Category Archives: Institute Treats

Subarashi Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Vanalee

1 ½ cups butter, softened 1 ¼ cups white granulated sugar 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 eggs 4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 24 ounces chocolate chips Heat oven to 350 … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Marshmallow Texas Sheet Cake

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Vanalee

A few months ago Sister Tucker made a version of this for our Pathway class. It was so good. I thanked her and said, “It tastes like home.” She told me that was the best compliment. Makes 24-30 pieces 1 … Continue reading →

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Melinda Colton’s Sugar Cookies

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Vanalee

Cream Together: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup butter 1-8 ounce package cream cheese Add: 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 3 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Chill dough for one hour. … Continue reading →

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One Bowl Brownies

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Vanalee

I was browsing at Smitten Kitchen for a brownie recipe. I have had many failed attempts recently. On one of her recipes she was talking about her very favorite one bowl brownies which had been dissed by her commenters for being … Continue reading →

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Marbled Brownies

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Vanalee

This is my one and only brownie recipe from a box mix. They are good and easy to make when I am in a hurry. I started making them with a Duncan Hines mix, lately I prefer a Ghirardelli Brownie … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Sink Blondies- from Glorious Treats

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Vanalee

I had several partial bags of chips (all kinds of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter chips) and candies in the pantry when this recipe from Glorious Treats popped up in my inbox. The perfect treat for institute last … Continue reading →

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Yellow Cake

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Vanalee

This morning I was looking for a yellow cake recipe to use with strawberries and whipped cream for Easter dessert. I didn’t have a recipe because I tend to make only chocolate cake. It’s my personal favorite dessert of all … Continue reading →

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S’mores Bars

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Vanalee

I found this recipe on I Heart Naptime. I made it a few weeks ago for a group and it was a hit. I made a few adjustments to the recipe and added some suggestions that made the process easier … Continue reading →

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Shrapnel Dip from Mel’s Kitchen

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Vanalee

Mel’s Kitchen Cafe is a great recipe website. I haven’t made anything from her that I haven’t like, so far. This dip is always a favorite. I usually leave out the avocados because they get mushy so quickly. This recipe … Continue reading →

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Sandy’s Famous French Bread

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Vanalee

Use a Kitchen Aid to make this easier! 2 pkg yeast (1+1/2 TBS instant yeast) 2 C hot water (not boiling) (+ ½ C for yeast) 3 TBS sugar 1 TBS salt 5 TBS oil 6 C flour 1 egg … Continue reading →

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