Zucchini Nut Muffins

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Zucchini Nut Muffins

Preheat oven @ 400 degrees. Prepare muffin tin set aside.

Ingredients:

2 Cups Self Rising Flour

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, Packed

1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

1 1/4 Cups Zucchini, Grated

1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries

3/4 Cup Toasted Nuts, Rough Chop

2 Lg. Eggs, Slightly Beaten

3/4 Cup Greek Yogurt

1/2 Cup Butter, Melted

In a large bowl whisk the following ingredients: flour, sugar, cinnamon, zucchini and cranberries. Set aside

In an oversized measuring cup whisk together eggs, yogurt and butter. Pour egg mixture over dry ingredients and gently fold together.

In a prepared muffin tin scoop out batter and place into muffin cups, Open oven and place muffin tin on the middle rack. Bake @ 400 degree for 18~20 minutes or golden brown and until comes out clean.

This is a nice muffin to pack up for lunch or a late breakfast on the go. I like to drink my Red/Tangerine Cider Tea with this one. It’s a nice pairing and a great way to start off your amazing day!!!

~Cheers~

** This is where I tell you that I cook by feel like my Grandmother and Mom did.

I’m passionate about my cooking and food.

                      ~ Bon Appetit ~

©SuzyBeeWolf 2016

Pistachio Nut Tarlets

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Pistachio Nut Tartlets

Preheat oven 325 degrees. Prepare a mini muffin tin set aside.

Ingredients:

6 TBSP. Butter, Softened

1/2 Cup Cream Cheese, Softened

1 TBSP. Sugar

1/4 tsp. Salt, divided

3/4 Cup Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Melted

1 Egg

2 tsp. Pure Vanilla

1 Cup Pistachio Nuts, Rough Chop or Your Favorite Nuts

Dark Chocolate Chips, Melted and Drizzle

Whisk together flour, powder sugar and 1/8 tsp salt, set aside.

In a medium bowl mix together softened butter and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth, stir in flour mixture small amounts at a time until well blended. Form dough into 24 balls. Next press each ball into muffin cup with a wooden dowel. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

While dough is chilling combined the following ingredients; brown sugar, melted chocolate chips, egg, melted butter, vanilla and remaining salt. After dough has chilled place 1/2 of the chopped nuts into each cup, add brown sugar mixture and top with remaining chopped nuts.

Bake @ 325 for 20 minutes or until edges turn lightly golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes, run a knife around each cup to loosen. Remove cups and place on wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate chips.

Enjoy!

I enjoy making this classic cookie with my own spin on it. It satisfies my chocolate and nut craving all in one.

** This is where I tell you that I cook by feel like my Grandmother and Mom did.

I’m passionate about my cooking and food.

                            ~ Bon Appetit ~

©SuzyBeeWolf 2016

Granola Bar Rounds

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Granola Bar Rounds...

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper set aside.

Ingredients:

1 Cup Peanut Butter, Melted

1/2 Cup Honey, Slightly Melted

1 1/2 Cups Old Fashioned Oats

1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds

1/2 Cup Roasted Cashews, Rough Chop

1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries

1/2 Cup Dried Blueberries

1/2 Cup Banana Chips

1/3 Cup Shredded Coconut

Dash of Sea Salt (option)

In a large bowl stir together the nuts, dried fruits, coconut and oat meal, set aside. In a 2 cup measuring cup add peanut butter and microwave for 30 seconds, next stir in honey and microwave for 20 more seconds. Stir mixture and pour over dry ingredients.

With a small scoop place on baking sheet and flatten slightly. Repeat until all the mixture is gone. Wrap the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Place Granola Rounds into a sealed container. I store the granola rounds in my fridge.

This is a nice treat or a snack whenever you’re having a sweet attack!

Enjoy!

** This is where I tell you that I cook by feel like my Grandmother and Mom did. I’m passionate about my cooking and food.

                                         ~ Bon Appetit ~

©SuzyBeeWolf 2016

Chocolate Almond Cookie...

Suzy Bee’s Kitchen

Chocolate Almond Cookies

Ingredients:

1 Cup Butter, Softened

1 Cup Sugar

2 Eggs

2 tsp. Vanilla

2/3 Cup Cocoa  Powder

2 Cups Self Rising Flour

1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips

2/3 Cup Shredded Coconut

1/4 Cup Sliced Almonds

In a medium bowl whisk together flour, Cocoa powder, chocolate chips, coconut and almonds set aside.

In your upright mixer cream together butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy, add eggs one at a time until combined, next slowly add flour mixer until well incorporated.

Make 1” balls, place onto prepared baking sheet, slightly press cookie dough down. Bake @ 350 for8~10 minute. Cool 3 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.

This is a cookie that hits all of my taste buds with a wow! It satisfies my sweet tooth and my chocolate addiction all at once. I like them warm right out of the oven! This is a nice way to start out the New Year…

                                        ~Cheers~

** This is where I tell you that I cook by feel like my Grandmother and Mom did.

I’m passionate about my cooking and food.

                                         ~ Bon Appetit ~

©SuzyBeeWolf 2016