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Sharing homemade cookies is a wonderful way to thank friends and families, a gift for a hostess or a delicious treat for a church, school or work function. Some of the best cookies are made with Argo Corn Starch and Karo Syrup, products that have been classic staples for bakers. For example, did you know that cornstarch is the secret ingredient for softer shortbread cookies? The right blend of cornstarch and flour is found in Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies. The rich color and flavor of dark corn syrup is an essential ingredient of moist, chewy Oatmeal Hermits, cookie favorite. an ch i f- Prep time: 20 minutes Bake time: 25 to 30 minutes Makes: 3'i dozen Oatmeal Hermits 'to Prep time: 10 minutes ' Bake time: 15 minutes per batch Makes: 3 dozen cookies Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies offer a mingling of flavors that sums up happy hciiday memories. Making them with the family is the bast wav to make even more memories. y. 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With a littld help from the new instant mashed potatoes, Betty Crocker Sweet Potatoes, you can skip the hours of preparation ar.d make every family dinner a special occasion with the perfect blend of potatoes and seasonings. If you're really looking to put a little extra pizza zz into your week-nigroutine, how pjjout serving a sweet potato sid dish that's worthy cf any hol'day table? ht n Sweet Potatoes Prep Time: 10 min Start to Finish: 40 min 1 1 V you're reaiiy looking to put a little extra pizzazz into your week-nigroutine, how about serving a sweet potato side dish that's worthy of eny hciiday table. If ht and-hal- boiling water and f, melted butter. Add 2 pouches potatoes and remaining potato ingredients; stir well. 2. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and flour. Viih fork, cut ia 2 tablespoojss butter until criKiiMy. Stir in pecans; sprinkle over top. 3. 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These flavors mingle wonderfully and sweet potatoes also offer health benefits. teaspoon cinnamon tablespoons brown sugar tablespoons butter for coating the pan 1 package Bruce's Sweet Potato Pancake Mix 2 sticks of butter, thawed slightly 1 3 2 Preheat oven to 350F. In a mixing bowl, empty the pie filling and sliced apples. Add the cinnamon and brown sugar and mix until incorporated. Next, coat a 9xl6-incpan with the 2 tablespoons of butter. In another mixing bowl, empty the sweet potato pancake mix and cut in the butter h and top with the sweet potato pancake mix. Bake for 30 minutes at 350F or until the top is browned and crispy. cans of apple pie filling cans of sliced apples filling into the greased pan Makes 8 to 10 servings. 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With a rolling pin or large medium-siz- e Vt heavy spoon, gently pound AM Black Cherry, Gingersnsp and Georgia Pecan Parfait is delicious and made with nutritious ingredients. mouth-waiering- ly mixture to crumble cookies and pecans. (The mixture should be somewhat coarse, not finely ground,) Set aside. In a small bowl, mix all yogurt together. Add whipped topping and gently fold into blend. Do not overmix. To assemble in individual G- - to glass serving pieces, n tablespoons mixture into bottom of each glass. Top each with V cup yogurt mixture. spoon 2 ginger-snap-peca- Portion the chopped kiwifruit into each glass and top with about another V cup yogurt mixture to use all that's remaining. Top each serving with remaining gingersnap-peca- n mixture. Coarsely chop remaining cup pecan halves and sprinkle on top for garnish. Refrigerate parfaits at least 30 minutes or up to two hours. Serve chilled. Nutrition information per serving calories: 254; protein: 6g; carbs: 30g; saturated fat: .5g; monounsaturated fat: 7g; polyunsaturated fat: 2g; cholesterol: lmg; fiber: 2.5g; sodium: 150mg. SS 11 H i vf Iv can keep your during the holiday season (NAPS) cool It I . Up For The Holidays Stocking You run 9 'if Sweet Potato & Apple Crunch Cobbler deli- daily serving of pecans may lower breast and vegetable, Betty f Topping lMi-qua- rt ."3 and zinc. "Studies suggest a With a half-and-hal- cups boiling water cup butter, melted box Betty Crocker sweat 1. P I either by hand or with a dough cutter. When properly done, it should look like a bunch of small pebbles. Place the apple 2 2 one-oun- if d r So when you're looking for a dessert, try an old favorite (apple cobbler) with a new twist (sweet potatoes). Try this recipe. You'll love it! For more healthy recipes, visit www.brucefoods.com. That's Good To Eat And Good For You cious food can be good for you is not as "nutty" as it sounds. Georgia pecans are delicious and nutritious, a fitting food for those interested in staying fit. A serving of pecans contains 196 calories, 2.7 grams of dietary fiber and over 19 vitamins (NAPS) Sweet potatoes are emerging from under their holiday niche and appearing on dinner tables year-roun- d to rave family reviews. This spud is just as nutritious as it is delicious, so it's no wonder sweet potato consumption has increased 1(55 percent in the last 15 years. But sweet potatoes can take a long time to prepare Potatoes 1 cups greased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 375 F until lightly browned around edges. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool. , cob- E. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on J 1?' mr Help You A Nut Strenjsei-Pev&- mix welL Whisk together corn syrup, oil and eggs in a small bowl. Add to dry ingredients. www.karosymp.com. candy. Either way, a traditional bler is placed in a large baking dish and is covered by a layer of pastry. Cobblers are similar to pies but don't have the bottom crust. There are many varieties of cobblers, such as the Crumble, Crisp, Betty, Grunt or Slump. They can be served hot or cold for dessert tonight or the next time you are entertaining, try this Sweet Potato & Apple Crunch Cobbler. You can use fresh or canned apples depending on the season. By using Bruce's Sweet Potato Pancake Mix, you eliminate the step of creating the pastry for the top. It's so simple: Just sprinkle the mix on and it'll bake into the cobbler and come out looking brown and crispy. Plus, you get the extra added health benefits of sweet potatoes. Did you know sweet potatoes have no fat or cholesterol, are low in sodium and high in fiber? They are also good sources of vitamins A, C and sugar, milk and vanilla and down on each cookie to flatten mix until frosting is smooth. For more holiday recipes, visit Drizzle cookies with frosting using fingers or a and with in crushed and www.argostarch.com sugar (dipped sprinkle glass drinking baking sheets. Gently press cup butter (no sweet-flavore- quick-cookin- 'A Mix oats sugar and raisins in large bowk add flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon and al Mix butter, sugar, crushed g oats cups cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup raisins 1 cups flour X teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon H cup Karo Dark OR with Real Brown Sugar Corn Syrup cup Mazola corn oil 2 (NAPS) A cobbler is a tradi tional dish. In the United States, it's usually made as a dessert filled with fresh or canned fruit. They can also be served British style as a main course filled with meat and vegetables. depending on your preference. If you're looking for something quick and easy to make to serve 2 eggs !4 place on parchment ' Cookies: 1 d i ' much-appreciat- Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies ... To Help You Healthy Cobblers Offer Comfort Cookies Spread The Joy And Share Some Memories By Baking Up Seasonal note: For (NAPS) - Tip with a trip down the frozen and refrigerated aisles of the grocery store. Shop early and stock up so you'll have delectable appetizers, delicious meals and mouthwatering desserts at your fingertips. The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association suggests: Appetizer Ideas: Keep plenty of cheeses in the refrigerator-r-themake great appetizers for y and impromptu unexpected holiday guests. In your freezer, keep handy precooked shrimp, meatballs, quiche, eggrolls and more they take only minutes to prepare and can be served in festive holiday dishes. Brunch Suggestions? Convitems for your freezer include muffins, waffles, panenient cakes, breakfast sandwiches, bagels and fruit. Combine fruit with yogurts and juices for smoothies that can make holiday mornings even more fun. Super Snacks: Convenient for hungry families and guests is a delicious pizza out of the freezer, into the oven and ready to serve in minutes. Keep plenty of wings, dips and chips on hand. Dinner Plans: The frozen aisles offer a variety of fully pre- i 1 Try this favorite holiday appetizer: Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 2 cups thawed, chopped frozen artichoke hearts cup mayonnaise & cup sour cream tsp. hoi pepper sauce 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 Squeeze excess liquid from thawed spinach and artichokes. Place spinach, mayon- naise, sour cream, hot pepper sauce, Parmesan cheese and of Monterey Jack cheese in food processor. Process until just blended but slightly just heat and lumpy. Add artichokes and serve on busy shopping nights. blend slightly to make a Pleasures: Con- chunky mixture. Place in sider the large selection of frozen greased casserole dish. pared entries Side-Dis- h 1-- vegetables, potatoes and breads for terrific side dishes, making holiday meals less work. Delightful Desserts: Stock the freezer with delicious frozen pies, cakes and ice cream. Keep the refrigerator full of puddings, e whipped toppings and ready-to-bak- cookies. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake at 350 about 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with dipping toasts or chips. For additional recipes, serving suggestions and food safety tips, visit EasvHomeMeals.com. |