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Nutty Oatmeal Chip Cookies

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Oatmeal Cookies

I’ve got a thing for cookies.  Especially oatmeal cookies.

I think it’s because they seem healthy.  I mean, all those oats are just chock-full of fiber, and that’s a good thing, right?

The great thing about these particular cookies is that they really are pretty good for you.  Full of nut butters, nuts, and oats – with a fairly low amount of sugar – they make a rather decadent healthy treat.

These Nutty Oatmeal Chip cookies just might be my new go-to cookies for traveling and field trips and the like.  I love how soft and chewy they are – and yet the nuts provide just the right amount of crunch.

The only problem with these cookies is trying to keep some in the house.  Somehow they ‘magically’ disappear from the kitchen whenever I make them.

Maybe you’ll have better luck at hanging onto them than I do.

Then again, if your family is anything like mine – you probably won’t.

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Nutty Oatmeal Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. peanut butter
  • 2/3 c. chopped almonds
  • 1 1/2 c. white wheat flour
  • 2 t. baking soda
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1 c. softened butter
  • 2 t. vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. oats
  • 1/2 c. chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar.
  2. Stir in peanut butter and nuts.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Stir dry ingredients together.
  5. Add dry mixture to wet mixture.
  6. Mix well.
  7. Add chocolate chips.
  8. Chill for 1 hour.
  9. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  10. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto tray.
  11. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes.
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Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake

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Cheesecake

My husband took me out for Valentine’s Day about bought the most amazing piece of cheesecake for our dessert.  I’ve never had anything like it – it was the perfect chocolate food.  Smooth, silky, and rich, it was absolutely wonderful.

So color me thrilled when he decided later that he’d try to make one for me himself.

This is what he came up with.

The texture is a bit different than the restaurant version, but it’s no less amazing.  It’s chocolate-y and rich and completely decadent. 

I think that he needs to make these on a very regular, frequent basis – right??

If you like cheesecake or chocolate or dessert, grab your supplies and get baking.  You won’t be sorry.  (The extra-good news, besides the it’s-delicious part?  This cheesecake is easy.  No water baths, no foil bibs for the pans, no myriads of ingredients necessary.  All told, for a cheesecake, it’s pretty simple – which means you get to enjoy it sooner.)

Oh – and be prepared to hide the results.  You won’t want to share.

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Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake

Ingredients

  • 18 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with the icing removed
  • 2 T. melted butter
  • 3 8-oz packages of cream cheese
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 3/4 c. hazelnut liqueur
  • 8 oz. semi-sweet Baker's chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Mix cookie crumbs and butter.
  3. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9" springform pan.
  4. Bake crumb crust for 10 minutes.
  5. Beat cream cheese, sugar, liqueur, and vanilla with mixer until blended.
  6. Add melted chocolate and mix well.
  7. Mix in eggs individually.
  8. Pour cream cheese mixture over crust.
  9. Bake for 50 minutes.
  10. Chill for 4 hours before removing from pan.
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Are you a cheesecake fan?  Try this amazing Black Magic Cake, which has a cheesecake center, or these Party Perfect Cheesecakes.  Yum!

 

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Garlic Alfredo Pasta

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Garlic Alfredo Pasta

 

Every night’s a good night for pasta, right?  When a meeting got thrown into the mix at the last minute, the meal I had planned wouldn’t work.  I was stumped – I had a beautiful, cook-and-serve-immediately dinner on the brain, and now we needed something that could be prepped ahead of time.

That’s where this Garlic Alfredo Pasta dish comes in. 

I’ve been hungry for some pasta fettuccini Alfredo, anyway, and this dish has all of those flavors.  Instead of serving it as individual dishes, though, as I normally would, I combined it into a casserole that contained all the food groups – and lest that sound ‘weird,’ trust me – these are delicious combinations.

It’s not exactly a one-dish dinner, of course, since each component needs to be prepared individually, but it’s definitely a cut above your typical casserole.  It would be a great dish to double and stick the second into the freezer or to gift one to a friend or neighbor. 

So what is Garlic Alfredo Pasta, anyway?

It’s marinated chicken with steamed broccoli and pasta smothered in a light, garlicky Alfredo sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese.

Yum.

Garlic Alfredo Pasta
Serves 4
A decadently creamy take on Fettuccini Alfredo
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646 calories
77 g
83 g
19 g
42 g
10 g
465 g
725 g
9 g
0 g
7 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
465g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646
Calories from Fat 163
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g
28%
Saturated Fat 10g
50%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 83mg
28%
Sodium 725mg
30%
Total Carbohydrates 77g
26%
Dietary Fiber 6g
25%
Sugars 9g
Protein 42g
Vitamin A
34%
Vitamin C
108%
Calcium
48%
Iron
17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 12 oz pasta
  2. 2 chicken breasts, cleaned, cut in 1-inch pieces
  3. Italian marinade
  4. 1 lb frozen broccoli
  5. 4 T. butter
  6. 4 T. flour
  7. 2 T. minced garlic
  8. 1 1/2 c. chicken broth
  9. 1 1/2 c. whole milk
  10. 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  11. 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
  12. salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Saute the chicken in the Italian dressing in a hot skillet. Toss frequently for 4-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  2. Cook pasta. Add the broccoli to the pasta pot for the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
  3. Drain pasta and set aside.
  4. In the empty pasta pot, melt the butter.
  5. Stir in the garlic and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the flour.
  7. Slowly add the chicken stock, stirring constantly.
  8. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens.
  9. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
  10. In a buttered casserole dish, layer the chicken, the pasta, and the broccoli.
  11. Pour the sauce over the top.
  12. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top.
  13. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly.
  14. Serve immediately.
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Soft and Chewy Oatmeal-Chip Cookies

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Soft & Chewy Oatmeal-Chip Cookies @ A Nest in the Rocks

I know a recipe’s good when someone asks me to make it again.

Or when it disappears really, really fast.

That’s what happened with these cookies.  They were gone overnight – literally (we did share a few with some kiddie friends) and then everyone started clamoring for more.

These cookies are just that good.  While they have the usual amounts of cookie-sugar, though, they’re also have lots of fiber, making them decently healthy cookies.  At least, cookies that you can feel good about feeding your family.

Your family won’t care, though.  They’ll be too busy eating them.

Soft and Chewy Oatmeal-Chip Cookies
Yields 2
An incredibly soft and chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookie
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
17 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
17 min
Total Time
1 hr
2960 calories
373 g
449 g
139 g
61 g
78 g
678 g
1681 g
151 g
4 g
49 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
678g
Yields
2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2960
Calories from Fat 1218
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 139g
213%
Saturated Fat 78g
392%
Trans Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Monounsaturated Fat 37g
Cholesterol 449mg
150%
Sodium 1681mg
70%
Total Carbohydrates 373g
124%
Dietary Fiber 30g
119%
Sugars 151g
Protein 61g
Vitamin A
65%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
44%
Iron
87%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 c. softened butter
  2. 1 c. brown sugar
  3. 2 eggs
  4. 2 t vanilla extract
  5. 1/2 t baking soda
  6. 1 t salt
  7. 1 1/4 c white-wheat flour
  8. 3 c oats
  9. 1 c chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Cream butter and sugar together.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Mix well.
  4. Add baking soda, salt,, flour, and oats, mixing after each one until just combined.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips.
  6. Drop on baking sheet by the tablespoon.
  7. Bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes.
  8. Cool on tray for 5 minutes.
  9. Remove from tray.
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Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken

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Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken @ A Nest in the Rocks

 

That’s why I was excited to find this recipe.  It sounded so good to me – and yet we didn’t have all of the original ingredients, so we played around a little bit.

We ended up with something that takes a few minutes to throw together and then cooks on its own.  There are no last minute items to do, which makes it especially great for those days when you have little time at home before dinner.

If you’re a fan of Asian food, this is definitely a recipe to try because it’s just as tasty as it is simple.

What’s your favorite busy-night dish?

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Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken
Serves 4
A tasty and healthy Oriental-style dish
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
4 hr
Total Time
4 hr 10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
4 hr
Total Time
4 hr 10 min
318 calories
31 g
96 g
4 g
38 g
1 g
203 g
1908 g
20 g
0 g
2 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
203g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
Calories from Fat 37
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
6%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 96mg
32%
Sodium 1908mg
79%
Total Carbohydrates 31g
10%
Dietary Fiber 1g
5%
Sugars 20g
Protein 38g
Vitamin A
102%
Vitamin C
3%
Calcium
5%
Iron
11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
  2. 1/2 c. soy sauce
  3. 1/4 c. cornstarch
  4. 1 clove of garlic, minced
  5. 1/3 c. brown sugar
  6. 2 grated carrots
Instructions
  1. Toss chicken with cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Whisk sugar, water, soy sauce, and garlic together.
  3. Add liquid mixture to slow cooker.
  4. Add grated carrots and stir to combine.
  5. Stir chicken into slow cooker.
  6. Cook for 4 hours.
  7. Serve over rice with veggies.
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Baked Supreme Pizza Dip

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Baked Supreme Pizza Dip

Sometimes I just crave pizza.  You know – the gooey, melt-y cheese, the spicy meats, the abundance of veggies.  That doesn’t mean that I always want to make a pizza, though, or that I’m interested in the crust, because as good as it can be, somehow I never get hungry for that specific part.

That’s when I started making this dip.  It has all the richness and yumminess of a pizza without the work or carbs of a crust.  It’s fun and share-able, and you can even use raw veggies, crackers, or baked pitas as the dippers.

Even better, you can top the dip with your favorite pizza toppings, so you can really customize it to suit you.

So you need an app for this weekend’s party?  Here you go.

Baked Supreme Pizza Dip
Serves 4
An easy, baked dip that's easy to customize with your favorite pizza flavors.
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Prep Time
5 min
Total Time
35 min
Prep Time
5 min
Total Time
35 min
306 calories
8 g
86 g
26 g
11 g
15 g
139 g
433 g
3 g
0 g
8 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
139g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
Calories from Fat 232
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g
41%
Saturated Fat 15g
74%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 86mg
29%
Sodium 433mg
18%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
5%
Sugars 3g
Protein 11g
Vitamin A
24%
Vitamin C
20%
Calcium
22%
Iron
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 8 oz cream cheese
  2. 1/2 t garlic powder
  3. 1/2 t oregano
  4. 1/2 t Italian seasoning
  5. 1 c. shredded mozzarella
  6. 1/2 c. pizza sauce
  7. 1/4 c minced onion
  8. 1/4 c. diced green pepper
  9. pizza toppings - pepperoni, black olives, etc. (opt)
Instructions
  1. Soften cream cheese.
  2. Mix cream cheese with 1/4 of the mozzarella and the herbs.
  3. Spread cheese mixture in the bottom of a pie pan.
  4. Top cheese mixture with pizza sauce.
  5. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top of the sauce.
  6. Add additional toppings.
  7. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly.
Notes
  1. Serve with sliced, raw veggies, crackers, or tortilla chips as dippers.
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Healthy Burrito Bowls

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Healhty Burrito Bowls @ A Nest in the Rocks

I planned to make something new last week – a new kind of healthy Mexican recipe that the Big Helper and I were excited about.

Until one ingredient didn’t behave as expected.

At the very last minute, I needed to change things up, and these burrito bowls were the result.  We really liked them.  The veggies are spicy, and they’re easily customizable to suit everyone in your family.

Healthy Burrito Bowls
Serves 4
These burrito bowls are easy to customize and are full of flavor.
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753 calories
148 g
7 g
9 g
24 g
3 g
473 g
354 g
7 g
0 g
5 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
473g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 753
Calories from Fat 73
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g
13%
Saturated Fat 3g
14%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 7mg
2%
Sodium 354mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 148g
49%
Dietary Fiber 16g
65%
Sugars 7g
Protein 24g
Vitamin A
18%
Vitamin C
84%
Calcium
16%
Iron
30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 3 cups rice, white or brown
  2. 3 small zucchini
  3. 1 onion
  4. 1 green pepper
  5. 1 T. olive oil
  6. 2 cloves of minced garlic
  7. 1 t. cumin
  8. 1/2 t. crushed red pepper
  9. salt and pepper to taste
  10. 2 cups black beans, cooked
  11. 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  12. diced tomatoes (opt)
  13. shredded cheese (opt)
  14. salsa (opt)
Instructions
  1. Cook the rice according to package directions.
  2. Slice the onion and the bell pepper.
  3. Preheat a large saucepan and add olive oil.
  4. Add chopped zucchini, onion, green pepper, and garlic.
  5. Cook through.
  6. Add cumin, red pepper, salt, and ground black pepper.
  7. Mix to combine.
  8. Push the veggies to one side of the pan and add the corn and beans to the clear side to heat through.
  9. Spoon rice into the bottom of each bowl.
  10. Top with beans, veggies, and then corn. Add additional toppings as desired.
  11. Serve hot.
Notes
  1. We enjoyed these bowls with the above ingredients. If meat is desired, add your cooked meat directly to the bowl above the rice and enjoy!
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Cheesy Pizza Dip

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Cheesy Pizza Dip @ A Nest in the Rocks

I love appetizers.  My family teases me about that, because sometimes I’d much rather munch my way through dinner than have a typical meal.  That’s why I love this recipe so much.  You get all the taste of pizza with the fun of an appetizer.  It’s shareable and fun but super tasty, too.

Cheesy Pizza Dip
Serves 4
A cheesy and fun appetizer with your favorite pizza flavors
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
402 calories
13 g
102 g
32 g
16 g
17 g
207 g
698 g
4 g
0 g
10 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
207g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
Calories from Fat 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g
50%
Saturated Fat 17g
87%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 102mg
34%
Sodium 698mg
29%
Total Carbohydrates 13g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
9%
Sugars 4g
Protein 16g
Vitamin A
82%
Vitamin C
47%
Calcium
34%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 8 oz cream cheese
  2. 1 t garlic powder
  3. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  4. 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  5. 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  6. 1/4 teaspoon basil
  7. 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
  8. 1 c. pizza sauce
  9. 1/2 sautéed onion (optional)
  10. 1 c. kale, chopped and sautéed (optional)
  11. 8 pepperoni (optional)
  12. 1/4 c. sliced black olives (optional)
Instructions
  1. Soften cream cheese.
  2. Mix dried herbs with cream cheese and half of shredded cheese.
  3. Mix in onions, olives, and/or kale.
  4. Spread cheese mixture in bottom of pie plate.
  5. Top cheese mixture with pizza sauce.
  6. Spread remaining shredded cheese on top of sauce.
  7. Top with pepperoni.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until hot and bubbly.
  9. Serve with crackers, bagel chips, or tortilla chips.
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{Soft and Chewy} Chocolate Chip Cookies

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{Soft and Chewy} Chocolate Chip Cookies @ A Nest in the Rocks

In college my friends and I used to get together to bake on vacations.  There was never time for that during the school terms, but we all enjoyed making things, and the creative outlet was great during our time off.

This recipe came from one of those friends.  I think of her every time I make these, and that’s fairly often during the winter months.  This dough comes together quickly, makes enough to share, and bakes up super light and fluffy.  I’ve never had these cookies get hard or crispy, although I did have trouble trying to get good pictures for this post because when I went to take the picture, this. was. the. only. cookie. left.

Did I mention I tried to take the picture a few hours after I baked them?

Yes.  Ahem.

They’re good.

{Soft and Chewy} Chocolate Chip Cookies
A soft and fluffy old-fashioned chocolate chip cookie
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5002 calories
507 g
899 g
315 g
59 g
160 g
1040 g
2343 g
388 g
7 g
133 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1040g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5002
Calories from Fat 2752
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 315g
485%
Saturated Fat 160g
802%
Trans Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 26g
Monounsaturated Fat 107g
Cholesterol 899mg
300%
Sodium 2343mg
98%
Total Carbohydrates 507g
169%
Dietary Fiber 21g
82%
Sugars 388g
Protein 59g
Vitamin A
131%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
68%
Iron
72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 2 1/4 flour (white or white-wheat)
  2. 1 t. baking soda
  3. 1 c. butter
  4. 1/4 c. sugar
  5. 3/4 c. brown sugar
  6. 1 t. vanilla
  7. 1 4-oz package of instant vanilla pudding mix
  8. 2 eggs
  9. 1 c. chocolate chips
  10. 1 c. chopped nuts (opt)
Instructions
  1. Mix flour with baking soda.
  2. Combine butter, sugars, vanilla, and pudding mix in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  4. Beat in eggs.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture, then stir in chocolate chips.
  6. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Adapted from Amy Bradsher
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{Fresh and Cool} Banana Bars

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Some people think of bananas in the spring or summertime, but we eat bananas all the time.  They’re hearty and delicious, and so this recipe works even in the shorter, beautiful fall days.

I love to bake. It doesn’t matter if it’s cookies, muffins, for ourselves or someone else, it’s just fun to take a few simple ingredients and turn them into something that will be both nourishing and tasty.

This recipe comes from my mom. She’s a great baker, and people were always happy to see these bars coming. The bar has a fresh banana taste. It’s not overly sweet, but it’s definitely a fun treat – and the creamy icing is the perfect complement to the muffin-like bar. They’re great for a fun picnic or brunch event, and they’re easy to make, too!

Here’s how to make {Fresh & Cool} Banana Bars:

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{Fresh and Cool} Banana Bars

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. softened butter
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 2 c. white-wheat flour
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 c. softened butter
  • 8 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 4 c. 10x sugar
  • 2 t. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cream 1/2 c. butter and granulated sugar.
  2. Beat in eggs, bananas, and 1 t. vanilla.
  3. Combine flour, baking soda, & salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and beat well.
  5. Pour into a greased 15″ x 10″ x 1″ baking pan.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.
  7. Cool.
  8. Mix icing
  9. Cream butter & cream cheese.
  10. Gradually add 10x sugar & 2 t. vanilla.
  11. Beat well.
  12. Spread over bars.
  13. Chill.
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