Just a drop of egg yolk in the white will prevent the whites from whipping properly. • To achieve the best volume when whipping egg whites, the mixing bowl and beaters must be spotlessly clean and free of any fat, oil, etc. (Plastic bowls are not recommended for whipping egg whites.) The presence of any trace of fat or oil will prevent the egg whites from increasing in volume. Wash bowl and attachments thoroughly before beginning again. • Occasionally ingredients may stick to the sides of the mixing bowl. When this occurs, turn mixer off and scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. SWEETS Cinnamon Muffins These tasty muffins are just right for a holiday bread basket. Makes 12 regular or 24 mini muffins cooking spray 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1. 4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup evaporated skimmed milk (not reconstituted), or whole milk 1. 4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular or 24 mini muffin cups. Place the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 1 for 30 seconds to combine and break up brown sugar; reserve. Place the eggs in a second bowl. Beat on Speed 2 until slightly foamy, 30 seconds. Then, mixing on Speed 3, add the milk and melted butter; mix for 15 seconds. Pour over the dry ingredients, and use Speed 1 to stir in until the ingredients are just moistened. Scoop into the prepared muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven: 18–20 minutes for regular muffins, 14–16 minutes for mini muffins, until lightly browned and springy to touch in the center. Serve warm with Maple Orange Butter. (Muffins may be made ahead and frozen. Thaw and warm before serving.) Nutritional information per serving (1 regular or 2 mini muffins) : Calories 155 (29% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 5g • fat 5g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 46mg • sod. 208mg • calc. 141mg • fiber 1g Maple Orange Butter Maple Orange Butter also makes a great spread for pancakes, waffles, biscuits or scones. Makes 3. 4 cup 1. 2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons maple syrup (not pancake or sugar syrup) zest of 1 orange, finely chopped Use Speed 3 to beat butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add maple syrup and orange zest; beat on Speed 3 for 1 minute longer until fluffy and completely combined. Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 76 (88% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 8g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 21mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g 5 04cu13060_chm3_7/16/04 3:51 PM Page 6 Double Chocolate Walnut Brownie Drops Abrownie in a bite! Makes 26 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 11. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1. 2 teaspoon baking powder 1. 2 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in 8 pieces 1. 2 cup granulated sugar 1. 2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 large egg 11. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2. 3 cup mini chocolate morsels 2. 3 cup chopped walnuts powdered sugar for garnish Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over hot water or in a microwave according to manufacturer’s directions. Let cool. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment or nonstick baking liner sheets. Place the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; mix on Speed 1 for 20 seconds to combine. Reserve. Place the butter and sugars in a medium bowl. Mix on Speed 1 for 30 seconds, then mix on Speed 3 until light and fluffy, 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing on Speed 2 until combined, 20 seconds. Add melted, cooled chocolate, mix 20 seconds Speed 1. Add flour mixture, mix on Speed 1 until combined, 30 seconds. Add chocolate morsels and walnuts, mix on Speed 1 to blend, 10 seconds. Scoop out dough in 11. 2 tablespoon amounts onto prepared baking sheets. (For ease, speed and uniformity, you may use a #40 ice cream scoop.) Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes. Let cool on pans 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 151 (48% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 2g • fat 8g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 18mg • sod. 59mg • calc. 15mg • fiber 1g Oatmeal Monster Cookies These yummy cookies may just become your all-time favorites. They are loaded with goodies and sure to wow family and friends. Makes 5 dozen cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 11. 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 11. 3 cups butter 11. 3 cups light brown sugar 11. 3 cups sugar 2 large eggs 11. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 cups quick-cooking oats 2. 3 cup chopped pecans 2. 3 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk) 2. 3 cup Bits O’Brickle ® or shredded coconut 2. 3 cup M&M ® candies 2. 3 cup raisins, dried cranberries or dried tart cherries cooking spray Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine flour, soda and salt in a small bowl; reserve. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars on Speed 1 until light and fluffy, about...