Sandra’s one-bite wonders, whipped up from a cake mix,
can be customized with whatever extract flavor you preferThese quick-fix treats are fun to assemble and fill, and they
make a great addition to your holiday dessert buffetNeat Nests
(^) Heat oven to 375°F. Line
baking sheets with parchment
paper. On low speed, beat
cake mix, 1 cup water, egg
whites and oil until blended,
(^) Line large rimmed baking
sheet with wax paper. Place
candy melts in microwave-safe
bowl. Microwave in 15-sec.
intervals, stirring after each,
until melted and smooth. Stir
in cereal until all pieces are
evenly coated with candy.
Servings: 64. Active time: 45 min. Total time: 1 hr., 15 min.
Calories: 71 Protein: 0g Fat: 3g (1g sat.) Chol.: 0mg Carbs.: 11g
Sodium: 67g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 8g
Servings: 8. Active time: 30 min. Total time: 1 hr.
Calories: 285 Protein: 3g Fat: 12g (11g sat.) Chol.: 0mg Carbs.: 42g
Sodium: 48mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 30g
Petite Petit Fours
Line rimmed baking sheets
with wax paper. Cut cake
into 48 squares. Transfer to
baking sheet. Cover; chill
Delicate little cakes are a cinch to ice and decorate with
melted ready-to-use frosting and candy flowers
Servings: 48. Active time: 1 hr. Total time: 2 hrs.
Calories: 216 Protein: 1g Fat: 8g (5g sat.) Chol.: 0mg Carbs.: 34g
Sodium: 136mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 25g
at least 1 hr. Tint coconut
with coloring. Working in
batches, place cake on racks
over rimmed baking sheets.
In microwave-safe bowl,
microwave frosting in 15-sec.
intervals, stirring, until just
melted; stir in extract. Spoon
over squares until covered.
Press on coconut. Transfer to
separate baking sheets. Repeat
with remaining cake, frosting
and coconut, including frost-
ing drips on baking sheets.
Remelt frosting as needed.
Decorate with icing f lowers.
Wee Whoopies
Sift confectioners’ sugar
into medium bowl. Add
heavy cream and orange juice
and whisk together until com-
pletely smooth and of spread-
ing consistency. If not using
icing immediately, cover bowl
tightly with plastic wrap and
set aside at room temp.
(^) Dividing evenly, using back
of spoon or small spatula,
spread icing over cookies,
about 1 tsp. for each. Let icing
dry slightly, then gently press
1 mini fruit slice candy onto
each cookie.
(^) Transfer cookies to rack
set over piece of wax paper
to catch any drips. Let stand
until icing is set, about 1 hr.
Servings: 24. Active time: 20 min. Total time: 1 hr., 20 min.
Calories: 56 Protein: 0g Fat: 1g (0g sat.) Chol.: 2mg Carbs.: 12g
Sodium: 15mg Fiber: 0g Sugar: 10g
30 sec.; on medium, beat 2
min. If desired, stir in extract.
Divide batter among three
bowls. Tint as desired with
food colorings. Transfer to
separate pastry bag each fitted
with small round tip. Pipe
11 ⁄ 4 " rounds about 1^1 ⁄ 2 " apart
onto ba k ing sheets. Ba ke until
baked through in centers,
8–10 min. Cool. Transfer
frosting to pastry bag fitted
with small star tip; pipe onto
f lat side of ha lf of rounds. Top
with remaining rounds, flat
sides down.
(^) Shape^1 ⁄ 4 -cupful mounds
of cereal mixture on wax
paper–lined baking sheet.
Make an indent in center of
each mound to resemble a
bird’s nest. Fill nest centers
with assorted Easter egg
candies and jelly beans. Let
stand until dry to the touch,
30 min.
(^) Easy variation: For a coco-
nutty treat, try replacing up
to 1 cup cereal with sweet-
ened flaked coconut and mix
in 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. coconut extract.
Citrus Kiss Cookies
Sandra likes to jazz up cookies with a little sweet-tart jolt of
orange icing—try it on chocolate sugar cookies too
So easy, so delicious!
1 (13"x9") white cake
41 ⁄ 2 cups sweetened flaked
coconut
Re d, green and yellow
liquid food colorings
41 ⁄ 2 cups vanilla frosting,
from 3 (16 oz.) cans
1 tsp. coconut or lemon
extract
48 mini icing flower
decorations
11 ⁄ 4 cups confectioners’
sugar
2 Tbs. heavy cream
1 Tbs. orange juice
24 (2^1 ⁄ 4 ") round plain sugar
cookies
24 assorted flavors mini
fruit slice candies
1 (15.25 oz.) pkg. white
cake mix
3 egg whites
(^1) ⁄ (^3) cup oil
2 tsp. extract of choice,
optional
Re d, green and yellow
liquid food colorings
2 cups vanilla frosting,
from 2 (16 oz.) cans
1 (12 oz.) pkg. bright
white candy melts
2 cups coarsely crushed
bite-size shredded
wheat cereal
Ea ster egg candies and
jelly beans
RECIPES TO
COLLECT
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