Grandma Oakleys Chocolate Blancmange Recipes

GREAT-GRANDMA'S OATMEAL COOKIES

Not only is this recipe a favorite of my husband's, it's extra special to me because it goes back to my great-grandmother. For holidays, we like to sprinkle on colored sugar for a festive touch. -Mary Ann Konechne, Kimball, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Great-Grandma's Oatmeal Cookies image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture, and mix well. Stir in oats, raisins and walnuts. , On a surface sprinkled with additional sugar, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter in desired shapes. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
4 teaspoons water
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups chopped raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Additional sugar or colored sugar

CREME AU CHOCOLAT

This French creme au chocolat is very rich but extremely delicious, and guaranteed to please your sweet tooth!

Provided by CBerrier86

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Creme Au Chocolat image

Steps:

Heat cream, chocolate, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
Pour a little of the melted chocolate mixture into the beaten egg yolks; mix until smooth. Pour back into the pot with the remaining chocolate. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until custard thickens slightly. Spoon into small dessert bowls and garnish with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 134.4 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 25.9 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

Ingredients

¾ cup light cream
1 (4 ounce) bar sweet baking chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons whipped cream, or to taste

VANILLA BLANCMANGE

This pudding base can be flavored or colored. I like to add rice, butter, and cinnamon for rice pudding. Or almond extract with a mint leaf and a couple of pine nuts on top for something simple but elegant.

Provided by cap5258

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Vanilla Blancmange image

Steps:

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a saucepan. Slowly add milk while stirring. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and pour into four 1/2-cup custard cups. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 123.3 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

Ingredients

½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

CHOCOLATE BLANCMANGE

Recently I was given a box of old cookbooks and cooking magazines. (yea!) This yummy and impressive looking recipe comes from one of those-Family Circle Great Desserts. Chill time is 3 hours.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Chocolate Blancmange image

Steps:

Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and chocolate in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in milk.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts and mixture is thickening; bring to a boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
Pour into a 3 cup jello mold; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
When ready to serve, run a knife around the top, dip mold quickly in and out of hot water, then invert on a serving plate.
Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut up
3 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
whipped cream, to garnish

GRANDMA'S CHEWY OATMEAL COOKIES

"Ever since my husband's grandmother gave me this special recipe, I haven't made another oatmeal cookie recipe. The pudding mix makes them chewy," relates Donna Trumbauer of Coopersburg, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Grandma's Chewy Oatmeal Cookies image

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the oats, flour, dry pudding mix and baking soda; gradually add to the cream mixture and mix well. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
7 cups quick-cooking oats
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking soda