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BAKER ST. HARBOUR WATERFRONT BED & BREAKFAST
ON LAKE GRANBURY
"World Renowned" Breakfast and Dessert Recipes

YUMMY LITTLE TEA CAKES (Butter cookie recipe)

1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 stick margarine, 1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, 1 pkg Duncan Hines Butter Recipe Golden Cake Mix, powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients except powdered sugar. (will be consistency of mashed potatoes). Prepare tart pan with cooking spray. Fill each about 1/2 full. Bake about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool a few minutes, then remove from pan. Dust with powdered sugar. Makes 36. Tip: Try the Honey Nut & Strawberry Cream Cheese for variety! Yummy!

         

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                                                                                          Eggnog Muffins

3 cups all - purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg

1 - 3/4 cups eggnog 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup golden raisins and 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingrdients. In another bowl, combine the egg, eggnog and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins and pecans if wanted. Fill greased or paper - lined muffin cups two thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack.

Yield: 16 muffins

 

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FRENCH TOAST: (Grilled)

Use Cranberry Raisin Bread or Cinnamon Raisin (2 slices per person). Top 1 side with thin layer of cream cheese & arrange single layer in large jelly roll pan with cream cheese side up.

Batter: 1 egg for each slice bread plus about 6 more depending on the number of slices of bread. Then add the following: French Vanilla Creamer, (Usually about 1/2 cup for 12 slices); 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp orange extract, 1/2 tsp almond extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg.

Beat mixture thoroughly & pour over bread. Soak each side 10-15 minutes or overnight. Grill at approximately 250-300 degrees until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with warm buttered pecan maple syrup, fruit parfait, ham/sausage, orange juice, & coffee. Syrup: Combine your favorite maple syrup with 1 T. butter & 1 T chipped pecans.

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                                                                                                 Chive - Ham Bruch Bake

1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon butter  1 can( 5 ounces) chunk ham,  drained 1 medium tomato, chopped 2 cups of      biscuit/baking mix 1/2 cup water 1 cup ( 4 ounces) shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon dill weed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons minced chives

In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in ham and tomatoes; set aside. In a bowl, combine biscuit mix and water; mix well. Press onto the sides of a greased 13 in. x 9 in. x 2in. baking dish. Spread ham mixture over crust; sprinkle with cheese.

In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk, dill, salt and pepper; pour over cheese. Sprinkle with chives. Bake, uncovered, at 350degrees for 25- 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Yield: 8 servings

            

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Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Cream together 2/3 cup butter and 1/3 cup granulated sugar till fluffy. Add 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; beat well. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sifed all purpose flour, mixing well.

Shape in 3/4 - inch balls; dip in 2 slightly beaten egg whites. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degree oven for 15 to 17 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from pan and cool on rack. Add whatever flavor of preserves to centers of cookies. Makes about 2 and 1/2 dozen cookies.