Sunday, November 13, 2011

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Yummm!!!

2 sticks butter softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 CUP canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
6-12 oz choc chips (used 1/2 bag) and used dark chocolate ones!!

Prepare 13 x 9 dish with cooking spray and preheat your oven to 350 degrees

With an electric mixer on high speed, cream your butter and sugar until light and fluffy....Add the egg and vanilla and cream until combined....Beat in pumpkin might look curdled but its fine...Reduce your mixer speed to low and add your flour, pie spice, baking soda and salt...Mix thoroughly. Mixture should be light and fluffy...go ahead test it LOL!! Ok now fold in your chocolate chips....
Spread the batter evenly in your greased pan...
Bake until top is golden brown and toothpick comes out clean...
I cooked for 35 minutes...give it 30-40...
cool completely...try them warm
I bet with some ice cream or whip cream delish.....sort of like a pumpkin chip brownie...

Enjoy

Nice for this time of year Autumn....Pre Thanksgiving....treats....yumm....
Cooking from your heart and soul....

xoxo
*smiles*

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Baked Potato Soup

Hello everyone!! Happy Fall~~ Dont forget to change your clocks tonight~!!
Good Soup weather although its going to be in the 60's this week. Ok here is a good recipe for baked potato soup!! Enjoy!!

Ingredients:
12 slices Bacon
2/3 cup margarine
2/3 cup all purpose flour
7 cups milk
4 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 green onions
1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
I baked my potatoes and are letting them cool with skins on once they cool I will cube them.

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain and crumble, and set aside.
In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt margarine over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Mix in bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.

Enjoy the soup everyone its a meal in itself!! Some nice crackers or rolls with butter....yummmmm!!!

Have a wonderful day stay warm!! Remember to cook for your soul!! *smiles*