Holstien Torte

This recipe was absolutely delicious!!! Definantly a must try! I will tell ya that it takes a whole bunch of dishes and I'm all about one bowl wonders, but I would make it again and again! It is just that good!! It was in the Goshen ward cookbook, submitted by Kaylynn Grebstad.

Recipe:
1 package of oreos, crushed
1/4 c butter, melted
2 (4 serving size) pkg. instant chocolate pudding
3 c milk (or however much your pudding boxes call for....my asked for 4.)
1 (10 oz.) pkg. Marshmallows
1 c milk
1 1/2 c whipping cream

Directions:
Set aside 1/2 cup cookie crumbs. Combine remaining crumbs and butter, then press into a 9*13 pan. Cover and chill while fixing the pudding. In a large mixing bowl, combine pudding and milk acording to the package directions. Pour over crust and chill for 2 hours or until set.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan combine marshmallows and 1 cup of milk. Cook and stir until marshmallows are melted. Let cool. In a large mixing bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in cooled marshmallow mixture. Spoon over chocolate layer. Sprinkle the cup of reserved oreos over the top. Cover and chill for 2-24 hours.

When I melted the marshmallow, it seemed like they didn't quite melt right and there were little chunks of gelatin in it. However I didn't stir it the whole time. SO i would suggest stirring it constantly while it melts on medium low heat. If you do this and there are still chunks, never fear it is still delicious and you can't tell they are then when you are eating it because of the oreos. And let me know because I'm curious if that was the problem!

SURPRISE Cookies

These are one of my most favorite cookies! Soft, chewy, chocolaty.....YUMMY!!!They are a favorite in our house. Jake gave me a Martha Stewart Cookie Cook Book for Christmas and this is one out of that book.

The Recipe:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 large marshmallows, cut in half horizontally

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
2.In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg, milk, and vanilla, and beat until well combined. Add reserved flour mixture; mix on low speed until combined.
3.Using a tablespoon or 1 3/4-inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake until cookies begin to spread and become firm, 10 to 12 minutes.
4.Remove baking sheets from oven, and place a marshmallow, cut-side down, in the center of each cookie, pressing down slightly. Return to oven, and continue baking until marshmallows begins to melt, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

The Frosting Recipe:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:
1.Place confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk in butter and cocoa powder. Add milk and vanilla, and whisk until well combined.

This frosting is the best! The whole cookie......mmmmmmmm.... a must try!

Creamy Citrus Squares

The Recipe:
20 Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold margarine
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. flour
3 Tbsp. lemon zest, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
2 tsp. powdered sugar

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

LINE 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.

MEANWHILE, beat Neufchatel and granulated sugar with mixer until well blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. lemon zest, lemon juice and baking powder; pour over crust.

BAKE 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining lemon zest just before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips:
Note from the Kraft KitchensFor a softer crust, reduce the crust baking time from 15 min. to 5 min.
Note: You should get about 1 Tbsp. zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon.

I baked the crust for 10 minutes and I think it turned out perfect! This was really good! I almost wish it was a little more lemony, but it was really good.....like a lemon cheese cake.

Honey Wheat Bread

I've been wanting to try a honey wheat bread recipe, but all of the recipes I found called for some ingredient that I never have on hand. So when I saw this on the the FOod Network website, I was so excited because it is stuff that I always have! And it is SOOOOOO good! And moist and soft which is another trouble I have when making anything wheat.

The Recipe:
2 1/2 cups warm water
1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 stick softened butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups wheat flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
4 cups bread machine flour

Directions:
Combine all ingredients, knead for about seven minutes or until dough is no longer wet but smooth. Let bread rise until doubled in size, punch down and shape into loaves. Let bread double in size again. Do an egg white wash on the top and it makes it look really pretty! Bake until crusty and brown on top, on 350* for about 30-34 minutes.

Gluten Free Pizza Cookie

I had a request for some gluten-free recipes, so I did some lookin on the internet and this is one that I found.


Ingredients:
4 cups Rice Chex®, Corn Chex®, Chocolate Chex®, Honey Nut Chex® or Cinnamon Chex® cereal
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons honey roasted peanuts
1 Betty Crocker® Fruit Roll-Ups® chewy fruit snack (any red variety), torn into pieces

Directions:
1.Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet.
2.In large bowl, mix sugars, peanut butter, butter, egg and vanilla. Stir in crushed cereal. Spread in ungreased 12-inch pizza pan.
3.Bake 12 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with marshmallows to within 1 inch of edge. Bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are light golden brown. Sprinkle chocolate chips, peanuts and fruit snack pieces over marshmallows to look like pizza toppings. Cool completely on cooling rack. Cut into 16 wedges. Store tightly covered.

This tasted good, but was WAY crispy....I'm thinkin the heat on the oven is too hot, so maybe try 350 and check it after 10 minutes. I love the idea of a cookie pizza and if you wanted to make it so it wasn't gluten free, just make a peanut butter cookie recipe, and cook it the same way.

Peanut Butter Cookies

I had a request for this recipe so here we go:

3/4 C flour
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1/4 c butter
1/4 c peanut butter
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c white sugar
1 egg
1/4 t vanilla

Cream butter, peanut butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla and stir well. Add the dry ingredients and stir until blended. Roll dough into balls. Dip in sugar and place sugar side up on the cookie sheet. Press with fork. Bake at 375* for 10-13 minutes.

What I did differently: I added probably a 1/4 cup more of flour. The batch that did first, I pressed with a fork and they turned out kinda thin....still soft, but thin. (I like fat thick cookies!) So after that I actually forgot to flatten them and they turned out just the way I like. I also think that letting the dough sit for a few minutes-10 or so- helps them to bake the way I like. This recipe doesn't make a whole lot....it is out of my cooking for 2 cook book, so if you are needing a large batch, double it!

Peanut Butter Dips

Can you ever go wrong with Peanut Butter and Chocolate???!!!! I think not, so I decided to dip my peanut butter cookies in some dark chocolate and it was delish!!! Plus it gives simple peanut butter cookies a more elegant appearnance.