Sunday, February 10, 2008

Chocolate Fondue

2 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 c. white chocolate chips

Heat cream in fondue pot at 200° until hot - add chips, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Reduce heat to Warm.

Suggestions for dipping -

Strawberries
Pineapple
Bananas
Pound Cake
Brownies
Rice Krispie treats
Toasted coconut marshmallows
Regular marshmallows

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Katelyn's Sugar Cookies/Buttercream Frosting

2 c. white sugar
1 c. butter
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. flour
pinch of salt

Refrigerate overnight. Roll out dough and cut out shapes. Bake at 350° for 6-12 minutes, depending on how thick you roll them.

Frosting

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract
4 c. powdered sugar
2 T. milk or water

Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer. Gradually add sugar one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in icing will appear dry. Add milk or water, and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing in refrigerator when not in use. Stores up to 2 weeks. Rewhip before using. Makes 3 cups. (Double this for 1 cake mix)