Lemon-Coconut Squares
Pucker up! These fresh flavored treats will be a favorite with
lemon lovers. You could substitute lime for the lemon. These freeze very
well!
- Ingredients Base:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Topping:
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons grated lemon rind
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded coconut
Base: With electric mixer, cream together butter and brown
sugar. Mix in flour until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly in bottom
of ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake in 325 degree oven for 10 to
15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Topping: In medium bowl, combine egg yolks, 1/2 cup of the
sugar, lemon juice, rind, baking powder, and salt. Stir in coconut.
Using clean beaters, beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff
peaks form; fold into egg yolk mixture. Spread over the base.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until nearly set. Let cool in pan. Cut
into squares or bars.
Makes: About 54 squares. Prep. time: 15 minutes. Baking
time: 30 to 35 minutes.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Simplify your baking with these fast and easy chocolate chip bars
instead of cookies. For variations, use white chocolate, raspberry, or
peanut butter-flavored chips. These freeze very well!
- Ingredients:
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cups soft butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a
large bowl, with electric mixer beat together butter and sugar. Beat
in egg and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and
nuts. Spread evenly in an ungreased 15 x 10-inch shallow-rimmed pan.
Bake in a 350-degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly
browned. Let cool in pan. Cut into bars.
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Smoke Salmon Strata with Dill and Cream Cheese
A west-coast favorite at our B&B! This elegant strata is the
perfect make-ahead brunch dish, so you can enjoy your guests instead
of being busy in the kitchen.
- Ingredients:
- 6 slices thick bread (I use bread made in the bread machine)
- 5 ounces smoked salmon
- 1 cup red or green onion, chopped
- 1/4 pound cream cheese
- 4 cups thick bread cubes
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 Tablespoons fresh dill
- Salt and pepper
Arrange bread slices in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Crumple or place
smoked salmon in a single layer over bread. Distribute chopped onion
over salmon. Dot with cream cheese cubes. Top with bread cubes.
In blender, whisk together eggs, milk, dill, and salt and pepper.
Pour over strata, moistening all bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate
for 4 hours or overnight. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 35 to 40
minutes or until puffy and golden. Serve immediately.
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