From Candace Jackson Gray INGREDIENTS 1 C. margarine, softened, divided 1 1/2 C. packed dark brown sugar 3 eggs at room temp 1 1/2 oz. dark chocolate 5 medium beets/2 C. pureed beets 1 t. vanilla extract 2 C. all-purpose flour 2 t. baking soda 1/4 t. salt 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/4 t. nutmeg confectioners’ [...]
Archive for the ‘Sweets’ Category
Chocolate Beet Cake
Posted in Gifts, Pies/Cakes, Sweets, Vegetarian on November 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Coconut Pineapple Pie
Posted in Gifts, Pies/Cakes, Sweets, Vegetarian on November 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From Janet Belk Ingredients 1 Cup Sugar 3 Tbsp Flour 1 Cup Light Corn Syrup 1 Cup Flaked Coconut 1 – 8 oz Can Crushed Pineapple (undrained) 3 Eggs (beaten) 1 Tsp Vanilla 1 Unbaked Pastry Shell (9”) ¼ Cup Melted Butter or Margarine Instructions In a bowl, combine sugar and flour. Add corn syrup, [...]
Peanut Brittle
Posted in Appetizers/Snacks, Sweets, Vegetarian on November 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From Janet Belk Requires use of a thermometer. Boil: 2 Cups of Sugar 1 Cup White Syrup ½ Cup Water Bring to 240˚ Add: 4 Cups boiled peanuts (shelled and unsalted) 1 Tbsp Butter Bring to 290˚ Add: 2 Tsp Baking Soda, stir ¼ Tsp vanilla, stir Quickly pour into prepared cookie sheet pan that [...]
Cream Cheese Frosting
Posted in Pies/Cakes, Sweets, Vegetarian on November 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From Katharine at the North Regional Branch Library *Perfect Frosting for Carrot Cake* INGREDIENTS 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 Tablespoon sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract approximately 2 – 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted DIRECTIONS In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine the cream [...]
Susan’s Toffee Bars
Posted in Gifts, Holiday Special, Library Staff Favorite, Sweets, Vegetarian on November 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From Katharine at the North Regional Branch Library 1 cup butter (softened) 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sifted flour 1 cup rolled oats 2 cups chocolate chips 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees Cream butter with [...]
Carrot Cake
Posted in Pies/Cakes, Sweets, Vegetarian on November 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From Katharine at the North Regional Branch Library INGREDIENTS 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon (or more to taste) 1/2 teaspoon each nutmeg, ginger, and allspice (or more to taste) 1/4 teaspoon cloves (or [...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Posted in Library Staff Favorite, Pies/Cakes, Sweets, Vegetarian on November 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From Robin at the Headquarters Library INGREDIENTS 1 8 oz package cream cheese 1 cup milk 1 cup peanut butter 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 16 oz package Cool Whip or whipped cream, thawed 1 packages milk chocolate or semi-sweet morsels 2 9″ or larger Graham Cracker Crusts 1 jar Hershey’s Hot Fudge Sauce or [...]
Easy Christmas Kuchen
Posted in Breakfast, Gifts, Sweets, Vegetarian on November 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From Katharine at the North Regional Library Branch Makes 1 coffee cake. *Great for gifts and Christmas breakfast.* INGREDIENTS 1 envelope or 2 1/4 t dry yeast 1/4 cup warm milk (100° to 110°F) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour [...]
Pumpkin Spice Bread or Muffins
Posted in Breakfast, Sweets, Vegetarian on November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From Regina Satchell Ingredients 3 cups sugar (2 cups for muffins) 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, lightly beaten (easily made vegan by using apple sauce or NRgy Egg replacers) 1 (16 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups oat meal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 [...]
