Sunday, July 19, 2009

Caramel Fudge Cake

Crisco no-stick cooking spray
1 package of chocolate cake mix
1 can Eagle sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter
1 package caramels, unwrapped (14 oz.)
1 11.75 oz. jar caramel topping
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray 13 x 9 inch baking pan with no stick cooking spray.
Prepare cake mix as directed on package.
Pour 2 cups batter into prepared pan; bake 15 minutes.

Melt caramels and butter in heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. add sweetened condensed milk. Mix well. Spread caramel mixture evenly over cake. Spread remaining cake batter over caramel mixture.

Return to oven, bake additional 25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool. Mix caramel topping and pecans in small bowl. Spread over cooled cake. Serve.

Fudgy Mocha Brownies

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 can Eagle sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. instant coffee
1 tsp. hot water
3/4 cups chopped nuts
1 16 oz. can milk chocolate frosting
powdered sugar

Heat over to 350 degrees.
Combine 1 cup flour and sugar in medium bowl.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press firmly into bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 15 minutes.

Combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, egg, 1/4 cup flour, vanilla and baking powdered in a large bowl. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water. Add cocoa mixture. Mix well. Stir in nuts. Spread over baked crust.

Bake 20 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Frost or sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Perfect Pumpkin Pie

1 15 oz. can pumpkin
1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 9 inch unbaked pie crust

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth.
Pour into crust.
Bake 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. Cool.
Garnish as desired.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

Marbled Chocolate Fudge

3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 14 oz. can Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
dash salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 10 oz. package deluxe white baking pcs, coarsely chopped

In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt.
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla then white baking pcs. Stir just until blended.
Spread evenly into wax paper lined 8- or9-inch square pan.
Chill 2 hours or until firm.
Turn fudge onto cutting board, peel off paper and cut into squares.
Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Chocolate Truffles

3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 14 oz. can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
coating options: finely chopped toasted nuts, flaked coconut, chocolate sprinkles, unsweetened cocoa, confectioners' sugar, colored sugar

In a large saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
Pour in medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in desired coating.
Chill 1 hour until firm.
Store leftovers in refrigerator.

7 layer cookie bars

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter melted
1 can (14 oz.) Eagle Sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine graham cracker crust and butter in bowl. Mix well.
Press crumb mixture firmly on bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture.
Layer evenly with remaining ingredients, pressing down with fork.
Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Let cool.
Cut into squares and serve.
Enjoy!

Sunday, June 28, 2009

"Shipshewana Amish Backroads" recipes

These yummy treats are from the LaGrange County Convention & Visitor's Bureau guide. Learn more at http://www.visitshipshewana.org/

Peanut Butter
10 lb. Peanut Butter
9 qt. marsh mellow cream
6 c. brown sugar
6 c. white sugar
6 c. water
1 lb. butter
2 tsp.maple flavoring

Heat the sugars and water until just about boiling. Melt the butter and mix remaining ingredients together.

credit to: LeAnne Yoder, M&L Acres Homestyle Banquets

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
2 eggs
1/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. oleo
1 tsp. baking soda
2-1/2 c. Gold Medal flour
1 sm. box vanilla instant pudding
1 c. chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients and drop by spoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

credit to: Freida Rober, Davis Mercantile

Apple Butter
2 qts. applesauce
2 c. karo syrup
2 tbsp. vinegar
6 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Combine all ingredients. Bake at 250 degrees for 2-3 hours stirring every 1/2 hour. Put into jars and seal.

credit to: Edna Hochstetler, Kids Kreation

"Home Remedies:

Bee Sting: moisten salt and soda for a bee sting. Place on spot!

Insect Bites: A little dab of toothpaste will take itching and swelling out fast.

Sunburns: Cider vinegar splashed on sunburns is cooling and soothing."