robin B.)

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup plus a few Tbsp. powdered sugar
1 cup flour

Preheat oven to 325. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar; add 1 cup flour. Spread in an 8x8-inch pan and bake for 15-20 minutes. While crust is baking, prepare filling.

Filling:
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
grated rind of 1/2 lemon

In a medium bowl, beat eggs slightly and add sugar, 2 Tbsp. flour, lemon juice and lemon rind. Mix well and pour over hot crust immediately after removing it from the oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar. Cool slightly before cutting into 2-inch squares. Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired. Makes 16.

Mint Brownies (Robin B.)

I just found this in a Real Simple magazine. Other mint brownie recipes use a homemade brownie but this recipe speeds up the process.

Bake a brownie mix as directed on box, cool completely.

Mix 3 cups confectioner's sugar, 3 Tbsp. milk, 6 Tbsp. softened butter, 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring. Spread on brownies. (It says to refrigerate first but I have moved right on to the chocolate layer without any problems. Just don't press down hard when spreading the chocolate.)

Melt 3 squares of unsweetened chocolate with 4 Tbsp. butter. Spread evenly over the top. Refrigerate to set. I have found these keep best in the refrigerator.

Peach Topped Cheesecake (Anna G)

Peach Topped Cheesecake

Prepare graham cracker crust:
· 1 1/4 Cup crushed graham crackers
· 2 Tablespoons sugar
· 5 Tablespoons melted butter

Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar thoroughly with a fork. Pour the crumbs into a pie plate. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the crumbs evenly along the bottom and sides of the pie plate. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes. (Underdone is better than overdone because it will bake more with the cheesecake.)

Cheesecake filling:
· 2 packages of 8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
· 3/4 Cup sugar
· 2 eggs
· 2 teaspoons lemon juice
· 1 teaspoon vanilla

Beat all ingredients together well and pour into the graham cracker crust. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes. Baking time is approximate. Cheesecake should look puffy and may have a few cracks on top. Also, you may need to cover the outside edge of the crust so it doesn't get overdone.

Cool cheesecake to room temperature (may be slightly warm but not hot).

Peach glaze topping: (This is also great with strawberries or raspberries)
· Half a small package of peach gelatin
· 1/2 Cup sugar
· 1 Tablespoon corn starch (heaping)
· 1 Cup water

Mix glaze ingredients in a small saucepan before you turn on the heat. Bring to a boil and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Cut fresh or frozen peaches into thin slices and arrange on top of the cooled cheesecake. Pour the glaze over the top. It should completely cover the peaches (if it doesn't the fruit not covered may turn brown). Put in the refrigerator and chill for a couple of hours.

Pecan Pie (Teresa H)

Pecan Pie (Passed down the gererations—Teresa Horton, Diana Wongwai, Tressie Holler)

Yield: One 9" pie

1 9inch pie tin lined with your favorite pie crust

1 ½ cups pecan halves

1 cup K-roll syrup (light or dark)

1 tsp vanilla

¼ tsp Salt

4 Tblsp Sugar

3 Tblsp Flour

2 Eggs (beaten)

3 Tblsp Butter

· In blender, mix eggs, sugar, flour, salt and vanilla.

· In small sauce pan bring syrup and butter to a boil over medium heat. Keep stiring to avoid burning. Remove and cool slightly.

· Add hot mixture to blender and blend until light in color.

· Pour into chilled pie shell that has been lined with the pecan halves.

· Place in 350* F oven on middle rack.

· Bake for 50-55 minutes. Pie is done when a knife inserted into center of filling is clean when pulled out.

(you may want to cover crust edges with foil if they darken too much for your taste. It will depend on your oven.)

Tip: I like to make sure all pecans are covered with filling so they are coated even after they float to the top during cooking.

Butterscotch Pumpkin Pie (Amber)

Makes: 12 servings Prep: 10 minutes Bake: at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes; 350 degrees F for 35 minutes Cook: 5 minutes 1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated rolled double crust pastry 3/4 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 can (15 ounces) solid pack pumpkin puree 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground ginger Pinch ground nutmeg Whipped cream or whipped topping, for serving Directions 1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Unroll one of the pastry crusts and fit into a 9-inch round pie plate. Refrigerate until ready to fill. 2. In a small saucepan, combine butterscotch chips and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat about 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until smooth. Let cool slightly. 3. Meanwhile, whisk pumpkin puree, egg and egg yolk, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, ginger and nutmeg. Slowly whisk in butterscotch mixture until incorporated. Spoon into crust-lined pie plate, and spread smooth. 4. Bake at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake an additional 35 minutes, until crust is browned and pie puffs slighty, covering edge of pie with foil if browning too quickly. Cool at room temperature on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream or whipped topping, if desired.

Triple Layer Chocolate Mud Pie (Dena)

Ingredients

3 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted

1/4 cup canned sweetened condensed milk

1 OREO Pie Crust (6 oz.)

2 cups cold milk

2 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling

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

MIX chocolate and condensed milk until well blended. Pour into crust; sprinkle with pecans.

BEAT milk and dry pudding mixes with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. (Mixture will be thick.) Spoon 1-1/2 cups of the pudding over pecans. Add half of the whipped topping to remaining pudding; stir until well blended. Spread over pudding layer in crust; top with remaining whipped topping.

REFRIGERATE 3 hours. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Banana Cream Pie Variation (Robin)

1 small package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup milk
1 small container heavy cream
1 homemade graham cracker crust, baked and cooled
3 bananas sliced
Mix pudding and milk. In another bowl beat cream until stiff. Mix cream and pudding together. Layer bananas in bottom of crust and put cream mixture on top. Refrigerate.

Easy Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Pie (Robin)

1 (6 oz.) chocolate pie crust
6 oz. Cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
3 Tbsp. Lemon juice
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Heat oven to 350. Arrange berries over crust. Beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk, gradually add egg, lemon juice and vanilla. Mix well. Pour over fruit, bake 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Top with glaze and then refrigerate.

Chocolate glaze:
¼ cup heavy or whipping cream
¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Heat on low until melted and slightly thickened, pour over pie, chill.

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake (LaRein M)

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake 1 cup flour ¾ cups sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup milk 2 tablespoons melted shortening or margarine 1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional) Measure flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt into bowl. Blend in milk, shortening and nuts. Pour into greased square 9x9x2 inch pan. (Batter should be brownie batter thick). Topping: 1 cup brown sugar ¼ cup cocoa 1 ¾ cup hot water Stir brown sugar and cocoa together. Sprinkle over batter in pan. Pour hot water over all. Bake 45 minutes at 350º This makes a wonderful chocolate sauce on the bottom, with cake on top. Serves 9 Note: Can be doubled and served in 9x13 pan. I don't double the cocoa, in the topping and use 2 ½ cups water. Serve with whipped cream or cool whip. Best if served slightly warm. Yummy!

Chocolate Eclair (LaRein M)

CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR 1-16 oz box graham crackers 2- 3-½ oz packages instant vanilla pudding mix 3 cups milk 1- 8 oz package cream cheese, softened 1-8 oz carton non-dairy whipped topping (Cool Whip) (I use a 12 oz carton and save some for the frosting) 1 3-½ oz package chocolate instant pudding for frosting Line 9x13 pan with one layer of graham crackers. Beat pudding with milk and cream cheese until stiff. Fold in whipped topping. Pour ½ of mixture over crackers. Place another layer of graham crackers on top and add remaining pudding mixture. Top with another layer of graham crackers. Follow directions on box of chocolate pudding for pie. I use the same mixer bowl I used for the vanilla pudding, and just mix very well. Add some whipped topping if you wish. Pour over the top of the last layer of graham crackers. Chill several hours or overnight. Try using all low fat ingredients. Delicious!! Experiment with different kinds of puddings… white chocolate, banana, etc. This is great to take to work or church parties.

Chocolate Sticky Buns (Kimberli D)

1 pkg. dry yeast

1/3 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)

1 1/3 cups sugar, divided

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, divided

3/4 cup scalded milk

3 1/2 cups flour, divided

1 egg, beaten

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 cup light corn syrup

5 Tablespoons cocoa, divided

1 cup chopped pecans

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside. Combine 1/3 cup sugar, salt, 1/2 cup butter, and scalded milk in a mixing bowl; stir until butter melts. Cool to 105-115 degrees. Stir in 1 1/2 cups flour, egg, and yeast mixture. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer 2 1/2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, about one hour or until doubled in bulk. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and 3 Tablespoons of cocoa; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Pour sugar mixture evenly into two greased 9-inch cake pans. Sprinkle pecans over sugar mixture; set aside. Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 Tablespoons cocoa, and cinnamon; set aside. Punch dough down, and divide in half. Roll each half into a 14X9 inch rectangle; brush with melted butter; sprinkle half of cocoa-cinnamon mixture over each dough rectangle. Starting at widest end, roll up each strip in jelly roll fashion; pinch edges together to seal. Cut each roll into 1-inch slices. Place 9 slices in each cake pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Invert pans on serving plates; serve warm. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen. Yum, Yum, Yum!!!

Chocolate Mousse Cake Supreme with Giant Chocolate Curls (Kimberli D)

Cake:

1 Package Pillsbury Plus Devil's Food Cake Mix

1 cup Sour Cream

3/4 cup water

1/3 cup oil

3 eggs

Filling:

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin

2 Tablespoons water

1 cup whipping cream

1/3 cup chocolate flavored syrup

Glaze:

6 ounce package (1cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips

6 Tablespoons butter or margarine

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at highest speed. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. remove from pans. Cool completely. In a small saucepan, soften gelatin in cold water. Stir over low heat until dissolved; set aside. In another small bowl, beat whipping cream at highest speed with mixer just until it begins to thicken. Gradually add chocolate syrup and gelatin; continue beating until soft peaks form. In a small saucepan, heat chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. To assemble cake, place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread with half of filling; top with second layer cake. Spread with remaining filling; top with remaining cake layer. Spread glaze over top and sides of cake. Garnish with 12 Giant Chocolate Curls. Store in refrigerator. Makes 12 servings.

To Make Giant Chocolate Curls:

Cut 12 4 1/2 inch squares of heavy aluminum foil. Melt 4 ounces (4 squares) semi-sweet chocolate with 2 teaspoons shortening. Using the back of a teaspoon, spread layer of chocolate over foil to within 1 inch of each edge. Refrigerate 3 to 4 minutes or until chocolate is just set but not hard and brittle. If desired, sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar. Bring 2 edges of foil together to form a cone shape, crimping edges together. (Do not overlap chocolate.) Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. Working with one at a time, carefully remove foil; keep remaining curls refrigerated. Use to garnish cake.

Paula Deen's Deep Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake (Tara C)

Paula Deen's Deep Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake
(Flourless cake)

Prepare a 9 inch spring form pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper so it hangs over and then close the latch to hold the paper in place and secure sides. Spray with some non-stick cooking spray. Pre-heat oven to 325 F.

• 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (Ghirardelli)
• 8 oz. dark chocolate (I used 60 % cocoa Ghiradelli for this one)
• 2 cubes butter
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 6 eggs, separated

Separate eggs, yolks in one bowl, egg whites in another. Set aside. Break up chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and add butter. Melt in the microwave for 30 second internals, stirring in between until completely melted and smooth. Whisk in sugar until combined. Then add the egg yolks to the chocolate mixture, one at a time, whisking after each one.

Now, in a medium bowl, beat the egg whites on high with an electric mixer. Beat for several minutes until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture until combined. Pour into prepared spring form pan, and bake for 1 hour.

It will rise pretty high in the oven, but when you take it out to cool it will fall, hard :)
Cool on the counter for at least an hour and for at least 4 hours in the fridge before removing from spring form pan.

It is definitely worth the wait and amazingly rich and chocolaty. Bon Appetit!

Chocolate Cheesecake (Robin B.)

This is one of our favorites! I have found that beating the cream cheese in my stand mixer and actually timing it for 3 minutes makes it really fluffy. I usually take frozen raspberries, thaw them out and push them through a small strainer to remove the seeds. I add 1 or 2 Tbsp. of sugar to this and keep it in the refrigerator. Serve it over the cheesecake.

Crust:

• 1 cup finely ground chocolate wafer or chocolate graham crackers
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 3 Tbsp. sugar

Stir the above ingredients together and press firmly onto the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9 inch spring form pan. Bake until set, about 10 min. at 350. Let cool.

Cheesecake:

• 1 cup sugar 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, room temp.
  
• Pinch of salt
• ¾ cup sour cream, room temp.
  
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 3 Tbsp. Dutch process unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 large eggs, room temp.
  

After crust is done, reduce temp. to 300 degrees. Melt chocolate in double boiler or microwave, let cool. Put cream cheese in mixing bowl and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. With mixer on low add sugar in a slow, steady stream. Add salt, cocoa, sour cream, vanilla and melted chocolate; mix until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake until set, but still slightly wobbly in center, 50-60 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on rack. Refrigerate uncovered for 6 hours or overnight. Before unmolding run a knife around the edge.

Blackberry-Peach Trifle (Kimberli D)

Blackberry-Peach Trifle

unsalted butter, room temp for baking dish

1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for baking dish

1 pound ripe yellow peaches (about 3)

1 pound white peaches (about 3)

1 pound fresh blackberries (about 3 heaping cups)

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

3 cups heavy cream

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with oven rack in the center position. Butter and flour a 9X13 inch baking dish; set aside. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl; set aside. Fill a large saucepan two thirds full with water; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Score the bottom of each peach. Gently put peaches in the simmering water. Using a slotted spoon, remove peaches from water when skin easily peels away from the flesh, 1-2 minutes. Plunge into ice bath until cool enough to handle; peel immediately. Cut each peach into 8 slices and set aside. Place the remaining slices in a medium covered bowl, and set aside. In another medium bowl, combine the blackberries and 2 tablespoons sugar. Set aside to coat, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form; set aside for batter. Whip remaining 2 cups of cream, and refrigerate. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, lightly beat eggs. Add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, and beat until mixture is pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Into a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture. Gently fold the reserved whipped cream into the batter into prepared dish; spread evenly. Scatter reserved peaches and a third of the blackberries over batter. Bake until the cake is golden and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely. To assemble; cut cake into six pieces. Place three pieces in the bottom of a straight-sided glass serving bowl or compote. Spoon half of the fruit (and berry juice) over cake. Spoon half of refrigerated whipped cream over fruit. Repeat with remaining cake, fruit, and cream. Drizzle remaining berry juice over the trifle.