Sweet Treats

Kim's Coconut Bread

Directions• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

• Grease and flour a 9”x 5”x 3” loaf pan.

• Toast coconut on a baking sheet in oven until golden, stirring frequently, 7-10 minutes, watching closely.

• Combine egg, milk and flavorings in medium-sized bowl. Beat until mixed well. Stir in coconut.

• Resift flour with sugar, baking powder and salt. Add to liquid mixture and stir only until flour is moistened. Do not over-mix. Pour into prepared pan.

• Bake for 55-60 minutes or until tester inserted comes out clean. Loaf should be golden brown. Cool and turn out on rack.

1 cup coconut, lightly packed

1 large egg

1 1/2 cups whole milk

1/4 tsp. almond extract

3/4 tsp. vanilla extract

3 cups sifted flour

1 cup sugar

1 tbsp. baking powder

3/4 tsp. salt

Servings: Makes one loaf. Best if enjoyed within two days!

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Emily's Raspberry Cake Bars

Directions• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

• Line an 8-inch square glass baking dish with an overhang of foil on 2 sides.

• Mix the cookie dough with the lemon extract, kneading to combine.

• With damp fingers, press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

• Spread the raspberry jam over the dough.

• Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the top of jam.

• Scatter the pecans over top.

• Bake until browned around the edges and cooked through in the center, about 35 minutes. Let cool in pan.

• Lift edges of foil to remove the bars. The bars are soft, so carefully cut into 2-inch squares or diagonally into pennant shapes.

1 package (18 oz.) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened

3/4 tsp. lemon extract

1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam

1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 16

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Sweet Treats

Maryellen's Reverse Chocolate Chip Cookies

Directions• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

• Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.

• Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.

• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

• Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels.

• Drop by well-rounded teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

• Bake for 9-11 minutes until centers are set. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool.

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup Nestle Toll House baking cocoa

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups (12-oz. pkg) Nestle Toll House Premier White Chocolate Morsels

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 9 minutes | Servings: 60 cookies

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Sweet Treats

Deirdre's Peanut Butter Blossoms

Directions• Beat condensed milk, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in the

Bisquick in three additions until well blended. Cover the bowl and chill for an hour or overnight.

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

• Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or a silpat.

• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until they turn lightly brown. Do NOT over bake or they will dry out.

• Press a Hershey’s Kiss immediately into the top of the cookie while still on the sheet. Let cool a few minutes before placing them on a wire rack to cool completely.

1 14-oz. can of sweetened condensed milk

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

2 cups Bisquick baking mix

Sugar for rolling

40 unwrapped Hershey Kisses

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 9 minutes | Servings: 40 cookies

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Sweet Treats

Krista's Chocolate Caramel Espresso Bark

Directions• In a medium pan over low heat, melt the chocolate, stirring continuously

until melted. Remove from heat. Add oil and stir.• Pour the chocolate onto the parchment lined baking sheet and smooth

chocolate into an even layer.• Sprinkle espresso beans and drizzle salted caramel.• Sprinkle with course sea salt, set aside to cool in refrigerator. • Once it's hardened, break into small pieces.

12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

4 oz. 60% bittersweet chocolate

1 tsp. oil

2/3 cup whole espresso beans

salted caramel sauce

course sea salt (optional)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

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Sweet Treats

Savory Delights

Beth's Avocado-Feta Dip

Directions• Cook 1/2 diced red onion and 1 diced seeded jalapeno in olive oil for 6 minutes.

• Puree with 1 diced avocado, 1 cup cilantro, 3/4 cup crumbled feta, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and salt to taste.

• Serve with toasted bread and vegetable sticks.

1/2 red onion, diced

1 jalapeno, seeded and diced

Olive oil

1 avocado, diced

1 cup cilantro

3/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup lemon juice

3 tbsp. vegetable oil

Salt

Prep Time: 4 minutes | Cook Time: 6 minutes

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Colleen's Swamp Dip

Directions• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.• Prepare casserole dish by lightly buttering sides and bottom.• Mix together shredded cheese, cream cheese, red pepper and onions.• Smooth out into dish. Top with crumbled bacon.• Bake for 30 minutes. Serve with chips.

1 8-oz. block pepper jack cheese, shredded

1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened

1/2 red pepper, diced

1/2 small onion, diced

4 green onions, chopped

5 pieces bacon, crispy and crumbled

Tortilla chips

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 5-10

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Savory Delights

Katie's Breakfast Dip

Directions• Cook sausage in a frying pan, breaking it up as it cooks.• Drain excess fat.• Combine sausage and cream cheese.• Drain tomatoes and chilies, then add to the dip.• Serve in a crockpot or large bowl after reheating.

2 lbs. Jimmy Dean Sausage

2 8-oz. packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese

2 10-oz. cans of Ro-tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

Cook Time: 10 minutes

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Savory Delights

Sammy's Warm Honey Fig Dip with Blue Cheese

Directions• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. • In bowl, mix together cream cheese, mascarpone and gorgonzola with a

spatula until creamy and combined. • Fold in the figs and honey, stirring until evenly distributed and combined.

Spoon into oven-safe bowl. • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until warm and golden on top and bubbly. • Top dip with figs for presentation and a good drizzle of honey. Pairs nicely

with warmed pita.

8 oz. cream cheese, softened (Reduced Fat)

4 oz. mascarpone cheese, softened

8 oz. gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (or blue cheese of choice)

1 cup dried figs, chopped

3 tbsp. honey, plus more for drizzling

Cook Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4

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Savory Delights

Kate's Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie

Directions• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place cranberries in warm water for 2 minutes to soften.

• Unroll the dough and cut it in half to make 2 squares. Place the Brie wheel on one square of dough.

• Mix the cranberries, pecans, cinnamon and syrup. Place the mixture on top of the Brie.

• Place the second square of dough on top and seal it up all around. Place the covered Brie on a baking sheet.

• Brush with beaten egg. Bake 25-30 mins until golden brown

• Let it cool for a few minutes and place on a serving plate with crackers or bread.

1 can Pillsbury crescent dough sheet

1 round Brie cheese

1/3 cup pecans, chopped

2-3 tbsp. pure maple syrup

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1 egg, beaten

Crackers or sliced baguette

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

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Savory Delights

Spirited Cocktails

Sue's Pumpkin Spice Martini

Directions• Shake with ice. • Pour into a martini glass. • Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice.

2 oz. espresso or coffee

1 oz. Kahlua

3 oz. Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice

Prep Time: 5 minutes

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Dante's Spiked Hot Chocolate

Directions• Put the milk into a saucepan and break the chocolate into pieces and add to

the milk along with a cinnamon stick, honey, and sugar.• Heat gently until the chocolate is melted.• Add the vanilla and mix with a small hand whisk; still whisking, add rum.

Add more sugar to taste.• Take out the cinnamon stick and pour into 2 cappuccino or latte cups.

2 cups milk

3 1/2 oz. best-quality chocolate, bittersweet or semisweet

1 cinnamon stick

2 tsp. honey

1 tsp. brown sugar, plus more for taste

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tbsp. dark rum, or to taste

Prep Time: 2 minutes | Cook Time: 7 minutes | Servings: 20

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Spirited Cocktails

Silje’s Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

Directions• Add the apples and pears to a large pitcher reserving about 1/2 cup for

garnishing.• Add the brandy, apple cider, and chilled champagne/wine. Stir.• Fill the pitcher with ice.• Pour the sangria into glasses filled with ice and top with sliced apple and

pomegranate seeds.

2 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (preferably honeycrisp)

3 pears, chopped

1/2 cup brandy (ginger, fruit flavor or plain)

2 cups apple cider

750 ml bottle champagne/ white wine, chilled

1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 8

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Spirited Cocktails

Kelly’s Cranberry & Rosemary Sangria

Directions• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and serve over ice.

1 granny smith apple, sliced

1 red delicious apple, sliced

1 heaping cup fresh cranberries

1 large sprig rosemary

1 bottle pinot grigio, chilled

1/2 cup white cranberry juice

1 can club soda

Prep Time: 10 minutes

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Spirited Cocktails

Celeste's Sangria Slushie

Directions• Fill ice cube trays with the wine and freeze overnight. Put the brandy into

the freezer as well so it’s icy cold.• Place the ice cubes, brandy, and sparkling water into the blender.• Blend the mixture until smooth, then add to glasses and enjoy!

1 (750-ml) bottle merlot or shiraz

1/2 cup blackberry brandy

1/2 cup orange-flavored sparkling water

Prep Time: 10 minutes

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Spirited Cocktails