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ten tasty treats by abigail b.

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chocolate chocolate chip cookies amount 2 ¼ cups 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 2 sticks 1 cup 1 cup 2 1 tablespoon ½ cup 2 cups ingredients flour salt baking soda butter softened granulated sugar packed brown sugar large eggs vanilla unsweetened cocoa chocolate chips 2 hershey s chocolate bars chopped or m&m s chopped walnuts optional 1 cup directions preheat oven to 375 degrees in a bowl stir together flour salt and baking soda in another large bowl stir together butter both sugars eggs vanilla and cocoa gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture and mix until combined stir chocolate chips and walnuts if using and stir to distribute evenly drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and bake about 10 minutes cool on a baking rack http www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chocolate-chocolate-chip-cookiesrecipe/index.html

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swirled cheesecake nibbles amount 36 2-inch 36 1 2/3 cups ingredients foil baking cups vanilla wafers nestle toll house swirled semi-sweet and premier white morsels cream cheese room temperature granulated sugar all-purpose flour large eggs vanilla extract 2 pkg s 8 oz each ½ cup 2 tablespoons 2 1 teaspoon directions preheat oven to 350° f place 36 2-inch foil bake cups on baking sheets with sides place one vanilla wafer flat-side down on bottom of each cup place 5 to 6 morsels on top of each wafer beat cream cheese sugar and flour in large mixer bowl until creamy add eggs and vanilla extract beat well spoon heaping tablespoon of cream cheese mixture into each bake cup bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until just set and not browned remove from oven to wire rack while still warm top cheesecakes with remaining morsels morsels will soften but will retain shape cool completely cover and refrigerate http www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/129472/swirled-cheesecake-nibbles/detail.aspx

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dark chocolate truffles amount 2/3 cup 1 2/3 cups n/a ingredients heavy whipping cream nestle toll house dark chocolate morsels finely chopped toasted nuts toasted flaked coconut and/or nestle toll house baking cocoa for coating truffles directions line baking sheet with parchment or wax paper heat cream to a gentle boil in medium heavy-duty saucepan remove from heat add chocolate stir until mixture is smooth and chocolate is melted refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly thickened drop chocolate mixture by rounded measuring teaspoon onto prepared baking sheet refrigerate for 20 minutes shape or roll into balls coat with nuts coconut or cocoa store in airtight container in refrigerator http www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/137773/dark-chocolate-truffles/detail.aspx

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raspberry brownies amount 1 pkg 16 oz ingredients nestle toll house refrigerated mini brownie bites bar dough raspberry jam nestle toll house premier white morsels 1/3 cup ¼ cup directions preheat oven to 350° f grease 8-inch-square baking pan place whole bar of dough in prepared pan allow to soften for 5 to 10 minutes using fingertips pat dough gently to fill pan bake for 24 to 26 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky immediately spread jam over brownies cool completely in pan on wire rack microwave morsels in small heavy duty plastic bag on medium-high 70 power for 30 seconds knead microwave at additional 10 to 20-second intervals kneading until smooth cut tiny corner from bag squeeze to drizzle over brownies cut into bars http www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/32018/raspberry-brownies/detail.aspx

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easy chocolate fudge amount 2 cups 1 can 14 oz ingredients nestle toll house semisweet chocolate morsels nestle carnation sweetened condensed milk chopped walnuts vanilla extract 1 cup 1 teaspoon directions line 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with foil combine morsels and sweetened condensed milk in medium heavy-duty saucepan warm over lowest possible heat stirring until smooth remove from heat stir in nuts and vanilla extract spread evenly into prepared baking pan refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm lift from pan remove foil cut into 48 pieces http www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/28655/easy-chocolate-fudge/detail.aspx

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holiday peppermint bark amount 2 cups 24 ingredients nestle toll house premier white morsels hard peppermint candies unwrapped directions line baking sheet with wax paper microwave morsels in medium uncovered microwave-safe bowl on medium-high 70 power for 1 minute stir morsels may retain some of their original shape if necessary microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals stirring just until morsels are melted place peppermint candies in heavy-duty plastic bag crush candies using rolling pin or other heavy object while holding strainer over melted morsels pour crushed candy into strainer shake to release all small candy pieces reserve larger candy pieces stir morselpeppermint mixture spread mixture to desired thickness on prepared baking sheet sprinkle with reserved candy pieces press in lightly let stand for about 1 hour or until firm break into pieces recipe makes 1 pound of candy store in airtight container at room temperature http www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/30261/holiday-peppermint-bark/detail.aspx

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raspberry shortcake amount ¾ pound plus more for garnish ½ cup 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon 1 container 10 ingredients raspberries sugar raspberry liqueur orange juice concentrate orange extract whipped topping shortbread cookies recommended pepperidge farm chessman or walkers shortbread orange zest ed 1 directions combine raspberries sugar liqueur and orange juice concentrate in a bowl and combine with rubber spatula transfer to medium saucepan place saucepan on the side burner of a propane grill heat mixture on medium heat let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to make compote combine the orange extract and whipped topping and set aside on a serving platter place 1 shortbread cookie face up top with a spoonful of raspberry compote a dollop of whipped topping and place a second cookie or other half of shortbread biscuit on top garnish with a dollop of whipped topping several raspberries and orange zest http www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/racin-raspberry-shortcakerecipe/index.html

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cheesecake cookie cups amount 1 pkg 16.5 oz ingredients nestle toll house refrigerated chocolate chip cookie bar dough cream cheese room temperature nestle carnation sweetened condensed milk large eggs vanilla extract cherry pie filling 2 pk-gs 8 oz each 1 can 14 oz 2 2 teaspoons 1 can 21 oz directions preheat oven to 325° f paper-line 24 muffin cups place one piece of cookie dough in each muffin cup bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookie has spread to edge of cup beat cream cheese sweetened condensed milk eggs and vanilla extract in medium bowl until smooth pour about 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture over each cookie in cup bake for additional 15 to 18 minutes or until set cool completely in pan on wire rack top each with level tablespoon of pie filling refrigerate for 1 hour http www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/29619/cheesecake-cookie-cups/detail.aspx

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homemade butter cookies amount ¾ cup ¼ cup ¼ cup 1 1 ¾ cups ¾ teaspoons 1/8 teaspoon ingredients butter softened granulated sugar packed light brown sugar egg yolk all-purpose flour baking powder salt directions combine butter granulated sugar brown sugar and egg yolk in medium bowl add flour baking powder and salt mix well cover refrigerate until firm about 4 hours or overnight preheat oven to 350°f/180°c roll dough on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters place on ungreased cookie sheets bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown remove to wire racks cool completely http sweettoothsite.webs.com/cookiesbars.htm

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no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars amount 2 cups ¾ cups 1 ½ sticks 2 cups 3 cups 2 cups ingredients peanut butter butter softened powdered sugar graham cracker crumbs nestle toll house semisweet chocolate mini morsels directions grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan beat 1 1/4 cups peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy gradually beat in 1 cup powdered sugar with hands or wooden spoon work in remaining 1 cup powdered sugar graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup morsels press evenly into prepared baking pan smooth top with spatula melt remaining 3/4 cup peanut butter and remaining 1 1/2 cups morsels in medium heavyduty saucepan over lowest possible heat stirring constantly until smooth spread over graham cracker crust in pan refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chocolate is firm cut into bars store in covered container in refrigerator http www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/32005/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butterbars/detail.aspx

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