Chocolate Coconut Pecan Pie

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup golden brown sugar (packed)
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup whole pecans
(1) 9- inch frozen deep dish pie crust

Place large baking sheet on oven rack and preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract and salt in large bowl to blend. Whisk in eggs. Stir in shredded coconut, chocolate chips and pecans. Pour filling into frozen pie crust. Place pie on baking sheet in oven, bake until crust is golden brown and filling is set in center; about 40 minutes. Transfer pie to rack and cool slightly.

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Rocky Road Brownies 2

1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. margarine, melted
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 pkgs. chocolate pudding mix (regular size)
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 c. miniature marshmallows
1 c. chocolate bits
3 tbsp. margarine, melted

Preparation :
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat eggs until frothy and beat in sugar. Add 1/3 cup melted margarine, vanilla, and dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in pudding mix and nuts. Bake in well greased pan, 10 x 6 1/4 x 1 1/3 inch at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes. After baking, cover immediately with marshmallows. Melt chocolate pieces with 3 tablespoons margarine and spread mixture over marshmallows and cool. Cut into 2 inch squares.

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Chocolate Pudding Brownies

April 16, 2007

6 tbsp. butter or margarine
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. flour
1 (3 3/4 or 4 oz.) pkg. regular
chocolate pudding mix
1/2 tsp. baking powder
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Chocolate Cayenne Truffles

April 16, 2007

9 oz semisweet chocolate
3/4 cups butter
4 tsp cayenne pepper
6 Tbsp cream
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Melt chocolate, butter and cayenne in a double boiler, or a bowl in the microwave. Stir well. Remove from heat. Mix in cream and powdered sugar. Stir well. (The sugar [...]

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No Bake Brownies

April 16, 2007

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup confectioners’ sugar
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
½ cup chopped nuts
½ cup semisweet chocolate morsels
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 4-ounce package instant chocolate pudding mix
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, smoothing it to fit.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cracker crumbs, confectioners’ sugar, and [...]

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Toll House Cupcakes

April 16, 2007

1/2 c. butter
6 tbsp. brown sugar
6 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
ADD –
1 egg
1 c. + 2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
FILLING:–
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/8 tsp. salt–Add:–6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. coconut (optional)
1/2 tsp. [...]

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Chocolate Sheet Cake

April 16, 2007

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup margarine
1 cup water
3 tbsp. cocoa
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
Sift flour, sugar, and salt.
Put margarine, water, and cocoa into a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Pour over flour mixture.
In another bowl, beat eggs and add soda, milk, and vanilla. Add to [...]

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Chocolate Potato Chip Crunchies

April 15, 2007

12 oz bag milk chocolate chips
12 oz bag semisweet chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon vegetable shortening
1 cup chopped cashews
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
3 cups crushed crinkle-sliced potato chips
Cover a cookie sheet with waxed paper and set aside. In large microwave-safe bowl melt all chocolate chips with the shortening, on high, stirring every 30 [...]

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Chocoholic Cookies

April 15, 2007

12 oz dark or semisweet chocolate chips
4 tbsp sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1 14 oz. can sweetened, condensed milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tsp vanilla
1 cup pecans, chopped
Stir first four ingredients in double boiler, or in a heavy saucepan over low heat, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in flour, [...]

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Chocolate Lava Cakes

December 17, 2006

Six 1-ounce semisweet chocolate squares, coarsely chopped, best quality preferred
10 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 large eggs, at room temperature
One 10-ounce package frozen raspberries, thawed and purιed in blender
Fresh raspberries, optional
1/2 cup heavy cream, softly beaten
Fresh mint sprigs, optional
Confectioners’ [...]

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Chocolate-Raspberry Torte

December 17, 2006

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk, warmed
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (12 ounces) seedless raspberry preserves
2 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 pkg. (2 oz. each) sliced almonds, toasted [...]

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Marshmallow Puffs

October 4, 2006

36 large marshmallows
1-1/2 C semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 C chunky peanut butter
2 T butter or margarine
Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and butter the foil. Arrange marshmallows in pan. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Pour over the marshmallows. Chill completely. Cut between marshmallows.

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Perfect Peppermint Patties

October 4, 2006

1 lb. confectioners’ sugar
3 T butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 C evaporated milk
2 C (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
2 T shortening
Makes about 5 dozen In a bowl, combine first four ingredients. Add milk and mix well. Roll into 1-in balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. [...]

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Strawberry White Chocolate Truffles

September 29, 2006

8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
5 oz. white chocolate
4 cups confectioner’s sugar
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger root
18 medium fresh strawberries
1/4 cup finely minced crystallized ginger
1/2 cup toasted coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
Melt white chocolate in the top of a double boiler, let cool.
Beat together the cream cheese, sugar and ginger root until smooth.
Add [...]

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles

September 29, 2006

1 C peanut butter chips
3/4 C butter
1/2 cup cocoa
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
Coatings: crushed graham cracker crumbs, confectioners sugar or crushed nuts
In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with butter. Stir in cocoa until smooth. Add condensed milk and vanilla. Cook and stir until thickened and well blended, about [...]

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Mocha Truffles

September 29, 2006

2 packages (12 oz each) Semisweet chocolate chips
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
3 T instant coffee granules
2 tsp. water
1 lb. good dark chocolate
cocoa confectionery coating
white confectionery coating, optional
Makes about 5 1/2 dozen In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt chocolate chips. Add cream cheese, coffee and water; mix well. chill until firm enough to shape. [...]

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Chocolate Covered Truffles

September 29, 2006

1/4 C butter
1 1/2 lbs. real semisweet chocolate
3/4 C non-dairy coffee creamer, any flavor
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 pounds real milk chocolate for dipping
1 cup finely chopped chocolate, milk or semisweet for decoration
Melt semisweet chocolate in double boiler over hot water. Heat butter, creamer and vanilla in another saucepan to 125° F on a candy [...]

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Chocolate Truffles

September 29, 2006

½ Cup unsalted butter
2 1/3 C confectioner’s sugar
½ C cocoa
1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Centers: pecan, walnuts, whole almonds or after-dinner mints
Coatings: coconut, crushed nuts,confectioners sugar
Cream butter in large mixer bowl. Combine 2 1/2 cups confectioners’
sugar and the cocoa; add alternately with cream and vanilla to butter.
Blend well. Chill until firm. [...]

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Chocolate Fudge Tart with Fresh Mint Whipped Cream

June 8, 2006

1 purchased frozen 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, thawed for 5 minutes
4 ounces/120 g semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
5 tablespoons/70 g unsalted butter
3/4 cup /155 g granulated sugar
1/4 cup/40 g all-purpose flour
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup/350 ml heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, plus more for sifting
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
Preheat the oven to [...]

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Chocolate Cinnamon Torte 3

May 27, 2006

Ingredients :
1 c. (2 sticks) butter or margarine,
softened
1 c. sugar
2 lg. eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 to 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. (1 pt.) heavy cream
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 pt. fresh red raspberries
Preparation :     In large bowl, with electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until  light [...]

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Chocolate Cinnamon Torte 2

May 27, 2006

2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
2 2/3 c. all purpose flour
3 squares semi-sweet chocolate
4 c. heavy or whipping cream
3/4 c. cocoa
1/2 c. sugar
Preparation :     Tear 10 sheets of waxed paper, each about 9 1/2 inches long.  Trace top of 9 inch round pie plate on waxed paper (press hard).  [...]

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Chocolate Tofu Pie

May 25, 2006

2 cups chocolate chips,
1/3 cup coffee liqueur
1 block silken tofu
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey
1 prepared chocolate wafer crust
Place a small metal bowl over a saucepan with simmering water. Melt the chocolate and coffee liqueur in the bowl. Stir in vanilla.Combine the tofu, chocolate mixture, and honey in the blender jar. Liquefy until smooth.
Pour the [...]

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Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate Pie

May 25, 2006

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cups heavy cream
3/4 cups buttermilk
3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch salt
4 egg yolks
2 1/2 ounces Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate, or other high quality semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 (9-inch) Chocolate Cookie Crust, baked, recipe follows
In a small saucepan combine the sugar, heavy cream, buttermilk, cornstarch and pinch of salt, and whisk [...]

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Boston Fudge Cake with Fudge Sauce

May 25, 2006

Cake:
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
3 eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon saltFudge Sauce:
1 bar German chocolate
1/2 square unsweetened chocolate
1 stick butter
3 cups unsifted powdered sugar
1 2/3 cups evaporated milk
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease and flour a sheet pan.
To [...]

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Booze Balls

May 25, 2006

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
20 chocolate wafer cookies (about 1/2 a 9-ounce box)
1/2 cup finely chopped pitted prunes (about 15 prunes)
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup bourbon or 1/3 to 1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar, or colored decorating sugars, for garnish
Put chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium [...]

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Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake

May 22, 2006

Chocolate Cake:
1/2 pound unsalted butter (2 tablespoons melted)
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into 1/2-ounce pieces
8 egg yolks
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 egg whites
Chocolate Strawberry Mousse:
2 pints strawberries, stems removed
16 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into 1/2-ounce pieces
4 ounces white chocolate, broken into 1/2-ounce pieces
6 egg whites
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup heavy cream
Semisweet Chocolate Ganache, recipe follows
Lightly coat [...]

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Thin Mint Truffle Cake

March 29, 2006

1 pound unsalted butter
1 pound semisweet chocolate
1 pound white chocolate
3 sleeves Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies (about 54 cookies), crumbled
1 dozen eggs (yolks and whites separated)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of orange zest
1/3 to 1/2 cup blood orange puree (see note)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line two 9-inch springform pans [...]

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German Chocolate Shake

March 27, 2006

1/2 c. 2% milk
1 1/2 c. chocolate ice cream
1 T. chocolate sauce
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. toasted coconut
1/4 c. pecans
Put milk in blender first. Add rest of ingredients. Blend for 2 mins.

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Mocha Madness Shake

March 27, 2006

1/2 c. 2% milk
1/4 c. milk chocolate, chopped
2 T. chocolate syrup
2 c. coffee ice cream

Add milk to blender first. Add rest of ingredients. Blend for 1-2 mins

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Chocolate Graham Cracker Shake

March 27, 2006

1/2 c. whole milk
1 1/2 c. chocolate ice cream
2 T. chocolate syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. mini marshmallows
1/4 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. almonds (optional)
2 ea. honey graham crackers
Add milk first to blender. Add all ingredients but the graham crackers. Blend for 1 minute. Add crakers and blend for 30 secs more.

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Blueberry White Chocolate Shake

March 27, 2006

1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. white chocolate sauce (follows)
1/2 pt. fresh blueberries
1 1/2 c. frozen vanilla yogurt

Add milk in blender first. Add rest of ingredients. Run blender for 2 mins.
White Chocolate Sauce
8 oz. White Chocolate
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 T. Vanilla
In a saucepan, bring cream and vanilla to a simmer. Pour over chopped chocolate. Stir till all [...]

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Chocolate Mint Brownies

March 27, 2006

½ cup (1 stick) butter
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla paste
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
15 mint cookies (1/2 C.), coarsely chopped
Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat butter and chocolate in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat, until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Combine [...]

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Frontera Grill’s Chocolate Pecan Pie

March 27, 2006

1 10-inch pie crust, pre-baked
2 c. (about 6 oz.) fresh pecan halves
6 oz. semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate
3 T. all-purpose flour
Ύ c. (6 oz) room temperature, unsalted butter
1 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
Ύ c. light corn syrup
Ό c. molasses
1-1/2 T. Kahlϊa or brandy
2-1/4 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
½ tsp. salt
1. The nuts [...]

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Sweet Cherry Cobbler With Chocolate Truffle Crust

March 3, 2006

Unsalted butter for preparing the baking dish
For the filling:
48 ounces frozen unsweetened pitted sweet cherries, fully thawed
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, or other orange-flavored liqueur
For the crust:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 stick unsalted butter
4 extra-large eggs
1 extra-large egg yolk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup flour
2 pints vanilla ice cream, [...]

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Hot Brownie Cups

March 3, 2006

1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Confectioners’ sugar
Whipped cream (optional)
1 Coat six 1-cup ovenproof cups (use ovenproof coffee cups or ramekins) with vegetable-oil cooking spray. Place cups on a baking pan and set [...]

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Chocolate Espresso Torte

December 30, 2005

Torte:
1 lb. Lightly Salted Butter, softened
12 oz. Semi Sweet Chocolate
4 oz. Unsweetened Chocolate
7 oz. Sugar
2 oz. Espresso Coffee Grinds
2 oz. Water
2 oz. Grand Marnier
12 each Eggs
Method: Put butter, chocolates, sugar, coffee and water in top of double boiler on medium heat. Heat and stir until chocolate and butter are melted. Let cool, put eggs [...]

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Chocolate Cinnamon Torte

December 23, 2005

2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
2 tbsp. cinnamon
2 2/3 c. flour
3 squares semi-sweet chocolate
4 c. heavy or whipping cream
3/4 c. cocoa
Preparation :
UP TO 3 DAYS AHEAD: Tear 14 sheets of waxed paper, each about 9
1/2 inch long. Trace a circle [...]

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4-Layer Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Cake

November 5, 2005

2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
Raspberry Filling (recipe follows)
Dark Chocolate Frosting(recipe follows)
Garnish: fresh raspberries
Combine first 6 ingredients [...]

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Chocolate Coffee Snowballs

November 5, 2005

1/3 cup coffee-flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 (9-ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed
3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
3/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted
Powdered sugar
Combine liqueur, corn syrup, and instant coffee granules; let mixture stand 5 minutes.
Stir until granules dissolve.
Combine cookie crumbs, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, [...]

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ice-Cream Pie

November 5, 2005

21 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 pints chocolate ice cream,softened
8 (1.6-ounce) packages peanut butter cup candies, coarsely chopped
1 (8-ounce) jar fudge sauce
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
Process cookies and peanuts in a food processor until finely [...]

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