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Graduation Cap Cupcakes

5/26/2023

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INGREDIENTS:

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 env. KOOL-AID Orange Flavor Unsweetened Drink Mix
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
12 graham crackers, broken crosswise in half (24 squares)
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
2 chewy fruit snack rolls, any color
24 jelly beans

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Blend in dry drink mix; spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin cups. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean; cool completely. Meanwhile, spread 1 tsp. melted chocolate onto each graham square to completely cover top of graham; place in single layer on baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm.
Remove liners from cupcakes; place cupcakes upside-down on plate. Use wooden spoon handle to poke deep hole in center of each cupcake, being careful to not poke through to bottom of cupcake. Spoon COOL WHIP into resealable plastic bag. Cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to pipe COOL WHIP into holes and onto tops of cupcakes, reserving small amount of COOL WHIP for later use. Top cupcakes with grahams, chocolate sides up, to resemble graduation caps.
Use fruit rolls to make tassels for caps. (See tip.) Add 1 tassel and jelly bean to top of each graham square, securing each with dab of remaining COOL WHIP.

This recipe was used with permission from Kraft Foods.

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Chocolate Cookie 'Doughnuts'

5/19/2023

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INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2 cups flour
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
24 vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
3 cups oil, for frying
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
Beat eggs and milk with wire whisk until well blended. Add to flour mixture; mix well. Let stand 10 min. Meanwhile, pour oil into deep fryer or large deep saucepan to 3-inch depth; heat to 375°F.
Dip cookies, 1 at a time, into batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Gently add cookies to hot oil. Fry, 3 to 4 at a time, until golden brown on both sides, turning over halfway through the cooking time. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

KITCHEN TIP:

Sprinkle sugar over doughnuts by placing sugar in mesh strainer and shaking over doughnuts.

This recipe was used with permission from Kraft Foods.

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Mom's Bruschetta Meatloaf

5/12/2023

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Let's hear it for Mom! The combination of ground beef, stuffing and bruschetta-style ingredients makes this meatloaf comfort food at its most delicious.

INGREDIENTS:

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 egg
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Mix tomatoes and stuffing mix. Reserve half for later use. Add meat and egg to remaining stuffing mixture; mix well. Press onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish.
Combine reserved stuffing mixture and onions; spread over meat mixture. Cover.
Bake 45 min.; top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 min. or until meatloaf is done (160ºF).

KITCHEN TIPS:

Serve this comfort-food classic with hot mashed potatoes and a steamed fresh vegetable, such as broccoli.

This recipe was used with permission from Kraft Foods.

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