Desserts

Cinnamon - Pear Trifle

Ingredient List: 

10 cups cubed pre-baked cinnamon rolls, (2 10-ounce packages)
1 cup prepared caramel sauce
1/4 cup dark rum, optional
1 orange, washed, zest grated and juice squeezed (approximately 2 ounces of juice and 1tablespoon zest)
3 15-ounce cans pear slices, drained and diced
3 cups prepared vanilla pudding (1 5.1-ounce box instant vanilla pudding and pie filling, prepared with 3 cups 1% milk)
1 cup heavy cream, whipped till firm
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

Into a trifle bowl, or medium glass bowl, put 2 1/2 cups cinnamon roll cubes.

In a medium bowl, blend together the caramel sauce, rum (if using), orange zest and juice.

Drizzle the cinnamon roll cubes with 1/3 of the caramel sauce. Top with 1/3 of the pears and 1 cup vanilla pudding.  Continue to layer in the same manner until you have used all the cubes, sauce, pears and pudding.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.Read more

Raspberry Lovers’ Pudding

Ingredient List: 

2 12-ounce bags frozen, unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1/3 cup sugar
¼ cup raspberry flavored liqueur, optional
1 1-pound loaf very thin sandwich bread, crusts removed
½ cup heavy cream
Fresh raspberries and mint, to garnish, optional

In a medium saucepan, bring the raspberries, sugar and liqueur (if using) to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes and remove from heat.

Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Cover the bottom with 3 slices of bread. Use 8 slices, standing up, to line all the sides of the loaf pan. Cover with about 1/5 of the raspberries. Over the raspberries lay 3 more slices of bread. Repeat this layering until all the raspberries have been used, ending with a layer of bread slices. If you have bread leftover, set it aside for another use.Read more

Whole Wheat Raisin Cookies

Ingredient List: 

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Sheet Cake

Ingredient List: 

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla 

Icing:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 to 4 tablespoons milk, 2%
3 cups confectioner’s sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut

Directions: 
Preheat oven to 350°F.Read more

Double Chocolate Biscotti

Ingredient List: 

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 ounces white bakers chocolate, chopped
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons water

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Chocolate Chip Biscotti

Ingredient List: 

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions: 
Preheat oven to 350°F.

In medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips. Add eggs and vanilla, stirring until blended. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 8 to 10 times. Form dough into a log about 2-inches wide and 16-inches thick.
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Yummy Fat-Free Chocolate Squares

Ingredient List: 

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup non-fat dry milk powder
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar, optional

Directions:  
Preheat oven to 350°F. Read more

Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies

Ingredient List: 

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions: 

In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together sugar and butter until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg, milk, extracts and mix well. Blend together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, nutmeg and orange peel. Add to egg mixture and continue to mix until well blended. Read more

Whole Wheat Orange Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredient List: 

1 1/4 cups warm water (110° - 115°F)
2 packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
6 tablespoons butter, melted
6 tablespoons honey
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons wheat gluten
4 to 4 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

Filling:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
1/2 tablespoon orange peel, grated
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons flour

Directions:  
Preheat oven to 350°F. Read more

Whole Wheat Dream Shoe Cookies

Ingredient List: 

4 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup honey
1 egg
1/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Description: Dream Shoe pattern available

Directions:
 

Preheat oven to 350 F. 

Stir together whole wheat flour, salt, and baking powder; cut in butter until there are pea-sized lumps mixed in the flour. Add honey, egg, water, vanilla; mix just until dough will make a ball. Read more

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