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Brownie Mix Cookies

These cookies are chocolatey, fudgy and pleasing for both the brownie and cookie lovers.

One 18.3-ounce box fudge brownie mix

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks

Arrange the racks in the upper and lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Stir together the brownie mix, butter and egg in a large bowl until smooth and combined, then fold in the chocolate chunks.

Scoop 24 balls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets. Use the palm of your hand to gently press each ball into a thick disk. Bake until the cookies spread and the edges are just set, rotating the trays halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

This recipe is from Food Network see HERE

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Oreo Balls

Oreo lovers here is a treat for you. Soft cookie filling with a chocolate shell. Decorate with cookie crumbs, sprinkles anything you'd like.

One 16-ounce package chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreo (about 30 cookies)

6 ounces cream cheese

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or refined coconut oil

2 cups white chocolate chips

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pulse the cookies in a food processor to fine crumbs. Remove 2 tablespoons crumbs to a small bowl and reserve. Add the cream cheese and pulse until it just comes together. Transfer to a large bowl and knead a few times until completely combined.

Roll into 24 balls, each about 2 heaping tablespoons. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until chilled through, about 45 minutes.

Put the semisweet chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl with 1 tablespoon oil. Put the white chocolate chips in another medium heatproof bowl with the remaining tablespoon oil. Melt the chocolate mixtures one at a time, stirring occasionally, over a double boiler until smooth.

Drop one truffle at a time into the semisweet chocolate mixture, using two forks to evenly coat. Tap any excess chocolate off, then return to the baking sheet. Drizzle with the white chocolate mixture, then quickly sprinkle with the reserved cookie crumbs. Continue until all the truffles are coated and decorated. Return to the refrigerator to set, about 5 minutes. Serve chilled.

Recipe from Food Network you can see more HERE

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Hello Friends, it's week 80!

Stoneware Cooking Tip

Stoneware has the amazing ability to go from freezer, to oven, to table. It’s a beautiful way to cook and present your cooking masterpieces. But there are a few things you need to keep in mind.

If exposed to extreme temperatures differences, stoneware has a tendency to crack. To prevent thermal shock, give your stoneware time to warm up and thaw in the refrigerator before transferring it to the oven.

Conversely, give the stoneware time to cool down before placing it in either the refrigerator or the freezer.

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Crescent Pecan Pie Bars

Crescent Pecan Pie Bars made with crescent dinner rolls.

Crust

1can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet

Filling

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup corn syrup

1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg, beaten

Heat oven to 350°F.

If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate dough into 2 long rectangles. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan; press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust. Firmly press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 2 long rectangles. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan; press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust.

Bake 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix filling ingredients. Pour filling over partially baked crust.

Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store at room temperature.

Recipe from Pillsbury

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Christmas Inspiration

Hello Friends, it's week 79!
I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. And for many, I hope you stay nice and warm these next few days.

Christmas Cookie Tip

If you're going to commit to decorating with traditional icing, meander through the crafts section at the store and pick up a few refillable plastic squeeze bottles. They're easier to use if you don't work with piping bags regularly, and they give you more control over the icing as you decorate.