~~ Strawberry Pizza Dessert ~~

Strawberry Pizza

1 roll dough of sugar cookies
1 c. powdered sugar
1 - 8oz cream cheese
1 8oz cool whip
2# fresh strawberries

Spread dough on pizza pan & cook 10 minutes, then cool. Mix cream cheese & powdered sugar
& spread over cooled baked cookie crust. Add sliced strawberries & top with dollops of cool whip. Drizzle w/melted sweet chocolate. YUMMM!

~~It's Time For CALORIES ~~

The exquisite aromatic blossoms soon become delicious fruit ... WHICH THEN WILL BECOME THIS ...

ORANGE BROWNIES
*** (these are the best darn brownies, light refreshing & DEE-LISH! My Dr. loved them when I took them to him on Thurs. ~ I love spoiling him, each visit he gets a new dessert creation). Here ya' go ~~~

2 c sugar
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 c softened butter
4 large eggs
2 tsp orange extract
2 tsp orange zest, divided
1 c confectioners sugar
2 Tbsp orange juice

Over 350
Grease lightly your baking pan 13 x 9 in glass bakes the best

Combine sugar, flour, salt; add butter, eggs, orange extract & 1 tsp zest. Beat w/electric mixer until well blended. Spread batter into pan, (NOTE below first) & bake for 30 minutes until golden brown or center is set. Cool to warm to touch.

** NOTE ~~ NOW WHAT I DID HERE BEFORE BAKING was pat (yup! pat) a good coating of flaked coconut into/over the top of the batter. This is NOT what the recipe called for.

In small bowl combine confectioners sugar, orange juice, remaining 1 tsp zest ( I made a double batch of this rather than the single I am giving you, as I wanted GOO-EY DRIPPING frosting); stir until smooth. Pour glaze over brownies! Then sprinkle coconut over the top of the glaze immediately. Cut into small squares.

~~ 5 Minute Chocolate Cake .. Yummy ~~

*** MOTHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY REGISTRY BELOW ***

(Don't forget the pot of tea!)
5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe)

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well..
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.

Sweet Treats

For all you gals that love to entertain or just bake, here is an absolutely decadent sweet that can be used any time of the day. I do a 'gourmet day' in our shop every month & try out new recipes that I create also ... this one got raves! but it wasn't my creation. ENJOY & let me know what you think ...

~ CRUST ~
Cherry Coconut Bars
l c. all purpose flour
3 Tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 c softened butter

~FILLING ~
2 beaten eggs 1/2 c shredded coconut
l c sugar 1/2 c drained & quartered maraschino cherries
1/4 c all-purpose flour 1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt
3/4 chopped walnuts

Oven 350
Combine crust ingredients, mix well. Press into 8" square baking dish. Bake 20 - 25 minutes until lightly golden.

Prepare filling, combine all ingredients; mix well. Spoon on top of crust, spread evenly. Bake 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting. Makes 16 bars. 190 calories.