HippieDog's Favorite Recipes

Mint Brownie Bites

These are great with or without the frosting.

I cut them in bite size pieces for a little snack.

Mint Brownie Bites

1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 butter
2 TB water
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs

In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, butter and water. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stirring halfway through cooking time. Stir until smooth.

Add 1 cup chocolate chips, peppermint extract and vanilla; stir until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Stir in flour mixture and remaining chocolate chips.

Spread in greased 9 inch square pan. Bake 350 for 20 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack (center will sink).

Cut into little bite size squares and frost. Sprinkle with a couple additional chocolate chips if desired.

Recipe source adapted from: Nestle Classic Recipes

Peppermint Frosting

1/4 cup shortening
1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 TB milk
couple drops peppermint extract

Combine in small bowl and whip until fluffy.

 

Turkey Burger and Mushroom Calzones

Turkey Burger and Mushroom Calzones

1 pound ground turkey burger
1/2 onion, diced
One small basket of mushrooms, sliced and washed
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
One 11-ounce can Rotel tomatoes and chilies
8 ounce ricotta cheese
1/2  cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Mozzarella, shredded
1 egg, beaten
Salt and black pepper
Pizza crust
Olive olive for brushing

In large skillet combine turkey burger, onions, mushrooms, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook until ground turkey is done and vegetables are tender.

Pour in tomatoes and chilies. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

In bowl, combine ricotta, cheeses, egg, dash of salt and pepper.

Add to cooled meat mixture and stir gently.

I use Pioneer Woman's Pizza Crust for this recipe.

Divide pizza dough into 8 equal size balls. Roll each ball on floured surface into 6-inch circles.

Place 1/4 -1/2 cup meat mixture on each circle. Foll over and press to seal. Flatten edges with fork.

Brush with olive oil.

Bake 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Recipe adapted from: The Pioneer Woman Cooks

Chocolate Mint Hearts

How I LOVE Chocolate and Hearts :)

Chocolate Mint Hearts

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
peppermint extract
colored sprinkles

In microwave safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Stir in a few drops of peppermint extract. Let cool slightly.

In small bowl combine sugar and butter. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add egg, vanilla and melted chocolate chips. Stir until creamy.

In another bowl sift flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir until combined.

Refrigerate 1 hour.

Roll 1/4 inch thick on floured surface. Cut heart shapes out with cookie cutters and bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 8 minutes. Let rest on cookie sheet for a few minutes and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

In microwave safe bowl, melt milk chocolate chips. Stir in just a few drops of peppermint extract.

Repeat with white chocolate chips.

Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.

Place on waxed paper and refrigerate until set.

Recipe source adapted from: Taste of Home

Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are HUGE and loaded with chocolate chips and Valentine M&M candies.

Big FAT Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 TB pure vanilla extract
1 egg, room temperature
1 egg yolk, room temperature
1 cups semi sweet or milk chocolate chips
1 cup M&M candies

Sift flour, baking soda and salt in small mixing bowl. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl combine sugars and butter until well blended (make sure your butter is melted and you let it cool a bit). Beat in vanilla, egg and egg yolk until creamy.

Mix in sifted ingredients, just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and candy pieces.

Drop 1/4 cup cookie dough on cookie sheet, spacing 3 inches apart.

Bake 325 degrees for 15 to 17 minutes. Cookies will be lightly browned around edges but may not look completely done. Let sit on baking sheet for a few minutes and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe adapted from: All Recipes Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hope your weekend was SWEET :)

Old Fashioned Pancake Mix

Old Fashioned Pancake Mix

1 1/2 cups flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 TB white sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg slightly beaten
3 TB butter, melted
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

In large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.

Make a well in center and pour in milk, egg, butter and vanilla. Mix just until combined.

Heat griddle or frying pan to medium-high heat and pour 1/4 cup batter on greased griddle.

Brown lightly or when air bubbles start to form, flip.

Serve with butter and hot maple syrup.

Recipe adapted from: Good Old Fashioned Pancakes