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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 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...