Ben's Favorite
Cream together: 1 stick butter 1/2 c sugar 2 eggs 1/2 c buttermilk 1 1/2 c flour Then add: 1/2 pound (1 1/2 c) orange slice candy (chopped into small chunks and tossed in 1/4 c flour) 4 oz (2/3 c) chopped dates 3.5 oz (1 1/3 c) coconut 1 c pecans or almonds (optional) Bake 1 hour ~ at 300F ~ in 3 mini loaf pans |
Besides being one of Ben's most requested treats, another thing I like about this recipe is that you can use pecans or almonds -- not necessarily noteworthy except for the sweet story that goes along with it. I love that moment when you pull out a recipe card with its very own signature story that brings it all back.
One Christmas I had made a batch each way and put them in holiday baggies, marked "A" or "P." When our friends Pat and Alan stopped by for just a moment in the midst of holiday errands, I handed them one of each flavor, totally forgetting to mention what the letters meant. I remembered awhile later and gave Pat a call to say that one contained almonds, the other contained pecans. She said, "No worries! I just assumed the initials stood for Pat & Alan. That worked for us!"
Another option ~ mini pumpkin breads:
don't forget the chocolate chips! |
Bread Machine Success:
just add gluten; works like a charm! |
It takes a village! |
Christmas Countertop |
Christmas Stovetop |
Amazing homemade peanut brittle
from Aaron & Pam |
Dessert Ranking
ReplyDeleteSam felt bad for putting Xmas pudding & mince pies last, but no! — our feelings will not be hurt!
Sam’s Results:
1.Green fluff
2.Trifle
3. Pumpkin bread (w choc chips)
4. Chocolate pecan pie
5.Pumpkin pie (crust-less)
6. Puppy Chow
7. Chex Mix
8. Christmas pudding
9. Mince pies
PS
Ben & Cathleen are allowed to omit green fluff entirely & include orange slice cake instead.