Basic Lemon Bars

2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup powdered sugar, divided use1 cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 4 large eggsPreheat oven to 350*F.Mix flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together. Using a pastry blender or fork, mix in 1 cup butter until well-blended. [...]

Blueberry-Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Blueberry Filling:1 cup blueberries, chopped 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Crumb Mixture:1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup old fashioned OR quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup butter
Cream Cheese Filling:1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar [...]

California Kiwifruit Squares

11/4 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup powdered sugar, divided use1/2 cup butter OR margarine1 cup granulated sugar2 California kiwifruit, pared and pureed2 large eggs, beaten1 teaspoon fresh lime juice1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel1/2 teaspoon baking powderCombine flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar; cut butter into flour mixture until mixture looks like cornmeal. Pat into 9-inch square [...]

California Walnut Lemon Biscotti

3/4 cup chopped California Walnuts 1/4 cup softened butter 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggsGrated rind and juice of 1 lemon 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground gingerPlace walnuts on baking sheet and bake at 350°F 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant [...]

Chocolate Coconut Bars

6 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons water 2 large eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups sweetened flake coconut 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips2/3 cup sweetened condensed milkPreheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of an 8-inch baking pan with parchment [...]

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter 2 large eggs, beaten 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 1/2 teaspoons maple extract 2 cups macadamia nuts, chopped 1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsPreheat oven to 350*F.In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until [...]

Chocolate Macaroon Bars

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa1/3 cup butter, melted 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) 2 2/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (about 5 slices) 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsHeat oven [...]

Chocolate Macaroon Squares

1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 (14-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups flaked sweetened coconut, divided use1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate MorselsPreheat oven to 350° F.Combine [...]

Citrus Streusel Squares

1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups quick or old fashioned oats2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons [...]

Coconut Biscotti

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups sweetened flaked coconut2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltPreheat oven to 350*F (175*C).In an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light. Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix well.On low speed, add coconut. Gradually add [...]