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Brownies

Basic and good.  And easy.  What more do you want?!!  Dress them up with nuts or whipped cream and chocolate sauce.  Or serve them with strawberries. 1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2.  Mix:      1 cup margarine, softened                   4 eggs                   2 cups sugar 3.  Add:     1 cup flour                  1/3 cup cocoa                  1 teaspoon vanilla 4.  Mix together on low speed and spread in greased 9x13 pan. 5.  Sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips on top. 6.  Bake for 30 minutes. 

WEDNESDAY MORNING SMOOTHIE

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Every morning I enjoy a smoothie and I truly love coming up with new versions of my favorite morning drink. This morning I went through my refrigerator and freezer to see what new concoction I could come up with. After careful inspection I decided on 1/2 cup Chobani fat-free vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup diet orange Sunkist, 1/2 of a large frozen banana and 1 cup of frozen strawberry slices.  The end result~Deliciousness! Be sure and try this combination, I guarantee it to please your taste buds and your belly. "I never met a smoothie I didn't love."~Adele Forbes

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

It's the last week of February and here's our last cookie recipe. This cookie is cakey, yummy and spiced with just the right spices. I made some the other day and the smell and flavor were just amazing. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a picture, hopefully I can add one really soon!  Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 3 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups pumpkin 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 5 cups cake flour (5 cups all purpose works too!) 1 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat butter and sugar together for about 2 minutes or until smooth. Add eggs, pumpkin, vanilla and spices. Continue beating for about 2  additional minutes.  Add rest of ingredients to bowl and mix just until flour disappears and all ingredients are combined. Using a large cookie (or ice cream) scoop, place dough onto parchment lined baking sheets or li...

SPICED RUM CAKE with BUTTER RUM GLAZE

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�You've got this life and while you've got it, you'd better kiss like you only have one moment, try to hold someone's hand like you will never get another chance to, look into people's eyes like they're the last you'll ever see, watch someone sleeping like there's no time left, jump if you feel like jumping, run if you feel like running, play music in your head when there is none, and eat cake like it's the only one left in the world!� ? C. Joybell C. Now here is a cake that will actually make you kiss your Granny. And Uncle Bob and Aunt Sue and cousin Leroy and your dogs and cats. This wonderful recipe comes my new found friend, Libby Murphy, who authors the food blog 'twirlandtaste'. http://www.twirlandtaste.com/2013/02/spiced-rum-cake-with-butter-rum-glaze.html. You'll for sure want to slip on over to this wonderful blog where every food item in it flips my trigger. Just trust me, you will not be disappointed. And please tell her ...

Peanut Butter Cookies

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Here's yet another cookie recipe. These are one of the most popular varieties that we sell. I have heard that they are really yummy with or without the peanut butter and or chocolate frosting. But, if it's too much work and time to make these, you can always just come buy them from us! :) Peanut Butter Cookies 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 3 1/4 cups cake flour (again if using all purpose flour, start with 1/4 cup less and check for stickiness) 1- 12 oz bag Reese's Peanut Butter chips (no substitutions) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and place rack in center of oven. Cream together butter, sugars, salt, baking soda and powder.  Add vanilla and eggs. Mix well. Add flour and peanut butter chips. Mix just until flour and chips are blended together. Using a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop, or just a large spoon, scoop into 2 inch balls and place on a ...

SKINNY NO-BAKE COOKIES

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These awesome 'lower in fat' no-bake cookies comes from one of my most favorite food blogs at http://www.skinnytaste.com/no-bake cookies and the beauty of this recipe is that they weigh in at only 1 point per cookie. Oh Yeah....bring um on down the line! 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 2 tablespoons Brummel & Brown Yogurt spread 1/2 cup fat-free milk 2 1/2 cups quick oats 3/4 cup Better-n-Peanut Butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract powdered sugar, cocoa powder  Combine first 4 ingredients and boil in a small pan for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in oatmeal, peanut butter and vanilla. Drop by tablespoons onto wax paper or roll into balls with slightly moist hands and refrigerate overnight. The next day you can roll them in powdered sugar or cocoa if desired. Keep refrigerated if storing for several days. 20 servings at 2 cookies each for only 2 points + "I never met a No-Bake cookie that I didn't love!"~Adele Forbes

STUFFED POTATOES WHICH BECOME POTATO CHOWDER TO FOLLOW

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I cruise food blogs to the point that if I were getting paid for it I would be rich. It's an incurable addiction for me. This recipe comes from a very funny lady and I always enjoy reading her posts. You can check her out at www.alilcountrysugar.blogspot.com  I modified it only a very little. You start out making the STUFFED POTATOES..... 2 large baking potatoes, baked until done 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 of a large onion, chopped 1 cup broccoli, chopped fine 1 cup carrots, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese + more for sprinkling  In a medium skillet, heat oil. Saute onion about 5 minutes. Add broccoli, carrot and garlic, stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat, cover and cook 4 minutes longer. Halve potatoes and scoop out pulp. In a large bowl combine potato pulp, sauteed veggies, sour cream, parsley, parm cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Mash everything with ...