Cinnamon Chip Scones

Another great recipe from Taste of Home! These scones are so delicious! I love the flavor of the cinnamon chips throughout the flaky scones, perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. -Sarah 

3 1/4 cups flour 

1/3 cup sugar 

2 1/2 t. baking powder 

1/2 t. baking soda 

1/2 t. salt 

3/4 cup cold butter, cubed 

1 cup buttermilk (or milk) 

1 pkg. (10 oz.) cinnamon-flavored baking chips 

2 T. butter, melted

• In a bowl combine the dry ingredients. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Fold in cinnamon chips.
• Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 10-12 times until dough is no longer sticky. Divide in half and gently pat each portion into a 7 inch circle. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with a little sugar.
• Cut each circle into six wedges. Separate wedges and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees 10-13 minutes.

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Truffles

This is a special treat that everyone will enjoy! I have made truffles that were much harder to work with than these, I will use this recipe again for sure! -Sarah

8 oz. good semi-sweet chocolate (I used a bar of Ghirardelli brand chocolate)
8 oz. good bittersweet chocolate (I used a bar of Ghirardelli brand chocolate)
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk (I used name brand just to be safe)
1 T. vanilla extract
16 oz. meltable wafers, white (I used Wilton brand)
16 oz. meltable wafers, chocolate (I used chocolate chips with a little Crisco)

• In a double boiler (or bowl over simmering water) place chocolate broken into pieces. Pour sweetened condensed milk over chocolate and let it sit a few minutes until you see the chocolate starting to melt.
• Stir mixture until it's all combined, it will look funny for a bit, just let it all mix together slowly.
• Once it is all incorporated, turn the heat off and add vanilla. The vanilla will make it glossy.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate until firm enough to work with.
• Roll a small amount into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Place pan in freezer to firm up before dipping, about 15 minutes.
• In a double boiler (or bowl over simmering water) melt wafers or chocolate chips until just melted. Dip balls into coating and place on wax paper. I dipped half of mine in white and half in chocolate and used the chocolate to decorate the white truffles, use whatever combination you want! Also, at this point you can decorate the truffles with any sprinkles you would like. Have fun!

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Triple Fruit Scones

I got this recipe years ago from a sweet lady at church, these were the first scones I've ever had that I absolutely loved! She served them with lemon curd which was so yummy, but they are fantastic all on their own. -Sarah

3 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
6 T. chilled butter
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup Craisins
2 t. orange zest
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 egg white

• Lightly spoon flour into measuring cups and level with a knife.
• Combine all dry ingredients. Cut in butter till course crumbs appear.
• Add remaining ingredients just till moist.
• Turn onto a floured surface. Knead lightly 4 times.
• On a lightly floured surface pat dough into a 12x6 inch rectangle. Cut into 8 squares and cut each square into 2 triangles.
• Place on a greased cookie sheet and sprinkle with sugar.
• Bake at 400 degrees about 12 minutes.

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Naturally Sweetened Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I am a huge fan of oatmeal raisin cookies. We have an awesome recipe on the blog using white flour and refined sugar...and they have always been my favorite...until now! These cookies are delicious...made with whole wheat flour and sucanat. -Kristin

3/4 c. melted butter

1 1/4 c. sucanat

1 egg

1/2 t. salt

1 t. baking powder

1/4 t. baking soda

1 t. vanilla

1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

2 c. old fashioned oats

1/2 c. raisins

• Beat together the butter, sucanat and egg.
• Beat in the salt, baking powder, baking soda and vanilla.
• Beat in the flour.
• Stir in the oats and raisins.
• Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.

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Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies

These cookies are so good! I love peanut butter cookies...especially ones I don't have to feel so guilty eating! -Kristin

1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. natural or regular peanut butter
1/2 c. sucanat
1/4 c. honey
1 egg
1 t. vanilla
1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
chocolate chips, optional

• Beat together the butter, peanut butter, sucanat, honey, egg and vanilla; set aside.
• Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Slowly beat in dry mixture to the creamed mixture.
• Stir in chocolate chips if desired.
• Bake at 375 for 7-9 minutes.

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Naturally Sweetened Chocolate Pudding

This recipe uses sucanat or rapadura in place of sugar. It is absolutely wonderful!!!! This is a recipe from heavenlyhomemaker.com -Kristin

2 1/2 c. milk
3 egg yolks
2/3 c. sucanat or rapadura
1/4 c. cocoa
4 T. cornstarch
1/4 t. salt
3 T. butter
1 t. vanilla

• In a saucepan combine all the ingredients besides the butter and vanilla.
• Whisk until thickened on medium heat.
• Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.
• Refrigerate.

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bars

You would never guess these were made with whole wheat flour. These pumpkin bars are so moist and delicious. These bars have a lot of pumpkin flavor, they are very addicting too! This recipe is from heavenlyhomemakers.com . -Kristin

2 c. whole wheat flour
2 t. baking powder
2 t. cinnamon
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ground cloves
4 eggs
2 c. canned pumpkin
1 c. melted butter
1 1/2 c. sucanat

• Mix together all the dry ingredients and set aside.
• In a seperate bowl combine the remaining ingredients and beat until creamy.
• Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
• Spread into a greased 9x13 pan.
• Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or till done.