Twix Brownies

The Twix cookie layer added just the right amount of crunch. Thank you My Baking Addiction

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate; coarsely chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
12 Fun Size Twix Bars, each cut into thirds
10 individually wrapped caramel candies (I used Kraft)
2 tablespoons heavy cream

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with foil and spray with non stick cooking spray.
• Microwave chocolate and butter in a large bowl microwave-safe bowl at medium for 3-4 minutes or until butter is melted.
• Stir until chocolate is melted. 
• Whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. 
• Gradually add in flour; stir until just combined.
• Spread 1/2 the batter into prepared pan. 
• Add an even layer of chopped Twix candy bars and cover with remaining 1/2 of brownie batter. 
• Bake for 30-35 minutes; do not over bake.
• Remove to cooling rack to cool completely. 
• Just before serving, cut brownies and prepare the caramel sauce.
• To make the caramel, place the caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. 
• Microwave on 50% power in 30-second increments until the caramels begin to melt 
• Stir frequently. 
• Continue warming and stirring the caramels until you have a smooth, creamy mixture. 
• Drizzle over each brownie and serve immediately.
• The brownies are very fudgy, make sure you allow them to cool completely before cutting into them.

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Iced Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup chunky-style applesauce
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup golden raisins
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
 

• Preheat oven to 350. 

• Beat butter and sugars in a bowl until combined. 

• Add egg and applesauce, mix until well blended

• Mix in oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

• Mix in raisins.

• Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart. 

• Bake cookies 13 to 15 minutes until golden and just set. 

• Let cool on sheets 5 minutes. 

• Transfer cookies to a wire rack set over parchment paper; let cool completely.

• Whisk confectioners' sugar, syrup, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. 

• Drizzle over cookies, let set

 

Sausage Hash Brown Casserole

Sausage Hash Brown Casserole is a delicious breakfast or brunch idea that combines delicious ingredients for a creamy, cheesy, protein filled meal. Thank you. Real Housemoms

 

 

2 12 oz. Reduced Fat pork sausage

2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 10¾ oz can cream of chicken soup
8 oz container light sour cream
8oz container french onion dip
1 cup chopped green onion
¼ cup chopped green pepper
¼ cup chopped red pepper
⅛ tsp pepper
30 oz package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink and drain on paper towels

• In a large bowl, combine 1¾ cups shredded cheddar cheese and the next seven ingredients

• Fold in the hash brown potatoes

• Spray some PAM Spray on the bottom and sides of a 9×13 pan

• Spread half of the hash brown mixture into the 9×13 pan

• Top with sausage and remaining hash brown mixture

• Sprinkle with ¾ cup shredded cheese

• Cover with foil and cook for 45 minutes

• Uncover and cook for an additional 10-20 minutes until heated through 

Chicken Florentine

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed

6 chicken breast halves (about 4 pounds), cooked, boned, and shredded
2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 cup grated sharp Cheddar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter 

• Drain the spinach and put into a large bowl and add the shredded chicken.

• In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper, to taste, and wine. 

• Whisk together to make a sauce and pour the sauce over the spinach and chicken. 

• Mix well with a spatula and place the mixture into an 11 x 7 casserole dish and pat down even and smooth Combine the Parmesan and bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top. Dot with the butter. 

• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes until bubbly.

Fresh Blueberry Muffins

Simple and delicious. Thank you Red White and Blueberries 

1 egg
½ cup of milk
¼ cup of olive oil
1 – 2 tsp. of vanilla
1½ cup of all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
½ cup of sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 cup of fresh blueberries

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and grease a standard 12 muffin pan or a jumbo 6 muffin pan.

• In a prep bowl, beat egg with a fork. Add milk, oil and vanilla and stir. 

• In a mixing bowl, sift flour and baking powder. 

• Add sugar, salt and mix with a wooden spoon.

• In a mixing bowl, sift flour and baking powder. Add sugar, salt and mix with a wooden spoon

• Add egg mixture and stir with a wooden spoon just until flour is moistened. Batter will be lumpy

• Add blueberries to the batter and stir carefully. Try not to break the blueberries. Do not over mix!

• Fill tins 2/3 full. 

• Bake at 400 degrees for 18 – 22 minutes or until golden brown.

• Serve warm out of the oven or reheated in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Creamy Key Lime Dessert

 Oh So Shabby by Debbie has some wonderful recipes. This one is amazing, the crust alone is delicious

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firm butter or margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/2 cup Key lime juice or regular lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel, if desired
2 cups whipping cream
Few drops green food color, if desired

• Heat oven to 350°F. 

• Place flour in medium bowl. Cut in butter, until evenly mixed. 

• Stir in walnuts and 1 teaspoon lime peel. 

• Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch square pan.

• Bake about 15 minutes or until light brown. 

• Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

• In medium bowl, mix condensed milk, lime juice and 2 teaspoons lime peel and set aside. 

• In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and food color with electric mixer on high speed until stiff.

• Fold lime mixture into whipped cream just until blended. Pour over crust. 

• Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled but no longer than 48 hours. 

• Store covered in refrigerator.

Spanglish Sandwich

The amazing BLT sandwich made famous in the Adam Sandler film, 'Spanglish'

4 thick slices of bacon

2 slices of Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
2 thick slices of rustic white bread, toasted and hot
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
4 tomato slices
2 leaves of butter lettuce
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 large egg

• Take one slice of toasted bread and spread mayonnaise over it's face. 
• Layer the bacon, then tomato and then lettuce. Set aside. 
• Take your other slice of toasted bread and arrange slices of cheese on the face. 
• Place on a small cookie sheet and allow to melt under the grill . 
• In a non stick skillet, melt the butter over a medium heat. 
• Fry the egg and when the bottom is set, turn over briefly, keeping the yolk runny
• Slide the egg onto the lettuce and top with the other slice of toast, cheese side down
• Place on a plate, cut in half and let the yolk run down