I have to admit this is my
favorite cookie recipe.
Even though it is actually a bar, it tastes like the best chocolate chip cookie you have ever eaten.
My mom has made these bars for years at all the family gatherings, holiday dinners or just whenever she wanted to treat us kids with our favorite dessert.
The original recipe called for layering the ingredients but my mom tweaked the recipe so that the chocolate chips are melted on top and when set makes a YUMMY combination.
I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as my family does, I recommend double batches as they go fast.
Magic Cookie Bars
Personal Cookbook
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Meal Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
- 1 (14 oz. can) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (12 oz.bag) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Meal Preparation Directions:
- In a small bowl combined graham cracker crumbs and butter, mix well.
- Press crumb mixture firmly on bottom of 13×9 baking pan.
- Spread flaked coconut over crumb mixture.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over mixture.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Place back into the oven for 5 minutes or until chocolate chips are melted.
- Remove from oven and with a butter knife spread the melted chocolate chips until smooth.
- Add chopped nuts if desired and allow to cool for 2 to 3 hours or until chocolate sets.
Meal Assembly:
Makes approx 2 1/2 dozen. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store in an airtight container.
TIP: Poke a hole in each side of the can of sweetened condensed milk for easier pouring.
TIP: You can also layer the coconut, chocolate chips and nuts for a different variation. Add the sweetened condensed milk to the crumb mixture then make layers with the rest of the ingredients.
I love a
simply delicious dessert. Growing up I was the baker of the family.
My mom would prepare the meals and I would prepare dessert.
As an adult I still prefer baking over cooking any day of the week.
When I search for a dessert to make it has to be simple and inexpensive to prepare.
I usually look for baking recipes that contain ingredients already in the cupboard.
My sister in law e-mailed me this recipe she found after spending about $4 at the store each time her hubby, my brother, wanted Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.
I tried the recipe as this is also my hubby’s favorite cookie and it was perfect.
This recipe is simple, cheap and as close to the store bought cookies as you can get!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Submitted by Amie P.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Meal Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 box Spiced Cake Mix prepared
- 1/2 can of pumpkin pie filing
- 1 bag of chocolate chips
Meal Preparation Directions:
You prepare the cake mix as directed on the box add in the pumpkin pie filling and chocolate chips then scoop onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until done depending on oven.
Meal Assembly:
Makes approx 2 1/2 dozen. They come out like the ones you buy at the store only a lot cheaper.
With one more week of winter break left for the kids, I am starting to go crazy. My kids are so bored. It’s too cold to play outside and considering the fact that we were all sick during Christmas I’m not eager to let them play outside. They have have all the new toys Santa brought them yet they cannot seem to be entertained for more than 5 minutes at a time making it nearly impossible to accomplish anything during the day.
I needed a plan. I needed a creative way to get them busy so I could work. So I found some great recipes kids like. Each day this week I will dedicate different recipes including slime, play dough and even some treats. These recipes are kid friendly, mom approved and just plain fun to make together.
So the question:
“What do play dough and dog bones have in common?”
Answer:
MOM’S SANITY FOR AN HOUR OR SO!!
Kool-Aid Play Dough
The Kids Need:
2 1/2 plus cups of flour
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup salt
3 Tbsp. oil
2 pkg. Kool-Aid (same color)
Okay MOM it’s Your Turn:
Mix dry ingredients together.
Add oil and water then add in extra flour for desired consistency.
Now The Fun Part:
Give each of the kids a blob and keep one blob for yourself. As a stay-at-home mom I find myself running around to get housework done, bills or whatever and I don’t play with my kids as much as I should. This would a great time to just sit down, get your hands dirty and create a mommy moment with your kids.
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Now once the kids help get the mess from the play dough cleaned up now together you and the kids can make a YUMMY snack. My kids love to help cook and if I would let them help more, I would have a lot less chaos because they actually behave well in the kitchen. Here is a fun recipe for Dog Bones (not for the 4 legged friend) the kids will have fun making and even more fun eating and mom it’s not too messy!
Dog Bones
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of peanut butter
1/2 cup of dry milk
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. of graham cracker crumbs, finely crushed
In a bowl mix the peanut butter and dry milk. Add the honey and mix thoroughly. Divide the dough into six pieces. Mold each piece into the shape of a dog bone. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs on both side.
Serve their Dog Bones with a glass of milk or juice. What a great way to finish off an hour or two of simple and cheap entertainment with the kids.
**CHECK BACK EACH DAY THIS WEEK AS WE WILL MAKE SOME SLIME, A PURPLE COW AND NUTS AND BOLTS WILL HOLD EVERYTHING TOGETHER.**
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