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Oreo Truffles

September 29th, 2011

By Better Homes and Gardens

oreo-truffles-RecipeYou only need three ingredients to make these white chocolate treats. They’re great for parties or to give as gifts.

Ingredients

- 1 18-oz. pkg. chocolate sandwich cookies with white filling, finely crushed
- 1 8-oz. pkg.  cream cheese, softened
- 1 lb.  white baking chocolate, melted

Cooking Directions

  1. In large bowl combine crushed cookies and cream cheese. Beat with mixer on low speed until well blended. Form 1-inch balls by hand. Dip balls in white chocolate; place on baking sheet covered with waxed paper. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. To store, cover and refrigerate.

Makes 50 truffles.

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Whole Grain Banana Bread

March 22nd, 2011

by Betty Crocker

whole-grain-banana-bread-recipe Whole-grain cereal, eggs whites instead of whole eggs and fat-free yogurt set this banana bread apart. Yoplait is a registered trademark of YOPLAIT Marques Internationales SAS (France) used under license.

Ingredients

- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
- 3 egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
- 2/3 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-pound container)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups Whole Grain Total® cereal, slightly crushed

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French Pistachio Buttercreams

February 16th, 2011

by Better Homes and Gardens

french-pistachio-buttercreams-recipe Ingredients

- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon rum, cognac, or milk
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces or white baking pieces, melted
- 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, chopped

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White Christmas Butter Cake

December 20th, 2010

by Midwest Living

This moist three-layer cake will shine at even the most elegant parties. It’s frosted with a mixture of cream cheese and white chocolate.

white-christmas-butter-cake-recipe Ingredients

- 3 cups sifted cake flour or 2-1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1-1/3 cups half-and-half or light cream
- 8 egg whites
- 1 cup  sugar
- 1 recipe Unforgettable White Chocolate Frosting (see recipe below)

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Bittersweet Cheesecake Torte

December 13th, 2010

by Better Homes and Gardens

The indulgence starts and ends with ganache, a velvety mixture of dark chocolate and cream — far more luxurious than sugar icings.

bittersweet-cheesecake-torte-Recipe Ingredients

- 2/3 cup whipping cream
- 8 ounces milk chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- Nonstick spray for baking
- 1 19.5-ounce package brownie mix
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 ounces milk chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, melted
- 3 ounces white baking chocolate, melted

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Chocolate Souffles

December 8th, 2010

by Diabetic Living

chocolate-souffles Ingredients

- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup  fat-free milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Sifted powdered sugar (optional)

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Orange Pound Cake

October 10th, 2010

From Family Circle

orange-pound-cake Ingredients

- 1-3/4 cups  (3-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2-3/4 cups  granulated sugar
- 8   eggs
- 1 teaspoon  orange extract
- 2 teaspoons  grated orange rind
- 3 cups  all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon  baking powder
- 1 teaspoon  salt
- 3/4 cup  fresh orange juice (from 3 oranges)

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Lemon Raspberry Muffin

August 14th, 2010

by EatingWell

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Ingredients

- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip)
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white whole-wheat flour, or whole-wheat pastry flour (see Shopping Tip)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) raspberries

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Frozen Lemonade Pie

May 29th, 2010

Recipe courtsey The Neely’s for Food Network Magazine

Lemonade pie-016867.tif Ingredients

For the Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:
2 cups heavy cream
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, chilled
1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate (do not thaw)

 

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Banana Pancake

May 7th, 2010

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 extra-large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • Unsalted butter
  • 2 ripe bananas, diced, plus extra for serving
  • Pure maple syrup

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