1/3 c. Butter, softened 2/3 c. Granulated Sugar 2 Eggs 1 tsp. Vanilla 1/4 tsp. Almond Extract 1 3/4 c. Flour 1/3 c. Unsweetened Cocoa 2 tsp. Baking Powder 1 tsp. Instant Espresso Powder 1/2 c. Mini Chocolate Chips Glaze: 1 Egg Yolk, slightly beaten 1 Tbsp. Water In mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and flavorings. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and espresso powder. Stir flour mixture and chocolate chips into creamed mixture. Divide ... Read More

1 Baked Pie Shell or Graham Cracker Pie Shell 1 Can Hot Fudge Topping 2-3 Bananas 1/4 c. Walnuts, chopped 1/2 c. Sliced Fresh Strawberries 1/4 c. Canned Pineapple Tidbits, well drained and patted with paper toweling 1/2 Pint Sweetened Whip Cream or Frozen Whipped Topping, thawed 8-10 Maraschino Cherries Pie Filling: 3 Egg Yolks 2 1/2 c. Whole Milk 3/4 c. Granulated Sugar 1/4 tsp. Salt 1/4 c. Cornstarch 2 Tbsp. Butter 2 tsp. Vanilla In a heavy 2 qt. saucepan whisk together egg ... Read More

1 c. Butter 3/4 c. Brown Sugar 1 Egg Yolk 1 tsp. Lemon Zest 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice 2 1/3 c. Flour 1 Egg White, slightly beaten 1 c. Pecans or Walnuts, chopped In mixing bowl cream together butter, sugar and egg yolks. Add flour, salt, lemon zest and lemon juice, beat well. Roll 1 teaspoon dough onto a log. Dip in beaten egg whites and dip in chopped nuts. Place onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake 10 minutes at ... Read More

Cupcakes: 1/2 c. Butter, softened 1/2 c. Shortening 4 Eggs 2 c. Cake Flour 1 tsp. Soda 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Vanilla 1/4 tsp. Almond Extract In a large mixing bowl beat together butter, shortening and eggs until light. Beat in flour, soda, salt and flavorings. Continue beating until smooth about 3 minutes. Spoon into 18 paper lined muffin pans. Bake 20 minutes at 350°F until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into center of cupcake. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from ... Read More