Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cake

This is a very heavy, rich chocolate cake from Aunt Anne O'Brien which she brought to an O'Brien reunion many years ago. It is great for large gatherings because it is so heavy and rich. A small piece will curb the chocolate craving.

Cream:
1 Stick Butter
1/2 C Oil
1 3/4 C Sugar

Add:
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 C Sour Milk (1 TBSP vinegar + enough milk to make 1/2 cup)

Mix in:
2 1/2 C Flour
1/2 tsp Cloves
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
4 TBSP Cocoa
2 C Zucchini, shredded
Walnuts, chopped (optional)

Pour into 9x13 pan sprayed with PAM.

Sprinkle Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips on top.

Bake @325F for 40 minutes.

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

This is a Knable Family favorite, usually the cake of choice for birthdays and was named "Chocolate Stuff" by Phil Spencer. YUMMY!

Mix:

1 cup flour

2 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp salt

¾ cup sugar

2 tbsp cocoa

Stir in:

½ cup milk

2 tbsp melted shortening

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Spread batter in ungreased 9x9 pan

Mix:

1 cup brown sugar

4 tbsp cocoa

1 ¾ cup hot water

Pour over batter. Bake @ 350F for 45 minutes.

Top with ReddiWip and enjoy!!!!

NOTE: This can be cooked in a slow cooker on High for 2-3 hours, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. :)

No Bake Cookies

I was reminded by a friend's Facebook status that I hadn't made these in a while. These are a favorite of Craig's and so quick and easy!

1 stick butter
2 c. sugar
1/3 c. cocoa
1/2 c. milk

Cook on medium high. Bring to roaring boil. Let boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and...

Add:
3 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 teas. vanilla

Mix thoroughly then drop on wax paper or aluminum foil. Allow to cool and enjoy!

Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookies

The story behind these: My college roommate sent me this Neiman-Marcus Cookie Urban Legend e-mail many years ago. (I can't help but think of you every time I bake them, Leslie!) These cookies come out perfect every time, if you follow the directions - make sure you use butter!  

Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookies  

(I cut the recipe in half)

Cream the butter and both sugars:

2 cups butter
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups brown sugar 

Add eggs and vanilla:

4 eggs 

2 tsp. vanilla 

Mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and soda:

4 cups flour
5 cups blended oatmeal (measure oatmeal and blend in blender to a fine powder)
1 tsp. salt 

2 tsp. baking powder 

2 tsp. baking soda

Add chocolate chips, Hershey bar and nuts:

24 oz. chocolate chips 

1 8 oz. Hershey bar (grated)
3 cups chopped nuts (your choice)

Roll into balls and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet..Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Makes 112 cookies..

This is per Cristin's request. Isn't it appropriate - she is planning to do some baking with her college buddies!

 Have Fun!!!