tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33810556298749199442024-03-15T06:53:14.991-07:00Mad About MaidaBaking my way through Maida Heatter's recipesPhillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-72329015894407666382024-01-22T14:29:00.000-08:002024-01-22T14:29:44.303-08:00F.B.I. Chocolate Layer Cake<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcEjezxg6ch6dtv6-hLbQoFCBtPuwdlt6Cnz-P5cvWBlIdR3NWcqumZp_qrbg9fPnioIahWpzz-sAaR-UwPgI6evpJWw_jpCcrUBzpXlTYQASv0zSTZ5Rb6eUjOx7A5hJqon4g_mB2ECrnWVYTIfuvTCI4AvvJZZq6SvGp-ED8eslgTAzNpWowATfRog/s600/fbi-chocolate-layer-cake-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcEjezxg6ch6dtv6-hLbQoFCBtPuwdlt6Cnz-P5cvWBlIdR3NWcqumZp_qrbg9fPnioIahWpzz-sAaR-UwPgI6evpJWw_jpCcrUBzpXlTYQASv0zSTZ5Rb6eUjOx7A5hJqon4g_mB2ECrnWVYTIfuvTCI4AvvJZZq6SvGp-ED8eslgTAzNpWowATfRog/s16000/fbi-chocolate-layer-cake-3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <b style="font-family: Ubuntu;">F.B.I. Chocolate Layer Cake </b><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;">(Source: </span><i style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0740758160/?tag=phillipoliver%20" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Book of Great Chocolate Desserts</a> </i><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;">(Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 2006 ed.), pg. 64.</span><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">The story goes that J. Edgar Hoover was having dinner with Maida's family and her mother served this cake. He liked it so much that he threatened an F.B.I. investigation if she did not give him the recipe.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">It is a good cake with a dense texture and delicious chocolate flavor. It reminds me of Devils Food Cake. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">I made this cake in the midst of a snow/ice event that lasted five days. Our driveway is on a downhill slant so when this happens, we cannot get out even when ice and snow is partially melted. After I made the cake layers, I discovered that I did not have enough whipping cream to make the frosting. So I wrapped the cake layers and put them in the freezer. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">A few days later, our neighbor John said he was braving the elements and heading to the grocery store. Would we like anything? A few minutes later, he texted me and said that the store was all out of regular whipping cream and they only had a dairy-free type. I told him that was fine and had no idea if this would work or not. It does! The only difference I noticed was that it took longer to whip than the regular does. Taste-wise, I could not tell a difference.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">So the cake is finished and frosted, we can now see the ground again, and everybody is happy!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b><u>Cake Layers</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour<br /></span><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 teaspoon baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (prefably Dutch process)<br />1/4 lb. (1 stick) sweet butter<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract <br />1 3/4 cup granulated sugar<br />4 large eggs, separated<br />1 1/4 cup milk</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This can be made in either 9" or 10" inch pans. Butter 2 pans, line with baking paper, butter the paper and dust with flour. (You can also use a baking spray)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa. Set aside.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Z82nah9uBQ3BHnmOKG9773udtuN9Ihk5kMzhBBmdmYcgXgWH1ra6M8TuUela3Mci1RQvtCxaTDeOa6VGaDJxXL3kuvBLgqRUuvc7dieG2M7FOeDkhPkyme5xtuo59aeW6p8BNi9lwfrb1RJdpu7TOev3k7Pu3EaUkwe7Myk8OLc4JiWYHPet3SODjts/s560/fbi1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Z82nah9uBQ3BHnmOKG9773udtuN9Ihk5kMzhBBmdmYcgXgWH1ra6M8TuUela3Mci1RQvtCxaTDeOa6VGaDJxXL3kuvBLgqRUuvc7dieG2M7FOeDkhPkyme5xtuo59aeW6p8BNi9lwfrb1RJdpu7TOev3k7Pu3EaUkwe7Myk8OLc4JiWYHPet3SODjts/w480-h640/fbi1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></p>Cream the butter in the mixer bowl. Add the vanilla and sugar to mix well.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBND-1CZMbVdd-cOaj8cg6RFt9gamUCmoeydAjJNuOWxXQkQIkI6vePB3fTgJS589-ndY3JV5HSKeMT99M3HiYFgg8DPqbaHbx7_xRfNO46MmZBdsTyPwpzoSxsl6zN8WbVlCqyQnRMKg-PtkMSLMqNkkFSOYH8hGOVyNBkV1NQxhmlHu5z_Tk0lWoxI/s560/fbi2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBND-1CZMbVdd-cOaj8cg6RFt9gamUCmoeydAjJNuOWxXQkQIkI6vePB3fTgJS589-ndY3JV5HSKeMT99M3HiYFgg8DPqbaHbx7_xRfNO46MmZBdsTyPwpzoSxsl6zN8WbVlCqyQnRMKg-PtkMSLMqNkkFSOYH8hGOVyNBkV1NQxhmlHu5z_Tk0lWoxI/s16000/fbi2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add egg yolks, beating well.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMe8QPJlCxFJt63xkX5752TkaSiZ-5zeeMXa0aY-p_yI_b-BJxYtCTfw_chyphenhyphenNZiiHEF6Bn9CsyJUScBFcn5DfloBQavYPg24IPuePsund1EcJVyPsin38-7zL4BAwcmcT3RnOwZwC52TpuFZereo1a-3JhkuET1N07IgOAQ0z8wQIUIVKDLXO8sk-XQjk/s560/fbi4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMe8QPJlCxFJt63xkX5752TkaSiZ-5zeeMXa0aY-p_yI_b-BJxYtCTfw_chyphenhyphenNZiiHEF6Bn9CsyJUScBFcn5DfloBQavYPg24IPuePsund1EcJVyPsin38-7zL4BAwcmcT3RnOwZwC52TpuFZereo1a-3JhkuET1N07IgOAQ0z8wQIUIVKDLXO8sk-XQjk/s16000/fbi4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">On low speed, add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions. Set aside.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhes7TAuXnKzx4Z0JWjR01UDJImueFswytcbou9tqAwzxKKuSoBCqH8ztZYQksAM5F6SBGOZdomdxTKCuKMVIt08654O80_cBp4EMQ_LTlU2l7VCKdvEhrLjxW0Whc9rbDlMz4l2PQGAij9TtJ8dd7w-RwuFoqcLsVSAGaj-rVJXaaaI4esaOXkc0sTes0/s560/fbi5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhes7TAuXnKzx4Z0JWjR01UDJImueFswytcbou9tqAwzxKKuSoBCqH8ztZYQksAM5F6SBGOZdomdxTKCuKMVIt08654O80_cBp4EMQ_LTlU2l7VCKdvEhrLjxW0Whc9rbDlMz4l2PQGAij9TtJ8dd7w-RwuFoqcLsVSAGaj-rVJXaaaI4esaOXkc0sTes0/w480-h640/fbi5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcF-ePPH_ojPoZlAQm8C8qeCQefrQ21iS77oLTA8fa6KQtbjDTTGTxFPxOjY3V4ZZEQcw54VTpXZaYhcCgh-QWavS_PKaL9ENPEP50bPpj4zU8zOfj3D3cmSSnDQxW9VrgKKXKpugLKGT7JWxhsanmKI9yOcfjNUNOBMJ5_BmapVkLiFwzkGf0KxV77Q/s560/fbi8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcF-ePPH_ojPoZlAQm8C8qeCQefrQ21iS77oLTA8fa6KQtbjDTTGTxFPxOjY3V4ZZEQcw54VTpXZaYhcCgh-QWavS_PKaL9ENPEP50bPpj4zU8zOfj3D3cmSSnDQxW9VrgKKXKpugLKGT7JWxhsanmKI9yOcfjNUNOBMJ5_BmapVkLiFwzkGf0KxV77Q/s16000/fbi8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until they hold a shape.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8UMrjOMV-lEWqdQtDsMHnViEklN_CylNZmjJCeX98ZAnshD-Nad0R-m9lpViVKYCT2uc25DTAMZuvcugwklDKl4zrsH0dtEt0bOcQdw0Q1mz1LObYYRw0-dv6F5xDquBhF9fuGUC2Pc6alfoE0VIuDqkuG2e5USAR31xRI95vpkD4tOr9FhSKgVYvL6k/s560/fbi6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8UMrjOMV-lEWqdQtDsMHnViEklN_CylNZmjJCeX98ZAnshD-Nad0R-m9lpViVKYCT2uc25DTAMZuvcugwklDKl4zrsH0dtEt0bOcQdw0Q1mz1LObYYRw0-dv6F5xDquBhF9fuGUC2Pc6alfoE0VIuDqkuG2e5USAR31xRI95vpkD4tOr9FhSKgVYvL6k/s16000/fbi6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Fold the egg whites into the batter, a little at a time.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRr3BODe_DR6_ysJLoUdwACnWmKJBRqHkiM_3IaZ0QUq02QnIF90RPdez1LWZj8YWkm3VnQgqAMZ0TEc2jYMwljwicQ3x1z11wK-NGUelyeYetxe6fJZmKh32zc0nL8UzEljEAwF6rofHAQdw5I0BDnMZpi2i_47n8qVYd6vVPAYeRAAn9b4uPknkl__c/s16000/fbi9.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Pour the batter into the prepared pans in equal amounts.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3qJDp8MxNEoVWM1r9le4QxEcVaWtoVmslEWD-V3qKh0kmKxPifeBTV4rAsAjs54epaeQNIdAG-e4hU1ZSzlFTX4hVWY0A3ZKfptDn7hdAZVPQrmTmkCMkHfX4DKlWgONe5wFZavvmNaE4z2zpxeQUlMnrXuVcHGitGFnWATK-yDh9G6auimUm9tPsj0/s640/fbi10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3qJDp8MxNEoVWM1r9le4QxEcVaWtoVmslEWD-V3qKh0kmKxPifeBTV4rAsAjs54epaeQNIdAG-e4hU1ZSzlFTX4hVWY0A3ZKfptDn7hdAZVPQrmTmkCMkHfX4DKlWgONe5wFZavvmNaE4z2zpxeQUlMnrXuVcHGitGFnWATK-yDh9G6auimUm9tPsj0/w640-h480/fbi10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bake for 45-50 minutes until the cake layers begin to come away from the sides.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from the pans onto a wire rack to cool completely. After cooling, they can be frosted immediately, or they may be frozen for later.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZJitl6UKUWB_QdMtjfEB9jZDZFtRiMxwF1qis2LTOdekfRNDylfVAU8bQNaiKPGLYMKZHjIVeba-0eLWVSsPzjbUoahNLPCNVt1obgxW0RsAQCfI73lwzUyUBdq8msehDGYEpDzUISAbMX0w8u7gSgTliA_M0FGsO4F93TRK5Xx0GIG7325RHjU5enI/s600/fbi3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZJitl6UKUWB_QdMtjfEB9jZDZFtRiMxwF1qis2LTOdekfRNDylfVAU8bQNaiKPGLYMKZHjIVeba-0eLWVSsPzjbUoahNLPCNVt1obgxW0RsAQCfI73lwzUyUBdq8msehDGYEpDzUISAbMX0w8u7gSgTliA_M0FGsO4F93TRK5Xx0GIG7325RHjU5enI/s16000/fbi3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b><u>Whipped Cream Frosting</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">2 cups heavy cream<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />1/4 cup strained confectioners sugar<br />Optional: Sliced almonds (for sprinkling on top)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">In a chilled bowl with chilled whisk beater, whip all the ingredients together until it holds a firm shape.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Spread a layer of frosting between the layers and over the top and sides.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">The cake can be garnished with sliced almonds, shaved chocolate, cocoa or whatever you like!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW83qGlDijn1OMGeKneTYoLiJhDE-NCT8bR9lKOKmOIRyByEYjAlAIqAc2cS7uppx4H9QhiU6LVVBL5skINHUiPm-tcUmbfmM6o9p2XQYpKTY1p4pedOvltIKC0OsA7EmgYSvqn-sVr8v6dl2-nWhqGHuel0-iYXcliiskZfh5eUCJcXTQSSFVDUNH8qA/s520/fbi-chocolate-layer-cake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW83qGlDijn1OMGeKneTYoLiJhDE-NCT8bR9lKOKmOIRyByEYjAlAIqAc2cS7uppx4H9QhiU6LVVBL5skINHUiPm-tcUmbfmM6o9p2XQYpKTY1p4pedOvltIKC0OsA7EmgYSvqn-sVr8v6dl2-nWhqGHuel0-iYXcliiskZfh5eUCJcXTQSSFVDUNH8qA/s16000/fbi-chocolate-layer-cake.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-91300113889049471152024-01-14T11:48:00.000-08:002024-01-16T10:58:06.766-08:00Old Fashioned Butterscotch Pie<p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2CRXniELtgW2dJfxO_oJsMjWo4dYgteSf6lVj0QQQhn7BiNYlTwrorKx1z7ZX2LPsMl01NBLTlqWV3GVSB2xYR1fP-XKESmPvV96bUlX709pSeHDl1rISptzRNC2-ma0CJXe5W0NiHESfESVwcIW70ktS2TwGMAwEIrN830mB_NhJd9IjNOAjwXfr3b8/s700/butterscotch=pie-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2CRXniELtgW2dJfxO_oJsMjWo4dYgteSf6lVj0QQQhn7BiNYlTwrorKx1z7ZX2LPsMl01NBLTlqWV3GVSB2xYR1fP-XKESmPvV96bUlX709pSeHDl1rISptzRNC2-ma0CJXe5W0NiHESfESVwcIW70ktS2TwGMAwEIrN830mB_NhJd9IjNOAjwXfr3b8/w640-h480/butterscotch=pie-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b><br /></b></span></p><b>Old Fashioned Butterscotch Pie<br /></b><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Source: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0836250753/?tag=phillipoliver" style="font-family: Ubuntu;" target="_blank"><i>Maida Heatter's Pies & Tarts</i></a><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/ASIN/?tag=YourAssociatesId" target="_blank"> </a>(Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1997 ed.), pg. 55.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">A reader had requested this recipe some time ago so here it is (finally!). I think this is the first time I've made a butterscotch pie. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">I used a frozen pie shell instead of making my own but you have that option. The nuts added to the crust are also optional but is a step that I would recommend. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">One goof on my part - I forgot to separate the eggs (the whites are not used, just the egg yolks). I'm not sure what effect this had on the pie as it is very tasty. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">I'm afraid this will not win any awards for presentation and it was messy and did not slice well (could the egg whites have changed the consistency?) It took me several slices to get a decent photo.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 9-inch baked pie shell<br />1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)<br />3 egg yolks<br />3 oz. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter<br />1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed<br />1 cup boiling water<br />2 tablespoons sifted all-purpose flour<br />3 tablespoons cornstarchgfd<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1 2/3 cup milk<br />1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">For the crust, you can make your own with Maida's <a href="https://madaboutmaida.blogspot.com/2012/07/pie-crust.html" target="_blank">pie crust recipe</a> or you can use a frozen crust from the grocery store. Whichever you use, after the crust is ready, sprinkle the pecans over the bottom (the nuts are an optional step).</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMFw3qbvDstRze-d4g6b9MXsZYoXOB8Pv1WlBEskW_5JO7yzksTchqAj-CY_TzxeSj3EXrzfkGRoTKN3Kos8rE9Mn0sQSJ7_VLAuJ-Mu_x5NGwXGrsWOfOtiPF_4gl_Ct8reyWjlOxsWat_SP0XQtxpXlmw3v1zxYL8dHOpUZf1EtpQAZ7d7ITRPKvrmI/s478/bp1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMFw3qbvDstRze-d4g6b9MXsZYoXOB8Pv1WlBEskW_5JO7yzksTchqAj-CY_TzxeSj3EXrzfkGRoTKN3Kos8rE9Mn0sQSJ7_VLAuJ-Mu_x5NGwXGrsWOfOtiPF_4gl_Ct8reyWjlOxsWat_SP0XQtxpXlmw3v1zxYL8dHOpUZf1EtpQAZ7d7ITRPKvrmI/s16000/bp1.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></p>Place the yolks in a medium-sized mixing bowl and set aside.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Place the butter in a 10-12 inch frying pan over medium heat. Melt the butter until it has browned slightly.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_MG8igaz2-p7KqT2HHNIFYqYI6lr0oBF__ZdmkkthEvpNqzxqKDqIhqUlc5vTt01nNzOIp4pjEWDp3Z2S4Aterezi5bvSJ0ItjJe4nbHUhIdEJhYjmGsJooo1GEu_NybY7A98L2JSawNJ3NV9NdLL6RcFxsmLB_aC9nL9oNyOUB8Tjt9PR6p3MTHqfWI/s477/bp2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_MG8igaz2-p7KqT2HHNIFYqYI6lr0oBF__ZdmkkthEvpNqzxqKDqIhqUlc5vTt01nNzOIp4pjEWDp3Z2S4Aterezi5bvSJ0ItjJe4nbHUhIdEJhYjmGsJooo1GEu_NybY7A98L2JSawNJ3NV9NdLL6RcFxsmLB_aC9nL9oNyOUB8Tjt9PR6p3MTHqfWI/s16000/bp2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the brown sugar to the butter, stirring occasionally. When bubbles appear on the surface, continue to boil for 2 minutes. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUV7bMLjN3RlPdvXAjtIaWh2pnh92b6sT1VpE2zPahLZ84-_Rjf4Q93jk0TilVlTqwXGL81H48puVRoFYQJf6X_yel57UyKLlyu2pG3HWAFt13nLgG97ceEi00Jo4w6RhAbW_qpmIDMuT3Bja9y40_ZgxyDsAfsjTy1jpmktbVZmT0JbJc4Q12jnmhNYw/s553/bp6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUV7bMLjN3RlPdvXAjtIaWh2pnh92b6sT1VpE2zPahLZ84-_Rjf4Q93jk0TilVlTqwXGL81H48puVRoFYQJf6X_yel57UyKLlyu2pG3HWAFt13nLgG97ceEi00Jo4w6RhAbW_qpmIDMuT3Bja9y40_ZgxyDsAfsjTy1jpmktbVZmT0JbJc4Q12jnmhNYw/s16000/bp6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the boiling water all at once to the mixture (be careful as it will bubble and steam). Stir until smooth.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfsEJb0Ftbqstp9jgzTvTPalOKykluVMrjlAeS18X4gjbVW7Nh_DmYeXisBym_C9EgDPlE44oks8W4zzulxyo6P2AJ87xbauZffVUatSxtUfLkWMEHi0QcBPovwLDZSi22MTc9ngZnjhFk4nu09qZomQXQINRFrWu09mOs65aCdY_TOHO_1v-aOgQOH0/s513/bp5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfsEJb0Ftbqstp9jgzTvTPalOKykluVMrjlAeS18X4gjbVW7Nh_DmYeXisBym_C9EgDPlE44oks8W4zzulxyo6P2AJ87xbauZffVUatSxtUfLkWMEHi0QcBPovwLDZSi22MTc9ngZnjhFk4nu09qZomQXQINRFrWu09mOs65aCdY_TOHO_1v-aOgQOH0/s16000/bp5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tGEGHuckMkDw2l96lJxJkhX6UzbDhyphenhyphen9LLq5jT-PX0VPEPeSzqbCy_Np9r9Onyr1t0u21ZLnpeU9l5_cLYKrmP4UkloA_QBFh5t7BTmq5IzcBsaZs01XXkjDgR-9XR4srMTvkZvL92Ehdkkphde1XteeHzwBDfkV0tZw-i0agvkuOcE462ZM5mDuAIFU/s487/bp4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tGEGHuckMkDw2l96lJxJkhX6UzbDhyphenhyphen9LLq5jT-PX0VPEPeSzqbCy_Np9r9Onyr1t0u21ZLnpeU9l5_cLYKrmP4UkloA_QBFh5t7BTmq5IzcBsaZs01XXkjDgR-9XR4srMTvkZvL92Ehdkkphde1XteeHzwBDfkV0tZw-i0agvkuOcE462ZM5mDuAIFU/s16000/bp4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7eSyHFUYx7NCmyDr784-5uTfxFzHxi70LZfXDLYmE2ilppRuuNqsv13z_rI1aj2ji4LhE81C4GzRHPi_ziqNDkQXaoAZ11gnYYP3tqxQeiQXGvHp5bKPUaul70ro9bS2qhNgAbwUlcF5aHg9D74t-bIlbvdszYB6m5A6EAFT7kTYkfmFUzn4GwKU7roM/s600/bp3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7eSyHFUYx7NCmyDr784-5uTfxFzHxi70LZfXDLYmE2ilppRuuNqsv13z_rI1aj2ji4LhE81C4GzRHPi_ziqNDkQXaoAZ11gnYYP3tqxQeiQXGvHp5bKPUaul70ro9bS2qhNgAbwUlcF5aHg9D74t-bIlbvdszYB6m5A6EAFT7kTYkfmFUzn4GwKU7roM/s16000/bp3.jpg" /></a></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Sift together the flour, cornstarch and salt in a 3-quart saucepan.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Gradually stir in the milk. Stir to remove all lumps.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyjjTottEEwKMJEk09IMmH9YRe5Gk_IeQKl4VxX8b28SatmTitjeFf7aNYSh2AUZkkAIxM7z3oLzUNMRYfhZy7oZdS4LtS8Yzzg22y2TMoAhMbTfmLbOmCpLEuFnXE8Ly41gHWZt_Q5b1w3prtKiLBnLngPQoGsKR5e8MbA6-FZkXL-oajfwlcGB14kTk/s566/bp7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyjjTottEEwKMJEk09IMmH9YRe5Gk_IeQKl4VxX8b28SatmTitjeFf7aNYSh2AUZkkAIxM7z3oLzUNMRYfhZy7oZdS4LtS8Yzzg22y2TMoAhMbTfmLbOmCpLEuFnXE8Ly41gHWZt_Q5b1w3prtKiLBnLngPQoGsKR5e8MbA6-FZkXL-oajfwlcGB14kTk/s16000/bp7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Stir in the brown sugar mixture.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxBWgeqdQNtYc79YhNPaMDnhCg33SunVpgpnMlG1Q2378VI0zl8TCRxCaDzM1wun66AeDl0sAI7Ml-wjjkpibjCe1_7KvbS0sQMcJsWOV-fZXEW3vjlE-hCD0OtJ0m5umo2Kc8MK_zCWFqsx_gpnu9TjFYpi5quVGl7x7ee-klvkXIBtesrdITytKxk8/s456/bp8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxBWgeqdQNtYc79YhNPaMDnhCg33SunVpgpnMlG1Q2378VI0zl8TCRxCaDzM1wun66AeDl0sAI7Ml-wjjkpibjCe1_7KvbS0sQMcJsWOV-fZXEW3vjlE-hCD0OtJ0m5umo2Kc8MK_zCWFqsx_gpnu9TjFYpi5quVGl7x7ee-klvkXIBtesrdITytKxk8/s16000/bp8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cook over medium heat, stirring and scraping the pan, until the mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for one minute as you continue to stir.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MDwJnHK0P2Soh9EFg2BvctkfYLxvNRVeQAuCLKW-sh9EL1uJPPH_Pa_Ou8-G6jffBFbtBZo7VTzTSMiW0Zrymoyosi-n2rDyC3V-2Zgr_Z9JKmxyEwwGMVhTBdUM0N9sdOigfpD0B6NBo3mHo3TtN_aR6D-eqOWb3kHfnJizOWGMyzGS8UqdkqMG7AY/s523/bp9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="523" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MDwJnHK0P2Soh9EFg2BvctkfYLxvNRVeQAuCLKW-sh9EL1uJPPH_Pa_Ou8-G6jffBFbtBZo7VTzTSMiW0Zrymoyosi-n2rDyC3V-2Zgr_Z9JKmxyEwwGMVhTBdUM0N9sdOigfpD0B6NBo3mHo3TtN_aR6D-eqOWb3kHfnJizOWGMyzGS8UqdkqMG7AY/s16000/bp9.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Remove the pan from the heat. Add a few spoonfuls of the hot mixture to the egg yolks and whisk. Add a few more spoonfuls and continue to whisk it briskly.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEP7ZrC6iUG4jZ9str9jrFKA-RvAmVHba8K7iut9yjIyndZ6OAzh80We8n0K_9BDTKKOtKdctX8wXy1y04N8j92fq83SIGltaBOfbt-g7Lx2BNG2d_CXyy0OqFVvmjeEC3-rImv1LeaznfcW2dP0Vvhz2FMZwgIjUfcj1wZos9T3bEBEYcZe1GdKc9PM/s600/bp10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEP7ZrC6iUG4jZ9str9jrFKA-RvAmVHba8K7iut9yjIyndZ6OAzh80We8n0K_9BDTKKOtKdctX8wXy1y04N8j92fq83SIGltaBOfbt-g7Lx2BNG2d_CXyy0OqFVvmjeEC3-rImv1LeaznfcW2dP0Vvhz2FMZwgIjUfcj1wZos9T3bEBEYcZe1GdKc9PM/s16000/bp10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Now pour the egg mixture into the brown sugar mixture, stirring well.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHHCgW9RMppjBiF7a-4SQcrUtfJNlUEpBfg4CLE2rEVkAdrMMwPGI21oPscDwN7zcrYmwUrTxFIOxnjqAkXqsIo9TFc6swhPqc36AtvcIRi5_oZFNQ3rmcfwudmI0iJ2fH4M18LHl_l04Fnz-i2ITId1WxknFB2eAag3HH29UGUPA3Fy7No3eKojeZvc/s600/bp11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHHCgW9RMppjBiF7a-4SQcrUtfJNlUEpBfg4CLE2rEVkAdrMMwPGI21oPscDwN7zcrYmwUrTxFIOxnjqAkXqsIo9TFc6swhPqc36AtvcIRi5_oZFNQ3rmcfwudmI0iJ2fH4M18LHl_l04Fnz-i2ITId1WxknFB2eAag3HH29UGUPA3Fy7No3eKojeZvc/s16000/bp11.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zFqs1Ez2vDoYFzIEgsK6MJgkXGvFYaFXVExXzvt3-XCFQ8QuGsOn6WZWthvD0GsbDVNZc0wTeyFY7cRhMiUIgdqkIpZ40Kn-gLYoXMPYMBlzJGIBgIaykc_jg_wlZrnPc9gD_n3FjB3KNTsVKMPSOrCOJWhyphenhyphenlB1z4zAJ52mnjSC79QYhDUJMCk2xrO8/s519/bp12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="519" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zFqs1Ez2vDoYFzIEgsK6MJgkXGvFYaFXVExXzvt3-XCFQ8QuGsOn6WZWthvD0GsbDVNZc0wTeyFY7cRhMiUIgdqkIpZ40Kn-gLYoXMPYMBlzJGIBgIaykc_jg_wlZrnPc9gD_n3FjB3KNTsVKMPSOrCOJWhyphenhyphenlB1z4zAJ52mnjSC79QYhDUJMCk2xrO8/s16000/bp12.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Let it simmer for one minute.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Remove from the heat. Add the vanilla. Pour into a large mixing bowl and gently stir and fold the mixture to allow the steam to escape. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgZbrvsrDWvuo-c-rdcIR1Q54_dL4TUQlwY9RM2PDErDtartahrUMXRXflAOQx4TxcXRJB_8sWjWqmcdadRh_gnXOeXJ5EYefJvN77RoOdPKStoDMvQMwc-t44c6Cadcp_MwTdN0lWG1WADvkrDVHlHREeJH_eb0s-I5zT9OQqOwO94tdRnfkz3PxVHs/s600/bp13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgZbrvsrDWvuo-c-rdcIR1Q54_dL4TUQlwY9RM2PDErDtartahrUMXRXflAOQx4TxcXRJB_8sWjWqmcdadRh_gnXOeXJ5EYefJvN77RoOdPKStoDMvQMwc-t44c6Cadcp_MwTdN0lWG1WADvkrDVHlHREeJH_eb0s-I5zT9OQqOwO94tdRnfkz3PxVHs/s16000/bp13.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEsdbfoIlSsX-Xg8PZxVZCm75vytO7o_56e9-jm5EXw5IBKfb_ST1ISBbWaxWMjqsbvDq0yhzyTJ6xYnZf1z3htEih2IHeI4CIIqFiHqIB8aulOPNEE6lZA_iKnUXgdfL0ZO8J8L0be0F9cP_UK7CGWgcCLJy4SEP1xHULjjZQXzIOYR0mR7eGYCSACQ/s600/bp14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEsdbfoIlSsX-Xg8PZxVZCm75vytO7o_56e9-jm5EXw5IBKfb_ST1ISBbWaxWMjqsbvDq0yhzyTJ6xYnZf1z3htEih2IHeI4CIIqFiHqIB8aulOPNEE6lZA_iKnUXgdfL0ZO8J8L0be0F9cP_UK7CGWgcCLJy4SEP1xHULjjZQXzIOYR0mR7eGYCSACQ/s16000/bp14.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">When the mixture has cooled, pour it into the pie shell and refrigerate for a few hours.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpEaD8YuBkMCQehYKxVGVJhSBqTL4_OlFOHyNbZRePl9LTgA8ykCWn70OSzlLRKbVuYgV7gfdV3CtuXVuRBzPh7j6qN5CGVqFq8EfJmEpkheU896P1HpnTvJnu68WhC3519oNJ7QHovM5RxLw93XriFoxc_ASy5MK0seudjiVET11kDZk62aKEJh3zMY/s476/bp15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpEaD8YuBkMCQehYKxVGVJhSBqTL4_OlFOHyNbZRePl9LTgA8ykCWn70OSzlLRKbVuYgV7gfdV3CtuXVuRBzPh7j6qN5CGVqFq8EfJmEpkheU896P1HpnTvJnu68WhC3519oNJ7QHovM5RxLw93XriFoxc_ASy5MK0seudjiVET11kDZk62aKEJh3zMY/s16000/bp15.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b>Whipped Cream Topping</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 cup heavy cream<br />2 tablespoons granulated or confectioners sugar<br />1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Chill a mixing bowl and the whisk beater. Add all the ingredients to the bowl and begin to beat on slow, increasing to full speed until it forms a soft shape.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cover the top of the pie after the pie has chilled.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDg3EdoYqiamVRTw5yRJ0ZmNbNCATauP2EQd0I8L4ZowOJkW8LoCTaRdfsRkhKwJE-PpFxl6GNI7p2YQ4SeVAZ0Bv2kGS8INSKhOLX8C-_mDTibjp2rObwCgEJaHbR2VcSmqefSWBfbfaS_iPnp81QTr22kRD-GVaOqo1Qob6CoPi_A1P4NZIG52uWys/s488/bp16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDg3EdoYqiamVRTw5yRJ0ZmNbNCATauP2EQd0I8L4ZowOJkW8LoCTaRdfsRkhKwJE-PpFxl6GNI7p2YQ4SeVAZ0Bv2kGS8INSKhOLX8C-_mDTibjp2rObwCgEJaHbR2VcSmqefSWBfbfaS_iPnp81QTr22kRD-GVaOqo1Qob6CoPi_A1P4NZIG52uWys/s16000/bp16.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-9851791095472405642024-01-01T16:56:00.000-08:002024-02-11T10:46:53.043-08:00Walnut Rum Raisin Cake<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfhjqdBujc9wLDWlIvfTpSkEJYtChOp5sughz_M59uC9o-GTtSPOXCnKS4vGh3KyEIewCwIYZPvqdIfvqGbRprxH0ZW1BJnutGup1_rEdsv5UamhxIW2zAaF1OGnslgZLS4n9C9wzo-pb35d-aqi-J-jMWvAS8J6hW2nOhA2reI9Jul7kflBfJJxcWPA/s642/walnut-raisin-cake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfhjqdBujc9wLDWlIvfTpSkEJYtChOp5sughz_M59uC9o-GTtSPOXCnKS4vGh3KyEIewCwIYZPvqdIfvqGbRprxH0ZW1BJnutGup1_rEdsv5UamhxIW2zAaF1OGnslgZLS4n9C9wzo-pb35d-aqi-J-jMWvAS8J6hW2nOhA2reI9Jul7kflBfJJxcWPA/s16000/walnut-raisin-cake.jpg" /></span></a></div><p style="font-weight: bold;"><b><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></b></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-size: x-large;"><b>Walnut Rum Raisin Cake</b></span></h2><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span>(Source: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0836250745/?tag=phillipoliver" style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;" target="_blank"><b><i>Maida Heatter's Cakes</i></b></a> (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 2011 ed., pg. 42)</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">A Christmas present was this beautiful Nordic Ware cake pan -</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8F8t5o56hugFNMkBDeo-zah3NsXhTqLQolt0Cxhoaw2x-7uAO6VyaMUk7R3fNNT10GGV8yR9m6Z7gWWnni0uYWXVunfSBLB-iPJKj6LR8zFIaT8NTD7juJVZU8v8nuY0LkXMolQgpOp3doPgF-g1JGfV-KiXpeVSoG8-O2-m_2qKnmaJfJouzwuefMI/s542/wrc1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8F8t5o56hugFNMkBDeo-zah3NsXhTqLQolt0Cxhoaw2x-7uAO6VyaMUk7R3fNNT10GGV8yR9m6Z7gWWnni0uYWXVunfSBLB-iPJKj6LR8zFIaT8NTD7juJVZU8v8nuY0LkXMolQgpOp3doPgF-g1JGfV-KiXpeVSoG8-O2-m_2qKnmaJfJouzwuefMI/s16000/wrc1.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">I could not wait to try it and finally decided on the Walnut Rum-Raisin Cake to share with company on New Year's Eve. It was a great success and I was thrilled with the pan. I prepared it well (see my notes) and there was no sticking.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This is a delicious cake and the orange and lemon hints make it especially wonderful.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">The recipe calls for dark rum and I only had golden rum on hand. I'm not sure how much difference that would make in the recipe.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 cup light or dark raisins (or a mixture of both)<br />1/3 cup dark rum<br />2 1/4 cups (8.5 oz.) chopped walnuts (3/4 of which are finely ground)<br />2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour<br />2 teaspoons baking powder<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1/4 teaspoon nutmeg<br />8 oz. (2 sticks) butter<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />1 cup granulated sugar<br />2 eggs<br />1 cup buttermilk<br />Finely grated rind of 2 lemons<br />Finely grated rind of 2 oranges<br />Optional: confectioners' sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Soak the raisins with the rum in a covered jar, overnight, turning occasionally. (Note: I did not do this. I did soak them, but only for an hour or so.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Preheat the oven to 350 and use the bottom third rack.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Prepare the pan. With an intricate-patterned pan such as this, I wanted to be extra careful since Bundt cakes are notorious for sticking. Maida recommends butter but after some further research, I decided to use shortening. Melt about 3 tablespoons of shortening and brush it thoroughly around the pan and the center column. Sprinkle the 3/4 cup of ground walnuts over it and also the column. I also added a few tablespoons of sugar to the walnuts for extra protection.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTP29McwgWznTrSS2N6GRk1cc16yLDwAswzDdWd3yVrzwrPZBzhvS4CassUyJOgNkhe2avpva80TveDjFZnY-9b2T1SzO44hAQx3jnQbKJtK85DagKHeVv6uZRXne5FyhXe36Wlo1mNWABFFri5_VfXFSt46Mhr8k4o-dLFgKXp15p0lmh7lZxPU4uvMk/s600/wrc2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTP29McwgWznTrSS2N6GRk1cc16yLDwAswzDdWd3yVrzwrPZBzhvS4CassUyJOgNkhe2avpva80TveDjFZnY-9b2T1SzO44hAQx3jnQbKJtK85DagKHeVv6uZRXne5FyhXe36Wlo1mNWABFFri5_VfXFSt46Mhr8k4o-dLFgKXp15p0lmh7lZxPU4uvMk/s16000/wrc2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8JHfJKarhOc7KO1Y9Phr5GfbXPcqyAbgYsL8q-raBx3lh0Sr2Qt0mgsSRkqXI6g_urYx2WfZLSe_4umCK53cNGosjnpGLuI68tdHQzOEUSDbiU_1yKq2UBm7NKVV9Jn7HYMPjzJpmEjdIRtcl4ymQP_HkK9_gW-6VYqf6pyuTTMiNrY9llwotpPuYCVs/s493/wrc3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="493" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8JHfJKarhOc7KO1Y9Phr5GfbXPcqyAbgYsL8q-raBx3lh0Sr2Qt0mgsSRkqXI6g_urYx2WfZLSe_4umCK53cNGosjnpGLuI68tdHQzOEUSDbiU_1yKq2UBm7NKVV9Jn7HYMPjzJpmEjdIRtcl4ymQP_HkK9_gW-6VYqf6pyuTTMiNrY9llwotpPuYCVs/s16000/wrc3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Set aside.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Beat the butter until soft. Add the vanilla and sugar. Mix well.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2SqznNXdBraVRGRc6gui3Oz6UFuznMtEROABX3_8Hsshg4FYNW2gGFXfOg0Rp6443P6S50RSuie-2PmxYN0O0FkYj-_k5DCQSdGiNcAGEPNbk69QswD9RigdU3lz5EDLYspS372ZdeEpZOGBkOv4vCe2FuuG40v21plPiCetgoCrq6OjNdTqVsHe1Ks/s600/wrc4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2SqznNXdBraVRGRc6gui3Oz6UFuznMtEROABX3_8Hsshg4FYNW2gGFXfOg0Rp6443P6S50RSuie-2PmxYN0O0FkYj-_k5DCQSdGiNcAGEPNbk69QswD9RigdU3lz5EDLYspS372ZdeEpZOGBkOv4vCe2FuuG40v21plPiCetgoCrq6OjNdTqVsHe1Ks/s16000/wrc4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Beat in the eggs.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRGI3AWXeQ6gj9Hl5iCiKI0JioE5qoSi8zozH6Wxl97_eU4Z6i1p9t_wpRma5fSeNvny1nW8RkNQPdRkW7GTVg9ketSPaLvk0A4zSe_K3D1jZGqwlIzaTqeCc2DxwMEmZvtQp0xEsDsL1s2mJ5J8JFqb7ZgYQ4fzLtRRpE8exG9rjarR2FmQTxX6CSQs/s600/wrc5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRGI3AWXeQ6gj9Hl5iCiKI0JioE5qoSi8zozH6Wxl97_eU4Z6i1p9t_wpRma5fSeNvny1nW8RkNQPdRkW7GTVg9ketSPaLvk0A4zSe_K3D1jZGqwlIzaTqeCc2DxwMEmZvtQp0xEsDsL1s2mJ5J8JFqb7ZgYQ4fzLtRRpE8exG9rjarR2FmQTxX6CSQs/s16000/wrc5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the sifted flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk on low speed.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdHFZPIveNIF2K9devYVADEFhE91-UeOCDTmBpz4Mtwk2ubmBtbovS5K6Ro_fyBVTZ9uT84dknGMI3cc0_p_3LbJsTyJidzeQuzsmrjJMIYAtvkEAy_0vUMF9bUaNhw81E5Vlq4w7f8QdE-BwLMLX9M5zXtyf-x3ajsxjPNmlT1K-vJh6RHN2ppxh_LwA/s600/wrc6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdHFZPIveNIF2K9devYVADEFhE91-UeOCDTmBpz4Mtwk2ubmBtbovS5K6Ro_fyBVTZ9uT84dknGMI3cc0_p_3LbJsTyJidzeQuzsmrjJMIYAtvkEAy_0vUMF9bUaNhw81E5Vlq4w7f8QdE-BwLMLX9M5zXtyf-x3ajsxjPNmlT1K-vJh6RHN2ppxh_LwA/s16000/wrc6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Let the cake stand in the pan for 10 minutes. Prepare the rum sauce.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGF9ZNFd-9jmMHur8OysTL0LjMRwyZsNCDNn5bzXjeFEy1jhAlP087rsUVtLotDF3iijrKE-GSTziCO2FyzUcnh5Hfb5mQp92u6NyRcbV7OqHfjKvTzcdEwQUUK3s9qVngDHiMG2v99qCsG7sKa9C_AkrW8Wf1uqTbQgzUlS7C3rR3UHHK9nL-bXtffE/s450/wrc12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGF9ZNFd-9jmMHur8OysTL0LjMRwyZsNCDNn5bzXjeFEy1jhAlP087rsUVtLotDF3iijrKE-GSTziCO2FyzUcnh5Hfb5mQp92u6NyRcbV7OqHfjKvTzcdEwQUUK3s9qVngDHiMG2v99qCsG7sKa9C_AkrW8Wf1uqTbQgzUlS7C3rR3UHHK9nL-bXtffE/s16000/wrc12.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b><u>Rum Sauce</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />1/4 cup water<br />1/4 cup orange juice<br />3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice<br />1/4 cup dark rum</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir the sugar and water until it comes to a boil.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Remove from the heat and sit for a minute or two to allow to cool slightly.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Stir in the orange and lemon juice.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Finally, stir in the rum.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Carefully invert the cake pan onto another rack to slide it out.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Brush the sauce over the cake with a brush (you can also pour it slowly over the cake).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">After the cake has completely cooled, confectioners' sugar can be sprinkled over it if you desire.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ46k3589ulzEOwvKDwpZjqCP16TLbJrGndmkhyphenhyphenK1HGwR6NT8xJts20ZR8TpWSKuleqR8X4GksOdpFLhppCrnm_01pOyOAo3Mw-Y4IahH-vJ2KkdmZcWMyuMpArO5ldyGldhY9uLjlZEHBfEo3ktMH-nVo3AY8W_wTun9iqu-vmX1zoTcQ_wg892hPvEQ/s800/palm-beach-chocolate-tube-cake-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="800" height="596" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ46k3589ulzEOwvKDwpZjqCP16TLbJrGndmkhyphenhyphenK1HGwR6NT8xJts20ZR8TpWSKuleqR8X4GksOdpFLhppCrnm_01pOyOAo3Mw-Y4IahH-vJ2KkdmZcWMyuMpArO5ldyGldhY9uLjlZEHBfEo3ktMH-nVo3AY8W_wTun9iqu-vmX1zoTcQ_wg892hPvEQ/w640-h596/palm-beach-chocolate-tube-cake-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><b style="font-size: large;"><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span><b style="font-size: large;">Palm Beach Chocolate Tube Cake</b><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span>Source: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0836278615/?tag=phillipoliver%20" target="_blank"><b><i><span><b><i>Maida Heatter's Book of Great Desserts</i></b></span></i></b></a><span> (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1999 ed.)</span><span>, pg. 52.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This recipe contained no introduction and when I looked it up on the Internet, I kept seeing another recipe for a chocolate cake from <i>The Silver Palate Cookbook</i>, published in 1982. I have that book and pulled it off the shelf and took a look. Sure enough, the recipes appears identical. The Silver Palate calls it "Decadent Chocolate Cake"with the only notable exception being the frosting, which the Silver Palate had done differently (more on that later). Maida Heatter's book was published in 1974. Hmmm....</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Regardless of who came up with it first, it is a scrumptious cake - dense, moist, richly chocolate - heaven!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Now, about that frosting. Maida's recipe calls for only three ingredients - semisweet chocolate, sour cream and 1 egg. After reading the recipe, I decided to skip it since it calls for a raw egg. That doesn't bother me that much but Michael will not touch anything with raw egg. I did want to use sour cream because sour cream chocolate frosting is both our favorite frosting. I remembered seeing another recipe in Maida Heatter's Cakes and went with it. It is fantastic! That icing goes with a different chocolate cake that I have not made yet called "American Chocolate Layer Cake". Note to self...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">++++++++++++++++++</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">2 cups sifted cake flour<br />1 teaspoon baking powder<br />3 ounces unsweetened chocolate<br />1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter<br />1 cup boiling water<br />2 cups sugar<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />2 eggs, separated<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 cup sour cream<br />Pinch of salt</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Adjust the oven rack 1/3 from the bottom and preheat to 350. Butter a 9-inch tube pan and line the bottom with paper (cutting around the center tube). Dust with fine bread crumbs.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MEqhegIgQGuCXm3gwcR3pGjyo__Hsef-KuW5Y3AXiCxHnNAM_GsvbO_iH-84t2O6vCj-ROxAD9vtOPzrUJ_EPAITWfFfq2yJN6Nm2ZSooCWsBNlzzI2Y16aWyrsAOc72yf0Fg_0WGz7t3JTr7lwgWxdtRMAddP5INcvKZ3y96EBSIjWH_jp-rS9hCF4/s480/pb1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MEqhegIgQGuCXm3gwcR3pGjyo__Hsef-KuW5Y3AXiCxHnNAM_GsvbO_iH-84t2O6vCj-ROxAD9vtOPzrUJ_EPAITWfFfq2yJN6Nm2ZSooCWsBNlzzI2Y16aWyrsAOc72yf0Fg_0WGz7t3JTr7lwgWxdtRMAddP5INcvKZ3y96EBSIjWH_jp-rS9hCF4/s16000/pb1.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Sift together the flour and baking powder and set aside.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4xtBt0MfmzEDEKak1eOKY6OjcjjS-Loyh9wGpdUmXk1W0JwRUc90qdR_DsWNceF6ToR42a5kwvVZ7QYYmKwAHpzuWilBiFlPt05ra7HW5H_w9KbLzz7Ba9FY6JWRA627cHM68p3Vfudxf7FIB4zvjwm4WfA9KlTEp65YRO0frN3jjbK0HHeDRxC5w64/s480/pb2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4xtBt0MfmzEDEKak1eOKY6OjcjjS-Loyh9wGpdUmXk1W0JwRUc90qdR_DsWNceF6ToR42a5kwvVZ7QYYmKwAHpzuWilBiFlPt05ra7HW5H_w9KbLzz7Ba9FY6JWRA627cHM68p3Vfudxf7FIB4zvjwm4WfA9KlTEp65YRO0frN3jjbK0HHeDRxC5w64/s16000/pb2.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Combine the chocolate, butter and boiling water. Melt over medium heat.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8VQgnt3oFgt3EU4Sul3EQzo_bIGn748y4AWCh9MTemcbeA8oAYLwXYYHkqJMQs_W-7clFBKOyElMe25Fw0wqHf3oaRMzZ4qrU7PFQ90pzZr0p7sWLnaK44QcMeQy6FefvP6RMhwc2ipBDuTjq7XcueP008vzTnl5uVM74D7_VVfkCkz-H6p6FHO2x0U/s480/pb3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8VQgnt3oFgt3EU4Sul3EQzo_bIGn748y4AWCh9MTemcbeA8oAYLwXYYHkqJMQs_W-7clFBKOyElMe25Fw0wqHf3oaRMzZ4qrU7PFQ90pzZr0p7sWLnaK44QcMeQy6FefvP6RMhwc2ipBDuTjq7XcueP008vzTnl5uVM74D7_VVfkCkz-H6p6FHO2x0U/s16000/pb3.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Transfer to a mixing bowl.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFsJisN2F2lRhyphenhyphenLT8zSo_qLxLBTN_QVwfIBIfuoY1ZXJiPuVcnjaZBllrhhfQFJ1YtP4uM-iV2XHyws6Pl4XZz7rxRFqT1WEohmVcZVjXq0GnfcNHU15ABp3a_uCpO1AN9u3ZZ5dHiT6_dnaVZxDjP1-B1SkfdN6wOrWIOQJQQglWbmlqtw0YoJVb1M0/s467/pb4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFsJisN2F2lRhyphenhyphenLT8zSo_qLxLBTN_QVwfIBIfuoY1ZXJiPuVcnjaZBllrhhfQFJ1YtP4uM-iV2XHyws6Pl4XZz7rxRFqT1WEohmVcZVjXq0GnfcNHU15ABp3a_uCpO1AN9u3ZZ5dHiT6_dnaVZxDjP1-B1SkfdN6wOrWIOQJQQglWbmlqtw0YoJVb1M0/s16000/pb4.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Reserve 2 tablespoons of the sugar.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQ82J-iO5HVr3iycux1hT9eRIIkG9YstvCpsrRpkS7J7sMHg4HGr92QFQCyMzAY5H99_aSIsXHICJzsDVKml_vgc-25YK3b_PXYFVgClOEYsbVu3Bp-Pa5wHmagMFvTZ_2cD_oIkvrdM5kysyrE9PHELODNy_ldd3qlPUs0dVHOOGtb0r7eKlBf95Hsc/s467/pb5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQ82J-iO5HVr3iycux1hT9eRIIkG9YstvCpsrRpkS7J7sMHg4HGr92QFQCyMzAY5H99_aSIsXHICJzsDVKml_vgc-25YK3b_PXYFVgClOEYsbVu3Bp-Pa5wHmagMFvTZ_2cD_oIkvrdM5kysyrE9PHELODNy_ldd3qlPUs0dVHOOGtb0r7eKlBf95Hsc/s16000/pb5.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the larger portion of sugar to the chocolate mixture.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMHPuKprvcLJsWjp5-dF-v2TCrOyVcYnfybA3MrPKLMgtH5a-6Tr9rmK6XDNtzV6GqHdtvH_V7dne8Vxc84ev3P8idksjYCkl1tOivfqYvnUM9RzqGTrGsVJG2Vb0m8EiCV8WuhfqhKoPiXW8tuNuuLLYohzweYJSRZA4o4c96issZCnNVjuTf9vjV_0/s467/pb6.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMHPuKprvcLJsWjp5-dF-v2TCrOyVcYnfybA3MrPKLMgtH5a-6Tr9rmK6XDNtzV6GqHdtvH_V7dne8Vxc84ev3P8idksjYCkl1tOivfqYvnUM9RzqGTrGsVJG2Vb0m8EiCV8WuhfqhKoPiXW8tuNuuLLYohzweYJSRZA4o4c96issZCnNVjuTf9vjV_0/s16000/pb6.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the vanilla</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDAMQ1xNgriauxEkF-bOmdAsx0i2n8Ktelx3d-1B8MSpRxktVtliP5uTikmj9VJSZ8Cckux6J3tYuv_XmfjxHzS_XMUIYfPCIlgS8ec_QH11F4zqslCu96_ZTuBFHy5Lsyq-s9spp6NIFChYt-OYe1TVETE3-mxsvMw8YW6j40M-JuZ3igVlphP5-S74/s467/pb7.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDAMQ1xNgriauxEkF-bOmdAsx0i2n8Ktelx3d-1B8MSpRxktVtliP5uTikmj9VJSZ8Cckux6J3tYuv_XmfjxHzS_XMUIYfPCIlgS8ec_QH11F4zqslCu96_ZTuBFHy5Lsyq-s9spp6NIFChYt-OYe1TVETE3-mxsvMw8YW6j40M-JuZ3igVlphP5-S74/s16000/pb7.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the eggs, mixing until smooth.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-8ldDPIlcMr27d13eKhfSQKw5FMm-vYoArqIXzeoe6d9C5CthzBbOrJBThV_Q3cbC9Qjsi9doWN7ylA1ZK3FDm50IJAiW_x4ZJ1MbUNUlfbd1pG08AZS9nSapHpzFpIiC-f6WRD9cytMVNnR5x7lW6AJzKAlGLlwV79LZhXUN67Fvv53Gx9Y82wDWNw/s467/pb8.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-8ldDPIlcMr27d13eKhfSQKw5FMm-vYoArqIXzeoe6d9C5CthzBbOrJBThV_Q3cbC9Qjsi9doWN7ylA1ZK3FDm50IJAiW_x4ZJ1MbUNUlfbd1pG08AZS9nSapHpzFpIiC-f6WRD9cytMVNnR5x7lW6AJzKAlGLlwV79LZhXUN67Fvv53Gx9Y82wDWNw/s16000/pb8.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">In a small bowl, add the baking soda to the sour cream and whisk together until smooth.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZWAChRk44tm8dAGMIBJeCUdJdZOHl3WWoi2jIS3DslRMFODn3Pj6PIm7E9baOgmN8BwDZTreybp5iZm7vRSYmx3PppN-oAC6HxV11dcW4EeqLlLbNjtAMVNF2NsKefRdujtVDNy2W977QxeIpZaZg3FLI0wjoX01DzryMf6Uo72MELZWUFYvwG3InHI/s467/pb9.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZWAChRk44tm8dAGMIBJeCUdJdZOHl3WWoi2jIS3DslRMFODn3Pj6PIm7E9baOgmN8BwDZTreybp5iZm7vRSYmx3PppN-oAC6HxV11dcW4EeqLlLbNjtAMVNF2NsKefRdujtVDNy2W977QxeIpZaZg3FLI0wjoX01DzryMf6Uo72MELZWUFYvwG3InHI/s16000/pb9.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the sour cream to the chocolate mixture.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTvPMh16XUSlPwG2GZtferbHeMKruCUy5_cj2LG3duBLXrq17zd5CJMedE4Ju7w_YHxI4yxBiLBSAQRH7y46zNtwlUbcFKCFp4uNF6dVEZJSJyIJkE6zY0feAFDpchP_rNyBwKSIcLtUgJC4J7skR6yiJvKkGiJ_Dy6DdPW48ZplPvo-Bo08Rxlr2jlY/s467/pb10.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTvPMh16XUSlPwG2GZtferbHeMKruCUy5_cj2LG3duBLXrq17zd5CJMedE4Ju7w_YHxI4yxBiLBSAQRH7y46zNtwlUbcFKCFp4uNF6dVEZJSJyIJkE6zY0feAFDpchP_rNyBwKSIcLtUgJC4J7skR6yiJvKkGiJ_Dy6DdPW48ZplPvo-Bo08Rxlr2jlY/s16000/pb10.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the flour gradually, beating only until smooth. Remove the bowl from the mixer and replace with a clean bowl with clean whisk attachment.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyKFEMxiW1wc9StiaVxWbV-M5InzRdZdHtkctmdKLpI05uEeueV2V7M2HLEfz2QOys9GllSkxP62FClSdAMH9gITIK8n11y2epjrQ7Ps_fvljyAb3LhVXVk4zjl-v8lFUpk5Xp-tpq3QgoV7RQiK-3n03JWmyVK7LvXuFgfMAbAHjczRd7q2OigcOiGY/s467/pb11.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyKFEMxiW1wc9StiaVxWbV-M5InzRdZdHtkctmdKLpI05uEeueV2V7M2HLEfz2QOys9GllSkxP62FClSdAMH9gITIK8n11y2epjrQ7Ps_fvljyAb3LhVXVk4zjl-v8lFUpk5Xp-tpq3QgoV7RQiK-3n03JWmyVK7LvXuFgfMAbAHjczRd7q2OigcOiGY/s16000/pb11.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Beat the egg whites until they have a soft shape. Add the 2 tablespoons of sugar and beat until stiff but not dry.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-dIqOllglG631Ul7BqkPYTZrxQ8lF0ccVr764qwNci0gltZJAMR6xIW9XWNBOw3a0wTw3TIkeIS4EMPoPtOiTpi1xkoh635I-fVwBTW6Tgh3xuOpZgMpM-rwVhMp1XkMe2HM15Et63pJOrb1DpcyQzO4OeU7c-PrvmZlhdJmLxQtfplyuartweEOz-g/s467/pb12.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-dIqOllglG631Ul7BqkPYTZrxQ8lF0ccVr764qwNci0gltZJAMR6xIW9XWNBOw3a0wTw3TIkeIS4EMPoPtOiTpi1xkoh635I-fVwBTW6Tgh3xuOpZgMpM-rwVhMp1XkMe2HM15Et63pJOrb1DpcyQzO4OeU7c-PrvmZlhdJmLxQtfplyuartweEOz-g/s16000/pb12.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add a few dollops of the chocolate to the egg whites and gently fold together.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrCO7DmgjVieSro2axsHOHqdyWwXkPMFjmHeGBxc2JZgOIZrE-c9R7LrDVPdg3P74KwF-RnHMS52aO7B4gTVOn-kqBpF0EsvARHz5Ix-xRDrTIca5Pl-Z1s4ayySDFMnmFgcbnb8ntLgZMDFMG8wtlPze8vLky1VpbdabeQTUYbQmFxnz-xvtl18u1d4/s467/pb15.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrCO7DmgjVieSro2axsHOHqdyWwXkPMFjmHeGBxc2JZgOIZrE-c9R7LrDVPdg3P74KwF-RnHMS52aO7B4gTVOn-kqBpF0EsvARHz5Ix-xRDrTIca5Pl-Z1s4ayySDFMnmFgcbnb8ntLgZMDFMG8wtlPze8vLky1VpbdabeQTUYbQmFxnz-xvtl18u1d4/s16000/pb15.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Now add the egg whites to the bowl of chocolate and fold together.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGRiMtfe58_17yZCxDgwWYE-wblRdvMlDPyFrgS5y4ax-TCnSRvrysQd8Ff8oif9G_iQtypjbclq8rYD7CwAhDk_MhwTaL9_9bg-DQyH3L2VlWk-aqrwYtGaz9HChP9ZLMK3Tye7CUx1T1Xx2l5EKz5t-DfkvBPkpO4wcRKNC9JyU0JrJ4CaoFjfmsvOo/s16000/pb16.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-20H9blzxTVTypizRsB-pPIjpWdxHd6WyKtCAd3oSMTg3Swz9RyrYSUeTP8PqLY740ftt4t9x2WYxtRXgu6tNsccXgWszWz7IeiI1tPuZt_LC0zQBg08khDP6ux_LA4jfkQt8b3aHgEL0GzAvHy_ftkLN-jyVElKstK7zVd06aNuHnl89C34HTDPJyk/s467/pb14.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-20H9blzxTVTypizRsB-pPIjpWdxHd6WyKtCAd3oSMTg3Swz9RyrYSUeTP8PqLY740ftt4t9x2WYxtRXgu6tNsccXgWszWz7IeiI1tPuZt_LC0zQBg08khDP6ux_LA4jfkQt8b3aHgEL0GzAvHy_ftkLN-jyVElKstK7zVd06aNuHnl89C34HTDPJyk/s16000/pb14.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bake for 50 - 60 minutes until the top springs back when lightly pressed.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnWREGk9PCZG76vSPyytrwhm5fE-iIUZR7TJ6GojRS7qsR5QsTbH9m-Fv2yQ2F43ZD2OVOi0FsQxwr51_gBXq2PeZPAqDhiXpLjvCnXDvLf9_s0s_HQsp4EeO-E0FeQFZNbvthk40KyCPVk6AWb4Nrxj-kKs6ab5R44i_gOKJTz6y58ctZez_Sje0_mY/s467/pb17.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnWREGk9PCZG76vSPyytrwhm5fE-iIUZR7TJ6GojRS7qsR5QsTbH9m-Fv2yQ2F43ZD2OVOi0FsQxwr51_gBXq2PeZPAqDhiXpLjvCnXDvLf9_s0s_HQsp4EeO-E0FeQFZNbvthk40KyCPVk6AWb4Nrxj-kKs6ab5R44i_gOKJTz6y58ctZez_Sje0_mY/s16000/pb17.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cool the cake on a rack for about 5 minutes, then carefully invert the pan to remove from the pan. Allow it to cool completely. After it has cooled, place pieces of wax paper around the edges to prepare for frosting.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABQ-EyogWK-9QUxAGkdABcFvaoF5DBKa1UyWQzUkDIdPoycZP6di5Hcy6tCcF9JrO_l0ycW3aGVToF6jWMEyl3KrYxVhpyCNlAhFoQ377AG03bZs8XA8BNLbvJmAHooNPtqEcARwEWhBnRm_xNk6p32SdoMlDEX0FYSqRINvJuv0YEw142UTOTJ5iRQw/s467/pb18.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABQ-EyogWK-9QUxAGkdABcFvaoF5DBKa1UyWQzUkDIdPoycZP6di5Hcy6tCcF9JrO_l0ycW3aGVToF6jWMEyl3KrYxVhpyCNlAhFoQ377AG03bZs8XA8BNLbvJmAHooNPtqEcARwEWhBnRm_xNk6p32SdoMlDEX0FYSqRINvJuv0YEw142UTOTJ5iRQw/s16000/pb18.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">After frosting is completed, slide the paper out.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b>ICING</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Here is the original icing recipe that accompanied the cake recipe. Like I said earlier, I did not use this one but I've included the one I did use at the bottom.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">8 oz. semisweet chocolate<br />3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature<br />1 egg</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Melt the chocolate, transfer to a mixing bowl. Beat in the sour cream and egg until smooth.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes, until slightly thickened.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Alternate (the one I used):</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b>Chocolate Sour Cream Icing </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">8 oz. milk chocolate<br />6 oz. semisweet chocolate<br />Pinch of salt<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />1 cup sour cream</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over barely simmering water.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Transfer to mixer bowl. Add the salt, vanilla and sour cream. Beat on low speed until smooth.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">If icing is too thin, let it sit at room temperature about an hour or until slightly thickened.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5Td4j5UMxUeV3CGj9kZTmPlNLDBmoUNQG-OlepRFjAvKXsuTrKeZdJpoUQ5MvgsSLNSO7C5JikxkSchf9RurfROCLN4t5ixHjLSUz5ntxvi1AfTzNEpBX8frYVgp48xsvF50Vhzgt8DloQg63TphBMVzScs9NwSEkmSE8adWWn7OR8u8RMWb_01k0J8/s800/palm-beach-chocolate-tube-cake-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5Td4j5UMxUeV3CGj9kZTmPlNLDBmoUNQG-OlepRFjAvKXsuTrKeZdJpoUQ5MvgsSLNSO7C5JikxkSchf9RurfROCLN4t5ixHjLSUz5ntxvi1AfTzNEpBX8frYVgp48xsvF50Vhzgt8DloQg63TphBMVzScs9NwSEkmSE8adWWn7OR8u8RMWb_01k0J8/s16000/palm-beach-chocolate-tube-cake-1.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p><br /></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-53227391548517467702023-12-07T15:40:00.000-08:002023-12-07T15:42:38.107-08:00Chocolate Gingerbread<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLcF_C8VtGQV_QgzwAebSANCIiEPBEf6D8nYgQRAES4yHutoKP1gJDFAJXBFFlHY3aLzJCSTt3R9SLsDi4UqPPz-76jIi3GOF-V3Dx9o_qTYAQGAprhbfViCy10Oa8snzVgJhf14FBJm_GOkuY9KTlPAT02q6NdJMkJQoM7wPNse15GxlCFmNaP18zeM0/s652/chocolate-gingerbread.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLcF_C8VtGQV_QgzwAebSANCIiEPBEf6D8nYgQRAES4yHutoKP1gJDFAJXBFFlHY3aLzJCSTt3R9SLsDi4UqPPz-76jIi3GOF-V3Dx9o_qTYAQGAprhbfViCy10Oa8snzVgJhf14FBJm_GOkuY9KTlPAT02q6NdJMkJQoM7wPNse15GxlCFmNaP18zeM0/s16000/chocolate-gingerbread.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><b style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Chocolate Gingerbread </b><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;">(Source: </span><i style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0740758160/?tag=phillipoliver%20" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Book of Great Chocolate Desserts</a> </i><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;">(Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 2006 ed.), pg. 89.</span><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This is very moist and delicious gingerbread although I have to say I don't really taste the chocolate in it. When I was making it, I was remembering other gingerbread recipes of Maida's that I had tried so I'm thinking they are similar.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Note the icing is not in the recipe - in fact, this is in the chapter called "Old Fashioned Cakes Without Icing". I thought that the icing might be a nice touch. This is a cream cheese/pecan frosting that is similar, if not identical, to the one I use for carrot cake.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This is made in a 9" x 13" pan so it is a large, flat cake. I decided to freeze half of it and will report on how that turns out.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour<br />1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda<br />1 teaspoon salt<br />1 teaspoon ground ginger<br />1 teaspoon cinnamon<br />1 teaspoon allspice<br />2 oz. unsweetened chocolate<br />1/2 lb. (2 sticks) sweet butter, cut into small pieces<br />1 cup boiling water or hot coffee<br />1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed<br />1 cup light molasses<br />4 large eggs<br />Optional: 1/3 cup candied or preserved ginger</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Preheat oven to 325. Adjust rack 1/3 from bottom of the oven. Butter a 9" x 13" pan and dust with fine dry bread crumbs.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiya9gltlnscl7MQUZ4YqpFmNnXqheKlzNILrzDjVbVtg9MW-q3noHjO0NJLSsgCVnwvEld2Ky5Fjz2R7L8NJriYrApKBYcWbLv_-beUEUKWcA7UwByijFfw7jrPHTNi3zUuuCMWVLw-7rqf1l-_SX8aiiyJTKv92aPgPsmZpGhc-3zPR2Ig-NX2_NcKj0/s600/cg1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiya9gltlnscl7MQUZ4YqpFmNnXqheKlzNILrzDjVbVtg9MW-q3noHjO0NJLSsgCVnwvEld2Ky5Fjz2R7L8NJriYrApKBYcWbLv_-beUEUKWcA7UwByijFfw7jrPHTNi3zUuuCMWVLw-7rqf1l-_SX8aiiyJTKv92aPgPsmZpGhc-3zPR2Ig-NX2_NcKj0/s16000/cg1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and all-spice. Set aside.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuKJpNEnZ4JkGFOuE-WUJZJfcPrOdGqzgXBzlsCvrNdsH5DOWi8ly2lDd_FcOZHvFuqXXohoAlEIWfnbJgXGnlzKpFHMmMLL_RNwTI_JsJbuHeiLTnpptSv2itnk0gS65HuGMWgujRm_lJDj2T-ViUtMTex1e4bKBoEehXLEBlVSnO9w2AwqXLz_QcI4/s450/cg2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuKJpNEnZ4JkGFOuE-WUJZJfcPrOdGqzgXBzlsCvrNdsH5DOWi8ly2lDd_FcOZHvFuqXXohoAlEIWfnbJgXGnlzKpFHMmMLL_RNwTI_JsJbuHeiLTnpptSv2itnk0gS65HuGMWgujRm_lJDj2T-ViUtMTex1e4bKBoEehXLEBlVSnO9w2AwqXLz_QcI4/s16000/cg2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Melt the chocolate in top of a double boiler. Set aside to cool.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOolsF_FGz7wGLpkYZFES0erai9ZhWKBtQFsYUmq3w_gcbRSRdydQnEyYTP4fUP2_IodB90qJF_MzQqJUY-AKiqVhvdRfsuKTQoJcvOOYQov2uQ_RrKpMT-xYAvvu8pCqfw8ceGIJBV0ig5zWzKC_JBKqBTgACJKnj_bpcz0FrgbBBifsGr1QIwMy6KY/s600/cg3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOolsF_FGz7wGLpkYZFES0erai9ZhWKBtQFsYUmq3w_gcbRSRdydQnEyYTP4fUP2_IodB90qJF_MzQqJUY-AKiqVhvdRfsuKTQoJcvOOYQov2uQ_RrKpMT-xYAvvu8pCqfw8ceGIJBV0ig5zWzKC_JBKqBTgACJKnj_bpcz0FrgbBBifsGr1QIwMy6KY/s16000/cg3.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Place the butter in a mixing bowl. Add the hot water (or coffee) <br />and mix until the butter is melted.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEA9BvMhWlFA2flblETSmGaU_I0EblpSJgVKVOZhhCwHy2aJVPmItxf3C4eQ_fn_kvq1VFv897PBzmfb_XGU00P7682wYJAgYtMJDCZFOH6Iq0NRzG2w4v32p3hJOnqxa_ieoaiXT_fbg92Ka3cSSfaIVXEEcRio7tc7V_1JJaR8NTIBgb6azSIH1kTk/s600/cg4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEA9BvMhWlFA2flblETSmGaU_I0EblpSJgVKVOZhhCwHy2aJVPmItxf3C4eQ_fn_kvq1VFv897PBzmfb_XGU00P7682wYJAgYtMJDCZFOH6Iq0NRzG2w4v32p3hJOnqxa_ieoaiXT_fbg92Ka3cSSfaIVXEEcRio7tc7V_1JJaR8NTIBgb6azSIH1kTk/s16000/cg4.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Mix in the brown sugar.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIP3oH-RXfNjZIJhRI8Oey2cnsX4d2eu1Lhhz8CAGgmoveqOhV5UOLomPeFSYdn1sqZA72Ux24cTkrtxQ1G3iufYKIxwBdS0uEjVJikwd5WE7oe8XGj9Z2AQ9prbUAyB2lhenRA1GYnbtXd4aU6Ci8gccT7Klb9BkdJgQ3K6JajWJb_QcCuRljZOOOLL0/s500/cg11.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIP3oH-RXfNjZIJhRI8Oey2cnsX4d2eu1Lhhz8CAGgmoveqOhV5UOLomPeFSYdn1sqZA72Ux24cTkrtxQ1G3iufYKIxwBdS0uEjVJikwd5WE7oe8XGj9Z2AQ9prbUAyB2lhenRA1GYnbtXd4aU6Ci8gccT7Klb9BkdJgQ3K6JajWJb_QcCuRljZOOOLL0/s16000/cg11.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top springs back when gently pressed. <br />Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLrOQH118Im2yHO64bVJL1B29p_xjPirFWaRh53Ql3OkVzH89Q1_VlnHMgtlMlyA1-rfyO7f2pvPU9ctc55-uydRn7mauB7U9hxP_SiQdUkSDeColrkBfEUG3kIae-pl-QGD7_z9YRWz8rDkM_eKohDL6HMVlkBLArfNdly3_A6a86Hd9T0s2lXYcWqF0/s500/cg12.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLrOQH118Im2yHO64bVJL1B29p_xjPirFWaRh53Ql3OkVzH89Q1_VlnHMgtlMlyA1-rfyO7f2pvPU9ctc55-uydRn7mauB7U9hxP_SiQdUkSDeColrkBfEUG3kIae-pl-QGD7_z9YRWz8rDkM_eKohDL6HMVlkBLArfNdly3_A6a86Hd9T0s2lXYcWqF0/s16000/cg12.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a rack.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">The following is the icing that I added. (This is not in the original recipe)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b><u>Cream Cheese Frosting</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">8 oz. cream cheese, softened<br />1/2 lb. (1 stick) butter, softened<br />2 1/2 cups powdered sugar<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />1 cup chopped pecans</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Mix the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Add the vanilla. Add the pecans. </span></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-44383235504834079852023-12-05T17:56:00.000-08:002023-12-05T17:56:24.993-08:00Michael Guerard's French Chocolate Sauce<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5XnSE6Hhx2keQ_A4LelRSpTm99-DWCtl0B0LeBSYcaQGqXmFgzbflQY0TD128Gm8Hl4lIEUiEcVgqmGi8AUdyxsm1NrKDVCtkBGmvGJAXKjRrgkQ6hLvD04uM_vLZioQxo6Gyf81HW-l2hYpbpKlGoshqiHNVBmvUTL3-NhxesuiPh6fzQxuy0Tidwk/s571/chocolate-sauce-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5XnSE6Hhx2keQ_A4LelRSpTm99-DWCtl0B0LeBSYcaQGqXmFgzbflQY0TD128Gm8Hl4lIEUiEcVgqmGi8AUdyxsm1NrKDVCtkBGmvGJAXKjRrgkQ6hLvD04uM_vLZioQxo6Gyf81HW-l2hYpbpKlGoshqiHNVBmvUTL3-NhxesuiPh6fzQxuy0Tidwk/s16000/chocolate-sauce-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></b><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b>Michael Guerard's French Chocolate Sauce </b><span style="font-weight: 700;">(Source: </span><i style="font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0740758160/?tag=phillipoliver%20" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Book of Great Chocolate Desserts</a> </i><span style="font-weight: 700;">(Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 2006 ed.), pg. 259.</span><span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This is very easy and delicious. It is great on ice cream. It will keep in the refrigerator for two or three weeks.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">3/4 cup strained unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch process)<br />3/4 cup granulated sugar<br />Pinch of salt<br />1 cup cold water<br />2 tablespoons sweet butter</span></p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNaisX_SxmOkngi1zzoSCnoL7_k5GP9LrRaMZGO6dSBWqb0KnScVn7hZJrwJMl06Uw38BT3m5XcuJ5frkLiIkNi4ZlCm1fQhg4qSo7_RWmIZx6IL1oQ4mvp_sTL9wU2S_5_pXRm4YkOu8EqCp5HgNbcYIxmKI4ssma8nACHxSyEuJJO5Bx2J1PVh4i0s/s640/cs2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNaisX_SxmOkngi1zzoSCnoL7_k5GP9LrRaMZGO6dSBWqb0KnScVn7hZJrwJMl06Uw38BT3m5XcuJ5frkLiIkNi4ZlCm1fQhg4qSo7_RWmIZx6IL1oQ4mvp_sTL9wU2S_5_pXRm4YkOu8EqCp5HgNbcYIxmKI4ssma8nACHxSyEuJJO5Bx2J1PVh4i0s/s16000/cs2.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Place over moderate heat and stir with a wooden or rubber spatula until it comes to a boil.</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsFmcrOrl4DVr7qsiSZe9gSxUZmfK3NPof04hyphenhyphenFjoRuvgplx3JF5vHUJtcvml1EToSN3dNsbncEZy_axZQJhe7D0comLHYNV5ZsNJutWCHBlEMImiDNyASbVRYmlPBURl0HS2KgEkEV13a4OSCnp_Ti0ZrA2Z2Bva0AfbLRrmVqU_9Gq1Qz0pvjTQe-w/s640/cs3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsFmcrOrl4DVr7qsiSZe9gSxUZmfK3NPof04hyphenhyphenFjoRuvgplx3JF5vHUJtcvml1EToSN3dNsbncEZy_axZQJhe7D0comLHYNV5ZsNJutWCHBlEMImiDNyASbVRYmlPBURl0HS2KgEkEV13a4OSCnp_Ti0ZrA2Z2Bva0AfbLRrmVqU_9Gq1Qz0pvjTQe-w/s16000/cs3.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Let simmer for 3 minutes.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigMWOck7mRXPmxpKwcZYqVtpL2wv6xFuUZio26xg7wTh2ET0PsSmn7oCOK-xqY5zBnQ13TqWVzlxC3FMmicOJ45oec2T44gWUZH7LtUdkzl4HUuWatLc2mD8DqT9Ha_mL9KYM-1Sq2wPbaMf01cjhaOwrMMKm7WxBQnnP6lSz-Y0nryWKxge8pCZrYrUw/s16000/cs6.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="text-align: left;">Serve immediately or set aside to reheat. <br /></span>Store in a covered jar or glass container in the refrigerator.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-53752071803326439942023-12-03T13:50:00.000-08:002023-12-03T13:58:26.694-08:00Bishop's Bread<p><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscCLLZZDqUyBbUJaFY3113E2w7crKCyNPyG-BRpY_yNkGH3N-MQG542hwlV2D5brilS567E1dhs58V2HnCeb9e5DSkzP8mQc-j_YkiCVyaT4B4AQX56ZIE9my03LA2Q3qkUyGDWMyeGhakqZwPhVsjzRm8UuyqWo9RaU8ZKmLwnvXACt4kSKOb97DjkU/s500/bishops-bread-maida-heatter-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscCLLZZDqUyBbUJaFY3113E2w7crKCyNPyG-BRpY_yNkGH3N-MQG542hwlV2D5brilS567E1dhs58V2HnCeb9e5DSkzP8mQc-j_YkiCVyaT4B4AQX56ZIE9my03LA2Q3qkUyGDWMyeGhakqZwPhVsjzRm8UuyqWo9RaU8ZKmLwnvXACt4kSKOb97DjkU/s16000/bishops-bread-maida-heatter-3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="font-size: 16px;">Bishop's Bread</b><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Source: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0394578325/?tag=phillipoliver" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Maida Heatter's Best Dessert Book Ever</i></b></span></i></b></a><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1997 ed.)</span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">, pg. 59</span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: small;">.</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">This is not really a bread but more like a coffee cake. It is an Austrian-German recipe called <i>Birchofsbrot</i>. I've seen other variations that use more candied fruits and some that use regular chocolate instead of white. The cake part is very light, very much like a sponge cake. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">Maida recommends using a long, narrow loaf pan for this. I have one that measures 12.5" x 5" and it worked well. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">I would suggest that you start checking it at 55 minutes. I baked this for one hour and it was ready (she states 1 hour, 10 minutes) and I actually think it could have come out 5 minutes earlier. It was a bit dry around the outside edges. This could have been from me using a dark pan. A lighter pan is recommended.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">Note that the instructions say to let it sit wrapped in plastic overnight. I'm not sure what the purpose for that is but it is good to know beforehand.<br /></span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: small;">4 oz. (1/2 cup) pitted dates, cut into small pieces</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: small;">2 1/2 oz. (1/2 cup) unblanched almonds, chopped</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: small;">3-4 oz. white chocolate, chopped into 1/4" pieces</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: small;">2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup unsifted unbleached flour</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: small;">2 1/2 ounces (1/2 cup) raisins</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: small;">2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: small;">5 large eggs, separated</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: small;">3 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">pinch of salt</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">Confectioners sugar (to sprinkle on top before serving)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">Preheat the oven to 350. Use the bottom 1/3 rack.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">Line a 10-cup loaf pan (see earlier comments) with foil. It is best to cut two strips for each direction. Butter it well and coat with dry bread crumbs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">Sift 2 tablespoons of the flour into a mixing bowl. Add the dates and use your fingers to coat them with the flour. Then add the raisins and nuts, coating them with the flour as well.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHpR_r2hbXHsJIu6BtagI_q79ZuAa3IrTLA-6OarAWR1DacVjPUUPv8Fsyk0uub_knoWwhFC4BdR448OePgyawvJdFrbYjZcPvAfZhnFVS1g57gXuQPuUD3oERsamZdQIFWlA3tnUKUac_q1DRsITl_GUj-YPfBal5Ho7sYmlMGBFvP0bOvpv7z6nptg/s600/bbc.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHpR_r2hbXHsJIu6BtagI_q79ZuAa3IrTLA-6OarAWR1DacVjPUUPv8Fsyk0uub_knoWwhFC4BdR448OePgyawvJdFrbYjZcPvAfZhnFVS1g57gXuQPuUD3oERsamZdQIFWlA3tnUKUac_q1DRsITl_GUj-YPfBal5Ho7sYmlMGBFvP0bOvpv7z6nptg/s16000/bbc.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUDGoEzxYTVKlzOG17SyL75zkDhBw3ME6j1Y28P-x7l-07zY_MgPQOFk3qZqeAZhIARvXBhE42xXhCnl8Xw6R_1sURLV9AZc9ME4M7ux2E0EE0dkn4zPlsDJU5JVxHq3X570LQbAHKsU90ST94zzKyGeewYesD2aM8zcPabHmZBAWZxmWPng322B85vs/s667/bb1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUDGoEzxYTVKlzOG17SyL75zkDhBw3ME6j1Y28P-x7l-07zY_MgPQOFk3qZqeAZhIARvXBhE42xXhCnl8Xw6R_1sURLV9AZc9ME4M7ux2E0EE0dkn4zPlsDJU5JVxHq3X570LQbAHKsU90ST94zzKyGeewYesD2aM8zcPabHmZBAWZxmWPng322B85vs/s16000/bb1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd25ZB9UoaKyZo35H9jFlMKu576qbE1foQHPhSoftdwBKUU7lZny8OGxyIjBFHJpdKjruROO54l-QIjAhYfQWf1_Afm6kt_BADoi-dlk_-FQpTU_24OhFodnvl8MRhfc8CI6KkKutmWJaYzpo97Athnoe94tHy_VV906eWsoAT-9uZfTQLfxRFR8wpcq0/s500/bb2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd25ZB9UoaKyZo35H9jFlMKu576qbE1foQHPhSoftdwBKUU7lZny8OGxyIjBFHJpdKjruROO54l-QIjAhYfQWf1_Afm6kt_BADoi-dlk_-FQpTU_24OhFodnvl8MRhfc8CI6KkKutmWJaYzpo97Athnoe94tHy_VV906eWsoAT-9uZfTQLfxRFR8wpcq0/s16000/bb2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Beat the egg yolks and the 3 tablepoons of sugar at high speed for 5 minutes. Add this mixture to the flour/fruit mixture and fold together.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9riogQ9Vt_TVOWYVhr2INEx8R-hM0ZYb5nHjWsDc_P7PETXMz0FW82gWur1T6-q6aoODByD514nHtPHCCz5crT6btDEE5uF3XB6atd4YEofBT_N3lYgzCJLl68ZHmgjsO2Z4leLlUoEf1zYRYnvQarzIFP_dOk64BifZgZodLVPgr3U2RjNwEZIdRM8/s667/bb6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9riogQ9Vt_TVOWYVhr2INEx8R-hM0ZYb5nHjWsDc_P7PETXMz0FW82gWur1T6-q6aoODByD514nHtPHCCz5crT6btDEE5uF3XB6atd4YEofBT_N3lYgzCJLl68ZHmgjsO2Z4leLlUoEf1zYRYnvQarzIFP_dOk64BifZgZodLVPgr3U2RjNwEZIdRM8/s16000/bb6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsNwaN0h2HiDA1m-h_SBQsuTng-KqoN-Ok2N56K_iOESQjRAdMki834l-HA8hYqwo9KDbVQ1yusyNR1R3LffLfvSavREtTnWVSECaF1aI59Tr1tZXP5YFUhv9540f_M8_fl0FsZjAVWw5RthZmjrkP0fqQLN-4novB5Mqcf4MtkfuPcb4rJxq-UfaVVCI/s667/bb7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsNwaN0h2HiDA1m-h_SBQsuTng-KqoN-Ok2N56K_iOESQjRAdMki834l-HA8hYqwo9KDbVQ1yusyNR1R3LffLfvSavREtTnWVSECaF1aI59Tr1tZXP5YFUhv9540f_M8_fl0FsZjAVWw5RthZmjrkP0fqQLN-4novB5Mqcf4MtkfuPcb4rJxq-UfaVVCI/s16000/bb7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Let stand for a moment and then sift the cocoa over the fruit mixture.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYUvBIueeFGQ7NLGyjqN-xv0Bog_sdIZHtQzpFaarbJcvsd7rh1yT8iiskswVNt6k6RsAiVqklxTK7jw45jXUI-ZXE5xmZAco1lkVItwjek3UwO4xwhSht-v4Uwbcc6uI3X82k-9Mq0ZWALw18AhvcX1MjbE52wNlv5cNVAAhIjs6ZEoBWQhT6P9PJgA/s667/bb8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYUvBIueeFGQ7NLGyjqN-xv0Bog_sdIZHtQzpFaarbJcvsd7rh1yT8iiskswVNt6k6RsAiVqklxTK7jw45jXUI-ZXE5xmZAco1lkVItwjek3UwO4xwhSht-v4Uwbcc6uI3X82k-9Mq0ZWALw18AhvcX1MjbE52wNlv5cNVAAhIjs6ZEoBWQhT6P9PJgA/s16000/bb8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">In a clean mixer bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until the whites hold a shape. Lower the speed and add the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar, about a tablespoon at a time. Increase the speed and mix until the whites hold a semi-firm shape. Do not overbeat.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fxI3dtNH8_XAVIEDGrRJC5fUoRvnM3Nj2aCKBTW84i05J6RKliSfveFNAQumO5HEyf7gGHfamhh1JXYDxdWPNZ5JhqAQM6GM2Oaecf8w25XUpwWKvLfLLIboE2ofHAin0mazZDkJ9kbgGsnbtGiZwJKoHxBbxYtsSYWfab_4WvBdc-oXEX3Irovciks/s640/bb11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fxI3dtNH8_XAVIEDGrRJC5fUoRvnM3Nj2aCKBTW84i05J6RKliSfveFNAQumO5HEyf7gGHfamhh1JXYDxdWPNZ5JhqAQM6GM2Oaecf8w25XUpwWKvLfLLIboE2ofHAin0mazZDkJ9kbgGsnbtGiZwJKoHxBbxYtsSYWfab_4WvBdc-oXEX3Irovciks/s16000/bb11.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Add the egg white mixture a little at a time and fold in.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicceIRA8G2tzeZTFFFARhYC_lUMH_LZcTyzteTmhf9pLojJdYUiIKaS_ChbDuVy8k23iTw_CZzM4dB1fHjAKV2BXD20lTb2CPrHH2WkL7JELCg2Whizfd-w3ZzVhAgWkxrkbJlXuVbf3Xqv4El_o7U7hxG6VTVFSQ0h1PlVdejcUSf2-LIHHWDIJ11TM8/s640/bb10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicceIRA8G2tzeZTFFFARhYC_lUMH_LZcTyzteTmhf9pLojJdYUiIKaS_ChbDuVy8k23iTw_CZzM4dB1fHjAKV2BXD20lTb2CPrHH2WkL7JELCg2Whizfd-w3ZzVhAgWkxrkbJlXuVbf3Xqv4El_o7U7hxG6VTVFSQ0h1PlVdejcUSf2-LIHHWDIJ11TM8/s16000/bb10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and smooth the top.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2UXtnNMbJarRdO1jt4F7yDL5HnGsmbQNOtdidaaM8V9b31vUPfke-0u9_UNoxPMOL_g8QLJLCOvULYD2Q_jmf_HSjzuRd-T9ce69JvnD09yvYc3XZN4r5Q3sFsapgXKsHcjBGH3Lo_fop1qK3G5KQiMs8qjSNwNwgeLZt-68Fdld88F_rAS34xPg_oo/s480/bb14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2UXtnNMbJarRdO1jt4F7yDL5HnGsmbQNOtdidaaM8V9b31vUPfke-0u9_UNoxPMOL_g8QLJLCOvULYD2Q_jmf_HSjzuRd-T9ce69JvnD09yvYc3XZN4r5Q3sFsapgXKsHcjBGH3Lo_fop1qK3G5KQiMs8qjSNwNwgeLZt-68Fdld88F_rAS34xPg_oo/s16000/bb14.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Bake for 55 - 70 minutes until the top springs back when lightly pressed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Cool in the pan for 40-50 minutes. Then invert the pan onto a wire rack and remove the foil. Let the cake finish cooling upside down on the rack. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiav9xbNZp4EbIJ_doSukgwERSSUXjXw2hwwZ9OuJFq8ibXna5MSXvDj5Z7uK0fVg_t_aV30YQ2V-CM7fDVWOjZaFq7Kt9a5BmhhpWdj3zkB6Ef0V_sfOrG_OBUPKHHDX5GcZnArZ2Vx5bkDlTcG4Gi-zqsc_3pCf5v_uvvjSJexGGmSWZRuEMYsttTLRU/s480/bb13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiav9xbNZp4EbIJ_doSukgwERSSUXjXw2hwwZ9OuJFq8ibXna5MSXvDj5Z7uK0fVg_t_aV30YQ2V-CM7fDVWOjZaFq7Kt9a5BmhhpWdj3zkB6Ef0V_sfOrG_OBUPKHHDX5GcZnArZ2Vx5bkDlTcG4Gi-zqsc_3pCf5v_uvvjSJexGGmSWZRuEMYsttTLRU/s16000/bb13.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4d2IPhvnvvPIl1KrsjWMxtCIfrcgCAupH-Zq4Oyir-JWSrqGOBX2VXSx6AnbzNd7JqQcRn3iBvecqrUpPwzDUjSJSxxwX752ng6Pv-yLoEq4eE0tFp6OHMztvil9yNqvV6O6Oq5Ub0TRTW0UXnVCXrVXFbd6zRjhfskcU4d8ff6aNS2MRatVFm5XtoQE/s480/bb12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4d2IPhvnvvPIl1KrsjWMxtCIfrcgCAupH-Zq4Oyir-JWSrqGOBX2VXSx6AnbzNd7JqQcRn3iBvecqrUpPwzDUjSJSxxwX752ng6Pv-yLoEq4eE0tFp6OHMztvil9yNqvV6O6Oq5Ub0TRTW0UXnVCXrVXFbd6zRjhfskcU4d8ff6aNS2MRatVFm5XtoQE/s16000/bb12.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Wrap in plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature overnight.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Sprinkle with confectioners sugar, if desired, when serving.</span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></div>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-57215834169376151662023-11-15T14:13:00.000-08:002023-11-15T14:16:40.395-08:00Ralph's Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplRL4H23VYZJpoXQZASmehgljmsAqbvrERhsq_n2JAgLyr7eZ2tr4MsW_QZk1fN3p3ky35PR9ecyqHZFenLx-ggmdymmZXAwj_jfBovN0onh6Cbe84vt-cp5jku6Q1232vj22qfGgkuKFNVb9JOBe8UL5wHWMstwiRcUbaOR9IULAqCSp-tKo9qcitTM/s578/ralphs-cookies-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplRL4H23VYZJpoXQZASmehgljmsAqbvrERhsq_n2JAgLyr7eZ2tr4MsW_QZk1fN3p3ky35PR9ecyqHZFenLx-ggmdymmZXAwj_jfBovN0onh6Cbe84vt-cp5jku6Q1232vj22qfGgkuKFNVb9JOBe8UL5wHWMstwiRcUbaOR9IULAqCSp-tKo9qcitTM/s16000/ralphs-cookies-4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><b style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Ralph's Cookies </b><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;">(Source: </span><i style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0740758160/?tag=phillipoliver%20" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Book of Great Chocolate Desserts</a> </i><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;">(Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 2006 ed.), pg. 111.</span><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"> </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">These cookies are described as being the same as the nut bars made by Betsy's Place in New York City with the exception of a chocolate bottom layer. The chocolate was suggested by Maida's husband Ralph. The cookies are delicious and addictive but very fragile. I think I had more trouble getting a photograph than I did baking them. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Since this is a multi-process recipe, I suggest getting all your ingredients lined up and ready. I did this earlier in the day and that was helpful. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">After the cookies have cooled completely in the pan, I placed them in the freezer for about a half-hour. I think this makes it easier to cut them. It also helps to use a sharp knife and a scraper. After making them, it dawned on me that lining the pan with parchment paper might be a good idea. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This recipe can make anywhere from 32 to 64 bars depending on how you cut them. She describes an elaborate method of using toothpicks and a ruler for marking and cutting them in equal sizes. I didn't adhere to any of that and just cut them in a haphazard fashion. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">I goofed and did not see the instruction for mixing in the nuts when making the top layer. So, I sprinkled them over the layer at the end. I don't think this affected the outcome too much but if I do it again, I will do it the way she instructed.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b><u>Bottom Layer</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Pinch of salt</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 teaspoon granulated sugar</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter, cubed</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 egg yolk</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">2 tablespoons prepared coffee, cooled</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">2 cups semisweet chocolate chips</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Preheat oven to 350 and use the center rack. Butter a 10.5" x 15.5" x 1" jelly roll pan.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Melt the 1 ounce chocolate in top of a double boiler or the method you prefer. Set aside to cool.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Two methods are given - I went with the food processor method. Place the flour mixture in the food processor, add the butter and process until the mixture is fine. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJI-cwf22xm2zNAah9MvaMGbaufXFF4fVmHzETRquTq8eW3RTEo7wdsLq4CmpCq7s4T8h4x97dpovUnGGaqZm2I2eWXLqIZL6NeEODp-444X1aJJy3CpW-zbSQVMDLoQZEJeTfyqM9eV6bDL__ofj3ql7EqvLfv8Pn7dC_a2KZ3LsSrUx2HUkhvRe4L2Q/s534/rc-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJI-cwf22xm2zNAah9MvaMGbaufXFF4fVmHzETRquTq8eW3RTEo7wdsLq4CmpCq7s4T8h4x97dpovUnGGaqZm2I2eWXLqIZL6NeEODp-444X1aJJy3CpW-zbSQVMDLoQZEJeTfyqM9eV6bDL__ofj3ql7EqvLfv8Pn7dC_a2KZ3LsSrUx2HUkhvRe4L2Q/s16000/rc-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the egg yolk, coffee and melted chocolate and process until the mixture forms a ball.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdWHgZMyCHi_U_4HATCfBzpcauiBKzyH7NblrZxwInFy4xhyuIulErG9A86vz6c7rj6L-WZbL5hE0l-RxGdrl9EErPyw10C4JIO3cxqBwWCD63lkkQucDgn6Z4zbtkgb4OE1EIZdZCv-YwNFwR9ZBovVdZCS9LXtFXQiIqOnHDvzn7loImLiql7lfOTw/s534/rc-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdWHgZMyCHi_U_4HATCfBzpcauiBKzyH7NblrZxwInFy4xhyuIulErG9A86vz6c7rj6L-WZbL5hE0l-RxGdrl9EErPyw10C4JIO3cxqBwWCD63lkkQucDgn6Z4zbtkgb4OE1EIZdZCv-YwNFwR9ZBovVdZCS9LXtFXQiIqOnHDvzn7loImLiql7lfOTw/s16000/rc-5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFb-VI0Isq9CFOVtpj_ZaHlzN2BKFp7vlWDy4VBHqVAWVWJFQMeMbRo6lAnc5KGeGWElj_dXztIQUVmwaeV4484QOCnfeDfZfX3bKpi1Wm8bPtYiOEzKKmqZYQovT5cRLdZpjpMRgfy0W1D-crU3igBhQvjCEjDOO1TOvYnLpvlGbmYU63YRQeKoFi-rE/s534/r-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFb-VI0Isq9CFOVtpj_ZaHlzN2BKFp7vlWDy4VBHqVAWVWJFQMeMbRo6lAnc5KGeGWElj_dXztIQUVmwaeV4484QOCnfeDfZfX3bKpi1Wm8bPtYiOEzKKmqZYQovT5cRLdZpjpMRgfy0W1D-crU3igBhQvjCEjDOO1TOvYnLpvlGbmYU63YRQeKoFi-rE/s16000/r-3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqS16L_OJQCXuQz59gq69NzIKp-PCTYC7ZNMznXxtXiKI22upvsmOm3oYVdNHvOkAJrKvKbkNaCvlWMGRTyTFjU2Xsq0NDPKMWqOvS__itbDpiFvBY0CKFPEALv-2aZd8aWXsigfyag19MpE5lB4bUQcyYGMya3x9Z1a7B4vMmzpS4-fJBDq1-ioVQ1I/s534/rc-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqS16L_OJQCXuQz59gq69NzIKp-PCTYC7ZNMznXxtXiKI22upvsmOm3oYVdNHvOkAJrKvKbkNaCvlWMGRTyTFjU2Xsq0NDPKMWqOvS__itbDpiFvBY0CKFPEALv-2aZd8aWXsigfyag19MpE5lB4bUQcyYGMya3x9Z1a7B4vMmzpS4-fJBDq1-ioVQ1I/s16000/rc-3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkttw76go4Beytx8WYICebVDNtoeLLCL2y89rNwOYdkfVJUgf2MuasXIWZkrJW3x24FvfkBaY13G-9kcfEJMMgW5wWlgSDjejoUkGp9I5UQAvUCfGcPdl42mNGD3vaBpNo1GfXieVmTdZj-FjuA7LuCDK7NXf8il-Ejh0YrrdvPhyphenhyphenrXNr2Ijc6O3tbvd8/s534/rc-6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkttw76go4Beytx8WYICebVDNtoeLLCL2y89rNwOYdkfVJUgf2MuasXIWZkrJW3x24FvfkBaY13G-9kcfEJMMgW5wWlgSDjejoUkGp9I5UQAvUCfGcPdl42mNGD3vaBpNo1GfXieVmTdZj-FjuA7LuCDK7NXf8il-Ejh0YrrdvPhyphenhyphenrXNr2Ijc6O3tbvd8/s16000/rc-6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">(The non-processor method: Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or fork. Add the egg yolk, coffee and melted chocolate. Stir with a fork until the ingredients are well mixed and the dough holds together. Knead briefly if it is not smooth.)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Place small bits of the dough over the prepared pan and smooth it out with your fingertips. This will be a very thin mixture. You will think there is not enough dough but just keep pushing it until the pan is covered.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ROp7ZwW3iN2DGP_QYs-aWbgruWplW3uItk3s0aSoHd3wtjnHILrHSfuaSGlIA095rXATktAxqmedPyBz2yhZgvGxAerrM6tHGqj5vfMR_FXtnibwCTUwcWxpz69ULbe7oMw65V_EEexNDg-fyxjZSLiSEelGpoOzU99B3KYdpMnfiR94PTmlSpDwOb8/s534/r-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ROp7ZwW3iN2DGP_QYs-aWbgruWplW3uItk3s0aSoHd3wtjnHILrHSfuaSGlIA095rXATktAxqmedPyBz2yhZgvGxAerrM6tHGqj5vfMR_FXtnibwCTUwcWxpz69ULbe7oMw65V_EEexNDg-fyxjZSLiSEelGpoOzU99B3KYdpMnfiR94PTmlSpDwOb8/s16000/r-4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJbhRkTtV5mUqinzKQaIZS7sxVCnczYaB1bjhyphenhyphenKEItGw1fA3V5ZCGB5qKiT17VX5evhvqd9fcD_NaMxJVbP71tDNAFrl0ByWtdn6XK21HDwGpmJLTUkZ8UOZBjnTj1T1eBIbDBjs2P2cRjyMQOoBVtZi4PrWSDpWJdjBODpgz351-F2kAknsyma2yru4/s534/rc-13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJbhRkTtV5mUqinzKQaIZS7sxVCnczYaB1bjhyphenhyphenKEItGw1fA3V5ZCGB5qKiT17VX5evhvqd9fcD_NaMxJVbP71tDNAFrl0ByWtdn6XK21HDwGpmJLTUkZ8UOZBjnTj1T1eBIbDBjs2P2cRjyMQOoBVtZi4PrWSDpWJdjBODpgz351-F2kAknsyma2yru4/s16000/rc-13.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bake for 8-10 minutes. Prepare the top layer.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b><u>Top Layer</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">3 oz. (3/4 stick) sweet butter </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">2 teaspoons vanilla extract</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">3/4 cup granulated sugar</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">2 large eggs</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cream the butter. Beat in the vanilla and sugar.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvwP1JPp4VxyvGi2lSzCH1jFZgI-Kyexf4Gm1sspdeth1EJb1xyzF9WdvjYQP3Qtb1jV4nlwqwcFe6oypFUdaHuqsOPXInRByVu1s66qpFMHXxnmQ7tPhy-4U4tP9pKVhsaBFfV5P5TNZa8lEVrcXPGJv37UCXOETWWa8so_ZuTu7FoLf23ESLZlJ97o/s534/rc-7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvwP1JPp4VxyvGi2lSzCH1jFZgI-Kyexf4Gm1sspdeth1EJb1xyzF9WdvjYQP3Qtb1jV4nlwqwcFe6oypFUdaHuqsOPXInRByVu1s66qpFMHXxnmQ7tPhy-4U4tP9pKVhsaBFfV5P5TNZa8lEVrcXPGJv37UCXOETWWa8so_ZuTu7FoLf23ESLZlJ97o/s16000/rc-7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQjIebGgtEOOXA2qg3OU4Yjt2_a3n8TYxQk-BmOXDMplyrdu4_fsNdMDWdSanBseeFX6aqxaYw6JyN-UJdI6Pu1fGIGayskBcXNY1gs0icowj4bbYQ846hu-wAcvs2vYqiAj_PapcAUDbhZrijWUg45J3UTTrblWSC1z0VfMPLzngEWtXkbesni70lCqE/s534/rc-8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQjIebGgtEOOXA2qg3OU4Yjt2_a3n8TYxQk-BmOXDMplyrdu4_fsNdMDWdSanBseeFX6aqxaYw6JyN-UJdI6Pu1fGIGayskBcXNY1gs0icowj4bbYQ846hu-wAcvs2vYqiAj_PapcAUDbhZrijWUg45J3UTTrblWSC1z0VfMPLzngEWtXkbesni70lCqE/s16000/rc-8.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add eggs, one at a time, scaping with a rubber spatula and mixing well. The mixture will look curdled. This is ok. Stir in the nuts and set aside. (Note: I forgot to add the nuts but sprinkled them over the layer at the end.)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkN18VGRpwU9G_Xx1OzHRYXzsZazYcwOGjGjmpkGGilpKytmsiRs2j3QAXfaR1JvX3aL82L-96mn6l_5LI8VqK4DLKj2nYGnHYCJaRtT5GdBSct-_SU3T6-tXzGCAHtbQHdg0dxpeqlOUH2k1SRHwX0CwUjYnu2rCKoMC0dYSalzoSHTFQAQKQ__VXixw/s534/rc-10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkN18VGRpwU9G_Xx1OzHRYXzsZazYcwOGjGjmpkGGilpKytmsiRs2j3QAXfaR1JvX3aL82L-96mn6l_5LI8VqK4DLKj2nYGnHYCJaRtT5GdBSct-_SU3T6-tXzGCAHtbQHdg0dxpeqlOUH2k1SRHwX0CwUjYnu2rCKoMC0dYSalzoSHTFQAQKQ__VXixw/s16000/rc-10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZMVqDT-LnM-clc46DJwaurNWSVTKKQM3zc4Aq6Ffxg-48x1bkkoi_0J7lV35D12vZBilEUNx8xu9F68HKfZYnEu7ZVtT1BFW322LLBxi9Pvzwh4pFqqZtxcm6M_2Kd80nBKVugnEvZ9q0nL8s9a8B5p-45sruRDKWu_XvzR15B_P-YtdCZPeBawwe08/s534/rc-9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZMVqDT-LnM-clc46DJwaurNWSVTKKQM3zc4Aq6Ffxg-48x1bkkoi_0J7lV35D12vZBilEUNx8xu9F68HKfZYnEu7ZVtT1BFW322LLBxi9Pvzwh4pFqqZtxcm6M_2Kd80nBKVugnEvZ9q0nL8s9a8B5p-45sruRDKWu_XvzR15B_P-YtdCZPeBawwe08/s16000/rc-9.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the baked layer. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HcaNrndzmGO8-lMFZ5z0-vZcfjZg-0wy4AfNFeQu4WBwYQFvbIS3ulHUAlU0YQFmF5fG-rXAZgB4D6YhFYEhaw_dIMzIkN7v7Tb9VIlW2486L5R1sit3mMwI1GUg4FkSIaphyRB1Av6W_3GgpAY8ntsPdA6SaIa1pDIVfjTRuRlVVId1DzfZ0nw_Y8Y/s534/rc-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_HcaNrndzmGO8-lMFZ5z0-vZcfjZg-0wy4AfNFeQu4WBwYQFvbIS3ulHUAlU0YQFmF5fG-rXAZgB4D6YhFYEhaw_dIMzIkN7v7Tb9VIlW2486L5R1sit3mMwI1GUg4FkSIaphyRB1Av6W_3GgpAY8ntsPdA6SaIa1pDIVfjTRuRlVVId1DzfZ0nw_Y8Y/s16000/rc-2.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div>Return it to the oven and bake for 2 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to smooth out the melted chocolate. Let stand for 2-3 minutes.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuEw5hdqPMrn1IxGejOqW-1MHHMacooT4evLd8xZX0HfVTN5q1Ooj2vQXT2cJWYUmDN2GkHTubfDqcBUOQ5x03qwExCoBn-OkiJuKfke7zxhzZrlCngOSA1Sw05Gl0LYanjMexPWNu5Oov9pm04j6TWhwLOAndRGN_04_uW9w7IuvSDmVNv1S1bqmwqI/s534/rc-12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuEw5hdqPMrn1IxGejOqW-1MHHMacooT4evLd8xZX0HfVTN5q1Ooj2vQXT2cJWYUmDN2GkHTubfDqcBUOQ5x03qwExCoBn-OkiJuKfke7zxhzZrlCngOSA1Sw05Gl0LYanjMexPWNu5Oov9pm04j6TWhwLOAndRGN_04_uW9w7IuvSDmVNv1S1bqmwqI/s16000/rc-12.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZwJPLUjvNn_jWVtdQO5bwFL6GaP2KQg9Z7yeUk8fGRjE2EnsGSBzoqwtaHi-7yBnNRFDPrLtXctchdBcleM3-V274-6jpV9QGIt1DWe6P7TJP3zu_9nI0C5vrAk2WkPaAsvfU_fmz75N-AXSlknrlcYL3QrhKuCyFuGHTbyklBRRde5cYLGEIWbxovk/s534/rc-11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZwJPLUjvNn_jWVtdQO5bwFL6GaP2KQg9Z7yeUk8fGRjE2EnsGSBzoqwtaHi-7yBnNRFDPrLtXctchdBcleM3-V274-6jpV9QGIt1DWe6P7TJP3zu_9nI0C5vrAk2WkPaAsvfU_fmz75N-AXSlknrlcYL3QrhKuCyFuGHTbyklBRRde5cYLGEIWbxovk/s16000/rc-11.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Spoon the batter in dollops over the chocolate. Notice the mixture looks thin and runny. If I had added the nuts, it would have been different!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJ5Xe6IyXFz1we53ipxCCKwALfD6Yzxm4xXtrmEDOYdmXhyRjxuQUvGFmLr2YnP4Z0oAEMKoEAPbYVboKbZjl6WPY4enqiMC3oZ0FffgtomRT2HoJbK9NGiLmvfbq1A-jDrYUQSiDUlFI87lbCUTVj7Fxq76ThnqIwu3uzbUHOU15e2ABVLdnLtRSpRM/s534/rc-14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJ5Xe6IyXFz1we53ipxCCKwALfD6Yzxm4xXtrmEDOYdmXhyRjxuQUvGFmLr2YnP4Z0oAEMKoEAPbYVboKbZjl6WPY4enqiMC3oZ0FffgtomRT2HoJbK9NGiLmvfbq1A-jDrYUQSiDUlFI87lbCUTVj7Fxq76ThnqIwu3uzbUHOU15e2ABVLdnLtRSpRM/s16000/rc-14.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFgfBNwAwUOR9HV5xF80QZYslmKsvgccqRREn_Ep_qpp2BzEpXpOJcSPlHixdCdonDm_iblFrbR3QOLZdikUh-3v0Go-SgMIa9IHoh_KSbHtE9zC3278yZXzoiZxoetW9K0T0k1UxfYQKijSHWYmGhuvsaY_a5-DODrUtdt1w4xn8cQWjqFC3mMo8Abvw/s534/rc-17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFgfBNwAwUOR9HV5xF80QZYslmKsvgccqRREn_Ep_qpp2BzEpXpOJcSPlHixdCdonDm_iblFrbR3QOLZdikUh-3v0Go-SgMIa9IHoh_KSbHtE9zC3278yZXzoiZxoetW9K0T0k1UxfYQKijSHWYmGhuvsaY_a5-DODrUtdt1w4xn8cQWjqFC3mMo8Abvw/s16000/rc-17.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This is where I sprinkled the nuts instead of adding it to the mixture earlier -</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6GdaPboe0SOsaJSAsJJvhU0_LByp_Q2jP7pNoRMtKn2fKO52JjOvSbipPsNYZuwjwzSZnyqasU-VYUOIVu_EV57jaCxkxKTVY4labI1TDckDFx9_Q32JKLDfm2YSpWcWl7K4K_sDPxdC0KllLSHpzJaiIXxfnH88yWxgrTPAmoq0hxcd9wHT1oPI8mc/s534/rc-16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6GdaPboe0SOsaJSAsJJvhU0_LByp_Q2jP7pNoRMtKn2fKO52JjOvSbipPsNYZuwjwzSZnyqasU-VYUOIVu_EV57jaCxkxKTVY4labI1TDckDFx9_Q32JKLDfm2YSpWcWl7K4K_sDPxdC0KllLSHpzJaiIXxfnH88yWxgrTPAmoq0hxcd9wHT1oPI8mc/s16000/rc-16.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Return to the oven once again and bake for 30 minutes until the top is a rich golden brown. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEvcuIAJZptp6Pv_xxp_ncPx3G7Y4nWGIHLyUaR60O3-CzjGu3iyLBdsNJZr3LrH_V-rOGJRhsr2zhyphenhyphenqj11GhXGbtMif4XdHQ8WZLwrSA_H_lvkBbwN9-y_xI5R_vwMQ76Fl-eATUkJCXWaM6KNO1qOcoUSfTbY5MozD04ZnApUdwm2UzBo61dXQVcu8/s534/rc-15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEvcuIAJZptp6Pv_xxp_ncPx3G7Y4nWGIHLyUaR60O3-CzjGu3iyLBdsNJZr3LrH_V-rOGJRhsr2zhyphenhyphenqj11GhXGbtMif4XdHQ8WZLwrSA_H_lvkBbwN9-y_xI5R_vwMQ76Fl-eATUkJCXWaM6KNO1qOcoUSfTbY5MozD04ZnApUdwm2UzBo61dXQVcu8/s16000/rc-15.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cool on a baking rack until completely cool. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">After cooled, cut into squares. (You can put the pan in the freezer for a half-hour to harden the mixture and make it easier for cutting). </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Store in an airtight container.</span></div>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-30025770201003592742023-10-16T11:51:00.003-07:002023-10-16T11:51:20.031-07:00Chocolate Marbelized Cheesecake<p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiwhOdEbRNsuraPOk_WxxMR0BWDVaMmAZTpyitmd_B-ItxGNAu5RxHlbGXFrToii9fCneClWmwNyxu1L5460GnktFmXkCNv3yapPykhYnjXic00T1plqUL9LD2iDFCT5YmtwB5fqIQ_kD-MfF3CI1kM1z5UVhWlENntHsVaYybvxW_RWF9foDVHJgBjc/s600/cmc13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiwhOdEbRNsuraPOk_WxxMR0BWDVaMmAZTpyitmd_B-ItxGNAu5RxHlbGXFrToii9fCneClWmwNyxu1L5460GnktFmXkCNv3yapPykhYnjXic00T1plqUL9LD2iDFCT5YmtwB5fqIQ_kD-MfF3CI1kM1z5UVhWlENntHsVaYybvxW_RWF9foDVHJgBjc/s16000/cmc13.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-size: medium;"><span><b><span>Chocolate Marbelized Cheesecake<br /></span></b></span><span><span style="font-weight: 700;">(Source: </span><i style="font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0740758160/?tag=phillipoliver%20" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Book of Great Chocolate Desserts</a> </i><span style="font-weight: 700;">(Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 2006 ed.), pg. 102.</span> </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This is absolutely delicious and not that difficult at all. The consistency is custardlike, very velvety and super rich. I have to say that I got more compliments on the crust which I made differently from Maida's recipe. I have included it and highly recommend it. With the availability of graham cracker crumbs already ground and boxed, buying cookies to make it seems unnecessary unless you are going for a different flavor of cookie.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">I am not exactly sure if my springform pan size is the one she recommended. She says 8.5" - my smallest pan measures 8" across the bottom and about 7 3/4" inside the pan. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">I served this with some marionberry jelly and it was excellent. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b><u>Crust (Maida's)</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">4 oz. chocolate wafer cookies (or crushed graham cracker crumbs)<br />2 tablespoons sweet butter, melted</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Butter the sides only of an 8 x 2.5 x 3 inch springform pan. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Mix the crumbs with the butter. Press the mixture down firmly along the bottom of the springform pan. Refrigerate while you prepare the cake.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b><u>Crust (Mine)</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs<br />1/4 cup cocoa powder (I use Dutch process but any would be ok)<br />1/4 cup brown sugar<br />1/3 cup melted butter</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Press on the bottom of the springform pan and refrigerate while preparing the filling.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><u><b>Cheese Mixture</b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate<br />12 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)<br />1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />2 large eggs<br />2 cups sour cream<br />Pinch of salt</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Adjust rack 1/3 from bottom of oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Melt the chocolate over barely simmering water in the top of a double boiler. When partially melted, remove from the heat and stir until blended. Set aside.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNh1PxV-WsMJQtyDf6XsDJlepJ0_lgDtW0Fk93LChTUulMvZYWkJ-wzeP4roHvwl3-xBg1heoQ3fuurPXPqmpcdrBlXJ_Oskue5nIXxIq9Pc_aFw8RxD8ORadPmPjaGL4H2rN9Xv05FYoA3gN_9ilLQ9WIk1L7hshGOfTp9a6KHAj7b1bnEan-dLR-am0/s525/cmc1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNh1PxV-WsMJQtyDf6XsDJlepJ0_lgDtW0Fk93LChTUulMvZYWkJ-wzeP4roHvwl3-xBg1heoQ3fuurPXPqmpcdrBlXJ_Oskue5nIXxIq9Pc_aFw8RxD8ORadPmPjaGL4H2rN9Xv05FYoA3gN_9ilLQ9WIk1L7hshGOfTp9a6KHAj7b1bnEan-dLR-am0/s16000/cmc1.jpg" /></span></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla and sugar and mix well.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9NkwJvRvtpILdbVEK3ryiUDSzO-AiUB0kPjSTUkeYhefg6yZEBuifh93M5_OisU38lbQpRwMR6Fw0jJLj4GnwXpxk6yt6Rso24sRT56YcBC59ShdqZz3utxXQV0OjKySXlhrxsMtIyMGEniNHbXxWeIQTjdBfwvx9wkUWt_kMr3I5n42a1M5ZgBmarI/s572/cmc2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9NkwJvRvtpILdbVEK3ryiUDSzO-AiUB0kPjSTUkeYhefg6yZEBuifh93M5_OisU38lbQpRwMR6Fw0jJLj4GnwXpxk6yt6Rso24sRT56YcBC59ShdqZz3utxXQV0OjKySXlhrxsMtIyMGEniNHbXxWeIQTjdBfwvx9wkUWt_kMr3I5n42a1M5ZgBmarI/s16000/cmc2.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><p>Add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated.</p></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7Q2lAmnUGULXAEenfstxSodsjUUgXHf-CiyeckxMZvIJxlJAZjqkxmceAdwmNh7jFTK1S-19Fzapq47fjPgN3oAk0-vrBOmkWnmQ2QvYDKZn56JMF02DXVq1p65E9ci9QxwN1uVXark-l62CAem1zlJKnmv4I6ul9bqvOlXMmFB9fkDpBWwuIXBm4AY/s600/cmc3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7Q2lAmnUGULXAEenfstxSodsjUUgXHf-CiyeckxMZvIJxlJAZjqkxmceAdwmNh7jFTK1S-19Fzapq47fjPgN3oAk0-vrBOmkWnmQ2QvYDKZn56JMF02DXVq1p65E9ci9QxwN1uVXark-l62CAem1zlJKnmv4I6ul9bqvOlXMmFB9fkDpBWwuIXBm4AY/s16000/cmc3.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add 1 1/2 cups of the sour cream (reserving 1/2 cup) and mix.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjhV5WQHBqvhsr1SKS0sHgaGuuOowNeEIggVBw27nAhdtaajgrQWSf9tDR8Q1lTFiHwZU5RNHU0SiyxeNv9_9ODFVNCeeUst2QO8QsmXQ0yNzm6hKasXCE2QVxYS3JMKc4B0qroZHnb8icnBgk_dh5UM3bfpt8kSPQvbTrhTHmXTJ9PnjvpTygZrvKlw/s600/cmc4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjhV5WQHBqvhsr1SKS0sHgaGuuOowNeEIggVBw27nAhdtaajgrQWSf9tDR8Q1lTFiHwZU5RNHU0SiyxeNv9_9ODFVNCeeUst2QO8QsmXQ0yNzm6hKasXCE2QVxYS3JMKc4B0qroZHnb8icnBgk_dh5UM3bfpt8kSPQvbTrhTHmXTJ9PnjvpTygZrvKlw/s16000/cmc4.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Remove the bowl from the mixer and set aside 1 1/2 cups of the mixture.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeoes7jnwOuhGM34WA9RQNZoU7tgCc-UiRqpnWChdipROcIuXl5ySi8LMKuKnA07lbq-9c-nApbbDv1czyyaplAhfSabhTqpn5VQgHZXse1_UuymUgo2BcPM3tTU7DalyL5WdyU1lvhFR9of5UGoB_7FBMsQeyoFxCUBPP5SHQG7WJAr6JEAMOmHNfGYk/s600/cmc5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeoes7jnwOuhGM34WA9RQNZoU7tgCc-UiRqpnWChdipROcIuXl5ySi8LMKuKnA07lbq-9c-nApbbDv1czyyaplAhfSabhTqpn5VQgHZXse1_UuymUgo2BcPM3tTU7DalyL5WdyU1lvhFR9of5UGoB_7FBMsQeyoFxCUBPP5SHQG7WJAr6JEAMOmHNfGYk/s16000/cmc5.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">In a separate bowl, mix the melted chocolate with the 1/2 cup of sour cream. Then add the reserved 1 1/2 cups of cheese mixture and beat until smooth.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQy2KP5qFJBIVD3DogomHN3CqPAVcU3-eBBJwt0J1CU3YMjLbDpPrwUGnA6eOw60_Ijn4h3sXpE3mh7o6K0YdL4aHhRm-2lhiYKzZfBBNJLdR4BVQIJh2DY0aG_XpfZrony7mtVUDwVFacMTJMW2KajegKtX98XT3wU3I0YahGx6L7E821m0vZrs-cygU/s600/cmc6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQy2KP5qFJBIVD3DogomHN3CqPAVcU3-eBBJwt0J1CU3YMjLbDpPrwUGnA6eOw60_Ijn4h3sXpE3mh7o6K0YdL4aHhRm-2lhiYKzZfBBNJLdR4BVQIJh2DY0aG_XpfZrony7mtVUDwVFacMTJMW2KajegKtX98XT3wU3I0YahGx6L7E821m0vZrs-cygU/s16000/cmc6.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWXYzIolZzyX5pTJiQJryeByzo72kX8j5HYDuuVlBO557EzP4ST5ALCK8FH9i0hoMW2BWX0y6eI_d_o_RZKNDWhAn5v3CfrukW4hCh_MmA90TNcEkDGhcv5N37WzhtK37bju_8hDhYyzWWpgQVc9tI-r-HQzGLzTiCbcl3y5pMqLUOO3JC7usITR0NTc/s600/cmc7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWXYzIolZzyX5pTJiQJryeByzo72kX8j5HYDuuVlBO557EzP4ST5ALCK8FH9i0hoMW2BWX0y6eI_d_o_RZKNDWhAn5v3CfrukW4hCh_MmA90TNcEkDGhcv5N37WzhtK37bju_8hDhYyzWWpgQVc9tI-r-HQzGLzTiCbcl3y5pMqLUOO3JC7usITR0NTc/s16000/cmc7.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">You will have two bowls of batters.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ZmLyLbhwlUXvWmweDCF69PBV3Vf60bsJPUmrEeUTBpkpz7NaGSF0WKApgKQY3w0ofmrDFohQMm6FxOH9E9kSmAZ0Y4NCY3zzpPL-M0ckuhsHIZjJ2O9IITDX1FRd7FLs2VLWf6FtoN3vW7qwaf-jB8VimJjWbEcjBTjiLwbuC3b2nCNvvu_Qpod2aUo/s553/cmc8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="553" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ZmLyLbhwlUXvWmweDCF69PBV3Vf60bsJPUmrEeUTBpkpz7NaGSF0WKApgKQY3w0ofmrDFohQMm6FxOH9E9kSmAZ0Y4NCY3zzpPL-M0ckuhsHIZjJ2O9IITDX1FRd7FLs2VLWf6FtoN3vW7qwaf-jB8VimJjWbEcjBTjiLwbuC3b2nCNvvu_Qpod2aUo/s16000/cmc8.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Use a large spoon and place dollops of each batter over the chilled crust (alternating the batters).</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIfk-VcAbXchjAAQ_f8mEQYiuJcJC7kfD_aLUZ6pJ5127gSzp3u2ic70azQ0yv_v7jZ1z9Gc5Rcox85Zf7sPjVVuMKFCw-aifJAXbWjcjwgqro8xql0e05tf6Gpz2zrh-n_Z-ko80MRJKM5jFiB_Umkx1s5MiPMXD4UXsdJ90kAJ7saYrjGjnLwDcZM70/s600/cmc9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIfk-VcAbXchjAAQ_f8mEQYiuJcJC7kfD_aLUZ6pJ5127gSzp3u2ic70azQ0yv_v7jZ1z9Gc5Rcox85Zf7sPjVVuMKFCw-aifJAXbWjcjwgqro8xql0e05tf6Gpz2zrh-n_Z-ko80MRJKM5jFiB_Umkx1s5MiPMXD4UXsdJ90kAJ7saYrjGjnLwDcZM70/s16000/cmc9.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Use a thin metal spatula or knife to marbelize the mixtures.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjrOVlnVuiBv73Rruo56dKn8hcqrLxFMiPlWJDBTLRhAUzu18lj3es1DhF6BknGZxvnVr79pdWOm9gdkMfskmENne32zSaxVRVwaqaSmVQnK2XAAD2_-cL823wIJas0P9nQIAD4BE_aiCXlW0nfQ9lLRjRvsZBTP0butAwRDd9U2EK6j-w2EvFf1X4KA/s600/cmc10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjrOVlnVuiBv73Rruo56dKn8hcqrLxFMiPlWJDBTLRhAUzu18lj3es1DhF6BknGZxvnVr79pdWOm9gdkMfskmENne32zSaxVRVwaqaSmVQnK2XAAD2_-cL823wIJas0P9nQIAD4BE_aiCXlW0nfQ9lLRjRvsZBTP0butAwRDd9U2EK6j-w2EvFf1X4KA/s16000/cmc10.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Briskly rotate the pan first in one direction, then the other to level the top of batter.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bake for 30 minutes. It will seem soft but it is done.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNjefE9DUUjU0J3EgqR3KvBPyQOEYB5JAripMceeqy1D1uKwc3g7PKdjn6xoBF11SruJeaYMtCHyi-3qk9VjTKcFGpALobITZ_fcS5CKL9d3knr8z5vrhiANQeK9oej-OHLBeyK-tvr0MDOkTcoRIq0BeIzs81njIUOn-JslQMLRrJ9Rb0sBalpzvhHJ8/s600/cmc11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNjefE9DUUjU0J3EgqR3KvBPyQOEYB5JAripMceeqy1D1uKwc3g7PKdjn6xoBF11SruJeaYMtCHyi-3qk9VjTKcFGpALobITZ_fcS5CKL9d3knr8z5vrhiANQeK9oej-OHLBeyK-tvr0MDOkTcoRIq0BeIzs81njIUOn-JslQMLRrJ9Rb0sBalpzvhHJ8/s16000/cmc11.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Let stand on a wire rack for several hours until room temperature. Refrigerate for 5-6 hours or longer. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Carefully cut around the sides of the pan with a sharp knife to loosen and remove the sides of the pan. Use a large spatula to carefully remove from the bottom pan. Transfer to a plate. Serve cold.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxwz8fylkn50jcwO4P7SD6j0gCrkLA0WAc6cXaBP5X1DZOOjAQXggo3bTtR4GyS3QU5I4F4ERf4HKy9pL8EtxrDQdkgwPDRy8f4udzmZUhE56ZwXDCYkhZIg5fnszB4WK5dND_jZ05FU8y-q3K0pwuZHvhzEivqC2Z1s6JPnTtMeiZ7cFDntNplmzM8hU/s497/cmc12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxwz8fylkn50jcwO4P7SD6j0gCrkLA0WAc6cXaBP5X1DZOOjAQXggo3bTtR4GyS3QU5I4F4ERf4HKy9pL8EtxrDQdkgwPDRy8f4udzmZUhE56ZwXDCYkhZIg5fnszB4WK5dND_jZ05FU8y-q3K0pwuZHvhzEivqC2Z1s6JPnTtMeiZ7cFDntNplmzM8hU/s16000/cmc12.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></p><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-12120113483233363062023-04-27T08:07:00.005-07:002023-04-27T08:07:52.801-07:00Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Cookies<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqDLDm5rCrn0ZZig_6XTqsA7H4CNM1ah4MaED97uZIPbdLwYxDMAq86JPWieIBtXI2pVsjEfeafXAVUE4lWEdvO6cDVOe1AvXAEiVAjXc7bj7VE7NbKEXRZpPgRYSXJ47p0Z1ynwR8no65wlbJCUFFdqF4iJ2lNcmQr-rwKRzGNZypYf5LtVE4VA6/s600/whole-wheat-chocolate-chip-cookies.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqDLDm5rCrn0ZZig_6XTqsA7H4CNM1ah4MaED97uZIPbdLwYxDMAq86JPWieIBtXI2pVsjEfeafXAVUE4lWEdvO6cDVOe1AvXAEiVAjXc7bj7VE7NbKEXRZpPgRYSXJ47p0Z1ynwR8no65wlbJCUFFdqF4iJ2lNcmQr-rwKRzGNZypYf5LtVE4VA6/w480-h640/whole-wheat-chocolate-chip-cookies.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b>Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Cookies </b><span style="font-weight: 700;">(Source: </span><i style="font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0740758160/?tag=phillipoliver%20" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Book of Great Chocolate Desserts</a> </i><span style="font-weight: 700;">(Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 2006 ed.), pg. 117.</span> </span><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">I have been wanting to make these for a long time but I could never remember to buy powdered skimmed milk. I have never used this in my life. I don't believe the product I purchased was "skimmed" milk but whatever, it worked. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">The cookies are delicious, very soft and chewy. I did not have enough nuts on hand and used coconut instead. I plan to make these again soon (since I have powdered milk on hand!) and I will try the nuts next time.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1/2 lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter (softened)<br />1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed<br />3 large eggs<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />1 tsp. baking soda<br />1/3 cup dry instant powdered skimmed milk<br />2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour<br />6 oz. walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped (or shredded coconut can be sustituted)<br />2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Preheat oven to 375. Line cookie sheets wtih aluminum foil.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cream the butter. Add the vanilla and sugar and beat well. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well. Beat mixture until slightly lighter in color.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the salt, baking soda and powdered milk.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">On low speed, gradually add the flour, beating only until incorporated.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Stir in the nuts and the chocolate chips.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSleRnIPLoO0yCke_UrdcMqt_U4qJERA2Y5p_tcJH1CnJCYeds9sIL3xTX8sKGaliSbDOBAdbds117kf-HShZRQ-07jKuyc_6_Md5rtCYzrgjgBfTHiK-SOuNg2qNIx_rYK3dQqP7sSyEsdEQuQAdR_-paCy692V6YWEX5CyZ33GcNCuw6NpHzPFl/s550/wwcc3.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggSleRnIPLoO0yCke_UrdcMqt_U4qJERA2Y5p_tcJH1CnJCYeds9sIL3xTX8sKGaliSbDOBAdbds117kf-HShZRQ-07jKuyc_6_Md5rtCYzrgjgBfTHiK-SOuNg2qNIx_rYK3dQqP7sSyEsdEQuQAdR_-paCy692V6YWEX5CyZ33GcNCuw6NpHzPFl/s16000/wwcc3.JPEG" /></span></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Use a teaspoon or ice-cream scoop and place the cookies about 1 1/2 inches apart on the cookie sheets.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIN7iDQbtlcSdBNFT7djMsoZ-StVNlNKKHTCGSbYvR6PVKCGzwMY9ArTmx3T2gql2HP1fM7e8x85Mp_Uosf8_H5j-_ihK1ZBTmsJeS5BIu5PIYf1TVNUrOVZjmEAGL-ZqYJxl76ooXPRrd5aMTSTkl1A48snA-JmMs6QdJWDhKzN3bB-nnIBWS9KQo/s550/wwcc2.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIN7iDQbtlcSdBNFT7djMsoZ-StVNlNKKHTCGSbYvR6PVKCGzwMY9ArTmx3T2gql2HP1fM7e8x85Mp_Uosf8_H5j-_ihK1ZBTmsJeS5BIu5PIYf1TVNUrOVZjmEAGL-ZqYJxl76ooXPRrd5aMTSTkl1A48snA-JmMs6QdJWDhKzN3bB-nnIBWS9KQo/s16000/wwcc2.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bake for 12-14 minutes, reversing the sheets half-way through baking. Bake until the cookies are semi-firm and slightly darkened. If baking one sheet at a time, use the higher oven rack. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeN5l49tSoHYt19Gb9b8W2EsLdI3OFoBcK52RYyLL4rXLzPwo4DpcJ6EnXjD4-XY6yX3a83RGgaB5vGUUKBrpqF38vNbNMv1KmU3a24uWrRteAvLK8qGmGjk3l3raJZ-qXwyJnE8ZJrAzcFDRSw2LsXOM9iy2N6SEIH0RJg7jp2-kN5Y5cNb4KcJY/s550/wwcc1.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeN5l49tSoHYt19Gb9b8W2EsLdI3OFoBcK52RYyLL4rXLzPwo4DpcJ6EnXjD4-XY6yX3a83RGgaB5vGUUKBrpqF38vNbNMv1KmU3a24uWrRteAvLK8qGmGjk3l3raJZ-qXwyJnE8ZJrAzcFDRSw2LsXOM9iy2N6SEIH0RJg7jp2-kN5Y5cNb4KcJY/s16000/wwcc1.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Transfer cookies to a wire rack for cooling. Store in an airtight container.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div></div>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-53816318951693056982023-04-18T17:47:00.000-07:002023-04-18T17:47:44.917-07:00Palm Beach Brownies with Chocolate Covered Mints<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Source: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0836278615/?tag=phillipoliver%20" target="_blank"><b><i><span><b><i>Maida Heatter's Book of Great Desserts</i></b></span></i></b></a><span> (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1999 ed.)</span>, pg. viii.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I made these brownies again a few days ago and they were just as good as ever. This time I made half with York Peppermint Patties and the other half with Andes mints. There wasn't a noticeable difference in taste. The ones with the Andes mints were pretty with the mint green color but the ones with Yorks are equally pretty.<br /></span></span><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="font-size: small;">When Maida Heatter's first book (the above-mentioned title) won the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame Award in 1998, she accepted her award on stage and began to toss out these brownies to the audience. Everybody clamored for one and went wild.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The original recipe came from a local deli in her area and did not include the mints (that recipe is available in the first edition of this book). She tinkered with the recipe and added the mints which do not melt during baking. I've been itching to make these ever since seeing them featured on the cover of the book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">These brownies are soft, gooey and wonderful. I like them best at room temperature. Every year, just before the holiday break, goodie bags are put together for our hard-working student library employees. This was my contribution to the bag this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">8 oz. unsweetened chocolate<br />8 oz. (2 sticks) unsalted butter<br />
8 oz. (2 cups) walnuts, cut into small pieces<br />5 eggs graded "large"<br />2 tsp. vanilla extract<br />1⁄2 tsp. almond extract<br />1⁄4 tsp. salt<br />1 TBS. plus 1 tsp. instant espresso powder<br />3 3⁄4 cups sugar<br />1 2⁄3 cups sifted unbleached flour<br />2 bags (14 oz. or 15.4 oz.) York chocolate-covered peppermint patties (I've also used Andes Mints)<br />
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<i>(Note: Maida recommends using a Magic Line pan for these.)</i><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan with foil. Place a tablespoon of butter on the foil, melt it in the oven, and spread the melted butter over the foil with a pastry brush.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzxpWoyHryUJurholW39nOpwmH7bRyqeNNFTLo-Lqg4qbDS56ubYQQdPW9qXkm7Rt8w9UfxtVBiaS5qU_0JhgyGRHBWwGmQUpsOXlqyecvJcTydcaxKsB23UOYVTC_-hsGr837kGjoSiIwmYmTItxNTLejAIi7r786hJt1GiktSqGCoIhLoUIjr43/s550/pbb1.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzxpWoyHryUJurholW39nOpwmH7bRyqeNNFTLo-Lqg4qbDS56ubYQQdPW9qXkm7Rt8w9UfxtVBiaS5qU_0JhgyGRHBWwGmQUpsOXlqyecvJcTydcaxKsB23UOYVTC_-hsGr837kGjoSiIwmYmTItxNTLejAIi7r786hJt1GiktSqGCoIhLoUIjr43/s16000/pbb1.JPEG" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Melt the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over low heat, stirring ocassionally. Set aside.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HiI897GfawslaoG3neARjVhVCHnGoOQ-Jvt_RHrQcfUC9wFgTL1thjAhwkkjN5PEOn3SaD5jx4QrF2O_3xxXEn1w5E6_3Ry4zzh0D1MYz90a7o6SZwaKoh8d5wbjgkvs8fXmOtOqp9yPp0qvEHCCm5tQ5EbH6dOf6X4hXadNr-4_WjEN1RfF57rK/s550/pbb2.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HiI897GfawslaoG3neARjVhVCHnGoOQ-Jvt_RHrQcfUC9wFgTL1thjAhwkkjN5PEOn3SaD5jx4QrF2O_3xxXEn1w5E6_3Ry4zzh0D1MYz90a7o6SZwaKoh8d5wbjgkvs8fXmOtOqp9yPp0qvEHCCm5tQ5EbH6dOf6X4hXadNr-4_WjEN1RfF57rK/s16000/pbb2.JPEG" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Beat the eggs with the vanilla and almond extracts, espresso and sugar on high for about 10 minutes.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Smooth the top.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1Tby33DOaVSWHqNaM3ScZpxVXfYJfqFBHLicAAbznLM13UgwWZ36eMKGdKptxJSkC4mPLkqem4QgRtL72n3hcZO3Wm43qHtUUaLpWCotA7ajykvhg64lon-FbXfrq3iiXwsLli2_hRhhGp1n-3J5zBTGORezmOeOtkc49-I4p-l7It_ZbyX2CZON/s550/pbb8.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1Tby33DOaVSWHqNaM3ScZpxVXfYJfqFBHLicAAbznLM13UgwWZ36eMKGdKptxJSkC4mPLkqem4QgRtL72n3hcZO3Wm43qHtUUaLpWCotA7ajykvhg64lon-FbXfrq3iiXwsLli2_hRhhGp1n-3J5zBTGORezmOeOtkc49-I4p-l7It_ZbyX2CZON/s16000/pbb8.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Place a layer of mints on top, touching each other.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehSrtgcmefRLs10i5pZO0chmFOGK-Er3dqr0lv1Q4d1tgOpfaTQDM5Rw1SdJNgMIeIpEdamD2E4WcB6hM6Fpw_7hBplGkSbi1_EWyraocmSjoqoPuxTHIYEpwFSwkBEgFE5qvwzAKeIcOkvgeStzNDLb--JvfD264xdglY2G5TLwcAVccE-PEiVJt/s550/pbb9.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehSrtgcmefRLs10i5pZO0chmFOGK-Er3dqr0lv1Q4d1tgOpfaTQDM5Rw1SdJNgMIeIpEdamD2E4WcB6hM6Fpw_7hBplGkSbi1_EWyraocmSjoqoPuxTHIYEpwFSwkBEgFE5qvwzAKeIcOkvgeStzNDLb--JvfD264xdglY2G5TLwcAVccE-PEiVJt/s16000/pbb9.JPEG" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cover the mints with the remaining chocolate mixture.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizImNRIm67cFTLzrlzUCq4Fk1nMRKHLWSGm6RdEAPYDeYzcWBLvyipnWJ2KPiKLgb5qrCRyjWgilysM58vXn_FwPDbt-QCeBQ7C6Pj3bctfT_EPWvZDm0bw8w45s3q6wSUnRbVrMnGSfvsLapePTnbhzBhBngYatvIeRoMq3qXnGwI1SNGQ-_G-4g_/s550/pbb10.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizImNRIm67cFTLzrlzUCq4Fk1nMRKHLWSGm6RdEAPYDeYzcWBLvyipnWJ2KPiKLgb5qrCRyjWgilysM58vXn_FwPDbt-QCeBQ7C6Pj3bctfT_EPWvZDm0bw8w45s3q6wSUnRbVrMnGSfvsLapePTnbhzBhBngYatvIeRoMq3qXnGwI1SNGQ-_G-4g_/s16000/pbb10.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bake for 35 minutes, reversing the pan halfway through baking.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">The cake will have a firm top and a toothpick will come out wet - that is ok.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6y-GQlO5Rlof9e0XES9ZqUYvyFuEKCgOegFw4RRh3ORr5nZFMyNgo54os4nM5azebIQpwrqjLK381QDbrOFONUeK18JHpa7-DKMyniBkncaZExyPHr7EvxmxRcy57CgPXwKYakck8ze1a1OyBCGSO4JeQBV_utzFDybW1fBfjXAl3oVCbGkDUHhW/s550/pbb11.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6y-GQlO5Rlof9e0XES9ZqUYvyFuEKCgOegFw4RRh3ORr5nZFMyNgo54os4nM5azebIQpwrqjLK381QDbrOFONUeK18JHpa7-DKMyniBkncaZExyPHr7EvxmxRcy57CgPXwKYakck8ze1a1OyBCGSO4JeQBV_utzFDybW1fBfjXAl3oVCbGkDUHhW/s16000/pbb11.JPEG" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Let stand until cool.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Remove from the pan and remove the foil lining. 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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-34184382450129114072023-03-10T17:03:00.003-08:002023-03-10T17:10:48.306-08:00Chocolate Lulus<p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrBq2BoLFOxawlDe05mPKLJjq3Xs_ITIc6c-e6wcfTVQpyUioLkS5AeZZP9Auv29lPjpeZOuofjcDnBodMgNdpOMRnd0qVInnWyjOiodjW5Fm30GpmUJxomS1ENxJPUrX8qW-gwrpbt4FYJvevtkb_Mx5DSujMfP9G69PFF0CBqKh-7DGG_x9IcyR/s1366/chocolate-lulus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="1076" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrBq2BoLFOxawlDe05mPKLJjq3Xs_ITIc6c-e6wcfTVQpyUioLkS5AeZZP9Auv29lPjpeZOuofjcDnBodMgNdpOMRnd0qVInnWyjOiodjW5Fm30GpmUJxomS1ENxJPUrX8qW-gwrpbt4FYJvevtkb_Mx5DSujMfP9G69PFF0CBqKh-7DGG_x9IcyR/w504-h640/chocolate-lulus.jpg" width="504" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b>Chocolate Lulus<br /></b>Source: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0679438742/?tag=phillipoliver%20" target="_blank"><b><i><span><b><i>Maida Heatter's Brand-New Book of Great Cookies</i></b></span></i></b></a><span> (Random House, 1995 ed.)</span>, pg. 140.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">These cookies are very tasty with a strong cocoa flavor and a hint of pepper. I have to confess that I don't detect the pepper - let me know if you do. These are very easy to make and they don't involve a mixer! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">3 oz. semisweet chocolate<br />4 oz. (1 stick) unsalted butter<br />1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar<br />1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />1/2 tsp. baking powder<br />2 TBS. unsweetened cocoa powder<br />Pinch of salt<br />1/2 tsp. finely ground black or white pepper<br />1 large egg<br />1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />Granulated sugar (for coating the cookies)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment or foil.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkQlGYXckUgyT8wy9oQjFgxsrmvAwMDhj6mOaL23l2toKF0nBDQ04PeSR6ZIN3qOunUT7nugp1P2A2W80YEB1cJvjlFdyw79X-husP35szHXHmpU-JU76YD8ubHyrZHLUP0VrUB0w_EhXKaEmA2fL9SQQrcnA2HZtoBksqZzVo_p7NCPnbAm8UaPa/s600/cl1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkQlGYXckUgyT8wy9oQjFgxsrmvAwMDhj6mOaL23l2toKF0nBDQ04PeSR6ZIN3qOunUT7nugp1P2A2W80YEB1cJvjlFdyw79X-husP35szHXHmpU-JU76YD8ubHyrZHLUP0VrUB0w_EhXKaEmA2fL9SQQrcnA2HZtoBksqZzVo_p7NCPnbAm8UaPa/s16000/cl1.jpg" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Melt the chocolate and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQGfQmrvqxqCuOlcozk-wRiAcrDzNrBy2TcHomXAP2Xae6Ya7Xf9DOK07onlscIu4CXjEWEA8DgcAdoS0oImPSjj1X7HMhk3sl6gm1tVrOYabBa8j9RvCgeS07HI9Ctk-WldwJepNe4IUHDBmS57gNm7rLPzYjeb3epXpsFPuXk8FRadLijCBeku5/s600/cl2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQGfQmrvqxqCuOlcozk-wRiAcrDzNrBy2TcHomXAP2Xae6Ya7Xf9DOK07onlscIu4CXjEWEA8DgcAdoS0oImPSjj1X7HMhk3sl6gm1tVrOYabBa8j9RvCgeS07HI9Ctk-WldwJepNe4IUHDBmS57gNm7rLPzYjeb3epXpsFPuXk8FRadLijCBeku5/s16000/cl2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Mix in the brown sugar. Stir for a minute and remove from the heat.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKjDuHVDDIIRAZOwqOG1l8qUnfkS2U5R4duj-09K8WxF9bQEkRHTHdbwQR9nYo399yrL6Q3OMu98j8v7su7SHs3rr1uwl7BhSGJAnB93tfHg4IUdJc6bOshvs42DPv0_mcAFiDMepQn9RfDNX-57T5pEltOSP2WLZ5CoLxiENKcmuulk8gOUbcS9-/s600/cl3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKjDuHVDDIIRAZOwqOG1l8qUnfkS2U5R4duj-09K8WxF9bQEkRHTHdbwQR9nYo399yrL6Q3OMu98j8v7su7SHs3rr1uwl7BhSGJAnB93tfHg4IUdJc6bOshvs42DPv0_mcAFiDMepQn9RfDNX-57T5pEltOSP2WLZ5CoLxiENKcmuulk8gOUbcS9-/s16000/cl3.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Sift together the flour, baking soda, cocoa, salt and pepper. Set aside.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxR2vkibkUe3Ig_JPfnfJr1JqUStLJT74WUaBQDuCiKheQVW2c0cDmsTvVfyrAKD7hGmKQc-boDS-TCQclkfc2qSOWtoSZrOu-rwQNUcLNzrEFapJnJE64aMEXiuErHTlpJemVH0XEGRwBCXnCTNPwrTd73GoJ_Lh4d32Siu5GZNv5Lk7BBZ9x4qj1/s534/cl4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxR2vkibkUe3Ig_JPfnfJr1JqUStLJT74WUaBQDuCiKheQVW2c0cDmsTvVfyrAKD7hGmKQc-boDS-TCQclkfc2qSOWtoSZrOu-rwQNUcLNzrEFapJnJE64aMEXiuErHTlpJemVH0XEGRwBCXnCTNPwrTd73GoJ_Lh4d32Siu5GZNv5Lk7BBZ9x4qj1/s16000/cl4.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Beat the egg slightly with the vanilla.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWw1XY25ldbB-VKiAFWAUbN8g5oF4nwE7_G9pySoBAJlYoqA04aThpZ8rttDSjdcqtcyreo8jLLk_bHprQk46ZSFTm6Td9SvGfg_gKWnvrkJ0LNJZCCIU7sU0kWexAIegD12rBadyMBxj_KJLhyfN2QwOOZ6gr7f4AcW1c6d9w3EWUNhzx5_Hicbv/s600/cl5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWw1XY25ldbB-VKiAFWAUbN8g5oF4nwE7_G9pySoBAJlYoqA04aThpZ8rttDSjdcqtcyreo8jLLk_bHprQk46ZSFTm6Td9SvGfg_gKWnvrkJ0LNJZCCIU7sU0kWexAIegD12rBadyMBxj_KJLhyfN2QwOOZ6gr7f4AcW1c6d9w3EWUNhzx5_Hicbv/s16000/cl5.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the chocolate mixture to the egg and vanilla.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FXkjFSlMluuq2agdY7JmkptzAKB8T65EPUhyMzR8zVqjYVS9jsF5eo6lHY9pdhslMoUJ3OjIb5BbnKnlemY_ZZXuA9Niv9Qbl6c6h5txih1gaA6o4AI8o0cgLgQg6Ae2dYE86FpBN7cjIz4J3wzAYcM4JrCYMWgKQ-q1abrK4iYrkzXD0SaUqQow/s456/cl6.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FXkjFSlMluuq2agdY7JmkptzAKB8T65EPUhyMzR8zVqjYVS9jsF5eo6lHY9pdhslMoUJ3OjIb5BbnKnlemY_ZZXuA9Niv9Qbl6c6h5txih1gaA6o4AI8o0cgLgQg6Ae2dYE86FpBN7cjIz4J3wzAYcM4JrCYMWgKQ-q1abrK4iYrkzXD0SaUqQow/s16000/cl6.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the flour mixture.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1NPOkfkZNA4NSPKhOMNAG4rhstzo-XhVbM35nYJfMlzlMXaOPG6SrSls16UnNBYvowcddMjks_3-fQ0L-Ok9GLjvVE_dZARBxoITKOvyTa9a2umwQpdxAxZMkyYLslvI-F8CWgHqQ_M5FLjC-UAjfQLFWdxVYmgkllrN28EXtpeMDfb0NRG_SjaYx/s600/cl7.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1NPOkfkZNA4NSPKhOMNAG4rhstzo-XhVbM35nYJfMlzlMXaOPG6SrSls16UnNBYvowcddMjks_3-fQ0L-Ok9GLjvVE_dZARBxoITKOvyTa9a2umwQpdxAxZMkyYLslvI-F8CWgHqQ_M5FLjC-UAjfQLFWdxVYmgkllrN28EXtpeMDfb0NRG_SjaYx/s16000/cl7.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Drop rounded teaspoons of the dough onto a piece of foil.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3g6_xS_MsnM28Qe574csGsEr1YJQWjrYtHOsEUhTDRXMR6iSqXLW0VVwZTaokriKJFFA1LWXq1aYpGWnbkSyaqKjjKNI1626kok_7BSqYsoCxenvs91IUqRzYCrQlDjJ5WjGfaXJfMtSWFYy2_EeP-Qgu1AEd4siesMAI8cJS6zLtU8XsoAohFNzs/s600/cl8.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3g6_xS_MsnM28Qe574csGsEr1YJQWjrYtHOsEUhTDRXMR6iSqXLW0VVwZTaokriKJFFA1LWXq1aYpGWnbkSyaqKjjKNI1626kok_7BSqYsoCxenvs91IUqRzYCrQlDjJ5WjGfaXJfMtSWFYy2_EeP-Qgu1AEd4siesMAI8cJS6zLtU8XsoAohFNzs/s16000/cl8.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Roll the dough into smooth balls.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC08kZ0D7SBG4K_emKpvq9pZPs5nkMKbJvczF83Zg8bSt_bhBY7XqbDX3mzVf-CX0iKf6CLWYKx3y3LHWlAVaOmmEp2aAn2GDD5ttOWiQr4u2FqQwrFKC1BLMTy1C-aMacOUxVqZ0zNZl9R1rAH97KtMXLGMh4BulU2MspZD_bNZoIpkqxQRI0Qa15/s600/cl9.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC08kZ0D7SBG4K_emKpvq9pZPs5nkMKbJvczF83Zg8bSt_bhBY7XqbDX3mzVf-CX0iKf6CLWYKx3y3LHWlAVaOmmEp2aAn2GDD5ttOWiQr4u2FqQwrFKC1BLMTy1C-aMacOUxVqZ0zNZl9R1rAH97KtMXLGMh4BulU2MspZD_bNZoIpkqxQRI0Qa15/s16000/cl9.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Roll the balls in sugar to coat.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXpSxRM5GntBOpqZUhTuRwXXDVLm5VPXp9tHbjQgCseQ-XQkvxl5mtC_y4ccPffcKKpqpzMdytEdBGG9oRmRSlCqAq-CMKSbiHtG4qy7zSAt3XybmutujuUb8-A3aV3tC2qQHtFOawc07Ip22YBvBEoM3b0IwUHvdJA8ZvMeQ70IHDb4p4_t7y0-M/s600/cl10.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXpSxRM5GntBOpqZUhTuRwXXDVLm5VPXp9tHbjQgCseQ-XQkvxl5mtC_y4ccPffcKKpqpzMdytEdBGG9oRmRSlCqAq-CMKSbiHtG4qy7zSAt3XybmutujuUb8-A3aV3tC2qQHtFOawc07Ip22YBvBEoM3b0IwUHvdJA8ZvMeQ70IHDb4p4_t7y0-M/s16000/cl10.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Press slightly with a fork.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSAr_Be-vZ6lDnMsW0M6tgdZdjZFra_Ye1vnMCMpImy03Prij2GRWf3kDnCLAgxO6JCLFe_atOv6cHN8WENcTo2EpV-vAisx6WYktpoyfUd6QThGKXGVF3d3pjr0H6KYHaTmGZo8oqh5G16Dy18zsqqa-3_Cq9cUvFTWoYQtS51pt3-kB2q-_KEScb/s600/cl11.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSAr_Be-vZ6lDnMsW0M6tgdZdjZFra_Ye1vnMCMpImy03Prij2GRWf3kDnCLAgxO6JCLFe_atOv6cHN8WENcTo2EpV-vAisx6WYktpoyfUd6QThGKXGVF3d3pjr0H6KYHaTmGZo8oqh5G16Dy18zsqqa-3_Cq9cUvFTWoYQtS51pt3-kB2q-_KEScb/s16000/cl11.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bake for 12 minutes, reversing the sheets halfway through baking. Do not overbake. The cookies should be semi-firm on the edges and slightly soft in the middle. They will crisp as they cool. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQyyH_WzYz_E5AWxC3lTrF0-ypxUI-B_M-Q8Bb3ijio2AXCxvnrvgSlBZHhn37QDODssfwmTsby2TwFcAXZ66AIjCjf4PSrK-JuELIn_QTO7fJvMOHcRxV91_I25pGmBlqyGcfc20yCZrniOLEq-Dxif_OyN3NNpp1sKBfWA_YWr6gT-rBtxY-xOFL/s600/cl12.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQyyH_WzYz_E5AWxC3lTrF0-ypxUI-B_M-Q8Bb3ijio2AXCxvnrvgSlBZHhn37QDODssfwmTsby2TwFcAXZ66AIjCjf4PSrK-JuELIn_QTO7fJvMOHcRxV91_I25pGmBlqyGcfc20yCZrniOLEq-Dxif_OyN3NNpp1sKBfWA_YWr6gT-rBtxY-xOFL/s16000/cl12.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Store in an airtight container.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCIXzkrEL8i0zv3q7ofKAm_o3oJUaEOMdVge8-7cJ79Opekx3L96sVdAj-bHthhteWHRucIHTwkQh_VIjqlNB-W6bI0N1t3vEILtkV-nSEOuyIPJ3ffMUJLbjcFHBloE1QwOJVSV68U3OlkGiyYVeRaL4qURsOJPKtFnayCqKt2DyO2WZnU2h3o8O/s1274/chocolate-lulus-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1274" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCIXzkrEL8i0zv3q7ofKAm_o3oJUaEOMdVge8-7cJ79Opekx3L96sVdAj-bHthhteWHRucIHTwkQh_VIjqlNB-W6bI0N1t3vEILtkV-nSEOuyIPJ3ffMUJLbjcFHBloE1QwOJVSV68U3OlkGiyYVeRaL4qURsOJPKtFnayCqKt2DyO2WZnU2h3o8O/w543-h640/chocolate-lulus-2.jpg" width="543" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-1779067620235672722023-03-06T17:35:00.008-08:002023-03-06T17:50:29.937-08:00Babka<p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJMpQMLRaWNYyFUC3jX2MDvSaf4p4-xgFRfXn_1oN0KyOp_iBopoElYm0-Vv9yeZpZFjfUaH815GPhiDXZ4-d6dcsCElbQp4sQdPOWYIuRBrfJCC6HG2p4grBikNlGuqIpzb5tQskHXAWOmoECguf056otyaamUGVXDB75RnQUqJS6G22PV4xRJseL/s600/babka4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJMpQMLRaWNYyFUC3jX2MDvSaf4p4-xgFRfXn_1oN0KyOp_iBopoElYm0-Vv9yeZpZFjfUaH815GPhiDXZ4-d6dcsCElbQp4sQdPOWYIuRBrfJCC6HG2p4grBikNlGuqIpzb5tQskHXAWOmoECguf056otyaamUGVXDB75RnQUqJS6G22PV4xRJseL/s16000/babka4.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Babka<br /></b>(Source: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0836250745/?tag=phillipoliver" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;" target="_blank"><b><i>Maida Heatter's Cakes</i></b></a> (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 2011 ed., pg. 218)</p><p>A Polish cake traditionally served at Easter but is good anytime, particularly great for breakfast with coffee or tea. I read that most are filled with cream mixtures but this one is not. The lemon zest gives it a notable zing. </p><p>The only trouble I had with the recipe was that it stuck to the Bundt pan that I used. The recipe does call for a tube pan but she says that a Bundt pan is fine as well. If I make it again (and it is good enough to do so) I will be sure to butter the pan generously. If using a shiny, metal pan, the cake will be pale.</p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)<br />1 envelope active dry yeast<br />1/2 cup plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar<br />6 oz. (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter<br />6 egg yolks<br />3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />3/4 cup milk<br />Finely grated rind of 2 medium lemons<br />5 oz. (1 cup) raisins (either dark or light or a mix)<br />Optional: Confectioners sugar</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBXsFmaUi8-3PpILk2sunkng9K-aLejHgLKPGwg524Kq94VJ2jBpQK8Cu7LOPPK880p5itUcU8KUlgOTx--WBI6i40tTxYvhRg54UchGGFU7bX0Wu0o7t79hnBvJQc8Hs9pOwDSk8peqFKvcQYAgYhvzN3w2mBOV2Bz6CMWFNiTgLfW4XhF5hS6bl/s600/babka2.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBXsFmaUi8-3PpILk2sunkng9K-aLejHgLKPGwg524Kq94VJ2jBpQK8Cu7LOPPK880p5itUcU8KUlgOTx--WBI6i40tTxYvhRg54UchGGFU7bX0Wu0o7t79hnBvJQc8Hs9pOwDSk8peqFKvcQYAgYhvzN3w2mBOV2Bz6CMWFNiTgLfW4XhF5hS6bl/s16000/babka2.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Place the 1/4 cup of warm water (105 - 115 degrees) in a bowl. Sprinkle the yeast and add the 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir with a fork and let it sit for 10 minutes.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiug6oSqm1UDbSVfM1HnIqTxtA_JpBBZH6y4FtFHgqbx-qsqIe-ZDvtFKNosWgGm2rEJO7ZjS3fLuHZAxtSV7EjtNUpzvxqxU76tFMvRpAVA5U3GOC7Ti_e9AbFO09GQmNN9IlVFI1MvHKCAma9xUSuWLUd598yraCRSyw4y9CslzBPnpnPnac2Y2KT/s600/babka5.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiug6oSqm1UDbSVfM1HnIqTxtA_JpBBZH6y4FtFHgqbx-qsqIe-ZDvtFKNosWgGm2rEJO7ZjS3fLuHZAxtSV7EjtNUpzvxqxU76tFMvRpAVA5U3GOC7Ti_e9AbFO09GQmNN9IlVFI1MvHKCAma9xUSuWLUd598yraCRSyw4y9CslzBPnpnPnac2Y2KT/s16000/babka5.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After 10 minutes, the mixture will thicken.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NbvO7VLVYuiDssfDnAABte0z9ShZEAV-xYZ9YVVosHriBrK6SUL3uRWBSVPRLNNSh2D2BFxW30WpH4MJzNev_MES9-OkTKgiht_Kf_agVE4Eu_HdaVS4VHS2dA_Pb26ubE99nzJQj9kZItf4wg6AJS_pUxI5gNrQZfCqdHZi2jJdZKZWTMWerTjW/s600/babka6.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NbvO7VLVYuiDssfDnAABte0z9ShZEAV-xYZ9YVVosHriBrK6SUL3uRWBSVPRLNNSh2D2BFxW30WpH4MJzNev_MES9-OkTKgiht_Kf_agVE4Eu_HdaVS4VHS2dA_Pb26ubE99nzJQj9kZItf4wg6AJS_pUxI5gNrQZfCqdHZi2jJdZKZWTMWerTjW/s16000/babka6.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beat the butter until softened and mix in the sugar.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdm585xejnd5fPJqgGLFOopox_zNfmOu97CTAGgoL-w3oMOTrSrNewMZNKJnccTBT6BsNE_R5Z2R36UE9rcK3AGk0EkG_NnLKa95hCJypYo0sHisuYoF1U245dtP-Ew_TgI4ulZcjEt7guClBOrpI3j8F0TxZ0KmV_tAenFAWFZrtUJ4Jnr9i_50CI/s600/babka7.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdm585xejnd5fPJqgGLFOopox_zNfmOu97CTAGgoL-w3oMOTrSrNewMZNKJnccTBT6BsNE_R5Z2R36UE9rcK3AGk0EkG_NnLKa95hCJypYo0sHisuYoF1U245dtP-Ew_TgI4ulZcjEt7guClBOrpI3j8F0TxZ0KmV_tAenFAWFZrtUJ4Jnr9i_50CI/s16000/babka7.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add the eggs.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRJZOf3V3pd4_sxgHWyF2WVvx_8K_cFXIdBpNj-npICT4NcfSeAtKji-gSoG5aDDY9DW2T27RXsOgiFTvFGyhnTaPQJyeXKTdLZdDX5tlKnRy-E65RW8sQVd4Q-bkIeM-k62T5Qu_E1B8UjLS_TjQQlS0LuuzpDbFWZHVsm00cRyeJnBNgCdL0MMR/s600/babka8.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3Baaw0uLrIPr3XGp70NEz-9wOPO0YzgACGRBqXWSxJPqHyFXb0xNzcPldz4pI_niSfhdirWNrzqQecj89I1jSTULffD2WpEJAPadxgeZmS2MB8iltUdsHUldlFwQ4chRzTib1bvD6p3xl1f2jvhM7TsMp1X_AJ3XxlDEcvrT--JlYTilkUs_PsSJ/s460/babka11.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3Baaw0uLrIPr3XGp70NEz-9wOPO0YzgACGRBqXWSxJPqHyFXb0xNzcPldz4pI_niSfhdirWNrzqQecj89I1jSTULffD2WpEJAPadxgeZmS2MB8iltUdsHUldlFwQ4chRzTib1bvD6p3xl1f2jvhM7TsMp1X_AJ3XxlDEcvrT--JlYTilkUs_PsSJ/s16000/babka11.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add the other half of the flour. Beat on low speed until smooth. Continue to beat for about 3 minutes and then remove the bowl from the mixer.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDbn26xMRkTBnT2KuxEh3EwtQA31bK_-9jhPVlJqIxcqIc2VdacDB6iUwZeifrA9hnuDEU5L7p5I90o8R5h7XVaoWc7IyyY-WJ7eVnkNkzqfG33HU1MX3CFDB_5h0ZoAwMwPkDmi-LIvtAMBnQ7BErSqIkgMeEQhqAmt12H-2BkfJD-WN6-rIfaKN/s600/babka14.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDbn26xMRkTBnT2KuxEh3EwtQA31bK_-9jhPVlJqIxcqIc2VdacDB6iUwZeifrA9hnuDEU5L7p5I90o8R5h7XVaoWc7IyyY-WJ7eVnkNkzqfG33HU1MX3CFDB_5h0ZoAwMwPkDmi-LIvtAMBnQ7BErSqIkgMeEQhqAmt12H-2BkfJD-WN6-rIfaKN/s16000/babka14.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spinkle the lemon zest over the batter. Stir with a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDaO96tafC-RZsUjPWFFxjYNJKEljPGiA-DOjh9WobTkMqOb8xz9_D-9eIA_Q-yHG-0869cniruWhJ2ckfDtLPqitsiNtqO-Jrq-x2qkv7fCKBvseI8ujBJkPSJ0CRT00MsJ7ZXe5CXdyaI5ImwSFonvj_HdH3x6L7yVMnZ-xeVCCSMiJbfA6WEZh/s600/babka15.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDaO96tafC-RZsUjPWFFxjYNJKEljPGiA-DOjh9WobTkMqOb8xz9_D-9eIA_Q-yHG-0869cniruWhJ2ckfDtLPqitsiNtqO-Jrq-x2qkv7fCKBvseI8ujBJkPSJ0CRT00MsJ7ZXe5CXdyaI5ImwSFonvj_HdH3x6L7yVMnZ-xeVCCSMiJbfA6WEZh/s16000/babka15.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stir in the raisins.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRPLEMMDt30_LnQ3UPw0cDCIp3cgD0yXjaTpPSzDTvXGcwEjxmNV90-JTwm0iJgnX0Ywh04yuOv77YGGxTZV88i6g1y3beD_qN1XWrIeBlAEb8Tw70r151ViE2A43vB5jyZsKCsds7Rq_Qei4JwhfUT0k9tqxuVeVqKPizOiFrM0fh2c6CEVrHbg7Y/s600/babka16.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRPLEMMDt30_LnQ3UPw0cDCIp3cgD0yXjaTpPSzDTvXGcwEjxmNV90-JTwm0iJgnX0Ywh04yuOv77YGGxTZV88i6g1y3beD_qN1XWrIeBlAEb8Tw70r151ViE2A43vB5jyZsKCsds7Rq_Qei4JwhfUT0k9tqxuVeVqKPizOiFrM0fh2c6CEVrHbg7Y/s16000/babka16.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Butter a 10-cup tube pan (I used a Bundt pan and the cake did stick so butter generously)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpNui0QaaKXq8EhBsrhcgfusa98MKK_dx6TQEid7swAjz1aMqlYo55M7vI1_IlBZkasaMVCGGustY3zbuPeSQfqBpdvwM04NVDqIjkRqr9ufI6eOoDqHoBw7hZRWSB9rqxPicn90M4I4ZiktI41GpNJl7473ukah4u8LAg-teuUb-judorMXkXof5/s554/babka17.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmpNui0QaaKXq8EhBsrhcgfusa98MKK_dx6TQEid7swAjz1aMqlYo55M7vI1_IlBZkasaMVCGGustY3zbuPeSQfqBpdvwM04NVDqIjkRqr9ufI6eOoDqHoBw7hZRWSB9rqxPicn90M4I4ZiktI41GpNJl7473ukah4u8LAg-teuUb-judorMXkXof5/s16000/babka17.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pour the batter in the pan and smooth with a spoon.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8qiNckmtj9-2YgfX5YO4vp5FvjavmmYlMK5uQDAWCmLQcQdVe2D-RdThf-KfeA8HKuOMVcwzCplETHs9isYMAkFwRoCavaxh4g4GTeq9fVBHmOAYvtPSssIF96SAPdmD__ZhQnRT-H75E7nh1ahDqcz_fZsMR7hp726ZmTc0pEyWUcHuhf1nx6x2/s600/babka18.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNPTBeN2UOSgcLeYNDAl5R2w3X33uj_qnv1CGL5jpWmeCWKKRnMlLoBP27YPmlAxWu4br4NtSchjpZPg2p0w1ZAk8UdyzKCVkFHeP_ZvyoTUxSUcyHHEfWZj3zD6OHJJVbCXonSPlg0f0U9JaZAhFrbAWfEoIc8UOJyENijd3Nak77BO87JGX-dyi/s600/babka20.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNPTBeN2UOSgcLeYNDAl5R2w3X33uj_qnv1CGL5jpWmeCWKKRnMlLoBP27YPmlAxWu4br4NtSchjpZPg2p0w1ZAk8UdyzKCVkFHeP_ZvyoTUxSUcyHHEfWZj3zD6OHJJVbCXonSPlg0f0U9JaZAhFrbAWfEoIc8UOJyENijd3Nak77BO87JGX-dyi/s16000/babka20.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4oiyVDI3AVD06eF1dPcvoostOPBQdaLRfuRDa_kEkdzfqnfpLzmO57uDn5_zLHQj8-5yIKq445JeIBoLrzHe7f_9b3K1B4wP3eUMet1LalI3kCPG6k3IQC3ze66r_HAw-kyUPpF2DN4dOMKoaRC5U00-UQaPAvDDCXwI8PshfLcsoMYUEAKdMvhxM/s600/babka21.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyAuf25qDcz4Sp0n7KH76VBNAunFXqdwNp3S3zAlmFEWKa5jNTK2iYA0-2eclB_Id_lrzLjWgR1VHzezCS3-2rtiQfGQ15L3CzPA6r4idB1uLDpkiWFOWjqtjctWELtk7AmKHMWO_AbZZD_5uQuX533nwKSLJ0PwsW33D9yMiDYC_8AurVYCpJ6wnR/s16000/babka22.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bake the cake at 400 for 5 minutes, then lower the heat to 350 and bake for 30 minutes. The total baking time is 35 minutes. The top of the cake should be slightly browned. If the cake is becoming too brown, cover with foil during the last part of baking.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqKQR7l2xxnJJ0CP9d-9YAAqPNWRzs7GlqL2MCaKeidtkh-K3yHvfZBTLI_FjYxwZee1p9kRGn6o7-MmL7CZbvCUnA4RL_DfmOQOdA4QuxVjfIgCEZjEYZB6ZoiVxeiGVYAhZJx5LVLTCDCXqbOClikzMNHqwBxhmIbOozeR-8erJXoa8zEi9LTf0/s460/babka23.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqKQR7l2xxnJJ0CP9d-9YAAqPNWRzs7GlqL2MCaKeidtkh-K3yHvfZBTLI_FjYxwZee1p9kRGn6o7-MmL7CZbvCUnA4RL_DfmOQOdA4QuxVjfIgCEZjEYZB6ZoiVxeiGVYAhZJx5LVLTCDCXqbOClikzMNHqwBxhmIbOozeR-8erJXoa8zEi9LTf0/s16000/babka23.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before turning out on a rack to cool completely. Wrap the cooled cake and let it stand overnight or several hours. The cake can also be frozen. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar if desired.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZBjRxG1EoxNsZe4iFKjBz12MqdBdql9jgyJhCIzQJSnBgbjmO86EGXQ9KVGcFl8RD_TG2OMJI92jZrw0XE-HubauPq-xeFji7b47EDvV_6lDRMYvlW7AjNYZBNMVfxGCQl4ruzydyJ0kUVD1oCGBtl95R-9NFw7YQj1w_93gFsvdVENUm6ELTsdy/s1126/babka3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="1058" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZBjRxG1EoxNsZe4iFKjBz12MqdBdql9jgyJhCIzQJSnBgbjmO86EGXQ9KVGcFl8RD_TG2OMJI92jZrw0XE-HubauPq-xeFji7b47EDvV_6lDRMYvlW7AjNYZBNMVfxGCQl4ruzydyJ0kUVD1oCGBtl95R-9NFw7YQj1w_93gFsvdVENUm6ELTsdy/w601-h640/babka3.jpg" width="601" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-30192084374099031662023-02-02T16:16:00.003-08:002023-02-02T16:16:44.800-08:00Denver Brownies<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3PEpKlNNg7NVr1rStgJ6PCsZELZFj6xEtcSkh6dme2G8ufRNRWaVx0ebuPWzpWzYttuMazgy_OCYYKHrsfWHI7VHysI8WELpF5N13LNaqaTLvtF6rPjXcsmFicR160XAYgE3hb5Xmn2dtY5XdhPKgBeobj219MRuld2WvmqXlKLEqzYBGywhRJEE/s1500/denver-brownies.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3PEpKlNNg7NVr1rStgJ6PCsZELZFj6xEtcSkh6dme2G8ufRNRWaVx0ebuPWzpWzYttuMazgy_OCYYKHrsfWHI7VHysI8WELpF5N13LNaqaTLvtF6rPjXcsmFicR160XAYgE3hb5Xmn2dtY5XdhPKgBeobj219MRuld2WvmqXlKLEqzYBGywhRJEE/w480-h640/denver-brownies.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div><i style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;"><p><i>Denver Brownies </i><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><i> (Source: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1449401155/?tag=phillipoliver" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Cookies</a></i> (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1997 ed.), pg. 121<i>.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></i><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">These are sooooo good. I think these may rank as one of my favorite of Maida's numerous brownie recipes (my favorites are the <a href="https://madaboutmaida.blogspot.com/2011/12/palm-beach-brownies-with-chocolate.html" target="_blank">Palm Beach Brownies</a> and the <a href="https://madaboutmaida.blogspot.com/2014/02/santa-fe-brownies-source-maida-heatters.html" target="_blank">Santa Fe Brownies</a>).</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Maida Heatter says she got the recipe at a television station in Denver and was told that Julia Child had raved about them. I can see why. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">3/4 cup all-purpose flour<br />1/4 tsp. baking powder<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />1/3 cup honey<br />2 tbsp. water or coffee<br />4 oz. (1 stick) unsalted butter, in pieces at room temperature<br />6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped<br />1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />2 eggs<br />1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) walnuts or pecans, cut into medium-sized pieces<br />2 tbsp. bourbon, brandy, or rum</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QOf-y04NA4opAgt_H1OVdkrA9hAdJSoi6wv7UQ7Rf4Re1Et5Z9IS7D6T_e5w6qKfvCXRolPHeKUi8Ga3AVPx9BlGdk0V3HcbypRU63HMCXOG_VPheaOvjyyDJNsFRP0h8NA3uHIpO8dpZkO_KoqhNSt8ZYBvXbpXGcH8QTteb4UGiJV2bb7snxax/s500/db1.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QOf-y04NA4opAgt_H1OVdkrA9hAdJSoi6wv7UQ7Rf4Re1Et5Z9IS7D6T_e5w6qKfvCXRolPHeKUi8Ga3AVPx9BlGdk0V3HcbypRU63HMCXOG_VPheaOvjyyDJNsFRP0h8NA3uHIpO8dpZkO_KoqhNSt8ZYBvXbpXGcH8QTteb4UGiJV2bb7snxax/w640-h480/db1.JPEG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Preheat oven to 325. Line a 9-inch square pan with foil. Butter the foil and set aside. (Note: It is helpful to cut the foil large enough so that it drapes over the sides of the pan. This will make it easier to remove from the pan).</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiie6RGtK30J8UHoZk8j7LlCiVZZ0VIPInENYAA4npNuG1C0Gde4wNjMbqM6JoXb3F8-p63fYGb8TajNE6EnahZuAxic1Gvdk_eYK8Q5BRRusFMWbS9OHRZFn11hyAKgX-wEEc2Nmj8G04ce0ik59ZmdU8goUzXzBQtFs3VsHDJu1Qb9d9itPMoES2/s500/db2.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiie6RGtK30J8UHoZk8j7LlCiVZZ0VIPInENYAA4npNuG1C0Gde4wNjMbqM6JoXb3F8-p63fYGb8TajNE6EnahZuAxic1Gvdk_eYK8Q5BRRusFMWbS9OHRZFn11hyAKgX-wEEc2Nmj8G04ce0ik59ZmdU8goUzXzBQtFs3VsHDJu1Qb9d9itPMoES2/w640-h480/db2.JPEG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxR8YcyMnAE-VlP6H4IBmilgykRAgNnmZZfeu4Z09JIu3mQy5seJBtnVMt-sgSjlrF405_TvR8yJW5aOH6ivki8FBoIVW_YxR23mKc8rD966NrVYXEP3JvCZDCV5FY92iEmo9lHuN6vC9vpPy0sSJ3Awq86r6Zty__o7KLLFoXCL2h7ETIfnj50GJR/s500/db3.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxR8YcyMnAE-VlP6H4IBmilgykRAgNnmZZfeu4Z09JIu3mQy5seJBtnVMt-sgSjlrF405_TvR8yJW5aOH6ivki8FBoIVW_YxR23mKc8rD966NrVYXEP3JvCZDCV5FY92iEmo9lHuN6vC9vpPy0sSJ3Awq86r6Zty__o7KLLFoXCL2h7ETIfnj50GJR/w640-h480/db3.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Place the honey, water or coffee, butter and chocolate in a 2-3 qt. saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture has melted.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3CAtTJQMXvU98j5q8Ca4iGbzmwLi7T5N6JLOHJp3tBPEjDOlFKEjUTuwbec8LvhBBRlQcggR25F-4uQyUD-hpFSj0nAVS3e2AXU5Hy30HOI9BdmSFG7Y-xDEdmEu6o7NZI7m7do1jRop-SJSpcqXPGXXR4E_DhCa99vcBKMcx4Ki2J-yIoSBMPG7K/s500/db4.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3CAtTJQMXvU98j5q8Ca4iGbzmwLi7T5N6JLOHJp3tBPEjDOlFKEjUTuwbec8LvhBBRlQcggR25F-4uQyUD-hpFSj0nAVS3e2AXU5Hy30HOI9BdmSFG7Y-xDEdmEu6o7NZI7m7do1jRop-SJSpcqXPGXXR4E_DhCa99vcBKMcx4Ki2J-yIoSBMPG7K/w640-h480/db4.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTMNi2dJUgvdEbcjp9R3uXjuI55etxmOwE9aSAIWSM_uDED1DdXKXdafa_foEaKRVu6qbmPgWyf96gq-5_ZwXfDAgdT5B9WgJtHStm9PNnd7Mw-vL1-oQiL0oksZ2FXUqDcpyrFyVFS6SdiHd9Uh6IrTjpfJqTsS_9FpZeGIZc4brRZqocjcWlglVk/s500/db5.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTMNi2dJUgvdEbcjp9R3uXjuI55etxmOwE9aSAIWSM_uDED1DdXKXdafa_foEaKRVu6qbmPgWyf96gq-5_ZwXfDAgdT5B9WgJtHStm9PNnd7Mw-vL1-oQiL0oksZ2FXUqDcpyrFyVFS6SdiHd9Uh6IrTjpfJqTsS_9FpZeGIZc4brRZqocjcWlglVk/w640-h480/db5.JPEG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; text-align: left;">Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAL0d4v9VqRPNaZy24Nu4Fq3ACEnd37dyHsfE5i_ou1sGR2MqcgLk_MO_ZTKjxOEA-mjCa64mszRPx7-7VmskqV_4uFuX9EUH5k4EcoGUUiczaaYlNclYqy1zuUWAvEGZm0l1nvgU77JnWmuoc-39bIwEJVo6XiyKQPzQVcgiz8HIzJcphzbHPTeka/s500/db6.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAL0d4v9VqRPNaZy24Nu4Fq3ACEnd37dyHsfE5i_ou1sGR2MqcgLk_MO_ZTKjxOEA-mjCa64mszRPx7-7VmskqV_4uFuX9EUH5k4EcoGUUiczaaYlNclYqy1zuUWAvEGZm0l1nvgU77JnWmuoc-39bIwEJVo6XiyKQPzQVcgiz8HIzJcphzbHPTeka/w640-h480/db6.JPEG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; text-align: left;">Stir in the eggs, one at a time.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWmLkhRROKnEkOzZqLXnUq0XiajRuyjys0MokPEuFB6Y9P4tRGxcIQaAKdAerl1cNHYN5T1-WU0lhqkXxNbeBW6Hr1Nm2iuxadnruvnf5BQWs1Q-7AR7i27W3FKESTwMy7DiKvusIt1-E8-n0StT82HPpR0rwyOq-bU--hXk2-XXxmCFuK3tTTnj2/s500/db7.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWmLkhRROKnEkOzZqLXnUq0XiajRuyjys0MokPEuFB6Y9P4tRGxcIQaAKdAerl1cNHYN5T1-WU0lhqkXxNbeBW6Hr1Nm2iuxadnruvnf5BQWs1Q-7AR7i27W3FKESTwMy7DiKvusIt1-E8-n0StT82HPpR0rwyOq-bU--hXk2-XXxmCFuK3tTTnj2/w640-h480/db7.JPEG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; text-align: left;">Add the flour mixture and mix well.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sZpz7NuS2QXwY8ceeoqwFj5vd8eOuQPlOCtWpLQKOoJcfyFdAThh6RILQiPbpbAt1mtq9dz-Faq_sjItZXdjg0IWxz7KkUxk_w-HWLVGY7Hs1jH7rbL_Xnw0o-cZ9BlnPADfydUdHgT8vTiZg54so1P7w8JTukUAaq-GTkRZDx04NjFk2YO0Ezj6/s500/db8.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sZpz7NuS2QXwY8ceeoqwFj5vd8eOuQPlOCtWpLQKOoJcfyFdAThh6RILQiPbpbAt1mtq9dz-Faq_sjItZXdjg0IWxz7KkUxk_w-HWLVGY7Hs1jH7rbL_Xnw0o-cZ9BlnPADfydUdHgT8vTiZg54so1P7w8JTukUAaq-GTkRZDx04NjFk2YO0Ezj6/w640-h480/db8.JPEG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; text-align: left;">Stir in the nuts.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4SLyHYcpmv9pxXUnjNI9vi7X62555xw7r9EH4k0gpGy91-PtImKwrIvmcUSPxLF3gTBbpzV2e8q4_K1KwZosieMLyASu-a-kVKucC8LaHgF2bnFP5zUMeGLiX9mUuGrQ2TirwftiBLAxK4d4ZrV54UuieJqZRoeYhjMBG4UvWgHlVS26Ey2U6gpE/s500/db9.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;">Transfer to the prepared pan and smooth the top.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0FyuCq6SyyM2t7zcsoah7rbJzdgGxMTV7zXd4KS9sQeEppPPMaPCbck4kFYDn4T3ho_zIzFKaW4UF8KpPJE4Qlp3IPh9mdjkZUQL10gvUDvBtv0FLCism7PEgAjhzHQzA9F0s_ZxUgnDw3UKJ_SQZg-10ZdnlQSnvfyNkiVZwjuSGqVUJkdynkyU/s500/db11.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0FyuCq6SyyM2t7zcsoah7rbJzdgGxMTV7zXd4KS9sQeEppPPMaPCbck4kFYDn4T3ho_zIzFKaW4UF8KpPJE4Qlp3IPh9mdjkZUQL10gvUDvBtv0FLCism7PEgAjhzHQzA9F0s_ZxUgnDw3UKJ_SQZg-10ZdnlQSnvfyNkiVZwjuSGqVUJkdynkyU/w640-h480/db11.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bake for about 25 minutes until tester comes out barely clean. Do not overbake.</span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjHwvF6mbSUn050fmEFV7BTJih9DWTe_sQCZgUOce9z84FGkIAeTgozoHLUUZqKNZ7IL-oZvCLWhJjYn5jNvW9nkBJEmTc6cM6QcsDSVMaN9SStAMUMPzV894stE8vQejtdp9_OUU1yB1Rp1t1dRvRDfAnU5MAZOZZ4sjWX4zEpSNl0YhyREJIN2H/s500/db12.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjHwvF6mbSUn050fmEFV7BTJih9DWTe_sQCZgUOce9z84FGkIAeTgozoHLUUZqKNZ7IL-oZvCLWhJjYn5jNvW9nkBJEmTc6cM6QcsDSVMaN9SStAMUMPzV894stE8vQejtdp9_OUU1yB1Rp1t1dRvRDfAnU5MAZOZZ4sjWX4zEpSNl0YhyREJIN2H/w640-h480/db12.JPEG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; text-align: left;">Remove from the oven and brush the hot cake with the liquor.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cool slightly and carefully remove from the pan. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before applying the frosting.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b><u>White Icing</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">4 oz. (1 stick) unsalted butter<br />1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />2 cups sifted confectioners sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Beat the butter until soft. Add vanilla and gradually add sugar, beating until soft and fluffy.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Spread the icing over the cake and smooth the top.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Refrigerate.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1dHP0_0y6CHdSBgh4BcX2QWP5YzIXpVBfBVeghYLs9_hSxv8qR2C_4KwAKaFFdtNamtnA0Jroox32Yz80UDSk8pX2U-teTHxAXyeN_E7pF-qAT6P432SEnGUiZFApowAvAmiQsG-MSMwxI5T4oh0gd-AxYwMCg8I_nUZ4QddqchjeVNIJ-20TubQ/s500/db13.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="500" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1dHP0_0y6CHdSBgh4BcX2QWP5YzIXpVBfBVeghYLs9_hSxv8qR2C_4KwAKaFFdtNamtnA0Jroox32Yz80UDSk8pX2U-teTHxAXyeN_E7pF-qAT6P432SEnGUiZFApowAvAmiQsG-MSMwxI5T4oh0gd-AxYwMCg8I_nUZ4QddqchjeVNIJ-20TubQ/w640-h544/db13.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><b style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><u>Chocolate Icing</u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped<br />1 tbsp. shortening<br />1 tbsp. unsalted butter</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Place the chocolate, shortening and butter in the top of a double boiler over hot water. Bring water to a boil, turn off the heat and cover for a few minutes until the mixture has melted. Whisk until smooth.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3Qwq2eCQvdTtI3xgPPI19FQWYK-VbMT3zSxP1auyOujkOt3m68CSD_h2WhwTJV67JEZ6hDgYex5ttLdqkiW-m6BAKwppqOT3PyW_GR6LPhlMXKmDR37_LjsHRifh_KDY_jUELA16Gb45GUEXXp4YMXC4kSzfFZHavVcRFHEID7yPbY0M6JExlJ6s/s500/db14.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3Qwq2eCQvdTtI3xgPPI19FQWYK-VbMT3zSxP1auyOujkOt3m68CSD_h2WhwTJV67JEZ6hDgYex5ttLdqkiW-m6BAKwppqOT3PyW_GR6LPhlMXKmDR37_LjsHRifh_KDY_jUELA16Gb45GUEXXp4YMXC4kSzfFZHavVcRFHEID7yPbY0M6JExlJ6s/w640-h480/db14.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Pour the icing in ribbons over the cake and use a spatula to smooth it out.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Refrigerate.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the brownies into 1" squares.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpb-N0LVTvTf0SwcoettSc_Ekwg7AeO9h81p4P3FWLC4taMtB2m_fenPOgmosQ7BJ1WFmV1Kd1FwBxBeKaOSAVMdmk-NQWH_FeawoFCdLPb1QN6dqKmXZDs14FyZ9ZW0luYvNF3oYlMg2wFkJpf4TMRqGulWjdexMlAHaClbOO2Ipj545D70J6Mkt/s1533/db15.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1467" data-original-width="1533" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpb-N0LVTvTf0SwcoettSc_Ekwg7AeO9h81p4P3FWLC4taMtB2m_fenPOgmosQ7BJ1WFmV1Kd1FwBxBeKaOSAVMdmk-NQWH_FeawoFCdLPb1QN6dqKmXZDs14FyZ9ZW0luYvNF3oYlMg2wFkJpf4TMRqGulWjdexMlAHaClbOO2Ipj545D70J6Mkt/w640-h612/db15.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4fRo24N_7zi9gm4UJDbAsOggnB4c3k6R5cRAwiY9xHWn5vlzVZ2OWoxhTC3t9VMVvGynKEbO6gR3Tr108G5LxLHHzUPgpFg85frBV1qE9EntyYvK6BV5f9zxrPXAN1737Drgu4oJG8UGOsQihwNK93d_196TV5sbmdEekK3EekYbiR_t07fc24Nn/s1500/denver-brownies-2.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4fRo24N_7zi9gm4UJDbAsOggnB4c3k6R5cRAwiY9xHWn5vlzVZ2OWoxhTC3t9VMVvGynKEbO6gR3Tr108G5LxLHHzUPgpFg85frBV1qE9EntyYvK6BV5f9zxrPXAN1737Drgu4oJG8UGOsQihwNK93d_196TV5sbmdEekK3EekYbiR_t07fc24Nn/w480-h640/denver-brownies-2.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-72143078873999460192023-01-17T10:05:00.003-08:002023-01-17T10:05:15.795-08:00Rum Mocha Chocolate Sauce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wfRguLDaKBnpXOldC6CMF8_J_9hlpM5ZL73wyPGzscJkiFbtmL-fA67RENdfz4IFyo6_rUi4FxV8rjSHS6LWSTL3rhn87Ng50Rpki0QEqFcQGHhUCphrKno8CZzdej1zMMC7KrT-E0NOoIj3Lvzu2m4TFPuMRxHWD8s2PVlKs_yJWZIN0XIEqEee/s1500/chocolate-sauce.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1193" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wfRguLDaKBnpXOldC6CMF8_J_9hlpM5ZL73wyPGzscJkiFbtmL-fA67RENdfz4IFyo6_rUi4FxV8rjSHS6LWSTL3rhn87Ng50Rpki0QEqFcQGHhUCphrKno8CZzdej1zMMC7KrT-E0NOoIj3Lvzu2m4TFPuMRxHWD8s2PVlKs_yJWZIN0XIEqEee/w510-h640/chocolate-sauce.JPEG" width="510" /></a></div><br /><p><b style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Rum Mocha Chocolate Sauce </b><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;">(Source: </span><i style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0740758160/?tag=phillipoliver%20" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Book of Great Chocolate Desserts</a> </i><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;">(Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 2006 ed.), pg. 259.</span> </p><p>At the moment, this is my new favorite chocolate sauce for ice cream. Wonderfully soft and rich with a pronounced mocha flavor. Delicious! </p><p>I've had some of this in a jar in my refrigerator for several days now and it remains very soft. It is soft enough to spoon out easily and pour over ice cream. But it is also great warmed as well.</p><p>I did not have dark rum but did have light so I used that. I don't think it would make a great difference.</p><p>1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter<br />1 cup granulated sugar<br />1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<br />2 tbsp. dark rum (or light)<br />1 cup heavy cream<br />1/8 tsp. salt<br />1 tsp. dry instant coffee<br />1 tsp. vanilla extract</p><p>Melt the butter over low heat in a medium-sized heavy saucepan (I used 3 quart size).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWB55lzMf97RXucrxsEQnHu6orQ99dEFGxZhlKCQ41TTgq6QSbtiBNO2KJgei9SbMUD9Njp5cGi9kZOlPG-zgydhcJxcgmpWWAHMXeIQzaZjljs7KDcPgNjYyBpgE6D8fVLkT63I8uZvrCOc-yS09wcszaer3rYr1h14irybi6WGx12OGUyCML9qu/s478/rmc1.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWB55lzMf97RXucrxsEQnHu6orQ99dEFGxZhlKCQ41TTgq6QSbtiBNO2KJgei9SbMUD9Njp5cGi9kZOlPG-zgydhcJxcgmpWWAHMXeIQzaZjljs7KDcPgNjYyBpgE6D8fVLkT63I8uZvrCOc-yS09wcszaer3rYr1h14irybi6WGx12OGUyCML9qu/s16000/rmc1.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Add the sugar, cocoa, rum, heavy cream and salt. Stir over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HrtpjfRs0vY0oZf-jafbCn5pNFol4gwhv9dMpCeDiZCDaJNM5GHUCe6S8E_FW6REwcTi66hYNDd8Mx773DCXFT-T8AO9dAZw1ri6edaPhzMI1owJXnfEoAqruVxLH5bnX8R_XeurDudQ3svRtP7jAjtRO-BnV05kRrnh2crp8EPx-x86QR_QXpyU/s533/rmc2.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HrtpjfRs0vY0oZf-jafbCn5pNFol4gwhv9dMpCeDiZCDaJNM5GHUCe6S8E_FW6REwcTi66hYNDd8Mx773DCXFT-T8AO9dAZw1ri6edaPhzMI1owJXnfEoAqruVxLH5bnX8R_XeurDudQ3svRtP7jAjtRO-BnV05kRrnh2crp8EPx-x86QR_QXpyU/s16000/rmc2.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Add the instant coffee and stir until dissolved.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk97S3hJbk7j6DBzoCAUK4ENgyYkZ3SDjQzCbwshhnL_vzmmGCu49fjCjc0H_o-LpRSMbBG5AICH6HATCvcUdQ17Tf1sMxjt9RQgEXjAheGSdLgblmZE-Qn88RyuMwqKMdtQDnQSEgK7B61LqF3fSPdH0bmGi-ulHdPSvife8GICnjeQVh25mJgpoO/s533/rmc4.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk97S3hJbk7j6DBzoCAUK4ENgyYkZ3SDjQzCbwshhnL_vzmmGCu49fjCjc0H_o-LpRSMbBG5AICH6HATCvcUdQ17Tf1sMxjt9RQgEXjAheGSdLgblmZE-Qn88RyuMwqKMdtQDnQSEgK7B61LqF3fSPdH0bmGi-ulHdPSvife8GICnjeQVh25mJgpoO/s16000/rmc4.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDlUTjUCQnzyyahuay56-G77pip1tuVlwotDYH9FlUrK2bogS7GPsYAZazai0EfOREeSo5WqUkipxJUdKj0cuGFZ7yZVcsulRzkNZWjBNC9LLSjCmM9T41oSqhCqjeovNtpFin9Q0mJrtq9geeS1N_IqT3wz1N04IldNWYUSHFvrVCx8KUMxDaa1Ed/s533/rmc4.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDlUTjUCQnzyyahuay56-G77pip1tuVlwotDYH9FlUrK2bogS7GPsYAZazai0EfOREeSo5WqUkipxJUdKj0cuGFZ7yZVcsulRzkNZWjBNC9LLSjCmM9T41oSqhCqjeovNtpFin9Q0mJrtq9geeS1N_IqT3wz1N04IldNWYUSHFvrVCx8KUMxDaa1Ed/s16000/rmc4.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoibr-HBWkvHG2eoyekMbxDImAA84LK-632g44OrKQEPKRSGjnSAtdvm2SNX4_tFDRqODSKQja1rKpwwAJYkLDqUGcZ9EzG9VfdNMVoAiS0Bu7_Y-brExbzfX5zdeixBIinGmJ6j307crE4NQyZ3uYuygI9_WHQ2ek9hliG5LGyjPAxvxSItsV3EiO/s533/rmc5.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoibr-HBWkvHG2eoyekMbxDImAA84LK-632g44OrKQEPKRSGjnSAtdvm2SNX4_tFDRqODSKQja1rKpwwAJYkLDqUGcZ9EzG9VfdNMVoAiS0Bu7_Y-brExbzfX5zdeixBIinGmJ6j307crE4NQyZ3uYuygI9_WHQ2ek9hliG5LGyjPAxvxSItsV3EiO/s16000/rmc5.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>It can be served hot, warm or at room temperature. It can be reheated over hot water. It is good for weeks stored in the refrigerator.</p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-44132860999096519882023-01-08T13:11:00.011-08:002023-01-08T13:41:12.754-08:00Apple Tart<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHe_qMdieBW8bNkwjy0bzxDRr7FzAOu3BhIHA9Jt6bn269TObCQ1SvNUz8j8lhAYAqIDubCu8vXXhLiyX2ZzmPFSt9mQU0lkomy_HnLzsCDRn8N3Z6o338DdZJdlqcXYCTh6DoOtB-jnMxmwtmr5KTCqVVNcDSBCodfBQdR3QQUcEP8-2Zw_sKql2S/s1500/apple-tart-2.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHe_qMdieBW8bNkwjy0bzxDRr7FzAOu3BhIHA9Jt6bn269TObCQ1SvNUz8j8lhAYAqIDubCu8vXXhLiyX2ZzmPFSt9mQU0lkomy_HnLzsCDRn8N3Z6o338DdZJdlqcXYCTh6DoOtB-jnMxmwtmr5KTCqVVNcDSBCodfBQdR3QQUcEP8-2Zw_sKql2S/w480-h640/apple-tart-2.JPEG" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><b>Apple Tart<br /></b></span><span>Source: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0394578325/?tag=phillipoliver" style="color: #d52a33; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b><i><b><i>Maida Heatter's Best Dessert Book Ever</i></b></i></b></a><span> </span><span>(Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1997 ed.)</span><span>, pg. 155</span><span>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">This turned out to be a delicious dessert although I made blunders so the above photo of the final product is not that accurate. In other words, this is a very forgiving recipe!!!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The tart was already in the oven and had been baking a while when I noticed 1/2 cup of sugar still sitting on the counter. I realized that I had forgotten to mix the sugar with the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. So I had just sprinkled the spices over the apples without the sugar. That explained why the apples looked more like croutons and the tart looked rather dry in the oven. What to do?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">I was in the process of making the apricot glaze so, at the last minute, decided to add the sugar into the glaze and brandy mixture. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Another aspect of this recipe that I found confusing were the instructions on cutting the apple slices. On reading them now, they sound clear but I just cut the apple into small pieces. So the overlapping apple slices that you normally see on a flat tart are absent in my final result. (On the instructions below, I've quoted her instructions).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Despite these errors, it turned out fantastic and it is wonderful with vanilla ice cream.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The tart is made in a large 15.5" x 10.5" jelly-roll pan and it is easy to remove from the pan (Slice with a sharp knife and use a spatula).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><u><i><b>Pastry</b></i></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>(Do not refrigerate before rolling out.)</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">2 1/2 cups unsifted unbleached flour<br />1/3 cup granulated sugar<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />Zest of 2 large lemons<br />1 1/4 sticks (5 oz.) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces<br />1 egg plus 2 egg yolks<br />1 tbsp. lemon juice</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mix the egg and yolks and lemon juice in a small bowl or cup. Set aside.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest and pulse a few times.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pdeOFSslUxrcGdGVSzjgjmegNHelv0w71VYGw4VXzdi4WPs5edNCVSUTj4Uvguk9bpApjwkvVfz9dBnK42suRBhYRoxtPrQMg6_lu2jOaSCzcCGt9OYCs5LwPkrbhc2FycemU5dzPRZTlLSntQwePagav79hhH9ZLx48m3LOIvnLG-ZuT7ZItT8E/s560/at1.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pdeOFSslUxrcGdGVSzjgjmegNHelv0w71VYGw4VXzdi4WPs5edNCVSUTj4Uvguk9bpApjwkvVfz9dBnK42suRBhYRoxtPrQMg6_lu2jOaSCzcCGt9OYCs5LwPkrbhc2FycemU5dzPRZTlLSntQwePagav79hhH9ZLx48m3LOIvnLG-ZuT7ZItT8E/s16000/at1.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Add the butter and pulse 6-8 times.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">With the processor running, pour the egg mixture into the feed tube. Process for about 30 seconds until the mixture begins to come together but has not formed into a ball).</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyd0TvveJ6oXyMcInY2llHmhUNxaLhXFOBfJ6mPhpibdipx0mCzRULXOpmeSYCv5y_-4IyBLILWyCfNQcoWJGPIvuXPR2faxkW8owNECXIOu9lLz2kf5wJB9kU542hN4GigNI6HQmoQvyj0s-igo3uK4svEuZlSU_jaRUeJhg9pVlUYihipNBEEUP/s560/at2.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyd0TvveJ6oXyMcInY2llHmhUNxaLhXFOBfJ6mPhpibdipx0mCzRULXOpmeSYCv5y_-4IyBLILWyCfNQcoWJGPIvuXPR2faxkW8owNECXIOu9lLz2kf5wJB9kU542hN4GigNI6HQmoQvyj0s-igo3uK4svEuZlSU_jaRUeJhg9pVlUYihipNBEEUP/s16000/at2.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Turn the dough out onto a work surface and form it into a mound. Press the dough out with the heel of your hand until expanded. Form the dough into an 18' x 13" square. Trim off the sides to make it as square as possible. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCSlHBL3-Rcdg_Z_X6XbXzvXGICze4TrKf7BL4kvZ3Z0PaQccU3qx8uaEAUj9vgAKVp1QdrHXOj_ibljSnHTDU6Yeuk4q9C4v8pe1KpUltzbjvxEdbeS3i0mTUmzY5CMYrT2-9SbXd1N-tKraAjsVg7ZV7MFsGaaDoY24PFn0X4ROlflySsXWUih5/s560/at3.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCSlHBL3-Rcdg_Z_X6XbXzvXGICze4TrKf7BL4kvZ3Z0PaQccU3qx8uaEAUj9vgAKVp1QdrHXOj_ibljSnHTDU6Yeuk4q9C4v8pe1KpUltzbjvxEdbeS3i0mTUmzY5CMYrT2-9SbXd1N-tKraAjsVg7ZV7MFsGaaDoY24PFn0X4ROlflySsXWUih5/s16000/at3.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihiV7EuLLQ0W0y0EAmeGq3P7UBO9z_vvqZifQqbBdYPMQgRY9B-F4X8W5oaIqYFksHXEAPKpBuU9V3Zhoo7-4xZl2sRlj-bRt_saflxsO6zRXqPoZ6KJNufbmrt26x5XTQht6E2LxttsWSH4BvNXelEzOvY9s1-h1SOSpVNpTIK_RMJNdNL0in3WIT/s550/at4.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihiV7EuLLQ0W0y0EAmeGq3P7UBO9z_vvqZifQqbBdYPMQgRY9B-F4X8W5oaIqYFksHXEAPKpBuU9V3Zhoo7-4xZl2sRlj-bRt_saflxsO6zRXqPoZ6KJNufbmrt26x5XTQht6E2LxttsWSH4BvNXelEzOvY9s1-h1SOSpVNpTIK_RMJNdNL0in3WIT/s16000/at4.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span>Transfer the dough to the jelly-roll pan with your rolling pin. Press the dough around and up the sides of the pan with your fingers. Trim off edges with a sharp knife. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.</span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNnSFHTNEHyleNAQxfDHPO49LOvT5aeeHkFH--GlSSB97-spcmbaB8qJpiaNN4hB3hEL1mg7ui-CB2M94Y-0sUOxhteI6_TRnmjjqfTcFWHm0WerK7m4a56gDBcfudSAIUvWGpkRgBRw-pau6epgo5xvwAGMQHe7PtaFo5B-JOf4__NpTggQRUsg0/s560/at5.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNnSFHTNEHyleNAQxfDHPO49LOvT5aeeHkFH--GlSSB97-spcmbaB8qJpiaNN4hB3hEL1mg7ui-CB2M94Y-0sUOxhteI6_TRnmjjqfTcFWHm0WerK7m4a56gDBcfudSAIUvWGpkRgBRw-pau6epgo5xvwAGMQHe7PtaFo5B-JOf4__NpTggQRUsg0/s16000/at5.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><b><u>Filling</u></b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">3/4 cup (2.5 oz.) walnuts or pecans, finely chopped<br />1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />2 tsp. cinnamon<br />1/4 tsp. nutmeg<br />1/8 tsp. ground cloves<br />3 lbs. (about 6 large) tart apples (such as Granny Smith)<br />2 1/2 oz. raisins<br />2 oz. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Preheat the oven to 450.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and set aside.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Peel the apples, core them and cut into 1/8 inch slices by placing the halved apples flat side down and cutting them crosswise and into wedges. <i>(Not the way I sliced them!)</i></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00lrPFYnGFtRyJ-9OyF4jwpGA-l7T7rXNpVsy9hByvnDJgDeLgfVgHUX2VzWUO-O-6wGV-2IVK9XANyzPGfuS56nwocRHSHGYG-QJ_s2XwSpfJs3BIhJNwRY1z2Nn9q0FfnP_6OBy3hkwVfwwZsL6iW1rbyDm3sfknGQ8523XVjv0kabquLDWp9o9/s547/at6.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="547" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00lrPFYnGFtRyJ-9OyF4jwpGA-l7T7rXNpVsy9hByvnDJgDeLgfVgHUX2VzWUO-O-6wGV-2IVK9XANyzPGfuS56nwocRHSHGYG-QJ_s2XwSpfJs3BIhJNwRY1z2Nn9q0FfnP_6OBy3hkwVfwwZsL6iW1rbyDm3sfknGQ8523XVjv0kabquLDWp9o9/w640-h480/at6.JPEG" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Sprinkle the raisins and the nuts over the pastry.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcPvDUbSgCVan3LJzk59JzsGD907TRAC_57nvHs4tKcc_BaVlgL2YfO1XlMmaz2TKTu1bsxY8MnGgft8cWM8M5g2JKKEJUwGV22ZY_x-sh4T7miZY9dUXtM2LCPfYkieRFZXi2MGiIL0cLfIpzbg0fOnWA4cfrDVa8jxmIkCmcI0K9GqktC4sWARH/s16000/at7.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Place the apple slices lengthwise over the raisins and nuts (or you can do like I did and place them haphazardly).</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdfchJ_GpFlVEW9hw-QEcpExVE2W54_nbPZPDI24nbb5VCyeYh5YSNUm36zx00gpGUdZmUh7T-K6ooexUpFAH0Y0zgdsKQ54SrLH0oFT-hwuGfO9ZkOioOctc4OqLQE3lN8GO5scTfBoQ1oZ6ebiVheJyVSY4WlnYmiS-dtjGF8SffFmiopa2-Rz1/s560/at8.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdfchJ_GpFlVEW9hw-QEcpExVE2W54_nbPZPDI24nbb5VCyeYh5YSNUm36zx00gpGUdZmUh7T-K6ooexUpFAH0Y0zgdsKQ54SrLH0oFT-hwuGfO9ZkOioOctc4OqLQE3lN8GO5scTfBoQ1oZ6ebiVheJyVSY4WlnYmiS-dtjGF8SffFmiopa2-Rz1/s16000/at8.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Drizzle the melted butter over the apples.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uet55NEr7H-lYuA0q1pw7PSzO2KyGL09JWGfZXbyhGRQEeisbZiEFksDWvbFqIqyRKybEciu4GpTf_ebb4_RntjbBtWiD73npAjspM7TKHbiFPFdUZ6-4j-p6HR9KUvU6wMX7eNMyqAkWrRysj-eZhBa8NtSjZZqIdgzXQeQWvVf1AY-TeWdBM8L/s560/at9.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uet55NEr7H-lYuA0q1pw7PSzO2KyGL09JWGfZXbyhGRQEeisbZiEFksDWvbFqIqyRKybEciu4GpTf_ebb4_RntjbBtWiD73npAjspM7TKHbiFPFdUZ6-4j-p6HR9KUvU6wMX7eNMyqAkWrRysj-eZhBa8NtSjZZqIdgzXQeQWvVf1AY-TeWdBM8L/s16000/at9.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the top.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Reverse the pans halfway to ensure even baking.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><u><i>Apricot Glaze</i></u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>(Prepare the glaze when the tart is about 15 minutes from finishing)</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">1/2 cup apricot preserves<br />2 tbsp. Calvados or applejack (or any type of brandy)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">In a small pan, melt the preserves and brandy over low heat. Strain if needed. Return to the saucepan and simmer for 8-10 minutes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">After removing the pan from the oven, drizzle the glaze over the apples.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Serve hot or at room temperature. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Note: If you had dough remaining, it can be used to make cookies. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown. (<i>I did not try this)</i>.</span></p>
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<iframe sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" style="width:120px;height:240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=phillipoliver&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon®ion=US&placement=B003YKGS9K&asins=B003YKGS9K&linkId=6823c48070c75e0b79a14574c8922eef&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true"></iframe>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-39076551523175877652023-01-02T10:25:00.004-08:002023-01-02T10:25:56.938-08:00Chocolate Raisin Cookies<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_u5K3D8j8ODpHkOtv4DYCwQSsonJCCC8JQu6AXLJK7yWn6jRpQ90HmHF-yKygR7gYaNDvKI6KDyVq8weeFDBxzfLkxC67Ks-Ck_VFTMNVXDeJYU0zoImhvNaqXHOPqCS6JYLYPz0G7z2kGmgkHRPSDlHauCC5DrOZvFz_9RovF8Xm9g5gDSNWx6q3/s1500/chocolate-raisin-cookies-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_u5K3D8j8ODpHkOtv4DYCwQSsonJCCC8JQu6AXLJK7yWn6jRpQ90HmHF-yKygR7gYaNDvKI6KDyVq8weeFDBxzfLkxC67Ks-Ck_VFTMNVXDeJYU0zoImhvNaqXHOPqCS6JYLYPz0G7z2kGmgkHRPSDlHauCC5DrOZvFz_9RovF8Xm9g5gDSNWx6q3/w480-h640/chocolate-raisin-cookies-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><i style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-weight: 700;">Chocolate Raisin Cookies </i><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><i> (Source: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1449401155/?tag=phillipoliver" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Cookies</a></i> (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1997 ed.), pg. 46<i>.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Do you like your cookies crisp or soft? Well, I discovered that this one can be either depending on how long you bake them. Eighteen minutes worked fine for me although the cookies were very crisp. On the second bake, I took them out at seventeen minutes and that made a big difference - the cookies were much softer. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">If you baking one pan at a time, use the upper rack in the oven. This is what I did after forgetting that we had a turkey to put in the oven. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">This recipe makes 42 cookies.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour<br />1 tsp. baking powder<br />1/2 tsp. baking soda<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />2 oz. unsweetened chocolate<br />1 cup raisins<br />5 1/3 oz. unsalted butter<br />1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />1 2/3 cups granulated sugar<br />1 egg<br />1/2 cup sour cream<br />Boiling water (for the raisins)</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Preheat oven to 375. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Plump the raisins by pouring boiling water over them and let them stand 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Melt the chocolate in top of a double boiler. Set aside to cool slightly.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Cream the butter. Add the vanilla and sugar and beat well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhVMblZdqFgqNqxy1evxUD_sgCeX2pcbl3bRMGRC3_NI7ki5sjsU0o-sJRCujGQJuYlKOhhsOhdRD4cenj-CAtqKoSOsfahTEhKSGBDrCkiJhrFADKdJ6cmezBQEN5ZZrwFT0kmvRN-7AqYsJngJAS35skzea3NJ4RNWgxZ4NcvhZ6yD74OAFVVGQ/s480/crc1.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhVMblZdqFgqNqxy1evxUD_sgCeX2pcbl3bRMGRC3_NI7ki5sjsU0o-sJRCujGQJuYlKOhhsOhdRD4cenj-CAtqKoSOsfahTEhKSGBDrCkiJhrFADKdJ6cmezBQEN5ZZrwFT0kmvRN-7AqYsJngJAS35skzea3NJ4RNWgxZ4NcvhZ6yD74OAFVVGQ/s16000/crc1.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTguQYA0rTQXZJpVIEdjahn8HLocgyQHl3NKSYR0qP6TCs3MGs6zM9l5slKh0WmNhvp38YjXDSsEWAtlDxZqaCpyZLOHp5GRrDLLcq24sdNyYMfFwMpt1C0K3d4xYQf6r-GvJeSIy3jKC2UwSGAhIg6kqElqu5A__MnjO7h_M9o24z2mWCNca9zCoD/s480/crc3.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTguQYA0rTQXZJpVIEdjahn8HLocgyQHl3NKSYR0qP6TCs3MGs6zM9l5slKh0WmNhvp38YjXDSsEWAtlDxZqaCpyZLOHp5GRrDLLcq24sdNyYMfFwMpt1C0K3d4xYQf6r-GvJeSIy3jKC2UwSGAhIg6kqElqu5A__MnjO7h_M9o24z2mWCNca9zCoD/s16000/crc3.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Mix in the egg.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ZIT_fHsleTWnFUQ7_4HET2It73IljkTFywzJzFU4HL3sgtTXRVPF2F091OOx0M5ah3jb4Wiovs3Gl9d74YUMMkQfRrQzllY5SqOWfDdzC23JrjgGHYyyOAg95Y7aiIgW6EcMgTAZb1dwiU_mdO_W78dyQoDfVHlOjk0qvNzE5UGKRd5yLo3zR7eV/s480/crc2.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ZIT_fHsleTWnFUQ7_4HET2It73IljkTFywzJzFU4HL3sgtTXRVPF2F091OOx0M5ah3jb4Wiovs3Gl9d74YUMMkQfRrQzllY5SqOWfDdzC23JrjgGHYyyOAg95Y7aiIgW6EcMgTAZb1dwiU_mdO_W78dyQoDfVHlOjk0qvNzE5UGKRd5yLo3zR7eV/s16000/crc2.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the chocolate and the sour cream.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv96ZLo-IpEf9K0DBDj5VMjAU8oKa51JXnTG3y6YEQPdRQXeiUT6bFd-Zrfsr-mfDRm0-HosWtbEMk357eKso6I2y_m9w2uVSGPXeBwpwXjcktIOcgk2eUdNGVT43qigIohJ_TQIegL0JxtH3qkPDE49jsR1Uf8K5UwtPYDTAZVah8DpfeE5V_lwRG/s480/crc7.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv96ZLo-IpEf9K0DBDj5VMjAU8oKa51JXnTG3y6YEQPdRQXeiUT6bFd-Zrfsr-mfDRm0-HosWtbEMk357eKso6I2y_m9w2uVSGPXeBwpwXjcktIOcgk2eUdNGVT43qigIohJ_TQIegL0JxtH3qkPDE49jsR1Uf8K5UwtPYDTAZVah8DpfeE5V_lwRG/s16000/crc7.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8n38nm4KjnlE3NlJj22K2s0XBAvJywd0GGLUXcD25Hf_OAZAM4WOg-bjduSCn4diGmn3997vOmwfT2XzMUef-xBAvDtQhjegS1bTnW0WbLLvTFRDD8UQid7ngOdYvsG2jOVvkuWPSpR4-ZNmsAijGU202ZqfmqFxS2ieoPDVzSTOTbvwt7C59xeSC/s480/crc6.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8n38nm4KjnlE3NlJj22K2s0XBAvJywd0GGLUXcD25Hf_OAZAM4WOg-bjduSCn4diGmn3997vOmwfT2XzMUef-xBAvDtQhjegS1bTnW0WbLLvTFRDD8UQid7ngOdYvsG2jOVvkuWPSpR4-ZNmsAijGU202ZqfmqFxS2ieoPDVzSTOTbvwt7C59xeSC/s16000/crc6.JPEG" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">On low speed, add the flour mixture, a little at a time (I use a large spoon), mixing well. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWaJaGh8Y5AjG_-eOWh3GE9WxczqGqrcktrG5fk6r1juFtwmDESYh-4qFqMvrspx9ujaazVqZ6O-UNj2WZX9I9z0cLN1ykC3liJOZzMsUlH3qlyPxj1H3RwDzQ8da91m5WuIzOCpaLr7IpbeuAeF8wPD6Q1l8qSQfw-qObj8x2c_daCwZWsCVekcgt/s480/crc5.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWaJaGh8Y5AjG_-eOWh3GE9WxczqGqrcktrG5fk6r1juFtwmDESYh-4qFqMvrspx9ujaazVqZ6O-UNj2WZX9I9z0cLN1ykC3liJOZzMsUlH3qlyPxj1H3RwDzQ8da91m5WuIzOCpaLr7IpbeuAeF8wPD6Q1l8qSQfw-qObj8x2c_daCwZWsCVekcgt/s16000/crc5.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Add the raisins.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWpNu-agAQvkWRRJmQCutnpwTJRKsY7rzTSh4HleFYob1XWYtkeIQyK91hn9w5gHr41B4lTPeAu1gYAwe2Q0N7r-ULUzgCVFRVVPAcbKkCztDy8VApW9AYoYag51E3a2UjRJECGw1BeuANMMXJW-YEbovdwjZSgXzbekiHCutGJ0lgFTIUcJwDWnKQ/s480/crc8.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWpNu-agAQvkWRRJmQCutnpwTJRKsY7rzTSh4HleFYob1XWYtkeIQyK91hn9w5gHr41B4lTPeAu1gYAwe2Q0N7r-ULUzgCVFRVVPAcbKkCztDy8VApW9AYoYag51E3a2UjRJECGw1BeuANMMXJW-YEbovdwjZSgXzbekiHCutGJ0lgFTIUcJwDWnKQ/s16000/crc8.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Place a teaspoon of dough on the cookie sheet about 2-3 inches apart. The cookies will spread when baking.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YOf5hnlZyWtoiMdfI7cjun0SbfKjqQWDlEpbdObs5GzC4yE_QMunJbeN1o4cbdmprQW3IwatkgaWrOcK0Y9WkZX8lCR-Crw2GxiIWrH8GzjdI5EgW_Y9YHaiNVBem1HfSzWiBsF-c87LSf41ZALI10FVl471MJy1MegUWxcSoGoHpbqy4plcJpcE/s480/crc4.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YOf5hnlZyWtoiMdfI7cjun0SbfKjqQWDlEpbdObs5GzC4yE_QMunJbeN1o4cbdmprQW3IwatkgaWrOcK0Y9WkZX8lCR-Crw2GxiIWrH8GzjdI5EgW_Y9YHaiNVBem1HfSzWiBsF-c87LSf41ZALI10FVl471MJy1MegUWxcSoGoHpbqy4plcJpcE/s16000/crc4.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="">Bake 18-20 minutes. They will be done when they spring back when pressed. Do not overbake.</span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-79525023574865150302022-12-29T17:27:00.004-08:002022-12-30T12:07:33.261-08:00Lemon Meringue Pie<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSk8MtKjxrpKoZNbTkTkbVEvRlynwU4TRTA8aw4q1ofVGRB0H6syrnr8euKiz84TEVJzNyfnnO7N0blGoA3LYs4Qdrht0GRrlyIreBWqKSyE-2mHQi3rXErDXeUNeSNQdej8y2ZPL3NclLm2853BOkct0q4lfiPSP1XENY_1Vo2w8dcqQZ0BBfS12/s1500/lemon-meringue-pie-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1172" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSk8MtKjxrpKoZNbTkTkbVEvRlynwU4TRTA8aw4q1ofVGRB0H6syrnr8euKiz84TEVJzNyfnnO7N0blGoA3LYs4Qdrht0GRrlyIreBWqKSyE-2mHQi3rXErDXeUNeSNQdej8y2ZPL3NclLm2853BOkct0q4lfiPSP1XENY_1Vo2w8dcqQZ0BBfS12/w500-h640/lemon-meringue-pie-2.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><span><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Lemon Meringue Pie<br /></b><span>Source: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0836250753/?tag=phillipoliver" target="_blank"><i><i><span>Maida Heatter's Pies & Tarts</span></i></i></a><span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/ASIN/?tag=YourAssociatesId" target="_blank"> </a>(Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1997 ed.), pg. 43.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This pie reminded me of the one my mother used to make. The filling is tart and although to me is has a somewhat chemical taste, I'm thinking this is quite normal as they all have that flavor. The jury is still out on that...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">The trickiest aspect of lemon meringue pie is the meringue. It often separates from the side of the crust. Parts of mine did as well. Maida instructs that you be sure that the meringue touches all sides but even that doesn't assure it won't happen. The dreaded part for me is always the beaded moisture that often appears on top of the meringue. I remember my mother's pies did this sometimes. Maida mentions this and says that it is caused from cooling the pie in drafty areas. She suggests putting it in the dish cabinet. So, I did -</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3Ja3qhndXBuysLLYaasftlxwU4jWu8xYb-g0JCifa6MXffqhESYR8DoSmPR7AylJYpeM1oL366zw1f0hPGZqwXASOpZ_Q1Ez8gsYkiybFaS6MAOIZHFaC9OPhFXhw7B441zq5ZkCm4YvLaXSAeLesLjHEB9y27Ht5T_XkXNEQnKU0QDkZkH75cdU/s520/lmp15.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3Ja3qhndXBuysLLYaasftlxwU4jWu8xYb-g0JCifa6MXffqhESYR8DoSmPR7AylJYpeM1oL366zw1f0hPGZqwXASOpZ_Q1Ez8gsYkiybFaS6MAOIZHFaC9OPhFXhw7B441zq5ZkCm4YvLaXSAeLesLjHEB9y27Ht5T_XkXNEQnKU0QDkZkH75cdU/s16000/lmp15.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br />I think it worked because I didn't notice any moisture droplets. Hooray for that!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This pie is fairly easy to make and it doesn't take that long if you have all of your ingredients lined up. There is minimal stirring but you do have to be fast once you start the filling.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">For the crust, I used my <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/perfect-pie-crust-recipe-1919026" target="_blank">go-to recipe</a>. You can, of course, use Maida's pie crust recipe or purchase a ready-baked one. Many recipes call for a cookie crumb type crust and I think that would be a nice option.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This recipe makes 1 9" pie. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 9-inch baked pie crust (she recommends her pie crust recipe <a href="https://madaboutmaida.blogspot.com/2012/07/pie-crust.html" target="_blank">here</a> but you can use any crust you prefer, even a purchased one)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Finely grated zest of 3 lemons<br />1/3 cup fresh lemon juice<br />4 egg yolks (reserve the whites for the meringue)<br />1/3 cup cornstarch<br />1 1/2 cups sugar<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />1 1/2 cups warm water<br />2 tbsp. unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature</span></p><p><u><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Meringue</span></u></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">4 egg whites<br />Pinch of salt<br />1/2 tsp. cream of tartar<br />1/2 cup granulated sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Preheat the oven to 400.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEk6BeAa3Wz3c5xki7T0uDdkr0RQT9SLjLJE75IzD-0iL1d0KMYDkuUt225DUy-M8n0U0Uv12OuXhRAwszPmcskx3yT5EgREVxbtzXVoG5AcadMlNOsXIf82AXoiO5Rn__Lr1M7p5CWWiV9eYQTS5GI0ZWSumT6xYITh408tlJz3OwI-djSbg5pfi5/s500/lmp1.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEk6BeAa3Wz3c5xki7T0uDdkr0RQT9SLjLJE75IzD-0iL1d0KMYDkuUt225DUy-M8n0U0Uv12OuXhRAwszPmcskx3yT5EgREVxbtzXVoG5AcadMlNOsXIf82AXoiO5Rn__Lr1M7p5CWWiV9eYQTS5GI0ZWSumT6xYITh408tlJz3OwI-djSbg5pfi5/s16000/lmp1.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="text-align: left;">Combine the lemon zest and juice. Set aside. <br /></span>Place the egg yolks in a small bowl and also set aside.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEGVxE5qp3MuPdAZQ1WFDTtkYsd3MrIhI4QkNKxH_34CiLr60636aeNfy4l6UkVHJSUYUXI35JG8pZYWTS4JExD0pPXzgbuJmMARnbpDCcTSXfm0cBg21V_M0w4hwadptMasBAxsS0Cr7WS8xuC25mvEV9A1_3poLP_aGLciUWgh6tSOw8piHU9lW/s507/lmp2.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEGVxE5qp3MuPdAZQ1WFDTtkYsd3MrIhI4QkNKxH_34CiLr60636aeNfy4l6UkVHJSUYUXI35JG8pZYWTS4JExD0pPXzgbuJmMARnbpDCcTSXfm0cBg21V_M0w4hwadptMasBAxsS0Cr7WS8xuC25mvEV9A1_3poLP_aGLciUWgh6tSOw8piHU9lW/s16000/lmp2.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="text-align: left;">In a heavy saucepan (at least 2-quart size), combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Gradually add the water and stir with a rubber spatula. </span>Over medium heat, stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil. Continue to stir for 1 1/2 minutes. The filling will become very thick and develops an opaque appearance.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePkQL78JBXr7ZJcgRe-c3RvpNfNHI-Aqk0LcErVoGuQdtvag4sTGMEkBumcG9lj72Z3omZsA_CQvjas0_emqDTeIlhaQSWEKdtp6lsEYEM3dwHcHSsUxJWlHSEncjJWEcYZ12lKH7tRLoEHxWLUDnUKIWiWu6nhFM-p7FRNruUKIeMkCjMAUpPS3Y/s507/lmp3.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePkQL78JBXr7ZJcgRe-c3RvpNfNHI-Aqk0LcErVoGuQdtvag4sTGMEkBumcG9lj72Z3omZsA_CQvjas0_emqDTeIlhaQSWEKdtp6lsEYEM3dwHcHSsUxJWlHSEncjJWEcYZ12lKH7tRLoEHxWLUDnUKIWiWu6nhFM-p7FRNruUKIeMkCjMAUpPS3Y/s16000/lmp3.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the butter.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-Cein0Nbd7fwwZRVuDDQPMdPddVg7mPcHCzSksR1FviQ_ZD8otkEkaOvlSCA7uugHWsqfZssVFxhydjYyuBBdTYXLzrK1C2_rKbDKnPLY5kOch2MAj4Lf1tY0JkGZq4kk6qmjazLCRCAnmp3AewXsb0WVEsOojDg5iT66dZ9QXscStuxf1zMwpEW/s507/lmp4.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-Cein0Nbd7fwwZRVuDDQPMdPddVg7mPcHCzSksR1FviQ_ZD8otkEkaOvlSCA7uugHWsqfZssVFxhydjYyuBBdTYXLzrK1C2_rKbDKnPLY5kOch2MAj4Lf1tY0JkGZq4kk6qmjazLCRCAnmp3AewXsb0WVEsOojDg5iT66dZ9QXscStuxf1zMwpEW/s16000/lmp4.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"> Stir until melted. Remove the pan from the heat.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikC5RZfRaDpTi-XEhvu7QbLT-zQcDasWj798h9fys9_VRBnMOXAqyDZzMNaS6dpiLNTq8EDS920QSv1F5LMGaADCDfHW30GffEvxeYg1prqwC5-M4nQL-5hJJ_EYMyiMqPqtoRyYC4JKukDP7pf626-7hTONRQLhEWVvOMf3upzX_KPw_22UWn_FnI/s507/lmp5.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikC5RZfRaDpTi-XEhvu7QbLT-zQcDasWj798h9fys9_VRBnMOXAqyDZzMNaS6dpiLNTq8EDS920QSv1F5LMGaADCDfHW30GffEvxeYg1prqwC5-M4nQL-5hJJ_EYMyiMqPqtoRyYC4JKukDP7pf626-7hTONRQLhEWVvOMf3upzX_KPw_22UWn_FnI/s16000/lmp5.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add a little of the hot mixture to the bowl of eggs and mix well. Add more until the egg mixture is hot.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLnTJI3G9airemTdcqBRGGhtLCadetGrRKfk4UPiZHgPo31AC4kOQ6WRGnjJs-MGLDVbbvw4ZccKAfG-4A_sB5kx3E1F2daXADb4ezVV5qiQIGnufvEpej1SQPLhsuVWp-W9DbMNiDFiyhLBUKO5v-0r1Kmg3vNE0nVEjKe-Nnp9NhOqliPRl1XcP/s507/lmp6.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLnTJI3G9airemTdcqBRGGhtLCadetGrRKfk4UPiZHgPo31AC4kOQ6WRGnjJs-MGLDVbbvw4ZccKAfG-4A_sB5kx3E1F2daXADb4ezVV5qiQIGnufvEpej1SQPLhsuVWp-W9DbMNiDFiyhLBUKO5v-0r1Kmg3vNE0nVEjKe-Nnp9NhOqliPRl1XcP/s16000/lmp6.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Now add the egg mixture into the cornstarch mixture. Stir well.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTSKIz_F885s2yO76_z7_xkHywrwv8fX1cfHAV6-rMWed0uAK4xSp8hUTkm6hgF5uedXxbwEY9hLPsJCDWy_kjbOZ6ioRZazbn7kDsJcORMs6iXlQ6ps92RuXsC7KuIVf4LG3RVXSvyE3uLJ0ZihBEE6-2yCKDafI6o9q71ibI0BtYSAK9uAettNe/s500/lmp7.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTSKIz_F885s2yO76_z7_xkHywrwv8fX1cfHAV6-rMWed0uAK4xSp8hUTkm6hgF5uedXxbwEY9hLPsJCDWy_kjbOZ6ioRZazbn7kDsJcORMs6iXlQ6ps92RuXsC7KuIVf4LG3RVXSvyE3uLJ0ZihBEE6-2yCKDafI6o9q71ibI0BtYSAK9uAettNe/s16000/lmp7.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Mix in the lemon juice.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCeOyU8pHRnARocfe8aRji3DbHD0PrMZJUywt_MS9eeFy2d5flloby4Bq9hULz0bBFM0eq7_il1rhRoUc7uMwZGozyC40CgGyH40hRIEbKBTV8uuJoSrYAiB4SpB1i0zAiK6Rv06u_u0CgBChPgpCmBT9C7wnLyzxm-Bqn7wm9GEvqSxjgKTpI3gOG/s500/lmp8.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCeOyU8pHRnARocfe8aRji3DbHD0PrMZJUywt_MS9eeFy2d5flloby4Bq9hULz0bBFM0eq7_il1rhRoUc7uMwZGozyC40CgGyH40hRIEbKBTV8uuJoSrYAiB4SpB1i0zAiK6Rv06u_u0CgBChPgpCmBT9C7wnLyzxm-Bqn7wm9GEvqSxjgKTpI3gOG/s16000/lmp8.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bring the pot to a boil again and boil for one minute, stirring constantly.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4UYGzNApnvq-pjPQRT2DFnPopSO4tQ3nXIxxhY1fGrdGb2MGZN-_lyDyr129nXL65p4BIzSLuvT9XtCzQ4qgfd4_j82h7yCVmfKjYin7RUlsdmc7s2dUw4Z_Vw2_-DzghBNFBCyS9wNb7wlC5z8tLE6jh0FW_zaDbwNvQARsa3g435qRFpDf0NCe/s507/lmp9.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4UYGzNApnvq-pjPQRT2DFnPopSO4tQ3nXIxxhY1fGrdGb2MGZN-_lyDyr129nXL65p4BIzSLuvT9XtCzQ4qgfd4_j82h7yCVmfKjYin7RUlsdmc7s2dUw4Z_Vw2_-DzghBNFBCyS9wNb7wlC5z8tLE6jh0FW_zaDbwNvQARsa3g435qRFpDf0NCe/s16000/lmp9.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Pour the filling into the pie shell and proceed to the meringue.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27LhI1zJmk0AKzE_ayYODK64cgpUsj123DAfC6SXPz2tFGHgOXxgGvGcEcfPP0ONSNAkyujaQOZJTW42Hy1l2muxOSmV6uOqpZCkX-tz6yHFwc0LGUML3We0LDxckz5D7rOpFa6rjoXdoahbADUrWSw03_S7w--RXIDp17dyiGytb3KYJLx589KyT/s500/lmp10.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27LhI1zJmk0AKzE_ayYODK64cgpUsj123DAfC6SXPz2tFGHgOXxgGvGcEcfPP0ONSNAkyujaQOZJTW42Hy1l2muxOSmV6uOqpZCkX-tz6yHFwc0LGUML3We0LDxckz5D7rOpFa6rjoXdoahbADUrWSw03_S7w--RXIDp17dyiGytb3KYJLx589KyT/s16000/lmp10.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VQNmMMxg_WPWWTUWc2_tpxOFkKzIiXHHOCxf1SYT1ytH_FwyqrxXaaYRnHkAFJQWQycTGFeHDy9yEZgOZ4MkjX6JQWxMZZvHm0zVtw56f15Pw0xVtxdhH5JvlxjYxPR1JHT5F0s8DnXo6jXX5qzUHkbqW51SL5P8fYqVLqWax4k6L2ZBOzmptDbp/s500/lmp11.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VQNmMMxg_WPWWTUWc2_tpxOFkKzIiXHHOCxf1SYT1ytH_FwyqrxXaaYRnHkAFJQWQycTGFeHDy9yEZgOZ4MkjX6JQWxMZZvHm0zVtw56f15Pw0xVtxdhH5JvlxjYxPR1JHT5F0s8DnXo6jXX5qzUHkbqW51SL5P8fYqVLqWax4k6L2ZBOzmptDbp/s16000/lmp11.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">To make the meringue, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt at high speed until soft peaks form. Reduce the mixer speed and add the sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, beating 20 seconds between additions. Increase the speed to high and mix until stiff peaks form.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxnFRbjNF86hULHF96x0q4op7--jGGjL6FtjAW1Yi-j9wipcj55jCCCShjKl4t5C54LBknu7pbpI_o3k_V6ZSI8ie7RrIirBLFjTooAda9OGYbYiHIo_408AbHzS_udhqcSRwuZJcxdRTrtFMXA9PxY0x-I3fBOPvGUq6nLWMzpJlAo0LhIkaWGx_/s500/lmp12.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxnFRbjNF86hULHF96x0q4op7--jGGjL6FtjAW1Yi-j9wipcj55jCCCShjKl4t5C54LBknu7pbpI_o3k_V6ZSI8ie7RrIirBLFjTooAda9OGYbYiHIo_408AbHzS_udhqcSRwuZJcxdRTrtFMXA9PxY0x-I3fBOPvGUq6nLWMzpJlAo0LhIkaWGx_/s16000/lmp12.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Apply the meringue while the filling is still warm. Use a spoon and make sure the meringue touches all sides of the crust. Do an upward sweep with the spoon to form peaks.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnM7kbiecWH_IoELqrcJGI-KfKXXrMnHAdnALiIYiR5qWDuK_miOYYBSMBR68U6ZZRlDITjjTuW8Pvz56wggTQQPVe1YeLcd-Ok6wZ5ro5vd7Y0rRplkmPVWeAfNnOCoR9UioLE0N7oTYXha5UH3e41yEgWvihTXR55kDT3Fmt9KDDPpq7KGvaTfr/s500/lmp13.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnM7kbiecWH_IoELqrcJGI-KfKXXrMnHAdnALiIYiR5qWDuK_miOYYBSMBR68U6ZZRlDITjjTuW8Pvz56wggTQQPVe1YeLcd-Ok6wZ5ro5vd7Y0rRplkmPVWeAfNnOCoR9UioLE0N7oTYXha5UH3e41yEgWvihTXR55kDT3Fmt9KDDPpq7KGvaTfr/s16000/lmp13.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNZS29HcXTGZ24e-OVOshuPn9-umxAAEZeZcaLIQFmgoPXc21yuawSQwYG6UU0LY0D1K8oC7JeXxlPRujtOrajF1HOs2ga9JS9PGlLp0oOQKPhe2owXYO182oa7GUlJXbOCnEXG-qvDv1xrwH-Ljy_GNlB-2qHKx_t3xY_g1FHYihX82AclFqm9Du/s550/lmp14.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNZS29HcXTGZ24e-OVOshuPn9-umxAAEZeZcaLIQFmgoPXc21yuawSQwYG6UU0LY0D1K8oC7JeXxlPRujtOrajF1HOs2ga9JS9PGlLp0oOQKPhe2owXYO182oa7GUlJXbOCnEXG-qvDv1xrwH-Ljy_GNlB-2qHKx_t3xY_g1FHYihX82AclFqm9Du/s16000/lmp14.JPEG" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bake for 7-9 minutes until the meringue is slightly browned. Let the pie cool in a draft-free area (she recommends the dish cabinet). Refrigerate after cooling.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></p></span><p></p>
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The black pepper as well as the cayenne really gives them a kick. They are one of those cookies that you might not think much of after eating one but you find yourself going back for more...</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">I could not find many references to this cookie online nor could I find a translation of the word. Maida only gives a one-sentence introduction. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">These are very easy to make and you can bake them all at once after the dough has frozen or make only partial portions as you like. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">1 1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour<br />1 1/2 tsp. baking powder<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />3/4 tsp. cinnamon<br />1/4 tsp. allspice<br />1/2 tsp. finely ground black pepper<br />Pinch of cayenne pepper<br />3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa (preferably Dutch process)<br />6 oz. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter<br />1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract<br />1 cup granulated sugar<br />1 egg</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">This recipe makes 48 cookies.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicG49pxfx3swy3khmKJzm3mWAiwuA-AIlUAgRVo6UMM5LqXebOiQ6z7mayAOE8sAG4QG_XVI5JlWCl4xds1t5JMF4Poyr0YYPrF0ALcwUBYFi8gnBqfj8rOvjOjvttji8Y8VbLv8Aejqd7q564mQQZb27hkjJ7JBia0esxyd0J8hGAo4kx4pffbyX6/s549/wc1.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="549" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicG49pxfx3swy3khmKJzm3mWAiwuA-AIlUAgRVo6UMM5LqXebOiQ6z7mayAOE8sAG4QG_XVI5JlWCl4xds1t5JMF4Poyr0YYPrF0ALcwUBYFi8gnBqfj8rOvjOjvttji8Y8VbLv8Aejqd7q564mQQZb27hkjJ7JBia0esxyd0J8hGAo4kx4pffbyX6/s16000/wc1.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, pepper, cayenne and cocoa. Set aside.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiTP9zEDZtCHjdckP1a4jbLpUxSEaDbXMTto8kS77apHC8MjubqlY-7YgkbDrZVnaSHX2bSXW3MzGY1SZndRT8P05KxLtcaoHPFt7ObW0P3Lp6ImmwhfGqu0sPukXzex0KRBnJO6DBw0r4V0YeRfLt2W227AJRPyizpiKrKY0CbFlip20BITQSixx/s548/wc2.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdQllKcDfC9Eg-NC0KxzoD7lcuado7K2bWADZemSk7w9ecoHPDV_kwXlf1tcCgKGcrLuSsyo3amh8tajPmVhtdI94qYMcTaYw3iqup1upJswD1U2rldUtl_ktCB64WeGSm5yMlx5IjjB-UzHIxiJNxFSTopDigoByXsrSvhsusuXmB_FZy9kggAAo/s548/wc3.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdQllKcDfC9Eg-NC0KxzoD7lcuado7K2bWADZemSk7w9ecoHPDV_kwXlf1tcCgKGcrLuSsyo3amh8tajPmVhtdI94qYMcTaYw3iqup1upJswD1U2rldUtl_ktCB64WeGSm5yMlx5IjjB-UzHIxiJNxFSTopDigoByXsrSvhsusuXmB_FZy9kggAAo/s16000/wc3.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cream the butter. Add the vanilla...<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></a></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievFs68oNnl3nlbgSnavy8fqth4y5NUnbzOVanVobJ47glmiKZisuXmpzy3oqhNBZzq_Tz8FhpPf2LAufI7bylI7-AmdTlIH2otq-cOhzsCCoegUDyoBUjrVFwIKashc5KLTJl4IVX1FbiqWKZYKkZ_vZq00klND5YlWwnTh-Z4c9rQidJJXKhjHcb/s548/wc2.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievFs68oNnl3nlbgSnavy8fqth4y5NUnbzOVanVobJ47glmiKZisuXmpzy3oqhNBZzq_Tz8FhpPf2LAufI7bylI7-AmdTlIH2otq-cOhzsCCoegUDyoBUjrVFwIKashc5KLTJl4IVX1FbiqWKZYKkZ_vZq00klND5YlWwnTh-Z4c9rQidJJXKhjHcb/s16000/wc2.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">and the sugar. Mix well.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nwFWKNIXcBaqkJmkgj2A8-fxqpd2_Cs-f-B0dWrqmAR7NdobwttepSmHFCH04xVIFIGo7Ls6bUNiFPbuSatZHf1SCV15OtrROK1i9bLnnJHfqbmlPLn_wf_elOEVZFhD3xKZocGR3pV37IvpyZSS7OzwA-svNwMjlBTvB8PHS08aLn-qbTtvCviO/s548/wc4.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nwFWKNIXcBaqkJmkgj2A8-fxqpd2_Cs-f-B0dWrqmAR7NdobwttepSmHFCH04xVIFIGo7Ls6bUNiFPbuSatZHf1SCV15OtrROK1i9bLnnJHfqbmlPLn_wf_elOEVZFhD3xKZocGR3pV37IvpyZSS7OzwA-svNwMjlBTvB8PHS08aLn-qbTtvCviO/s16000/wc4.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Mix in the egg.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilBhSwriE7HNzOyUhqFrSTNq4m0V8UN_CwTOIjmB2LMbITIado41sd5CnOpPGsoRwDm354wgrkoEB1T-P2ETrIlsAyDksGWlUmCI7JpZCvdTIn8xmrMFx0Xv8gpMlVxw9r-KgIcgaA0WuzC6fcUzjjiUpbtlHDj0z7u1OYyOpZp-gLIrP3G-QkeDbu/s548/wc5.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilBhSwriE7HNzOyUhqFrSTNq4m0V8UN_CwTOIjmB2LMbITIado41sd5CnOpPGsoRwDm354wgrkoEB1T-P2ETrIlsAyDksGWlUmCI7JpZCvdTIn8xmrMFx0Xv8gpMlVxw9r-KgIcgaA0WuzC6fcUzjjiUpbtlHDj0z7u1OYyOpZp-gLIrP3G-QkeDbu/s16000/wc5.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the sifted dry ingredients a little at a time until thoroughly mixed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as well as the mixer paddle.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsen_toCSMdzCrzFACbOcCz_g0vJVDYTx4GOZtjJMa4u8JGnj4rDSaRvQszCQPx9g0K_SZdd4SpvcuUne4oZmwC8RvN4H32ckXo9hBPgRSk1h20J1R4reSd0k348ygw9o3zzxqYXAub1KsnKY5doXwK78J-D0e_lp5uZ-0pl-5VOBZ4WjlryrO-mHe/s548/wc6.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsen_toCSMdzCrzFACbOcCz_g0vJVDYTx4GOZtjJMa4u8JGnj4rDSaRvQszCQPx9g0K_SZdd4SpvcuUne4oZmwC8RvN4H32ckXo9hBPgRSk1h20J1R4reSd0k348ygw9o3zzxqYXAub1KsnKY5doXwK78J-D0e_lp5uZ-0pl-5VOBZ4WjlryrO-mHe/s16000/wc6.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cut a piece of wax paper about 16 inches long. Place the dough by pieces down the center and form it into an oblong strip about 12 inches long by 2-3 inches wide. Using the wax paper to form the dough works well for this.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIM1srnduPmNg4mxVlyS-h_y6njAyU8IGWyGwKsRwUY7NNMLb6JMPqQHn625ITDwtvTh7WN7Dn2KpUzaNZCmLQkho72OyGoOO6sz6aaKyNrwXL9rBOta15jNWExoRbhdU-lzFrl2DlKVqFwyRS2-hywohfzyp_IEkSQ-1fYh_dT43Ya8tpRcosobiW/s519/wc7.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="519" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIM1srnduPmNg4mxVlyS-h_y6njAyU8IGWyGwKsRwUY7NNMLb6JMPqQHn625ITDwtvTh7WN7Dn2KpUzaNZCmLQkho72OyGoOO6sz6aaKyNrwXL9rBOta15jNWExoRbhdU-lzFrl2DlKVqFwyRS2-hywohfzyp_IEkSQ-1fYh_dT43Ya8tpRcosobiW/s16000/wc7.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Once the dough is formed, wrap it securely in the wax paper and put it in the freezer. Leave it for several hours or you can use it days or even weeks later. When ready to bake, slice it thinly and place on cookie sheets 1" apart. Bake for 10 -12 minutes at 375. They are done when the tops spring back. Do not overbake. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />
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Like the previous cookie, these are thin, crisp and keep well in an airtight container. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">This recipe makes 75 to 100 cookies. Of course, you can keep the dough frozen and make as many as you want at a time and keep the unused dough in the freezer. It will be good for months.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">The dough should be frozen solid before slicing. I made these up and it was five days later before I baked some. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour<br />1/2 tsp. baking soda<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />1/4 lb. (1 stick) sweet butter<br />1/2 tsp. vanilla extract<br />1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed<br />1 large egg<br />1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process)<br />1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped <br />1 1/3 cups shredded coconut</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cream the butter. Add the vanilla and brown sugar. Mix well.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgh7NIdsM0nJdRDcEnhOQUIwU5pVGy07vx6LbXnvGuMp97po-EO_IJY_OxaXLTO7SGk-iqW71wtYwU9hakXEF5oJCgf3HrwRO2geaMv113TsN1GO9unSlgCtirPHd7EDOHeA07exF8brQ-ITV4jBdDakFSWdkTBwKrz1LpmD8qF5LCPKXZ7XTzQwX/s550/cni1.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgh7NIdsM0nJdRDcEnhOQUIwU5pVGy07vx6LbXnvGuMp97po-EO_IJY_OxaXLTO7SGk-iqW71wtYwU9hakXEF5oJCgf3HrwRO2geaMv113TsN1GO9unSlgCtirPHd7EDOHeA07exF8brQ-ITV4jBdDakFSWdkTBwKrz1LpmD8qF5LCPKXZ7XTzQwX/s16000/cni1.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC8c7g-OFbdE8SQeXrNmIn4qSXPYp1mVEPaXET6Z483QZt12pLGAWV425NA2G2Rrv-yuoLFd9a2TnVXWqU3WsyKKhdpKzYWUj3kGm4438qoQRdoTuRR0nv200iZ1kuBKfiS-y9yjwp4DmMxF6rFiDckzKOWlgarFsmoYMGpnYONSAvOTLt2_YSMKY-/s550/cni2.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC8c7g-OFbdE8SQeXrNmIn4qSXPYp1mVEPaXET6Z483QZt12pLGAWV425NA2G2Rrv-yuoLFd9a2TnVXWqU3WsyKKhdpKzYWUj3kGm4438qoQRdoTuRR0nv200iZ1kuBKfiS-y9yjwp4DmMxF6rFiDckzKOWlgarFsmoYMGpnYONSAvOTLt2_YSMKY-/s16000/cni2.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add the egg and beat until smooth.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlHpX--OnxXoyl8TcaJYC4xcSOnp0EWsxrp8M9jCeibtuW11iAahYt1QjE-FjSzT7-jiOGd4YuRqSTZsGJ4o-fJGuyIPG5ykA4E8mI5Vtj_6KgaGSs5LM2pMH0OIkhIhwzphmj4ls_iuBOSr74PXwFmobYYn4jCtj22gyU91k45dluZ_b9DRbM2vQW/s550/cni3.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlHpX--OnxXoyl8TcaJYC4xcSOnp0EWsxrp8M9jCeibtuW11iAahYt1QjE-FjSzT7-jiOGd4YuRqSTZsGJ4o-fJGuyIPG5ykA4E8mI5Vtj_6KgaGSs5LM2pMH0OIkhIhwzphmj4ls_iuBOSr74PXwFmobYYn4jCtj22gyU91k45dluZ_b9DRbM2vQW/s16000/cni3.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Gradually add the cocoa on low speed and then add the flour mixture.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It is not a sticky dough.) Form the dough into a ball, then shape it into a long roll, about 14 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches in diameter.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFuh3CmsVYamG7-vL6__31svDx1Dz1nNaEQmkbLe9E-VX1e4qd6dEHGKulq6EBv8Bho7V7PdtlTpZgfm5utyhffZgH9k1t70qyjk-6U4b5TN7vFLWlcmP9DWflz0Ft9pzGFnDKSLCWq7bRSxqW3ovLL41zllFIOaltQz-dt3qkP4Ql0Z1noZufNaYF/s550/cni8.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFuh3CmsVYamG7-vL6__31svDx1Dz1nNaEQmkbLe9E-VX1e4qd6dEHGKulq6EBv8Bho7V7PdtlTpZgfm5utyhffZgH9k1t70qyjk-6U4b5TN7vFLWlcmP9DWflz0Ft9pzGFnDKSLCWq7bRSxqW3ovLL41zllFIOaltQz-dt3qkP4Ql0Z1noZufNaYF/s16000/cni8.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtmrAUPFOhE8oynQN6kdlEmT8JZGOAxO8rIPgDPRq_nTZYbo4UUvoMda9Rcb_HDT_bnZwjnrVXm2yqZSQIP4_byUnyPvwXixAxYq0AHBMiZX0-MiWPpjQTQlf5Z84DfsneKv5zPAdCv3mkumoFoKXiurl5gO4VFSl1qGYFklnrTbydGh6vExB79Aa/s550/cni9.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtmrAUPFOhE8oynQN6kdlEmT8JZGOAxO8rIPgDPRq_nTZYbo4UUvoMda9Rcb_HDT_bnZwjnrVXm2yqZSQIP4_byUnyPvwXixAxYq0AHBMiZX0-MiWPpjQTQlf5Z84DfsneKv5zPAdCv3mkumoFoKXiurl5gO4VFSl1qGYFklnrTbydGh6vExB79Aa/s16000/cni9.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Wrap in wax paper (I also double wrap with plastic wrap if it is to stay in the freezer for a long time). Freeze the dough for several hours or longer.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400. Line cookie sheets with foil.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Slice the dough with a serrated knife into 1/8 inch slices. Place them 1 inch apart on the foil.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBzTy4eAEEdYMcQcdrGUlwnHG07F0tyuqIWgALpjik0R2pFha1z3NxFr9SlmPdIzG2WZ3fzDReu9TyysPyjwVRy8hYhwojgMG94Vc3aIAXRK2ye6h1PpwuJGMpPc8UZbuvuMs-p64q-JlbY2Decw6T3pXDQbXPjk7EhtUE7OxifidWpsGpzA4IS7t/s550/cni10.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBzTy4eAEEdYMcQcdrGUlwnHG07F0tyuqIWgALpjik0R2pFha1z3NxFr9SlmPdIzG2WZ3fzDReu9TyysPyjwVRy8hYhwojgMG94Vc3aIAXRK2ye6h1PpwuJGMpPc8UZbuvuMs-p64q-JlbY2Decw6T3pXDQbXPjk7EhtUE7OxifidWpsGpzA4IS7t/s16000/cni10.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VypxbT3jvjJy6OLqwsPtlqV5149IcpzKfdCXv5JttKgTGwZ89MKmaDe6SyF1XsNk5rzm6xUA9mkqtQKiQidxqLED0z_1SE8jx1yJhZv5ayBT3lP0zP-IFOqek5aj_ePS81yJCuY5uMkheFAfKSmeyIxtRHTcAHckItyb-hRtg7RIdbislIZCcf1r/s550/cni11.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VypxbT3jvjJy6OLqwsPtlqV5149IcpzKfdCXv5JttKgTGwZ89MKmaDe6SyF1XsNk5rzm6xUA9mkqtQKiQidxqLED0z_1SE8jx1yJhZv5ayBT3lP0zP-IFOqek5aj_ePS81yJCuY5uMkheFAfKSmeyIxtRHTcAHckItyb-hRtg7RIdbislIZCcf1r/s16000/cni11.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Bake for 8-10 minutes or until they are semi-firm. Do not let them burn.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzz9Cowq1xNoH5bTd0FdvkcsFPDemCAeaVO9we7XSJDYCnTiWO0VsiSkN8ZPBGJ8omdUwdLZ05nVAqap6a8jujjPI8vn85jFde2MMfXQUBo7pvpgmaPN5rZZmb_cRoUAaaV183OmysilglqDpLovU6BMDJwbGNitwLRNjfSUw2tMq_G2DJ0ivZbwz/s550/cni12.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzz9Cowq1xNoH5bTd0FdvkcsFPDemCAeaVO9we7XSJDYCnTiWO0VsiSkN8ZPBGJ8omdUwdLZ05nVAqap6a8jujjPI8vn85jFde2MMfXQUBo7pvpgmaPN5rZZmb_cRoUAaaV183OmysilglqDpLovU6BMDJwbGNitwLRNjfSUw2tMq_G2DJ0ivZbwz/s16000/cni12.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p></p>
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<div id="amzn-assoc-ad-8d27b802-995b-4596-a627-ba3fb112eb54"></div><script async src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US&adInstanceId=8d27b802-995b-4596-a627-ba3fb112eb54"></script>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-27914756021657046112022-12-14T09:16:00.008-08:002022-12-17T12:42:04.690-08:00French Icebox Cookies<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUT90j-_jFtjjWmyc8DV9V5GnRcePH85FnFvOWAVwPJaLxzitECzZxByaEJLNi0_o0fCoeT1Mhp06VJkLJ8C6mbyTmPyxkNXE4_YEQjrH6j-L4xtQxjZv-XKU0zOYX3-hTgvag27w5hAQ3rKieOTHn5VY2VDKOEpUQFU3pV42YXTWTpTNuhtSVYFUI/s420/french-icebox-cookies.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="341" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUT90j-_jFtjjWmyc8DV9V5GnRcePH85FnFvOWAVwPJaLxzitECzZxByaEJLNi0_o0fCoeT1Mhp06VJkLJ8C6mbyTmPyxkNXE4_YEQjrH6j-L4xtQxjZv-XKU0zOYX3-hTgvag27w5hAQ3rKieOTHn5VY2VDKOEpUQFU3pV42YXTWTpTNuhtSVYFUI/s16000/french-icebox-cookies.JPEG" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700;"><span>French Icebox Cookies </span></span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;">(</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;">Source: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0836278615/?tag=phillipoliver%20" style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;" target="_blank"><b><i>Maida Heatter's Book of Great Desserts</i></b></a><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;"> (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1999 ed.)</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;">, pg. 231</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-size: small;">If you give baked goods as Christmas gifts, making icebox cookies is convenient as you can bake them when needed and not worry about them sitting around and going stale. I usually give a variety of cookies and treats to neighbors and friends and unless you want to kill yourself getting everything done at the same time, you can just pull these cookies out of the freezer and bake.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu; font-size: small;">These cookies are crisp and buttery and easy to make with just a few ingredients. The dough is also a dream to work with. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Slice the dough very thin and this recipe will make about 60 cookies.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter<br />1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract<br />1/4 tsp. almond extract<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />1 cup sugar<br />2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour<br />1 TBS. water</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0ncpXrkIS0osUBI5bohOQimFUcvW6freo6-Q4BzDUKSpcwBg-ilLd-O2XOnqtdo1b1Q7FQ2Q72H4CgOfIaoZHwBNAo_aMCRGDhmG3vJEQ2QLSDspHm3Lef0ry6ZEpGuFCIuPF-X1yw_sQV0gB2nC37nopscVTYBMMuA7w9getsQbGQZ1MLQ_aSWx/s533/fib1.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0ncpXrkIS0osUBI5bohOQimFUcvW6freo6-Q4BzDUKSpcwBg-ilLd-O2XOnqtdo1b1Q7FQ2Q72H4CgOfIaoZHwBNAo_aMCRGDhmG3vJEQ2QLSDspHm3Lef0ry6ZEpGuFCIuPF-X1yw_sQV0gB2nC37nopscVTYBMMuA7w9getsQbGQZ1MLQ_aSWx/s16000/fib1.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Cream the butter and mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, salt and sugar. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, salt and sugar.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaU4wvgWLp4QOKGIisRXTzOzadw-p7-8fSoA5ch0S-ZskIDB-onwVj_ha0diS8_mdPbAWhMbg6DMs8-3pnIDdsofzDDfPK5yJxZOA6OulEGc_wHUTjs3b2_-sbVhLM4WqIsoSO2V2jEQhAcevdz-kak2oN5uWbtCRpt5bCAAP0QGhuEXXEhx5sjbeF/s533/fib2.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaU4wvgWLp4QOKGIisRXTzOzadw-p7-8fSoA5ch0S-ZskIDB-onwVj_ha0diS8_mdPbAWhMbg6DMs8-3pnIDdsofzDDfPK5yJxZOA6OulEGc_wHUTjs3b2_-sbVhLM4WqIsoSO2V2jEQhAcevdz-kak2oN5uWbtCRpt5bCAAP0QGhuEXXEhx5sjbeF/s16000/fib2.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Lower the speed of the mixer, add half of the flour and the water.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Add remaining flour until the mixture holds together, scraping down the sides of the mixer bowl as necessary.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORxSBGN6zG4GA-lB4a1JX7N6Rshg9lStfmsvZn-fORv0ccXcg_WV9sYSuTv_VW8p5k6AhwWuqqyHeq3Sn9xAH-J6I7dZ-W3lU9c9kjc0Jc1QxnFA7c3h8hSuw6DIWGY1aPDm2ZUuNJeyrZmVRUVIFalTg8IlXTkOPg04hHZiMUnrQwve4_U17r9uP/s533/fib3.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORxSBGN6zG4GA-lB4a1JX7N6Rshg9lStfmsvZn-fORv0ccXcg_WV9sYSuTv_VW8p5k6AhwWuqqyHeq3Sn9xAH-J6I7dZ-W3lU9c9kjc0Jc1QxnFA7c3h8hSuw6DIWGY1aPDm2ZUuNJeyrZmVRUVIFalTg8IlXTkOPg04hHZiMUnrQwve4_U17r9uP/s16000/fib3.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikArzY5zKd8x2UeQOVOgzrtTNCb8WMkgHRAaklDtZRwohVTaqaDOBA6Ya-Pg44tgV2mRcKfbUnEsZ8kZPFnK5y5rMYheZy8Ih-cT6DNcsEVpSYAfy8R9g141OT2OMttB5GlvLCPCPTpKJ_MrrY8MP9yH3fq3s8BvMCBYiOJk87HPt9q6lLb42zTj5I/s533/fib4.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikArzY5zKd8x2UeQOVOgzrtTNCb8WMkgHRAaklDtZRwohVTaqaDOBA6Ya-Pg44tgV2mRcKfbUnEsZ8kZPFnK5y5rMYheZy8Ih-cT6DNcsEVpSYAfy8R9g141OT2OMttB5GlvLCPCPTpKJ_MrrY8MP9yH3fq3s8BvMCBYiOJk87HPt9q6lLb42zTj5I/s16000/fib4.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Turn out the dough onto a piece of wax paper, measuring about 20 inches long. Shape the dough using the paper as your guide. Form it into an oblong shape about 2 inches in diameter and 15 inches long. Secure the wax paper and slide it onto a cookie sheet and freeze for 1/2 hour or more. If you are waiting to bake it in the future, wrap it again in plastic wrap.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-7DNsl74IFIkcFy7rLt7Zb7zVLuDr9bg7o3IBZTuYM3ocDz9yf_6jdXS9UZPuMBeWbZ0eMVuTG7EnBXowyGmni_Xw23cZ-he40qX1eoesFV2r5hsbkccRCgYEZyZwJi3n1UYMGkg1jHKQCumNe9FKbuXjVQaVH0AddMvdnCql_-sCj34YRUfU4WU/s533/fib5.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-7DNsl74IFIkcFy7rLt7Zb7zVLuDr9bg7o3IBZTuYM3ocDz9yf_6jdXS9UZPuMBeWbZ0eMVuTG7EnBXowyGmni_Xw23cZ-he40qX1eoesFV2r5hsbkccRCgYEZyZwJi3n1UYMGkg1jHKQCumNe9FKbuXjVQaVH0AddMvdnCql_-sCj34YRUfU4WU/s16000/fib5.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLZe2OZsPYdRCNwfCbWjDloOGsbeJO3Cww9k4T5jKPFIy1_uiOeNncftIqlwOrnSBkToqACHdXAYsPD2Pot81c4my9mz3F_O1ekv0yuUM9HXPYbBlmIX76IxJU4XerO7dMWydTvISYucRMELFhwJr6da4qCeM3llN1gVG2mPVL4jaXDlNfaN4Cvn9/s500/fib6.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLZe2OZsPYdRCNwfCbWjDloOGsbeJO3Cww9k4T5jKPFIy1_uiOeNncftIqlwOrnSBkToqACHdXAYsPD2Pot81c4my9mz3F_O1ekv0yuUM9HXPYbBlmIX76IxJU4XerO7dMWydTvISYucRMELFhwJr6da4qCeM3llN1gVG2mPVL4jaXDlNfaN4Cvn9/s16000/fib6.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD95yFMVBhmidzHTEPB6tRb6sC4AemTyNjmASWYHvjwb4my7nnOjJQQUVDmanNCMxARk7JpdgTHPTGmVRdL5RhUFnBrAIDrsortQ-9VCLfG_Zq7D9L9v9grmaU2cW1qIdvpJjxYTuBsZBPpUO1g1fqeIjQAcx963stuCEDIBklObqjkHTiyZfwQi0A/s500/fib7.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD95yFMVBhmidzHTEPB6tRb6sC4AemTyNjmASWYHvjwb4my7nnOjJQQUVDmanNCMxARk7JpdgTHPTGmVRdL5RhUFnBrAIDrsortQ-9VCLfG_Zq7D9L9v9grmaU2cW1qIdvpJjxYTuBsZBPpUO1g1fqeIjQAcx963stuCEDIBklObqjkHTiyZfwQi0A/s16000/fib7.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Slice the dough about 1/4" thick with a sharp, thin knife. Place 1" apart on an unbuttered cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies are light brown around the edges. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Transfer to baking racks and cool. Store in an airtight container.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZV6SouLTVcETXspOcoM2vljyyOSi5HdgmlfESeqFkSvDwzTv0XONoYKyB_4zZahxcTd9nb1QPy27s9ecUqM7hVXX0WXUX2oxix83zBUBy8O8DhQCdOffn7qG8QTJsGC-c6l1rdhsBhVZ6hIlH79P0SA0CjSI2wABJpUsA3_WafD0wirMDlrtyRC4g/s500/fib8.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZV6SouLTVcETXspOcoM2vljyyOSi5HdgmlfESeqFkSvDwzTv0XONoYKyB_4zZahxcTd9nb1QPy27s9ecUqM7hVXX0WXUX2oxix83zBUBy8O8DhQCdOffn7qG8QTJsGC-c6l1rdhsBhVZ6hIlH79P0SA0CjSI2wABJpUsA3_WafD0wirMDlrtyRC4g/s16000/fib8.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8Gt39ehY1KIB2whYNpqZgNB9MYI01ejXDuD9YBsm8jHKJ62Dd8BIKcK3YIatZ8FXDvVTeoddHfwMKL-SPFCTge6vRzzNvOoInrZ7IF2xpVlltqGV66JA8QMwHsp85wpgy6utjd5u4nWeLlksBc52yLrDRaPG5mJ4teKxSNkXclEQ2HxtSH7XM52t/s500/fib9.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8Gt39ehY1KIB2whYNpqZgNB9MYI01ejXDuD9YBsm8jHKJ62Dd8BIKcK3YIatZ8FXDvVTeoddHfwMKL-SPFCTge6vRzzNvOoInrZ7IF2xpVlltqGV66JA8QMwHsp85wpgy6utjd5u4nWeLlksBc52yLrDRaPG5mJ4teKxSNkXclEQ2HxtSH7XM52t/s16000/fib9.JPEG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><br /></span><p><br /></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-89336793648761941642022-12-08T11:51:00.007-08:002022-12-16T00:03:32.005-08:00Dutch Chocolate Bars<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60h5WJxkEeZxZ0JGqMkZn5opwbwxabXwFlDaMrTDy3PWV7Ga91ysxrJfjtlSLq31biaJVml1f9tXrKO9oYXRay4odWk9o4HtvAgX6H0vhO33fMoiISXF1dKdIa2rF0gEP_Kt6th7z6sFYn8i7FeFtvQduGj4ga0bRCXrUQfuC9wdxA4nCjBDukcfQ/s580/dutch-chocolate-bars.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60h5WJxkEeZxZ0JGqMkZn5opwbwxabXwFlDaMrTDy3PWV7Ga91ysxrJfjtlSLq31biaJVml1f9tXrKO9oYXRay4odWk9o4HtvAgX6H0vhO33fMoiISXF1dKdIa2rF0gEP_Kt6th7z6sFYn8i7FeFtvQduGj4ga0bRCXrUQfuC9wdxA4nCjBDukcfQ/s16000/dutch-chocolate-bars.JPEG" /></a><br /><br /></p><p><i style="font-family: georgia; font-weight: 700;">Dutch Chocolate Bars </i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><i> (Source: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1449401155/?tag=phillipoliver" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Cookies</a></i> (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1997 ed.), pg. 128<i>.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">This is one of the most simple and fastest desserts I've ever made and it doesn't require a mixer. That is good when your mixer resides downstairs in the pantry (a fancy name I use for "storage room"). </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">They are very tasty but it is important to keep them airtight so that the filling will remain moist. A wonderful treat to have with your morning coffee!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">This recipe makes 16-18 bars (depending on how you cut them).</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><b><u>Bottom Layer</u></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour<br />1/4 tsp. baking soda<br />1/8 tsp. salt<br />1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed<br />1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oatmeal<br />1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped<br />5 1/3 TBS. (2 2/3 oz.) butter, melted</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Preheat oven to 350 (use center rack).</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add the sugar and the oats and then the butter. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTGUEmpktDEGSFYF4qY2KTcsObBjzOOnxqFp41Z073vqYeyb14IWcoV9ulG8CSiEzO6tWlULM9n9DuTvvbRIlEORyMPTX6jFVGs52rBoBNazOk2wZ7RTMgYB6a5eVkbELTyJ4KjngwkowR4VEs56juHDEdY3GcyBjFhslZw-LnLXx3nBVcbxtZTS1/s550/dcb1.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTGUEmpktDEGSFYF4qY2KTcsObBjzOOnxqFp41Z073vqYeyb14IWcoV9ulG8CSiEzO6tWlULM9n9DuTvvbRIlEORyMPTX6jFVGs52rBoBNazOk2wZ7RTMgYB6a5eVkbELTyJ4KjngwkowR4VEs56juHDEdY3GcyBjFhslZw-LnLXx3nBVcbxtZTS1/s16000/dcb1.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Place the dough in an unbuttered 8" pan. Press the dough to form a layer.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTg3zNMQDZaNvgUtC_70luIIIM2qphXhMsBUqU5-PFnw6xqXRc_HvmaPlonRLcVnsbRWFsb2oYKqMeD0Hmdgq6SFw0MrdFj926eVkItJz4okkf-sXYVjJEl7sGFCefi7M3BsJh5UU9NsC-kkwhnB6rTWkAw2dXOQWYev_WzGf58CPAGQ_HdV69Ftcg/s550/dcb2.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTg3zNMQDZaNvgUtC_70luIIIM2qphXhMsBUqU5-PFnw6xqXRc_HvmaPlonRLcVnsbRWFsb2oYKqMeD0Hmdgq6SFw0MrdFj926eVkItJz4okkf-sXYVjJEl7sGFCefi7M3BsJh5UU9NsC-kkwhnB6rTWkAw2dXOQWYev_WzGf58CPAGQ_HdV69Ftcg/s16000/dcb2.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Bake for 10 minutes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Prepare the topping as the crust bakes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><u>Topping</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">2/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour<br />1/4 tsp. baking soda<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />1 oz. unsweetened chocolate<br />4 TBS. butter<br />3/4 cup granulated sugar<br />1 egg<br />1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />2 TBS. milk</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and set aside.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQYQmPRxnFWZT9SK-YEcM29_7i2b_YiTgbDRxbg3QTWHF8guFdq3dXTYnlZ7x9dR2yc6FfSE_yw0BW0g9YuTKF733j_ydD-uYLCYAO2jHVJAoQAxZMnG9LDwjPXnWPe1voJ0yaPKpWS17_KVhjW04YGQjoat-AJaYL0AlPeFFXLUvj20lkxuhV9F0/s550/dcb3.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQYQmPRxnFWZT9SK-YEcM29_7i2b_YiTgbDRxbg3QTWHF8guFdq3dXTYnlZ7x9dR2yc6FfSE_yw0BW0g9YuTKF733j_ydD-uYLCYAO2jHVJAoQAxZMnG9LDwjPXnWPe1voJ0yaPKpWS17_KVhjW04YGQjoat-AJaYL0AlPeFFXLUvj20lkxuhV9F0/s16000/dcb3.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Melt the chocolate and the butter in top of a double boiler. Stir and remove from the heat.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJFdxG5sDMi3xTpaEtljgsf0fKNyOlI8sPuWi7iUKoJkByLN3775wO2BkClYPNJ4VqkpNCm6yxrMMka3RQaxIVjbHgoIEZOIyFnfc-oHOsQFncPxssQqqbhW1D7a_WE1DCCkSvTlLiDlVcTA75_1xJuL7-RREXNq4F2LFSxBaoYLjpa8f64DW6ITx/s550/dcb4.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJFdxG5sDMi3xTpaEtljgsf0fKNyOlI8sPuWi7iUKoJkByLN3775wO2BkClYPNJ4VqkpNCm6yxrMMka3RQaxIVjbHgoIEZOIyFnfc-oHOsQFncPxssQqqbhW1D7a_WE1DCCkSvTlLiDlVcTA75_1xJuL7-RREXNq4F2LFSxBaoYLjpa8f64DW6ITx/s16000/dcb4.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Mix in the sugar.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Q-gt_GzZOmhikHq-6Dr9Lv1JvgCbYxB1lMR9KRw3fCCO9CnI0Fp0vxufrchS1c49lsN7tD-jlgXF5Kq0aaEiezX04eh1XWB3Bi5vFAvvxSZ650SQ-73PkY08R497_GgWyUewxRxTvBgEKLGTug_z_tCn6fCRc2yZ-qxZ9cLy5q5ZsXLnXOetz1DV/s550/dcb5.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Q-gt_GzZOmhikHq-6Dr9Lv1JvgCbYxB1lMR9KRw3fCCO9CnI0Fp0vxufrchS1c49lsN7tD-jlgXF5Kq0aaEiezX04eh1XWB3Bi5vFAvvxSZ650SQ-73PkY08R497_GgWyUewxRxTvBgEKLGTug_z_tCn6fCRc2yZ-qxZ9cLy5q5ZsXLnXOetz1DV/s16000/dcb5.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Add the egg.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPhx65g68DJlIhLjm5OEaut-xDXYSRk47mtnLRHb2vTUG3OCd516aSOJ14Tn0Ychbs2do3qnTnaJ04hEjNMTRavEDXMgcp8FpQ95Ji24p5qqCEkMRqw6OkU3bvgpGXLJVRnBfXmhY0EdzZnbSfEIDWRFNfFjVvgizsWZHEXroWIcUK5iylndRENBRf/s550/dcb6.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPhx65g68DJlIhLjm5OEaut-xDXYSRk47mtnLRHb2vTUG3OCd516aSOJ14Tn0Ychbs2do3qnTnaJ04hEjNMTRavEDXMgcp8FpQ95Ji24p5qqCEkMRqw6OkU3bvgpGXLJVRnBfXmhY0EdzZnbSfEIDWRFNfFjVvgizsWZHEXroWIcUK5iylndRENBRf/s16000/dcb6.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Add the vanilla and the milk. Mix until smooth.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARffB9amAxJ1M1ppIiWMeUA2reNJCr5j_x4YUwUY2VdmPbHv51GuW-bZtcHcqbrQS1rq6DEVe8m0DTrf-O5yQUwbAaV8ZBlE-_SQOIT2nYFXEH6VlwWjnqWFGRRruqQa4XTMmGeogFeOz-Iqjeuevu9MbokxPsO0yM5JK5wXFMJ5VAJFJUSclcT4z/s550/dcb7.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARffB9amAxJ1M1ppIiWMeUA2reNJCr5j_x4YUwUY2VdmPbHv51GuW-bZtcHcqbrQS1rq6DEVe8m0DTrf-O5yQUwbAaV8ZBlE-_SQOIT2nYFXEH6VlwWjnqWFGRRruqQa4XTMmGeogFeOz-Iqjeuevu9MbokxPsO0yM5JK5wXFMJ5VAJFJUSclcT4z/s16000/dcb7.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Add the flour mixture and mix.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9m46LeqeCk0uln0bQRIGg6lowid2g4dzC7oXe9olUd_LaLZXooFqgNQMjJ_zzLUnl3zNICMPxjVv1K49Whm7LU-eMvBWZ9jVPvBomw9yg_o-IudrcYOlc3WDLniqiZoAO9zAxrBUaxiadNIrs3vy34zPez1YbXBKfC4uI5LzbMEhz6gShXq3yoGjd/s550/dcb8.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9m46LeqeCk0uln0bQRIGg6lowid2g4dzC7oXe9olUd_LaLZXooFqgNQMjJ_zzLUnl3zNICMPxjVv1K49Whm7LU-eMvBWZ9jVPvBomw9yg_o-IudrcYOlc3WDLniqiZoAO9zAxrBUaxiadNIrs3vy34zPez1YbXBKfC4uI5LzbMEhz6gShXq3yoGjd/s16000/dcb8.JPEG" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Remove the crust from the oven when ready and spread the topping over it.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9mRW-6x-zTM82rC5NTKC8SWE_6Q5c5OD59wp8LHxYKLant1ZQq0zvvhE8pvvlykKQPWiyF1aBDnYHT6amwB02z8moz0ukpHnOTsiSGAdh03DAtdOmFdxv7TyjWiTV-67vc5YL5-bq8zqIjseLsfl0i0Q7I9y3yP5egJxwkOBJvKyrWIimDiFuJusm/s550/dcb9.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9mRW-6x-zTM82rC5NTKC8SWE_6Q5c5OD59wp8LHxYKLant1ZQq0zvvhE8pvvlykKQPWiyF1aBDnYHT6amwB02z8moz0ukpHnOTsiSGAdh03DAtdOmFdxv7TyjWiTV-67vc5YL5-bq8zqIjseLsfl0i0Q7I9y3yP5egJxwkOBJvKyrWIimDiFuJusm/s16000/dcb9.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Bake for 25-30 minutes until tester comes out clean. Do not overbake (the chocolate should remain moist).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Cool completely in the pan.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVk58RxGOYBLAScShMynxAW8JCuClrTdI_y-iWbWcztuxVt-qnpg_J-APuy0xc77z-ACrMGXGMNpbrDQ6aRLYO1_c1zT8xZXfLD4jEUje03pYama_IeCG1XkSoFg41P4Y3jmg1JLvEdAiy4k-8N0JZfNITeHChq-jnDe_Azmk7_8IMB1_c7wIkE6zf/s550/dcb10.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVk58RxGOYBLAScShMynxAW8JCuClrTdI_y-iWbWcztuxVt-qnpg_J-APuy0xc77z-ACrMGXGMNpbrDQ6aRLYO1_c1zT8xZXfLD4jEUje03pYama_IeCG1XkSoFg41P4Y3jmg1JLvEdAiy4k-8N0JZfNITeHChq-jnDe_Azmk7_8IMB1_c7wIkE6zf/s16000/dcb10.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Cut into bars or squares with a sharp knife.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Store airtight and do not let me dry out. They are best when fresh.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixD_SkBjFlgySHjUtC6NKJfWwsNoYuOBthiRp8WIComd9XHbzbNAkj_bIhfTdvUUJUVmdINVwmzUHvFeU-cN_dxuR4SmoXUNCcqdiCzMivb-CjP9dIgQw5C2Lsi1t98zgIEwqhhlJyHTxxYhkRdUlNV8RZuvGe7g-GPiU7XYUq_MerZzaEPAk4nrw0/s534/dutch-chocolate-bars-2.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixD_SkBjFlgySHjUtC6NKJfWwsNoYuOBthiRp8WIComd9XHbzbNAkj_bIhfTdvUUJUVmdINVwmzUHvFeU-cN_dxuR4SmoXUNCcqdiCzMivb-CjP9dIgQw5C2Lsi1t98zgIEwqhhlJyHTxxYhkRdUlNV8RZuvGe7g-GPiU7XYUq_MerZzaEPAk4nrw0/s16000/dutch-chocolate-bars-2.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><p></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-49604354983676849482022-12-05T22:04:00.001-08:002022-12-05T22:04:14.049-08:00Sycamore Cookies<p><i style="font-family: georgia;"></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hejUw9He0obJ351UBQcpychpybxAGg-zVTvwq5RxDbXEsMYx9IBPJLZLJhcPhLqQPPZhSe3DUJpc7vto9yGM3Pw7aLw3scY7JOwC8jt8nmpYHUPATYIIP4JFdJVRc5d1Jp7TXyGgY4gyd-PNmLHO2pyjuZ1-9Hcv1GOMTI3L08MVdJ9q57g4h2WK/s600/sycamore14.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0hejUw9He0obJ351UBQcpychpybxAGg-zVTvwq5RxDbXEsMYx9IBPJLZLJhcPhLqQPPZhSe3DUJpc7vto9yGM3Pw7aLw3scY7JOwC8jt8nmpYHUPATYIIP4JFdJVRc5d1Jp7TXyGgY4gyd-PNmLHO2pyjuZ1-9Hcv1GOMTI3L08MVdJ9q57g4h2WK/s16000/sycamore14.jpeg" /></a></i></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><i><b><br />Sycamore Cookies </b></i><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face=""><i> (Source: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1449401155/?tag=phillipoliver" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Cookies</a></i> (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1997ed.), pg. <i>67.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">These cookies were a mess (as Michael would say - a "I Maida Mess") and I expected them to be something to forget. However, they are quite delicious so perhaps they should be called a "Maida Redo"? They are delicately crispy and taste like a peanut butter cookie with peanuts.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Although a relatively simple recipe, the problems arise when spreading the dough in the pan and removing them. I would like to try it again with perhaps a parchment sling to remove it from the pan and maybe a smaller pan.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">But here are the instructions, as written and the outcome.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">1 cup salted peanuts<br />1 cup sifted all-purpose flour<br />1/4 tsp. baking soda<br />1/4 tsp. cinnamon<br />4 oz. (1 stick) unsalted butter<br />1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed<br />1 egg, beaten</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><span face="">Preheat the oven to 325.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face="">Butter a 10 1/2" x 15 1/2" jelly roll pan and place it in the freezer. This is to make it easier to spread the batter.</span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirN6u09bTDFXc_RSiAR3GGVJxtVIARM5coksjxt2edgxjH5KuiifY8HN4ye4nEAI5dOhfjq9-HHxOMZoUWFdkBDxwn_M9aN1A3jTPWwosihsSO_Bkw_WpcwWy8KmWPckFxO8Oqaszy26BypKUca_CVx5dpxmSk8HWKiw-o1ME2FJ67J8XKFMkhhxD_/s500/sycamore1.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirN6u09bTDFXc_RSiAR3GGVJxtVIARM5coksjxt2edgxjH5KuiifY8HN4ye4nEAI5dOhfjq9-HHxOMZoUWFdkBDxwn_M9aN1A3jTPWwosihsSO_Bkw_WpcwWy8KmWPckFxO8Oqaszy26BypKUca_CVx5dpxmSk8HWKiw-o1ME2FJ67J8XKFMkhhxD_/s16000/sycamore1.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><p></p><p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span style="text-align: left;">Chop the peanuts finely (I probably should have chopped the nuts more than I did but that did not affect the outcome).</span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAFZVxjLKzGos4JifqgmInuvJ_gndm3w-B3Tc1m1HFX6Bg0vGAAWK8vAo1wd0coXh9fgNp-tshZwQWkNcpqh3oQIJNZMDl5N_oPfcJek2oMynt8-tst5aC3Xqsdq2oDzKwsKYHGtsJPMobKU7Mww8w4cuPG9gxcfQ15bLPiEx6XtULj8Wo5NX6FkY/s500/sycamore2.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAFZVxjLKzGos4JifqgmInuvJ_gndm3w-B3Tc1m1HFX6Bg0vGAAWK8vAo1wd0coXh9fgNp-tshZwQWkNcpqh3oQIJNZMDl5N_oPfcJek2oMynt8-tst5aC3Xqsdq2oDzKwsKYHGtsJPMobKU7Mww8w4cuPG9gxcfQ15bLPiEx6XtULj8Wo5NX6FkY/s16000/sycamore2.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></div><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p>Sift together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon. </p><p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSj97dbEE6PuYhC9rQRxjT7C0x-GZdlRSMpoadbUq4pIXNjJODwjPKNlm0wo13u4_DZGXZW6syGfpL7qIR7MkeVf4LwbdAuUd6-M3afa8G6oAJ-WCJFj0BEakt6NAME0BpDGelUWU8xNP6SKXL4YX4I1sxdADcAiQOhO_W4HJhQSAQ0AGfp_nRK_b/s500/sycamore3.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSj97dbEE6PuYhC9rQRxjT7C0x-GZdlRSMpoadbUq4pIXNjJODwjPKNlm0wo13u4_DZGXZW6syGfpL7qIR7MkeVf4LwbdAuUd6-M3afa8G6oAJ-WCJFj0BEakt6NAME0BpDGelUWU8xNP6SKXL4YX4I1sxdADcAiQOhO_W4HJhQSAQ0AGfp_nRK_b/s16000/sycamore3.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><span face=""><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p>Beat the butter and add the vanilla and sugar. </p><p><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOjKugwn7ArNu10a5CiJGoK7bQwotPm-WuaiOdEAOVcfpZqW9OCA1HHcYi-EHo9cCMQKx4buCjMZiFEENZhL4q0vInn0lGBg1uNUHV2ywiPve2sSZqHL3zlgF_sG6k9TkTxAL178QUqKnGromnoRtaJQwWhFeq2_KoY81dtk39FfT0d3ZanzjtwzF/s500/sycamore4.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOjKugwn7ArNu10a5CiJGoK7bQwotPm-WuaiOdEAOVcfpZqW9OCA1HHcYi-EHo9cCMQKx4buCjMZiFEENZhL4q0vInn0lGBg1uNUHV2ywiPve2sSZqHL3zlgF_sG6k9TkTxAL178QUqKnGromnoRtaJQwWhFeq2_KoY81dtk39FfT0d3ZanzjtwzF/s16000/sycamore4.JPEG" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="color: black; font-size: small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""><span face=""><br /><span face="">Mix in two tablespoons of the eggs...</span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgwemF3NTc7kLyj3x6xpbB4d8TVvBFGHiIeM9n8MAk6L6U8OQtErZLmtZzeo1fBvQAHEIlFR4cFqeMbnaKsgCRzLCNCFHwcJDYx1uUqAX7wcwrGOgJGZVQvVODEr_cI0we8cqG4Ree-J33zm7IwwYPiYQ2WvZtMJfQcnCc4n66e1chOqC0xvCSvpY/s500/sycamore5.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgwemF3NTc7kLyj3x6xpbB4d8TVvBFGHiIeM9n8MAk6L6U8OQtErZLmtZzeo1fBvQAHEIlFR4cFqeMbnaKsgCRzLCNCFHwcJDYx1uUqAX7wcwrGOgJGZVQvVODEr_cI0we8cqG4Ree-J33zm7IwwYPiYQ2WvZtMJfQcnCc4n66e1chOqC0xvCSvpY/s16000/sycamore5.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Mix in the flour mixture...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhf-fgmdnEDwYdaZW92mOFZzi_cx1JR0JBrlO6rGcT9lG9DAb20Y5d54GVKKwTNuD5jIm4czQrYBPKvOr8Csa48JHrTzXFQr68ghOE8HSEMoDAzlDhEsHD-zxYPQf5hd3XT622yMd7_1aH4V9ipD93LK2vur7QErTMHJGA9f_22dP2xnmh1FDI6_H/s500/sycamore6.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhf-fgmdnEDwYdaZW92mOFZzi_cx1JR0JBrlO6rGcT9lG9DAb20Y5d54GVKKwTNuD5jIm4czQrYBPKvOr8Csa48JHrTzXFQr68ghOE8HSEMoDAzlDhEsHD-zxYPQf5hd3XT622yMd7_1aH4V9ipD93LK2vur7QErTMHJGA9f_22dP2xnmh1FDI6_H/s16000/sycamore6.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>and half of the nuts (reserving the remaining nuts).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qjIlRn-QCboalVyNtvSX-1DQh3i-uyMCi1Yo4LvOx6v3wjx6Ll3rlYl0207rUx32XAUXxcN7VwxiG3XDQ4J324IqPIvERUpAyID66Y4Sc3_CVjm3-fqYnaLNfiYVfTVvuSClyNHPHhkmd3Sg8soDUi6Pfv9J3oW5Zaba4Jv_kSzpLjbRhUC2kfEx/s500/sycamore7.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qjIlRn-QCboalVyNtvSX-1DQh3i-uyMCi1Yo4LvOx6v3wjx6Ll3rlYl0207rUx32XAUXxcN7VwxiG3XDQ4J324IqPIvERUpAyID66Y4Sc3_CVjm3-fqYnaLNfiYVfTVvuSClyNHPHhkmd3Sg8soDUi6Pfv9J3oW5Zaba4Jv_kSzpLjbRhUC2kfEx/s16000/sycamore7.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Place large spoonfulls of the batter over the pan.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEU-BXS6nswBnz8wsLIN7C4m4c48jYJwld9LaJGNZiBlzzt1TWoipmUGtDY8PCulPMlTjU2EDhU00amalPqVz7L0nmCBhWz7qrFYjNgxQJxxzfsXVrxBVNqEO3gHPRY7jMb5QCjXWcbe5YvLdmPMC__czbiR9NtWzHsSdHu-WOik3GP_DP7_jPLUX/s500/sycamore8.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEU-BXS6nswBnz8wsLIN7C4m4c48jYJwld9LaJGNZiBlzzt1TWoipmUGtDY8PCulPMlTjU2EDhU00amalPqVz7L0nmCBhWz7qrFYjNgxQJxxzfsXVrxBVNqEO3gHPRY7jMb5QCjXWcbe5YvLdmPMC__czbiR9NtWzHsSdHu-WOik3GP_DP7_jPLUX/s16000/sycamore8.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Use the back of a spoon to spread the batter (I found that using my fingertips worked better).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8LQYsKIUjkKBLh4tf0InTCIKNM953BcbsCM0OfjgVVd1_Z9qCWls5co6HpeomMYMQrbFtXg7zkXiYA1m35J-1_4G1ohdJqepIx04wJO5BSnphpNg3G06EDPMel3TahG-f-dpNfwd3kT5joeDLYx3_iUFQen4MZr5YzRgWO0Q75DQt8y-NrvfXcD1/s500/sycamore9.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8LQYsKIUjkKBLh4tf0InTCIKNM953BcbsCM0OfjgVVd1_Z9qCWls5co6HpeomMYMQrbFtXg7zkXiYA1m35J-1_4G1ohdJqepIx04wJO5BSnphpNg3G06EDPMel3TahG-f-dpNfwd3kT5joeDLYx3_iUFQen4MZr5YzRgWO0Q75DQt8y-NrvfXcD1/s16000/sycamore9.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Spread the batter thin and it doesn't matter if there are skimpy areas.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1HvLuK6IKpCTP_wQiPzhuqPUbXkfBkS_hCOENMhLOiq3U2ORjrg-fvO1VqIooZpe8ktE4JdW1C6AiWu_PS0wVioGe5Ox3mb0qQ7vqH2t9JUHEbZbYl3SxN-Z_UQL_mYwR_nYPqXydyrQ8VNHLoLhk88LMp6ys1KhHsSrGzJmrwAWM19NHedP-3gU/s500/sycamore10.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK1HvLuK6IKpCTP_wQiPzhuqPUbXkfBkS_hCOENMhLOiq3U2ORjrg-fvO1VqIooZpe8ktE4JdW1C6AiWu_PS0wVioGe5Ox3mb0qQ7vqH2t9JUHEbZbYl3SxN-Z_UQL_mYwR_nYPqXydyrQ8VNHLoLhk88LMp6ys1KhHsSrGzJmrwAWM19NHedP-3gU/s16000/sycamore10.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Drizzle the remaining butter over the batter and spread it with a brush.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDHEl0XgCNmxZ4zZAemExEvZThkm7DANuNytLwaRwF076zUyuRV3FiA-pnL8TkEWoPNdIWuwYioWx-sXmza9Zguyhf2er3sJDkBa0ybXTSr2QkB4zW1DhaDN6rJuVdCICcGXe8Pr45UQbC6GxWDGIh_4-Fhohd8dKbd9KWho9M6dzgCXJhQzeq367/s500/sycamore11.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDHEl0XgCNmxZ4zZAemExEvZThkm7DANuNytLwaRwF076zUyuRV3FiA-pnL8TkEWoPNdIWuwYioWx-sXmza9Zguyhf2er3sJDkBa0ybXTSr2QkB4zW1DhaDN6rJuVdCICcGXe8Pr45UQbC6GxWDGIh_4-Fhohd8dKbd9KWho9M6dzgCXJhQzeq367/s16000/sycamore11.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Sprinkle the remaining nuts over the batter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWuDtIW4BIhdgQ23SkAjVlkaFIhHFshFS_HIroz9FdtmsVafoihGCoGmncw9NUu8T_EvFkG8UvInEHz-DeZuqbWEZJ0_NP5kcWYJajkZT3ttZw7hzt-zdTL78XxDbLkXqciZ9LPikthg64DLFzG3Zldwcy0mPZOhvW_0UGFo5eQTNGHtQi0Pj04TQ/s500/sycamore12.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWuDtIW4BIhdgQ23SkAjVlkaFIhHFshFS_HIroz9FdtmsVafoihGCoGmncw9NUu8T_EvFkG8UvInEHz-DeZuqbWEZJ0_NP5kcWYJajkZT3ttZw7hzt-zdTL78XxDbLkXqciZ9LPikthg64DLFzG3Zldwcy0mPZOhvW_0UGFo5eQTNGHtQi0Pj04TQ/s16000/sycamore12.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Bake for 25 minutes. The top will be lightly brown and soft to the touch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYmEHhcs8dGZGHXsJ-GaLTTMurH_f0JQqZ3gsS_1GU0g3afQGpDluke3ALZDpKecmtHu6qVj-aoEMdHXQn9leZB4hp7KsNZL9xNNIHftfikYcPdim2jLqEE1JLC_jYH4XQY3rtU5FSGcCj_W6rSz5_mS0p3U7xLrpUhwBmmpCbrGLQNUKnT3Uxpr1/s500/sycamore13.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="349" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYmEHhcs8dGZGHXsJ-GaLTTMurH_f0JQqZ3gsS_1GU0g3afQGpDluke3ALZDpKecmtHu6qVj-aoEMdHXQn9leZB4hp7KsNZL9xNNIHftfikYcPdim2jLqEE1JLC_jYH4XQY3rtU5FSGcCj_W6rSz5_mS0p3U7xLrpUhwBmmpCbrGLQNUKnT3Uxpr1/s16000/sycamore13.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Let stand for 5 minutes and cut with a small knife into oblong sections. (I did not want to use a knife on my pan so I used an off-set spatula to slide underneath the batter and remove it. I then broke it apart. They were very crispy and I don't believe cutting would have been possible).</p><p>Store the cookies airtight.</p></span><p></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-34662276552653527722022-11-22T17:25:00.002-08:002022-11-22T17:25:23.385-08:00Chocolate Pumpkin Cake<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ANm5W2EXkjIbaU_j0LMbtF46MM6l23Rv6N5Y0cWMmUlIm3vb0QLz4bZdg5bLqO2d0VYRzhGGs8QMelo6XordaxIB4nnCogLjoZqH5hZCL0Jp2aTVlDlmLQ7vkp04SFgOFwBhWX6xrvZ-uulWQz1QHN08yFAsuhlGQN0cwdBQrTkdvpMsCNXfaED2/s476/chocolate-pumpkin-cake.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ANm5W2EXkjIbaU_j0LMbtF46MM6l23Rv6N5Y0cWMmUlIm3vb0QLz4bZdg5bLqO2d0VYRzhGGs8QMelo6XordaxIB4nnCogLjoZqH5hZCL0Jp2aTVlDlmLQ7vkp04SFgOFwBhWX6xrvZ-uulWQz1QHN08yFAsuhlGQN0cwdBQrTkdvpMsCNXfaED2/s16000/chocolate-pumpkin-cake.JPEG" /></a></div><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><p><b>Chocolate Pumpkin Cake </b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">(Source: </span><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0740758160/?tag=phillipoliver%20" target="_blank">Maida Heatter's Book of Great Chocolate Desserts</a> </i><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">(Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 2006 ed.), pg. 81.</span></p></b><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">I have to confess that I'm not a big fan of pumpkin and especially pumpkin-flavored desserts. However, if I must eat it, what better way of doing so than with chocolate? It sounds like a winner and sure enough, this cake is really nice. I decided to skip the nuts in this one because I have two other desserts for Thanksgiving with nuts and I often get annoyed with Maida because 95% of her recipes call for nuts. If you haven't noticed, they are very expensive these days!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">The original recipe calls for a baking time of 1 1/2 hours! I started checking mine at 55 minutes and felt that one hour was enough. I usually tend to underbake my cakes slightly because they continue to bake after you remove them from the oven. So, I give a baking time of 1 hour to 1 hour fifteen minutes, but use your best judgement and keep checking.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour<br />2 tsp. baking powder<br />1 tsp. baking soda<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon<br />1/2 tsp. ginger<br />1/4 tsp. cloves<br />1/4 tsp. nutmeg<br />3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch process)<br />2 sticks sweet butter (softened)<br />1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract<br />2 cups granulated sugar<br />4 large eggs<br />2 cups pumpkin<br />1 1/2 cups walnuts (chopped)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Preheat the oven to 325. Generously butter a 10" Bundt pan and dust with fine bread crumbs.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cocoa powder. Set aside.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZIpGhvAW28zi6m23JSGBKsfPmpU6j8uQ-jDUGbyUKdLdOraW1Ebbz-Aw96v0h-UUMJMwUe77xtb07M9GnwPnQSm6WeiV9ZgFf0RXyH7xVmci7gXyhYXJcUhp1-DxJ3SknWXF4xkYUil69_mfFj3wVa-b2SRkZiGeOhVYpBxsHqE9ncmZS4UnwhKX/s500/cpc1.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZIpGhvAW28zi6m23JSGBKsfPmpU6j8uQ-jDUGbyUKdLdOraW1Ebbz-Aw96v0h-UUMJMwUe77xtb07M9GnwPnQSm6WeiV9ZgFf0RXyH7xVmci7gXyhYXJcUhp1-DxJ3SknWXF4xkYUil69_mfFj3wVa-b2SRkZiGeOhVYpBxsHqE9ncmZS4UnwhKX/s16000/cpc1.JPEG" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></p>Beat the butter until soft. Add the vanilla and the sugar. Mix well.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYw6qwy7hgEqAnDYzIG-ibr9SxG1vJQqF4hiVDNG93yuJ4j6TX67dhG3AIG8IOpkAiEriIVZ9RJb9b789S8f1YniitgFXi_IuE6AWyHDruVyUuntht3qRJUMiayKhcjneKZs7XUn-LyoFJ4VZRC76-8MuESJcFWgUUt0xlgAcbi0RLD_49bD12qdPd/s500/cpc2.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYw6qwy7hgEqAnDYzIG-ibr9SxG1vJQqF4hiVDNG93yuJ4j6TX67dhG3AIG8IOpkAiEriIVZ9RJb9b789S8f1YniitgFXi_IuE6AWyHDruVyUuntht3qRJUMiayKhcjneKZs7XUn-LyoFJ4VZRC76-8MuESJcFWgUUt0xlgAcbi0RLD_49bD12qdPd/s16000/cpc2.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Add the eggs, one at a time, blending well.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxpvqe2EQEkHBmmAOIfI8uCmDA7wtT_na9GrwziCvjXSyFYGd9olj9eTY_Mjt-76zsfSusb_EinItD1zKYytU3IFjRVSBtIF66R1Akq8mABDDgwhGJkAeU8ZPVicFMSF-iD95RvmLEqnnc9AagRHdDTzPTXjf_vE4W_iYmSO3nh31GyhYUwgopqmR/s500/cpc3.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxpvqe2EQEkHBmmAOIfI8uCmDA7wtT_na9GrwziCvjXSyFYGd9olj9eTY_Mjt-76zsfSusb_EinItD1zKYytU3IFjRVSBtIF66R1Akq8mABDDgwhGJkAeU8ZPVicFMSF-iD95RvmLEqnnc9AagRHdDTzPTXjf_vE4W_iYmSO3nh31GyhYUwgopqmR/s16000/cpc3.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">On low speed, add half of the flour mixture...</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSBXPPTCHNWfgz6uGB76SnN7JbAzVWzirI3aHLCp4J_58QOw7xDrws7GnYS979ujCWLw9Otraa2C6u_1WouwlhNoagoJcYE-RtZPUnwXMFEMTwOr39w8AH6LjYXYUN0wt_qKg-olApq8eSrIGvKzI0fbaAOLqDZYXqFpLOsWGydxm6aWVz4oSofVZ/s500/cpc4.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSBXPPTCHNWfgz6uGB76SnN7JbAzVWzirI3aHLCp4J_58QOw7xDrws7GnYS979ujCWLw9Otraa2C6u_1WouwlhNoagoJcYE-RtZPUnwXMFEMTwOr39w8AH6LjYXYUN0wt_qKg-olApq8eSrIGvKzI0fbaAOLqDZYXqFpLOsWGydxm6aWVz4oSofVZ/s16000/cpc4.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Alternating with the pumpkin...</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRZmynzAa6ui9tiCA8PsMqT-9puCI_f4TxQ5pLUKSwteLQIgHYTxYJfKSeIZOLCOpr7KXotaLk_U9_6mScmtcgVO3FyE3k88mgHSPr2pEauJNaXXwt_2Kx2tcwjSYOwVBUyNuh141OFTxUDzXy35n9SU5MICNToVx1D5lhjBF13LYNWeHnrUjo8cR/s500/cpc5.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRZmynzAa6ui9tiCA8PsMqT-9puCI_f4TxQ5pLUKSwteLQIgHYTxYJfKSeIZOLCOpr7KXotaLk_U9_6mScmtcgVO3FyE3k88mgHSPr2pEauJNaXXwt_2Kx2tcwjSYOwVBUyNuh141OFTxUDzXy35n9SU5MICNToVx1D5lhjBF13LYNWeHnrUjo8cR/s16000/cpc5.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">And ending with the last half of the flour mixture. Mix well and scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Add the nuts.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 1 hour to 75 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. (See the note in the introduction. My cake was ready in 1 hour).</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2576vad_53UsjRIYCA_NLrX0wURebisDTSzNqmDNJGTgCRtcOj3lYQDwLDwwmL89SjiyarFJpPQ-hUwfL6QvBFqcBVwm1TAOcW9Jvs2k1JCyptdoDewH_Y2EZM-P4C1rSvyTAUvDXxuke4ybqqInInvwtVbMvRicohVgVA0g2pn95riMHKk3nuLo/s500/cpc7.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2576vad_53UsjRIYCA_NLrX0wURebisDTSzNqmDNJGTgCRtcOj3lYQDwLDwwmL89SjiyarFJpPQ-hUwfL6QvBFqcBVwm1TAOcW9Jvs2k1JCyptdoDewH_Y2EZM-P4C1rSvyTAUvDXxuke4ybqqInInvwtVbMvRicohVgVA0g2pn95riMHKk3nuLo/s16000/cpc7.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Let stand for 15 minutes and then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Sprinkle with confectioners sugar if desired.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrh_Rcyxdi1-kiZ-Q4FiLcW7MWN9UgL0PPrOBwEjDyN8gnDWLUPelcks347qdROoyUI8X-Qt-QO6JGB1DzWGADuLn_SEYJYRFfH1PHpOW84LnorbxZ-QFM6J4eG5ydYHHl-bQk7DbnNjQ9-Mq0qm8VG1PcmKQq3dsL7fIt50Yh5AzrYR175fjPvE79/s500/cpc6.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrh_Rcyxdi1-kiZ-Q4FiLcW7MWN9UgL0PPrOBwEjDyN8gnDWLUPelcks347qdROoyUI8X-Qt-QO6JGB1DzWGADuLn_SEYJYRFfH1PHpOW84LnorbxZ-QFM6J4eG5ydYHHl-bQk7DbnNjQ9-Mq0qm8VG1PcmKQq3dsL7fIt50Yh5AzrYR175fjPvE79/s16000/cpc6.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhordqX6_nmfON_KC_ZhNNQWaMmqYeldzRE5UvCuUYaK7Kf-zxZjtwlhQkL02DAYCyn29SBQKpeArjtO8JToijoPxaMYx0aF9hGn__SZbL5JWxvvjW6WJ0eOGpjMfboijhkW13wQVRNfQ-MJ4JvkNBKrgFMR-qDPJYBJL_opIMBN0LjKSpvATU6kmkf/s533/cpc8.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhordqX6_nmfON_KC_ZhNNQWaMmqYeldzRE5UvCuUYaK7Kf-zxZjtwlhQkL02DAYCyn29SBQKpeArjtO8JToijoPxaMYx0aF9hGn__SZbL5JWxvvjW6WJ0eOGpjMfboijhkW13wQVRNfQ-MJ4JvkNBKrgFMR-qDPJYBJL_opIMBN0LjKSpvATU6kmkf/s16000/cpc8.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span><p></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381055629874919944.post-22446670846221182022022-11-08T13:53:00.002-08:002022-11-08T13:56:33.567-08:00Jane Freiman's Brownies<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4G1wFpEEtevJAkqZXhaHaDUzwx30d8hD4wH9pURbMyAAYG-jq-o23cakoSMRDmX6h-EZX7rDIjtKEFHWgGWZphpRHP9mKscT4SHgJ95a8ZvEonMsFwXFnVnov8ipMA8rf_AfTG041qin1jugR-nti-EZ30SOoqc2YXSR-b9Z__J62hV6WHXrcH_zK/s1024/jane-freimans-brownies.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4G1wFpEEtevJAkqZXhaHaDUzwx30d8hD4wH9pURbMyAAYG-jq-o23cakoSMRDmX6h-EZX7rDIjtKEFHWgGWZphpRHP9mKscT4SHgJ95a8ZvEonMsFwXFnVnov8ipMA8rf_AfTG041qin1jugR-nti-EZ30SOoqc2YXSR-b9Z__J62hV6WHXrcH_zK/w640-h480/jane-freimans-brownies.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><p><b style="font-weight: bold;">Jane Freiman's Brownies <br /></b>Source: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0679438742/?tag=phillipoliver%20" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Maida Heatter's Brand-New Book of Great Cookies</i></b></span></i></b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (Random House, 1995 ed.)</span>, pg. 75.</p><p>These are very good brownies. I think they are best with ice cream. They are very fragile. The instructions to freeze them is a must and it requires some dexterity and patience to flip them out of the pan. Even after freezing, I had one to break as I was cutting them. </p><p>The recipe calls for walnuts but I used pecans.</p><p>I was not familiar with Jane Freiman but found out she is a New York restaurant critic and food writer. In her introduction, Maida says that she is a friend and the author of "Dinner Party: The New Entertaining". The book was published in 1990.</p><p><br /></p><p>1/4 cup sifted unbleached flour<br />1/4 tsp. baking powder<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />8 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (broken into small pieces)<br />5 oz. walnuts (1 1/4 cup) (in medium-sized pieces)<br />2 large eggs<br />2 tsp. vanilla<br />1/3 cup sour cream<br />4 oz. (1 stick) unsalted butter<br />3/4 cup granulated sugar</p><p>Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line an 8 x 8 inch pan with foil. Butter the foil and sprinkle it with dry bread crumbs.</p><p>Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.</p><p>Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler. </p><p>Beat the eggs, vanilla and sour cream slightly.</p><p>In a quart (or larger) saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir until melted. Stir in the chocolate.</p><p>Transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in the egg mixture, then the sifted dry ingredients. Add the nuts.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcaBK-JntSsKg12JHriIjyLOMvssFxtaqOGLOmjB1dDkELYzncAGxwOv_9vzhCWi9kmpC5YZoel48D8Qsd7AznmL3zh-BoPo-QlM-5tSTvE2zT20nw6y3YhJosPAuwPhJ7jJgYC44zW3g2CK_dKh5iUVSyemnaUGrPM3Ri9ufDxxzbfkinVKh32u1/s550/jfb2.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcaBK-JntSsKg12JHriIjyLOMvssFxtaqOGLOmjB1dDkELYzncAGxwOv_9vzhCWi9kmpC5YZoel48D8Qsd7AznmL3zh-BoPo-QlM-5tSTvE2zT20nw6y3YhJosPAuwPhJ7jJgYC44zW3g2CK_dKh5iUVSyemnaUGrPM3Ri9ufDxxzbfkinVKh32u1/s16000/jfb2.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9U69KdDTTVD-h1MRoGsVuroATcyrBOTcITsht2LdrxCWjeQx59QdhtLrZXTjy9AzqHktv9n8UgwkkZTbSgE_slSQpB5QdH8ST541mI8SKyo8MJPFOjn1MVV3xbLsHLgqtOvp2JSK8xBI0n8ekePm4O_3sAqP5TVhNYq68hK1ZJzKwcnihJ0LzOqR/s550/jfb3.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9U69KdDTTVD-h1MRoGsVuroATcyrBOTcITsht2LdrxCWjeQx59QdhtLrZXTjy9AzqHktv9n8UgwkkZTbSgE_slSQpB5QdH8ST541mI8SKyo8MJPFOjn1MVV3xbLsHLgqtOvp2JSK8xBI0n8ekePm4O_3sAqP5TVhNYq68hK1ZJzKwcnihJ0LzOqR/s16000/jfb3.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1p0_cSbHNTjdRvPsTUtmRZWY22SXiuOsCLOxJCBYjm3X_hmWfAePpbUItngSgirNNDZPSTzgcmmJV5k3lMcr3HQOUWrSWlM0Rrxz4cfmA-XHzW8lNq64FP8fU4dp-NKaL8vWh2hKZBTDxOnhUOI888nVg0z8CIBDDURBlGRqs7kEB6kXEXZMdiZ2m/s550/jfb4.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1p0_cSbHNTjdRvPsTUtmRZWY22SXiuOsCLOxJCBYjm3X_hmWfAePpbUItngSgirNNDZPSTzgcmmJV5k3lMcr3HQOUWrSWlM0Rrxz4cfmA-XHzW8lNq64FP8fU4dp-NKaL8vWh2hKZBTDxOnhUOI888nVg0z8CIBDDURBlGRqs7kEB6kXEXZMdiZ2m/s16000/jfb4.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Transfer to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQ3JqWe1Vb8hDMfHw30PRLVI2mZrGFYg1lPX_8U6bX0VEC1OOM56lRyTJalJdMV4ZZw_HT-12zwGVrhHEgnt31XMF_UXl7OYSJ3mc7OZHSXHFtM-WGxU-u82wng6MTPGbVdNji-gTOGT5kcgcNJD_pwVJ91cU2-RKK6bBCw7LZXwPj8rAOsOOr0iL/s550/jfb5.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQ3JqWe1Vb8hDMfHw30PRLVI2mZrGFYg1lPX_8U6bX0VEC1OOM56lRyTJalJdMV4ZZw_HT-12zwGVrhHEgnt31XMF_UXl7OYSJ3mc7OZHSXHFtM-WGxU-u82wng6MTPGbVdNji-gTOGT5kcgcNJD_pwVJ91cU2-RKK6bBCw7LZXwPj8rAOsOOr0iL/s16000/jfb5.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5eMAdb1d9sv8PCVUnbfeZ_haXDukUVsDl-77E7yKVdLzZ4XmJ06dDoJTJXMmO9OKHxESrxYyHVtDmwGYJJ75DXzUNCZFwxH5pwBNHOE-kkZbE_1D-GhZlAkdBehl4jY_dRsXvAb0F3crjzet7dTqvmO3Jgxqw9cFMfJF6hhDlRHw8vTdEwUG1bynw/s550/jfb6.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5eMAdb1d9sv8PCVUnbfeZ_haXDukUVsDl-77E7yKVdLzZ4XmJ06dDoJTJXMmO9OKHxESrxYyHVtDmwGYJJ75DXzUNCZFwxH5pwBNHOE-kkZbE_1D-GhZlAkdBehl4jY_dRsXvAb0F3crjzet7dTqvmO3Jgxqw9cFMfJF6hhDlRHw8vTdEwUG1bynw/s16000/jfb6.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidXl-UpCbDKGNARZO1m2-3cJMKGLAr7vWp4sOhhdSj-S9BO8hF8ueklLteUvFRxeTxeYn6Qft8g6usNxtQsNak3rKCYlSrc4xaYLzMV6eeEYRynOa8IVp8vcduRwu2xDyxgYssSJ9Kuev7RsBr44LNGEaTdJRUeX9a0FCDEAMq8ybqpIfIElW4j7N2/s550/jfb7.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidXl-UpCbDKGNARZO1m2-3cJMKGLAr7vWp4sOhhdSj-S9BO8hF8ueklLteUvFRxeTxeYn6Qft8g6usNxtQsNak3rKCYlSrc4xaYLzMV6eeEYRynOa8IVp8vcduRwu2xDyxgYssSJ9Kuev7RsBr44LNGEaTdJRUeX9a0FCDEAMq8ybqpIfIElW4j7N2/s16000/jfb7.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p>Stand at room temperature until cooled. Carefully invert from the pan when cooled and peel off the foil. Flip it again so that the cake is right side up. Freeze for at least one hour or refrigerate for several hours. Cut into squares as soon as you remove it from the freezer.</p><p>They can be wrapped individually or stored in an airtight container. They can also be kept frozen and served immediately after coming out of the freezer as they do not get too hard.</p><p></p>Phillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.com0