Archive for the 'Snacks and Dessert' Category

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Friday, November 9th, 2007

1 cup (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup raisins
Heat oven to 350ºF
Beat together margarine and sugars until creamy
Add eggs and vanilla; beat well
Add [...]

Sour Cream Banana Bars

Friday, November 9th, 2007

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter softened
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (4 or 5 large pieces of ripe or overripe bananas)
2 cups flour
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
Frosting:
1 8 oz. square cream cheese, softened
1/2 box confectioner’s sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 stick butter, softened
Preheat oven to 375ºF
Mix sugar, sour cream and butter until [...]

Raspberry Almond Blondie

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

9 tablespoons (1 1/8 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup sliced almonds (3 ounces), toasted
1 pint raspberries
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
1. Preheat oven to 325°. Line a buttered 8-inch square baking pan with foil [...]