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SANDRA'S APPLE PIE SPICE BLEND (soooo many uses)...

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The perfect combination I use in all my apple recipes. Also, tea or oatmeal addition, desserts, etc... Yield: 1/2 cup Prep: 5 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 12 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 teaspoons freshly ground nutmeg 3 teaspoons cardamom 3/4 teaspoons ground ginger 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon allspice METHOD: Combine all dry ingredients, mix and store in a 1/2-cup mini mason jar, label, store in a dark place, then enjoy! I use this in my homemade pies, oatmeal, apple bread, apple pies, cookies, teas, cocktails, homemade ice cream, and everything apple! Note: I use organic spices, so have toned down the amounts because organic spices are fresher, therefore stronger; adjust to your liking folks. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA'S MILK CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARS (Easy and Tasty)

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The ultimate and most addicting bars ever, and it's a quick and easy recipe... Yield: 3 Doz. Prep:30 Mins. Bake:28 to 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS: Crust 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 stick (1/2-cup) unsalted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp kosher salt Middle Layer 1 cup (6 oz.) milk chocolate chips Topping 2 whole large eggs, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 TB all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1-1/2 cups sweetened coconut METHOD: Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a 13x9" baking dish; set aside. In a large bowl and pastry cutter or two butter knives, combine crust ingredients until it resembles small peas.   Pat evenly into bottom of prepared baking dish, and bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven. Sprinkle with milk chocolate chips over hot crust; return to oven and bake for 1 minute, then remove and spread using an offset spatula evenly over crust. In the interim, in a medium bowl, whisk eggs until light in color. Beat in sugar ...

SANDRA'S TRI-CITRUS COCONUT CREAM CHEESE TART

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The most delicious and decadent dessert, as is... or with or without any type of topping... Yield: (One 11" Tart) - Serves: 8-10 Prep: 20 Mins. Bake: 20 Mins. --Cool:   2 Hrs. at room temperature --Refrigerate: Overnight INGREDIENTS: Nilla Wafer Crust : 2 cups finely crushed nilla wafers (about 50 wafers) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup sifted confectioners' sugar Pinch of salt Filling : 1 (14-oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk, chilled overnight ----(you'll use only the solid coconut cream on top of can, -----NOT liquid coconut milk underneath it, which I save for using in my cereal vs regular milk ) 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 8 oz. whipped cream cheese 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup orange juice METHOD: Preheat oven to 350F. Crust - In the bowl of a food processor, add the wafers and pulse until fine crumbs are formed. Drizzle in the melted butter, while pulsing, into the feeding tube; do the same with the confectioners' sugar and...

SANDRA'S EASY CHOCOLATE COCONUT MARSHMALLOW FUDGE

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The most creamy and decadent fudge ever! You can also sub out the coconut and marshmallows for chopped nuts, or the chips for other flavors... Yield: 36 squares Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: 5-10 Mins. Chill: 2 Hrs. INGREDIENTS 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14-oz can) sweetened condensed milk (not unsweetened evaporated milk) Pinch of kosher salt 1/2 cup finely shredded sweetened coconut 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract METHOD Line an 8" square baking dish with foil, leaving extension handles over edges of about 2". Place a heavy bottom medium saucepan over low heat, add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and salt. Stir constantly, gently, until all chips have melted.   Remove from heat. Fold in vanilla, then the coconut and marshmallows. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Chill, uncovered, in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours before removing foil, then cutting into 36 squares (*see below). Store any leftovers i...

SANDRA'S INDIVIDUAL PEACH COBBLERS IN JARS

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Another of my recipes I've modified for serving at a single setting, as in its whole form goes south when refrigerated should there be leftovers. All my recipes (as each are kitchen-tested) take many modifications until perfected. These individual desserts are cute, decadent and comforting to serve during those cold winter months... Yield: Four (1/2-pint or 8-oz) Mason Jars Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 40 Mins. INGREDIENTS Cobbler Batter: --Dry: 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon --Wet: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup milk 1 medium egg Filling: 1 (24-oz. jar) sliced peaches (from Costco), drained and roughly chopped --(reserving 1/3 cup of liquid) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger METHOD Preheat oven to 350F. Rub four 1/2-pint glass Mason jars with Mazola oil...

SANDRA'S ALASKAN SOURDOUGH CINNAMON ROLLS

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A spectacular recipe that you'll be making again and again, making you want to maintain your sourdough starter over time... Yields: 12 Rolls Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: Appx. 35 mins. INGREDIENTS DOUGH: --Proof: 2-1/2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast 3/4 cup warm 2% milk 1 tablespoon  fireweed and clover honey --Additional dough ingredients: 1 cup 'unfed' sourdough starter (stirred, and let it come to room temp--before feeding) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon table salt 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 TB water, if needed FILLING: 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar (or light) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (depending upon your preference) 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature --3/4 cup raisins and/or chopped pecans (optional) FROSTING: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon table salt 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 1...

SANDRA'S NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER MARSHMALLOW OAT COOKIES

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These a incredibly tasty cookies that are a cross between candy, cookies, and brownies! Plus, they're fantastically easy to make, no baking required! Yields: Appx. 4 dozen Prep: 10 Mins. Cool at room temp: 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1-2⁄3 cups granulated sugar 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1⁄2 cup condensed unsweetened milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter 5 tablespoons unsalted cold butter, cut into 1/2" cubes 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows METHOD Whisk sugar, cocoa, milk, cinnamon and kosher salt in cold medium-size heavy-bottom saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, while whisking constantly, for 5 minutes, just until sugar has dissolved. (Do not boil.) Remove saucepan from heat. In increments, add cubes of cold butter, then peanut butter, while constantly stirring with a wooden spoon to incorporate. Add the  vanilla extract ; stir to combine. Fold in oats, then ma...

SANDRA'S 24-HOUR REFRIGERATOR FUDGY ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES

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Super fudgy, decadent and chilled brownies that are incredibly addicting, but must be refrigerated for a minimum of 24 hrs to set... Yield: 16 squares Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 27 to 30 Mins. Cool: 1 Hr. Refrigerate: 24 Hrs. INGREDIENTS Brownie Batter: 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup walnuts, chopped coarse Topping: 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips METHOD Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x9" square baking dish with baking spray; set aside. To make the brownie batter, in a heavy 1-1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, unsweetened chocolate, and bittersweet chocolate, stirring constantly, just until smooth. Add sugar, stirring to incorporate, then remove pan from heat. Cool mixture 10 minutes. In a small bow...