Snacks Time (esp Xciting)

X'Citing Snacks:

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup plain flour
• 1/3 tsp. soda bi-carbonate
• 1/3 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 cup condensed milk
• 1/3 cup crushed cornflakes
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chocolate gems
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla essence and a pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Method of Preparation:

• Sieve the flour with the soda bi-carbonate and baking powder and keep aside.
• Cream the butter and brown sugar till light and fluffy.
• Add all the other ingredients and mix well.
• Press this mixture into a greased 150mm X 150 mm (6"X6") baking tray.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degree Celsius (or 360 degree Fahrenheit) for 30 to 40 minutes till the crust is golden brown.
• Cut into rectangles while hot and store when cool.

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"T" Tiffins

Trial Mix:

• 3/4 cup cashews
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup peanuts
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerator
Treat yourself to the trail mix whenever you want to munch something!
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Tropical Ball of Cheese:

• 8 oz light cream cheese, softened
• 4 oz light tropical fruit cocktail (drained)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Cut the fruit into smaller pieces.
Mix softened cream cheese, fruit and 1/2 cup walnuts.
Chill well in refrigerator.
Mould into a ball and roll cheese ball in remaining 1/2 cup of nuts.
Serve with carrots or crackers.

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