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Category Archives: Desserts

Strawberry oat bars

INGREDIENTS COST 1 cup all-purpose flour $0.06 1 cup quick oats $0.20 1/2 cup brown sugar $0.24 1/4 tsp baking soda $0.02 1/8 tsp salt $0.02 1/2 cup butter (room temp) $0.40 1 cup aspberry jam $1.06 TOTAL $2.00 1 cup white flour 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 tsp baking soda […]

Hot cocoa

1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup water 4 cups milk 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract Mix sugar, cocoa, and a dash of salt in sufficiently large saucepan. Stir in water. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until boiling. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring. Add milk and heat. Do not boil. Remove from heat, […]

Cheesecake brownies

1 stick unsalted butter 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine chocolate and butter in saucepan over low […]

Double chocolate biscotti

1 stick butter, softened 2/3 cup white sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in cocoa and baking powder, followed by eggs and flour. Mix in […]

Oatmeal raisin cookies

1 3/4 cups flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed) 2 eggs 2 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup raisins 3 1/2 cup rolled oats In a medium bowl, mix together flour, […]

Fruit crisp

2 1/2 lbs apples or peaches 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup butter, cold Combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Using a pastry blender, combine with cold butter until the butter is finely separated. Cut fruit into 1-inch chunks, and spread in […]

Mint “Shamrock” shakes

2 cups vanilla ice cream 1 cup milk (1% or 2%) 1/2 tsp mint extract 8 drops food coloring, optional Mix all ingredients together in a blender until smooth.

Brownies

3 oz unsweetened chocolate (bar or powder) 1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine chocolate and butter in saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until just melted. Transfer mixture to bowl, and stir in sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla. Add […]

Rice pudding

1/2 cup Arborio rice 4 cups whole milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 tsp almond extract Combine rice, milk, and sugar in a large pot. Bring to a gentle boil and then turn it down to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to keep it from sticking to the bottom, for about 30 […]

Coconut shortbread cookies

1/2 cup shredded coconut 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour Preheat oven to 325 F. Spread coconut on rimmed baking sheet, and bake until light golden, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Cool completely, then grind or chop until coarsely ground. In […]