Tuesday, September 2, 2008

New recipes for fall



Doesn't this look sinful?

Thanks to the folks at Nestle, you can make these seasonal treats. I referenced these recipes in my column Wednesday on the Taste page of The Paducah Sun (www.paducahsun.com).


Chocolate Butterfinger Brownies
Topped with chopped candy bar pieces, this classic chocolate brownie adds a festive flair to fall celebrations. Try cutting each brownie into bite size pieces for a crunchy afternoon treat kids will love.
Estimated Time(s)
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 31 min
Cooling Time: 30 min
Servings: 24

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 Fun Size NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER Candy Bars, chopped, divided
Instructions:

PREHEAT oven to 325° F. Line 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil.

COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl; stir well.

MICROWAVE chocolate and butter in large, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds; stir until smooth and melted. Microwave at additional 15-second intervals as needed. Whisk in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Whisk in vanilla extract. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Stir in half of chopped Butterfinger. Spoon into prepared pan.

BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes; sprinkle top with remaining chopped Butterfinger. Cool completely before cutting into 2-inch squares.

Or try these:

Monster Claws
reparation Time: 30 min
Servings: 24

Ingredients:
1 package (16.5 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Bar Dough, prepared according to package directions
3/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, melted according to package directions
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted if desired
3 Fun Size NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER or NESTLÉ CRUNCH Candy Bars, chopped
Instructions:

COMBINE melted morsels and peanut butter in small bowl; stir until smooth. Spread mixture evenly onto cookies in an approximate kidney bean shape (foot shape).

PLACE 4 almond slivers halfway into the wide end (top of the foot) of the chocolate. The almonds should stick out from the cookie.

SPRINKLE about 1 teaspoon chopped candy bar over the chocolate. Enjoy!

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