December 17, 1999
'Tis the season to be jolly,
and what is sweeter than giving-and receiving-tasty home-baked
treats? These trusted recipes using Hershey's Cocoa and Bake Shoppe
Pieces and Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk are sure to warm
the hearts and the taste buds of all your friends and family.Magic Cookie Bars
Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes 24-36 bars
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. In 13x9x2-inch baking pan, melt butter in oven.
2. Sprinkle crumbs over butter; pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Top with remaining ingredients; press down firmly with fork.
3. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Chill, if desired. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars:
Add 1 cup Hershey's Butterscotch Chips after chocolate chips.
Holiday Treasure Cookies
Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes about 4-1/2 dozen cookies
1. Heat oven to 375ºF. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, flour and baking powder in small bowl; set aside.
2. Beat sweetened condensed milk and butter until smooth; add reserved crumb mixture, mixing well. Stir in coconut, chocolate pieces and holiday bits. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Store covered at room temperature.
Festive Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes about 2-3/4 pounds
1. Line 8 or 9-inch square pan with wax paper.
2. Melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; immediately stir in nuts, if desired, vanilla and 2/3 cup peanut butter chips. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Melt remaining 1 cup peanut butter chips with whipping cream over low heat, stirring until thick and smooth. Spread over top of chocolate.
3. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.
Chocolate Almond Cookies
Prep time: 25 minutes
Makes about 3-1/2 dozen cookies
1. Beat butter and 1 cup sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Add egg, almond extract and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating to form smooth dough. Stir in mini chocolate chips. If necessary, refrigerate dough about 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
2. Heat oven to 350ºF. Shape dough into 1-1/8-inch balls; roll in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Place three slivered almonds on top of each ball; press slightly.
3. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Store covered at room temperature.
Toffee-Top Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 20 minutes
Makes about 36 bars
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Combine flour, powdered sugar, cocoa and baking soda in medium bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into bottom of ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes.
2. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in 1 cup toffee bits. Pour mixture over hot crust. Bake 25 minutes or until set and edges just begin to brown.
3. Remove from oven. Cool about 15 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup toffee bits evenly over top. Cool completely. Refrigerate several hours or until cold. Store leftover bars covered in refrigerator.
Creamy Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes about 10 servings
1. Combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, vanilla and salt in large saucepan; mix well.
2. Over medium heat, slowly stir in water; heat to serving temperature, stirring occasionally. Do Not Boil.
3. Serve in cups or mugs, topped with marshmallows, if desired.
Microwave: Combine all ingredients except marshmallows in 2-quart glass measure. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes. Top each serving with marshmallows, if desired.
Chocolate Cranberry Bars
Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes about 36 bars
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Stir together crumbs, cocoa and sugar in medium bowl; cut in butter until crumbly.
2. Press mixture evenly on bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture; sprinkle evenly with peanut butter chips, dried cranberries and nuts; press down firmly.
3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cover with foil; let stand several hours. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.
Here are some tips on how to incorporate tempting treats into your holiday gift-giving traditions:
How about a unique twist on a holiday favorite? Instead of the typical "Secret Santa" gift exchange, ask participants to draw a recipe as well as a name. The prepared recipe can later be offered as the surprise gift!
Looking for a special gift for your child to give to a teacher? Or how about a nice way to say thanks to people in the office? Nothing says have a Happy Holiday and brings a smile more readily than tasty baked goodies!
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