Cookie Sheet Chocolate Bars This is a recipe I got many years ago from a good friend, Kathi. Its definitely a crowd pleaser. and keeps well in the fridge for days if you do not have a crowd to please. Oh, and it freezes well. Yields approx 36 bars. Ingredients: 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup oil 2 cups flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 5 Tbsp baking cocoa 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs Method: 1.In small pot bring water, butter and oil to a boil 2.In a mixing bowl (not plastic), mix flour, sugar, cocoa and soda 3.Stir in hot liquids, stirring well until sides let go of bowl 4.Stir in buttermilk and vanilla, then beat in eggs well 5.Pout into greased cookie sheet (approx 11 x 17 or a bit smaller) with sides at least 1 inch 6.Bake at 350 F for 20 - 25 minutes, depending on size of pan Frosting: 1/2 cup butter or margarine 5 tsp baking cocoa 1/3 cup milk 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 1 cup crushed, toasted almonds Method: 1.Bring butter, cocoa and milk to a boil, then reomove from element. 2.Stir in confectioners sugar and crushed almonds 3.Spread on cake while still very warm 4.Cool before cutting up. Keep in fridge, especially on hot days.
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 18:27:49 +0000
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