Magic Cookie Bars

1/2 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Preheat the oven to 350 F. Mix the butter and the crumbs together and press into a 9 by 9 inch baking pan.  Pour the condensed milk over… Continue reading Magic Cookie Bars

Apple Pan Dowdy

1 cup packed brown sugar flour 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup molasses salt 1 tbsp vinegar butter 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup milk vanilla ice cream 5 large granny smith apples, peeled, quartered Preheat the oven to 400 F.  Grease a 9 by 9"… Continue reading Apple Pan Dowdy

Fudge Pecan Brownies

Nonstick vegetable oil spray 5 ounces plus 3 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate… Continue reading Fudge Pecan Brownies

Brownies with Buttons

1/4 lb butter 1/4 lb dark chocolate 3 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup flour ½ tsp salt 1/8 lb white chocolate chips   Preheat oven to 350 F. In a saucepan melt the chocolate and the butter together over low heat.  Remove from the heat. Stir in the eggs, sugar, and vanilla.  Fold in the flour and… Continue reading Brownies with Buttons

Puffed Wheat Square

1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup corn syrop 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa 6 cups puffed wheat Grease an 9 by 9 inch square pan. Combine the butter, syrop, sugar, and cocoa in a large saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in… Continue reading Puffed Wheat Square

White Chunk Nut Bars

2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup shredded coconut 2 tsp vanilla 3 oz. white chocolate coarsely chopped 2 oz. chocolate chips 1 cup chopped cashews Preheat the oven to 300 F.  Grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.… Continue reading White Chunk Nut Bars

Macaroon Squares

1/4 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut Preheat the oven to 350F.  Grease and flour an 8" square baking pan. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.  Stir in the sugar until it melts.  Remove… Continue reading Macaroon Squares

Domestic Goddess Gingerbread with Lemon Icing

For the gingerbread: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon molasses 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 2 large eggs, beaten to mix 1 teaspoon… Continue reading Domestic Goddess Gingerbread with Lemon Icing