Recipes Information

Save Time with No-Bake Cookies


Whether you don't want to heat up the kitchen or the demands of getting the kids out the door are upon you, it's nice to have a few no-bake cookie recipes on hand. We thought we would share some of our favorites with you.

Cranberry Coconut Bars

This first recipe, Cranberry Coconut Bars, is more of a big kid cookie-it has too much fruit and too many nuts in it to suit most youngsters. But it so scrumptious and easy, we had to include it. If you are making a lunch for a spouse or a teenager, we think this will be a hit. Of course, it doesn't have to go in a lunch pail.

This is a microwave cookie that can be mixed right in the baking pan. How's that for convenience?

If you are not fond of dried cranberries, consider substituting dates, raisins, or chopped apricot pieces in this recipe.

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 cup quick rolled oats

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

1/2 cup walnut pieces

Directions

1. Place butter in an 8-inch square, microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave until the butter is melted.

2. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Press the mixture firmly into the dish.

3. Microwave for three to five minutes or until lightly browned. If your microwave does not have a rotating carousel, rotate the dish twice during cooking.

4. Let the cookies cool and then cut them into bars with a sharp knife. Wrap them individually to pack in a lunch.

This recipe will make sixteen 2 x 2-inch squares.

This next recipe makes a great kid cookie. It's almost confection-like but is so packed with energy and hearty oats that you won't mind giving your youngster a few. This cookie is best with a tall glass of milk.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Drops

This is a range-top cookie. Because it is a no-baker and so full of energy, it makes a great camping cookie.

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup butter

1/3 cocoa

2 1/2 cup quick oats

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Cook for two more minutes stirring constantly and then remove the pan from the heat.

2. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla, then the oats.

3. Let cool for several minutes and then drop spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let the cookies cool completely before removing them from the waxed paper.

More No-Bakers

When thinking of no-bake cookies, don't forget the perennial favorites, Rice Krispie Treats and Frosted Graham Crackers. We're assuming everyone has the recipe for Rice Krispie Treats. Consider adding chocolate chips, dried fruit pieces, or cinnamon candies for a little pizzazz.

To make Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats, melt 2/3 cup chocolate chips (for a recipe calling for six cups of cereal) with the marshmallows and butter. This is a real favorite-our kids like these more than regular Rice Krispie Treats and they are no more difficult to make.

For Frosted Graham Crackers, simply pick your favorite frosting and sandwich that between two graham cracker squares. Pick a frosting with a powdered-sugar base that will set up firm and won't be messy.

Dennis Weaver is the general manager at The Prepared Pantry (http://www.preparedpantry.com) with recipes, ideas, and the best selection of mixes and ingredients. Visit the free Bakers' Library for more articles like this, free baking guides, and tested recipes.


MORE RESOURCES:

Baltimore Sun (blog)

Healthy Recipes: Mac-and-Cheese With Cauliflower
Baltimore Sun (blog)
The recipe also uses multigrain pasta, which is better for you than the white variety. Do you have a healthy recipe to share? Email me at andrea.walker@baltsun.com. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring large pot of water to boil.

and more »


Toledo Blade

Packo's secret recipes safe
Toledo Blade
Bob Bennett, owner of TP Foods LLC, which closed on its purchase of Packo's on Friday evening, said the company's secret recipes have been written down and locked away in a company safe with no plans to ever change or reveal them.

and more »


Tampabay.com

Recipes for Valentine's Day for a romantic dinner for two
Tampabay.com
Fondue is a classic dish for lovers, and the accompanying recipe from the Food Network is fairly simple to put together and will provide a workout for that fondue pot gathering dust on the top shelf. Use cooked fingerling potatoes, plus French bread ...
Romantic Recipes: Valentine's Day Dinner For TwoHuffington Post

all 2 news articles »


Longtime baker shares vintage cake recipes
STLtoday.com
"All the recipes from Lake Forest." Lake Forest Pastry Shop was one of St. Louis' most cherished bakeries, sweetening the lives of generations of locals during almost 70 years in business at 7737 Clayton Road in Clayton.

and more »


Grayslake dietitian's recipes in cookbook aimed at fighting cancer.
Lake County News Sun
Chefs and dietitians at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, located in six states, spent months collaborating on recipes for patients. Many of the recipes in the cookbook titled “Wholesome Temptation: Nutrition Tips and Recipes from Cancer treatment ...

and more »


Healthy Recipes for Valentine's Day
Patch.com
The answer is unknown, but here are some recipes that men or women can bake for their sweethearts. By Kristin Allocco Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Local stores are already well stocked with heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and a ton of ...

and more »


World Chefs: Besh focuses on simple, family cooking
Reuters
By Richard Leong | NEW YORK (Reuters) - American chef John Besh looked to his wife and four sons for inspiration for his second cookbook book which contains tips and recipes for busy parents and couples to cook simple, delicious meals.

and more »


CBS News

Super Bowl 2012 Kickoff Time, Preview & Recipes
Fox News
Super Bowl Recipe: Super Bowl Nachos It's been even weirder for Eli Manning to have led the Giants here, only to find his superb season and chase for a second championship overshadowed by big brother. The most popular storyline this week has been ...
Five Recipes for a Healthy and Fun Super Bowl PartyHuffington Post (blog)
Super Bowl Game Day RecipesPatch.com
Super Bowl Recipes for the Already DrunkGawker
SB Nation Chicago -SB Nation Denver -SB Nation St. Louis
all 20,768 news articles »


Legacy recipes: A mother's winning recipe
Press of Atlantic City
It's a recipe she learned from her mother. Susan Liberto of Hammonton share a recipe for choco-nut danties cookies Thursday, Feb 2, 2012. Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 12:01 am | Updated: 11:03 pm, Mon Feb 6, 2012. Most kids think their moms make ...



YouTube sees food-related videos as a recipe for success
The Seattle Times
(The video directs viewers to her website for actual recipes. Alas, there is no bacon-filled piñata recipe. Yet.) O'Donnell posted the video on Jan. 13 and didn't give it much more thought. That is, until she and her husband and co-producer, ...

and more »

Google News

Mommy Home Jobs | Mommy Matters | index | site map
Copyright © MommyHomeJobs.com