Desserts

APPLE CUSTARD PIE

Prepared 9-inch pastry crust
3 cups sliced peeled apples
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup vanilla soy milk
1 egg
½ cup sugar 

Arrange apples over the crust.  Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.  Bake at  375o for 20 minutes.  To make custard, whisk soy milk, egg and sugar until smooth.  Pour over apples.  Bake 25 to 30 minutes longer until knife inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool.  Refrigerate. 


APPLE PIE

Pastry Crust:

            1 cup all-purpose flour
            1/3 cup soy flour
            ½ teaspoon salt
            ½ cup shortening
            4 to 5 tablespoons water  

Filling:

            5-6 medium apples, pared and sliced
            ½  cup brown sugar
            2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
            1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping:

            2/3 cup all-purpose flour
            1/3 cup brown sugar
            1/3 cup margarine 

For pastry crust combine all-purpose flour, soy flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly.  Add water gradually and stir to form pastry crust.  Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan and flute edges.   

Combine all filling ingredients and spoon into prepared crust.  Combine all topping ingredients with a fork until crumbly and sprinkle over filling.  Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until browned and juice begins to bubble.  If necessary, cover with foil to prevent over browning.


APPLESAUCE CAKE

1¾ cups sugar
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sifted soy flour
1½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon cloves
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup soft silken tofu
2 cups applesauce
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisins, chopped
 
In large bowl, mix thoroughly sugar, all-purpose flour, soy flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.   In separate bowl beat tofu until creamy; add applesauce and vegetable oil; mix well.   Add tofu mixture to dry ingredients and beat until well blended.  Fold in the raisins.  Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13-inch cake pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.


Apricot Filled Jelly Roll

4 egg whites
½ cup sugar
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup soy flour blend
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 can (12 ounces) apricot fruit filling
Glaze drizzle, optional 

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add ½ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.  Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored; gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar; add vanilla.  Fold egg yolk mixture into beaten egg white.  Sift soy flour blend, baking powder and salt; fold into egg mixture. 

Spread batter evenly in a greased and lightly floured jelly roll pan (15 ½ x101/2x1-inch).  Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until done when inserted with a toothpick.  Immediately loosen sides and turn out on a towel sprinkled with sifted powdered sugar.  Starting at narrow end, roll cake and towel together; cool.    

To fill, unroll cooled jelly roll, spread with apricot filling.  Re-roll and place on serving plate.  Drizzle with glaze.  Makes 10 one-inch slices.


Banana Cream Pie

Pastry Crust

            1 cup soy flour blend
            ½ teaspoon salt
            1/3 cup shortening     
            2 to 3 tablespoons cold water 

Filling

            1 package (5.25 ounces) vanilla instant pudding mix
            2 cups soy milk
            1 cup whipped cream, whipped
            1 banana 

For pastry crust, combine and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine meal.  Sprinkle with water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with fork until all the flour is moistened.  Form dough in ball and roll out on lightly floured board; fit pastry into pie plate; crimp and prick bottom and sides with fork.  Bake at 400 degrees, about 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned. 

For filling combine pudding mix and soy milk; beat for about 1 minute until blended well.   Refrigerate about 30 minutes; fold in whipped cream.  Slice banana and layer in bottom of cooled baked pastry crust.  Top with pudding mixture and refrigerate until set about 1 hour.  Makes 1 pie.


CAKE MIX & TOFU COOKIES
(Modified variation with less oil)
 

1 package cake mix
½ cup silken tofu
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg 

Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and blend until all ingredients are moistened.  Drop batter by spoonful on greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.  Makes 24 cookies.


CARAMEL-APPLE BREAD PUDDING 

8 slices bread
Margarine, softened

2 eggs
1½ cups vanilla soy milk
1 ½ cups applesauce
1/3
cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
 
Caramel Sauce:

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white corn syrup
½ cup vanilla soy milk
2 tablespoons margarine 

Preheat oven to 350o.  Lightly spread bread with margarine.  Fit 4 slices, buttered side up, in ungreased 9x9x2 inch baking dish.  Beat eggs in medium bowl.  Add soy milk, applesauce, sugar,  vanilla, salt and cinnamon; blend well.  Pour half of egg mixture into baking dish.  Top with remaining bread and egg mixture.  Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted 1-inch from edge comes out clean.   

Combine all Caramel Sauce ingredients in a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. 

Serve pudding warm or cold with Caramel Sauce and ice cream or whipped cream if desired.  Refrigerate.  Makes 8 servings. 


CARAMEL FILLED CHOCOLATE COOKIES

¾ cup sugar
½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup soy flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup soy nuts, chopped 

Filling:

20 caramels, unwrapped
¼ cup vanilla soymilk 

Combine sugar, margarine, shortening; beat until light and fluffy.  Add vanilla and egg; blend well.  Sift together flours, cocoa and baking powder.  Add to creamed mixture and mix well.  Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in chopped soy nuts.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2-inches apart.  With thumb, make indentation in center of each cookie.  Bake cookies at 325 degrees for 12 minutes or until cookies are set.   

In small saucepan, combine caramels and soymilk.  Cook over low heat until caramels are melted; stirring occasionally.  Remove cookies from cookie sheet and place on wire rack; spoon about ½ teaspoon warm caramel mixture into center of each cookie.  Cool completely.  Makes about 2 ½  dozen cookies.


CARAMEL LAYERED BROWNIES

1 package (19.5 oz.) brownie mix
½ cup tofu
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 package (14 oz.) caramels
1/3 cup soymilk 

Combine brownie mix, tofu, vegetable oil and eggs; blend well.  Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil extending over sides.  Grease foil.  Pour half of brownie batter into foil-lined pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. 

Heat caramels and soymilk in sauce pan over low heat until melted.  Pour over baked brownie.  Top caramel mixture with remaining brownie batter; gently spread batter with a knife.  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until done.  Cool in pan.  Lift from pan using foil and cut into squares.  Makes about 2 dozen brownies. 


CARAMEL SQUARES 

¾ cup margarine, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup soy flour
1¼ cups oatmeal
¾ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
24 caramels
¼ cup soy milk
1 cup chocolate chips 

Combine melted margarine with flours, oatmeal, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside 1 cup mixture.  Press remaining mixture into greased 8-inch square baking dish or pan.  Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.  In the meantime, heat soy milk and caramels over low heat until smooth.   Remove baked mixture from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips then pour over caramel mixture.  Sprinkle with reserved cookie dough and return to oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until done.  Makes about 2 dozen bar cookies.


CHERRY MERINGUE VALENTINE

3 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tarter
¾ cup sugar
1 (8 ounces) packages soy cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

In mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.  Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form.  Gradually add sugar, beat until very stiff peaks form.  Cover baking sheet with parchment paper.  Spoon meringue onto paper in the shape of a about a 9-inch heart; building up the edges slightly.   Bake at 275 degrees for 1 ½ hours.  Turn off oven and do not open door.  Let cool for 1 hour.  Remove from oven; cool completely.  In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.  Fold in whipped cream until mixture is well blended.  Place heart on serving platter; fill with cream cheese mixture and top with cherry filling.  Serves 6.


Chewy Peanut Butter Bars

2/3 cup margarine
1 c. peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 
½ cup soy flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt 

Combine margarine, peanut butter brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla in large mixing bowl; blend thoroughly.    Sift all-purpose flour, soy flour, baking powder and salt together; gradually add the sifted ingredients to the peanut butter mixture.    Spread batter in a greased jelly roll pan, 15x10x1-inch.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cooled.  Makes about 5 dozen, 1½ inch square bar cookies.



CHOCOLATE CHIP BAR COOKIES

1 cup vegetable shortening or margarine
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup soy flour*
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons vanilla soymilk*
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Beat shortening and sugar in a large bowl.  Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Mix in baking soda, salt and soy flour.  Add all purpose flour, soymilk and vanilla.  Stir in chocolate chips.  Spread into greased 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. 


CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES 

1 cup margarine
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
2 eggs
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup soy flour
2 teaspoons cream of tarter
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups chocolate chips 

Cream margarine, sugars and syrup until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and vanilla.  Combine dry ingredients; flour, soy flour, cream of tarter, baking soda and salt.

Gradually blend dry ingredients into creamed mixture.  Add pecans and chocolate; blend.  Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.  Drop dough from tablespoon on a greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes.  Let cookies cool about 5 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.   Makes about 4 dozen cookies.


CHOCOLATE MONKEY PEANUT SHAKE

1 cup vanilla soymilk
1 banana, sliced and frozen
½ cup ice cubes
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

Blend all ingredients in blender on high for 30 second or until smooth. Serve immediately. Serving Tip: Drizzle chocolate syrup in a swirl down the inside of clear glasses. Pour shake into glasses and top with an additional swirl of chocolate. Serves 2.

Per serving: 200 calories, 6 g fat (1 g sat fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 6 g protein (4.1 g soy protein), 2 g dietary fiber

Recipe from Soyfoods Guide


CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY DREAM PIE 

1/3 cup vanilla soymilk
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (9-inch) prepared chocolate pie crust
1 (12 oz.) package frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed and drained
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup vanilla soymilk
3/4 cup (6 oz.) soft silken tofu
1 cup lite whipped topping 

Heat 1/3 cup vanilla soymilk and chocolate chips in small saucepan until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.  Pour mixture into bottom of prepared chocolate pie crust.   

Place raspberries in food processor bowl and process until smooth.

Mix sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan until blended.  Add prepared raspberries and 3/4 cup vanilla soymilk; heat over medium heat until mixture begins to boil stirring constantly.  Boil and stir for one minute; remove from heat.  Let cool to room temperature.   

Blend tofu in food processor until smooth and creamy.  Fold creamy tofu into whipped topping.  Fold combined tofu mixture into thickened raspberry mixture.  Pour into crust.  Refrigerate about 2 hours.  Garnish with additional whipped topping and shaved chocolate.  Serves 6. 


CHOCOLATE SOY BROWNIES* 

½ cup margarine
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16-ounce) can chocolate syrup (1 ½ cups)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup soy flour 
  

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly spray a 9-inch square pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat margarine, sugar, and eggs with electric mixer until smooth. 
  3. Add vanilla, chocolate syrup; stir well. 
  4. Add flour and soy flour; stir well.  Pour batter into pan.  Bake 20-25 minutes.

            Yield: 9 servings 

*Recipe from the Soyfoods Council


Chocolate Swirl Bars

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup margarine
2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup soy flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla 

In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and 2 tablespoons margarine; using low heat cook until mixture is smooth.  Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup margarine; remove from heat.  Stir in brown sugar and eggs; mix well.  Sift flours and salt together and stir into mixture.  Add vanilla and mix well. 

Spread half of dough into a lightly greased 15x10-inch baking pan.  Pour chocolate mixture over dough.  Drop remaining dough over chocolate; swirl with knife.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown; cool.  Cut into bars.  Makes about 5 dozen bars.


CLASSIC OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

1 egg, beaten
1 ¾ cups sugar
½ cup margarine
¼ cup shortening
½ cup soy milk
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
½ cup raisins 

Combine egg, sugar, margarine, shortening, soy milk and spices in mixing bowl; blend.  Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.  Add oats and raisins; mix well.  Drop dough by tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheet and bake at 3500 for 10 to 12 minutes.  Let cookies cool slightly then remove from baking sheet and place on wire rack.  Makes about 3 dozen cookies.


CREAMY CHEESECAKE 

Crust:

            2 cups graham cracker crumbs
            4 tablespoons sugar
            4 tablespoons margarine

Filling:

            1 package (12.3 oz.) silken tofu, firm
            3 packages (8 oz. each) reduced fat cream cheese
            11/4  cups sugar
            3 tablespoons soy flour
            1 tablespoon vanilla
            ½ teaspoon lemon zest
            2 tablespoons lemon juice
            3 eggs 

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and margarine; press into bottom of 10-inch spring form pan.  Bake for 10 minutes.
  1. Beat tofu, cream cheese, sugar, soy flour, vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice with electric mixer until well blended.  Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until well blended.
  1. Pour filling over crust.  Bake at 325 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes or until center is almost set.  Do not overcook.  Cool before removing from pan.  Refrigerate 4 hours or over night. 
  1. Top with desired fruit fillings, fresh fruit, or drizzle with chocolate glaze.  Serves 14.

Double Chocolate Surprise Cookies
 

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup soy flour*
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream shortening and margarine with sugar, brown sugar and cocoa powder.  Add eggs, vanilla and sweetened condensed milk.  Stir dry ingredients together and add to batter; blend.  Stir in chocolate chips.  Roll tablespoon of dough into ball; place on ungreased baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes.  Cool slightly and remove from baking sheet.  Makes about 4 dozen cookies.


EASY & QUICK SUMMER COBBLER  

8 cups fresh fruit, sliced (peaches, apricots, berries or plums)
½ cup margarine, cut in small pieces
1 cup sugar
1 cup soy flour blend
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup soy vanilla milk

Place fruit in greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Dot top of fruit with margarine pieces. Stir together in medium bowl sugar and flour. Add soy vanilla milk and thoroughly combine. Pour over margarine and fruit. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes until brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Soy Flour Blend

7 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup soy flour 

Combine both flours and keep in canister to use for any recipe using all-purpose flour as an ingredient.  Makes 8 cups blended flour


EASY CHERRY LAYERED PARFAIT 

1 pkg. (8 oz) low-fat cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. (12 oz) softened silken tofu
¼ teaspoon vanilla
3 T. honey
1 carton (8 oz) lite whipped topping
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling 

Blend cream cheese, tofu, vanilla and honey together until smooth.  Fold in whipped topping.  Layer in parfait serving glasses with cherry pie filling.  Refrigerate for an hour before serving.  Makes 8 servings.


EASY MINT BROWNIES

2 oz. (2 squares) melted unsweetened chocolate
½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup soy flour 

Frosting:

3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons soymilk
¼ teaspoon mint extract
3 drops green food coloring 

Glaze:

1 teaspoon margarine
½ oz (½ square) unsweetened chocolate 

Combine in mixing bowl melted chocolate, margarine and sugar.  Add eggs one at a time and mix well.  Sift flours and add to chocolate mixture.  Pour into lightly greased 9-inch square pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes.  Cool. 

Blend all frosting ingredients until fluffy.  Spread over cooled brownies.  Prepare glaze by melting margarine and unsweetened chocolate; blend well.  Drizzle over frosting.  Chill; cut into bars. Makes about 2 dozen.


EASY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

1 package (9 oz.) yellow cake mix
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
½ cup tofu
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup raisins
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg 

Combine all ingredients and drop cookie dough on greased baking sheet.  Bake for 350 degrees for 15 minutes.  Makes about 2 dozen cookies.


EASY SUMMER FRUIT PARFAIT

1 pkg. (8 oz) soy cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz) soy vanilla yogurt
1 cup whipped topping
4 cups fresh fruit

Blend cream cheese and soy yogurt until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.  Layer fruit and filling in parfait serving glasses.  Refrigerate. Makes 4 servings.


GINGERSNAP COOKIES

1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup margarine
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup soy flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar 

In large bowl, combine brown sugar, margarine, molasses and egg until well blended.  Sift flours, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt; combine with molasses mixture.  Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour.  Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and roll in extra granulated sugar.  Place balls on lightly greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.  Bake 9 to 11 minutes at 375 degrees.  Let cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet.  Makes about 3 dozen.


 

INSTANT CHOCOLATE PUDDING

2 boxes (4 serving size, about 4 ounces) dry instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups vanilla soymilk*
1 cup whipping cream, whipped 

Combine pudding mix and soymilk; beat until thoroughly blended.  Alternately layer pudding and whipping cream in dessert glass.  Serves 4.


JUMBO BUTTERSCOTCH OATMEAL COOKIES

1 ¾ cups sugar
½ cup margarine
¼ cup shortening
1 egg
½ cups soy milk
2 ½ cups soy flour blend
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups oatmeal
1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips

In mixing bowl, cream sugar, margarine and sugar; add egg and blend well.  Gradually add soy milk and thoroughly blend.   Stir in soy flour blend, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.  Add oatmeal and butterscotch chips.  Drop by tablespoon onto baking sheet covered with parchment paper.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 17 minutes or until browned.  Makes about 18 jumbo cookies.


LIGHT LEMON CHEESECAKE

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
1/3 cup margarine, melted
1  package (.3 oz) sugar-free lemon gelatin
2/3 cup boiling water
2 (8 oz.) packages light cream cheese
6 oz. lite silken soft tofu
Grated rind of a lemon
Juice of a lemon
1 cup thawed lite whipped topping
Fresh fruit, if desired for topping 

Mix cracker crumbs, sugar and melted margarine together.  Using back of large spoon, press crumb mixture firmly on bottom and up sides of an 8-inch spring form pan.  Chill crust for 5-10 minutes.  Mix gelatin and water in blender, slowly adding in cream cheese and tofu, mixing until smooth.  Pour into large bowl; add lemon rind, juice and topping.  Pour into crumb crust, smooth top.  Chill 4 hours.  Serve or garnish with fresh fruit and additional topping if desired.   

Per serving:  Calories 221; total fat 13 g; saturated fat 6 g; cholesterol 21 mg; sodium 265 mg; carbohydrate 19 g; fiber 1 g; total protein 6 gram; soy protein 1 g.


OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES PUMPKIN PIE

1 (12 oz package) soft tofu, drained
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
2 eggs
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 9-inch unbaked pastry crust

Combine tofu, brown sugar and molasses in medium bowl and blend until smooth. Add pumpkin, eggs and pumpkin pie spice; blend well. Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or filling is set.


ORANGE CREAMY SMOOTHIE 

¾ cup orange juice concentrate
2 cups vanilla soy milk
1 tablespoon sugar if desired
8 ice cubes 

Place all ingredients in blender except ice cubes and mix until smooth.  Add ice cubes one at a time until smooth.  Serves 2.


PEACH RASPBERRY SHORTCAKE

FRUIT:
3 cups fresh peaches
3 cups fresh raspberries
¾ cup granulated sugar

SHORTCAKES:
2 ½ cups soy flour blend
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup margarine
2/3 cup plain or vanilla soymilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
¼ cup chopped soynuts
3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 pint vanilla ice cream

  1. In medium bowl, mix peaches, raspberries, and ¾ cup sugar.  Let stand 1 hour so fruit will become juicy.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400°F.  In medium bowl, mix flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder and salt.  Cut in butter, using pastry blender.  Using wooden spoon, stir in 2/3 cup milk and egg just until blended.  (Dough will be stiff).
  3. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 8 spoonfuls about 2 inches apart.  Brush with 1 tablespoon milk; sprinkle soynuts over tops of each.  Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  4. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown.  Remove from cookie sheet; cool 10 minutes.
  5. Cut shortcakes in half.  Spoon about ¼ cup ice cream onto bottom of each shortcake.  Top each with ½ cup of the fruit mixture; add tops of shortcakes.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 

½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups soy flour blend
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups chocolate pieces 

In a large mixing bowl, cream margarine, peanut butter and both sugars; add  eggs and vanilla; blend until smooth.  Combine soy flour blend, baking soda and salt in small bowl; add to creamed mixture and mix well.  Stir in chocolate pieces.   Drop by tablespoon on greased baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes.  Let cool slightly then remove to cooling rack.  Makes about 3 ½ dozen cookies.   


PEANUT BUTTER RIBBON BARS

Bar:

            Fudge Brownie Mix (for 13x9-inch pan)
            1/3 cup water
            1/3 cup oil
            1 egg
 

Filling:

            1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
            3 ounces silken tofu, soft
            1/3 cup peanut butter
            ¼ cup sugar
            1 teaspoon vanilla
            1 egg
 

Glaze:

            1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate
            2 teaspoons shortening 

Combine all bar ingredients and spread into greased 13x9-inch pan.  Combine filling ingredients in small bowl and mix until smooth.  Drop filling by tablespoonfuls over batter.  Marble by pulling knife through batter.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.   Do not over bake.  In small saucepan melt chocolate and shortening over low heat; stir constantly.  Drizzle glaze over bars.  Refrigerate to set glaze.  Cut into bars.  Makes about 36 bars.  Store in refrigerator. 


 PUDDING PARFAITS 

1 large package (5.9 oz.) instant pudding, any flavor
2 cups soy milk*
1 cup whipped topping
Assorted fruits, cookie crumbs, marshmallows for layering

Combine pudding mix and soy milk in medium bowl.  Mix thoroughly.  Fold in whipped topping.  Layer in parfait glasses or clear serving dishes pudding with assorted fruits, cookie crumbs and marshmallows.  Makes 6 desserts. 

* A soy food ingredient



PUMPKIN APPLE PIE

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons margarine
3 cups sliced peeled apples
Pastry for a 9-inch single crust
¾ cup canned pumpkin
¾ cup vanilla soy milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
Whipped Cream 

Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt in a medium saucepan.  Add water and margarine; bring to a boil.  Add apples and simmer for 4 minutes.  Place apple mixture in bottom of prepared pasty crust.   

Mix pumpkin, soy milk, sugar, egg, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.   

Pour over apple layer.  Bake at 375o for 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean.  Cover with foil, if necessary to prevent over browning the last 15 minutes of baking time.  Cool completely.  Garnish with whipped cream. 


PUMPKIN DESSERT

¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (12 oz.) soft silken tofu
1 can (15 oz.) solid pumpkin
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 

Mix three first ingredients in 8x8-inch square baking dish and pat in baking dish to form crust.  In medium bowl beat tofu until creamy; add remaining ingredients and mix well.  Pour pumpkin mixture on top of crust.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until filling is set: cool.  Serves 9.


QUICK PUMPKIN PIE 

Pastry Crust

            1 cup soy flour blend
            ½ teaspoon salt
            1/3 cup shortening     
            2 to 3 tablespoons cold water 

Filling

            ½ cup chopped pecans
            1 small package (3.75 ounces) vanilla instant pudding mix
            1 cup pumpkin
            1/2 cup soy milk
            2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
            1 cup whipped cream, whipped
           

For pastry crust, combine and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine meal.  Sprinkle with water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with fork until all the flour is moistened.  Form dough in ball and roll out on lightly floured board; fit pastry into 9-inch pie plate; crimp and prick bottom and sides with fork.  Bake at 400 degrees, about 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned. 

For filling, sprinkle pecans over cooled baked crust, In medium bowl, combine pudding mix, pumpkin, milk and spice; beat for about 1 minute until blended well. Fold in whipped cream; spoon mixture into cooled baked pastry crust.  Before serving garnish with additional whipped cream and pecans.  Makes1 pie.


QUICK SUMMER FRUIT CRISP  

8 cups fresh fruit, sliced (peaches, apricots, berries or plums)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy flour blend
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup soy flour blend
½ cup margarine, cut in small pieces
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Place fruit in greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Blend 3 tablespoons brown sugar with 3 tablespoons soy flour blend; sprinkle on top of fruit and stir slightly. In medium bowl, blend oats, 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup soy flour blend, margarine and cinnamon until crumbly; cover fruit. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes until brown.



Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies

1 cup butter
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 ½ cups soy flour blend
½ teaspoon salt
Food Coloring Paste* 

Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar in mixing bowl until well blended.  Add egg and vanilla; mix.  Add soy flour blend and salt to creamed mixture and mix well.  Divide dough and color with food coloring paste.  Refrigerate doughs about 30 minutes. On a lightly floured surface or on waxed paper, roll each color into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.  Lay one color of rolled dough on top of the other and carefully roll up into a tight jelly roll and wrap in plastic wrap and chill.  Repeat with different combinations of colors.  Cut rolls into ¼-inch slices.  Place on ungreased baking sheets.  Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.  Remove and cool on wire racks.  Makes about 4 dozen cookies.  

* You can also use food coloring.  The food coloring paste will make the cookies have more vibrant colors.


RASPBERRY STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE 

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup soy flour*

¾ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup margarine

½ cup soy milk*

1 egg
2 cups raspberries
½ cup sugar

½ cup flour*

¼ cup margarine
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons margarine

2 tablespoons soy milk*

 

Combine flours, sugar, baking powder, margarine, soy milk and egg with electric mixer for 2 minutes.  Pour two-thirds batter in greased 9-inch round cake pan.  Top with raspberries.  Top with remaining batter; swirl on top with knife to slightly blend.   

Combine streusel mixture ½ cup sugar, ½ cup all-purpose flour and ¼ cup margarine until crumbly; sprinkle over batter.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.   Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan.  Drizzle with glaze:  1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons margarine and 2 tablespoons soy milk; blended until smooth.


RED, WHITE AND BLUE DESSERT

½ cup silken soft tofu
½ cup vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon honey 
1 cup strawberries
1 cup blueberries  

Blend tofu, yogurt and honey in blender until smooth.  Layer ¼ cup blueberries in serving dish.  Drizzle with yogurt mixture.  Top with ¼ cup strawberries.  Drizzle with yogurt mixture.  Makes 4 servings.   

Variation:  Sprinkle with favorite granola


RED, WHITE AND BLUE TART

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup margarine, melted
¼ cup sugar
2 packages (8 oz each) soy cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
1 cup strawberries, sliced in half
½ cup raspberries
½ cup blueberries
1/3 cup red currant jelly

Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and margarine in small bowl until well blended.  Press onto bottom and sides of 9-inch tart pan.  Refrigerate while making filling.  In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth.  Spread over crust.  Arrange strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.  Heat red currant jelly for about 30 seconds in microwave.  Brush fruit with jelly and  drizzle over top of a dessert for a glaze.  Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours before serving.  Remove sides of pan and place on serving dish.  Serves 6 to 8.


SALTED SOY NUT ROLL BARS

            l box yellow cake mix
            l large egg
            1/2 cup margarine, softened
            3 cups miniature marshmallows
            2/3 cup corn syrup
            2 teaspoons vanilla
            1/4 cup margarine
            1 (10-ounce) package peanut butter morsels
            2 1/2 cups lightly salted soy nuts 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine the cake mix, egg and soy margarine.  Press into the bottom of a lightly greased 15x10-inch pan.  Bake for 10 minutes.  Top with miniature marshmallows.  Return to the oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes.  Cool completely. 

Combine corn syrup, vanilla, margarine and peanut butter morsels in a saucepan.  Melt over low heat, stirring well to combine.  Add the soy nuts.  Spoon over the marshmallows.  Cool completely and cut into bars.  Makes  36 bars.


SOFT OATMEAL CRANBERRY COOKIES 

½ cup shortening
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
1½ cups oatmeal
1 cup soy flour blend
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup dried cranberries 

In mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar; add molasses.  Add egg; blend well.  Stir in oatmeal, soy flour blend, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and dried cranberries.  Shape into 1-inch balls and place on greased baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until browned.  Makes about 3 dozen. 


 

SOYNUT BUTTER COOKIES

¾ cup soynut butter*
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 ¼ cups firmly packed light brown sugar

3 tablespoons soymilk*

1 tablespoon vanilla
1 egg
¼ cup soy flour
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup roasted, salted soynuts* (for topping)

 

Preheat oven to 375 F.  Combine soynut butter, shortening, brown sugar, soymilk and vanilla in large bowl.  Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.  Add egg. Beat just until blended.  Combine flours, salt and baking soda.  Add to creamed mixture at low speed.  Mix just until blended.  Drop teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.  Flatten slightly by pressing four soynuts in each cookie center in pinwheel design.  Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until set and just beginning to brown.  Do not over brown.  Cool 1 minute on baking sheet.  Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely.  Yield:  4 dozen cookies.   

Serving size:  1 cookie. Per serving:  86 calories, 4 g fat (.07 g sat fat), 2 g protein (1 g soy protein), 10 g carbohydrate, 85 mg sodium, 4 mg cholesterol, 0.4 g dietary fiber.


SPECIAL SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES 

1/2 cup margarine*, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy flour*, sifted

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon 

Mix margarine on high speed for 30 seconds.  Add remaining ingredients except for 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; mix until blended.  Chill dough for 1 hour.  Shape into 1- inch balls.  Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon; roll balls in sugar and cinnamon mixture. Place on a greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.  Cool on rack.  Makes 3 dozen cookies. 

* A soy food ingredient


SPIDER CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES 

1 cup boiling water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups soy flour blend
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda 

FROSTING:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
            1/4 cup margarine, softened
            1/2 teaspoon vanilla
            2 to 3 tablespoons soy milk
            Red cinnamon candies
            Small gum drops
            String candy
            Sprinkles 

In a mixing bowl, combine water, mayonnaise and vanilla.  Combine flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda in separate bowl.  Add to the mayonnaise mixture and beat until well mixed.  Fill paper lined muffin cups two-thirds full.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until done with a toothpick.   Blend all frosting ingredients together until creamy.  Tint frosting to make light orange or tan frosting.  Frost cupcakes.  Decorate with candies on frosting for spider.  Makes about 1 ½ dozen cupcakes.


SPOOKY PUMPKIN CUPCAKES 

¾ cup margarine
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup soy flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup buttermilk 

Combine margarine, granulated sugar, brown sugar in medium bowl and mix until creamy.  Add eggs, pumpkin and vanilla;  mix well.  Sift or mix together all-purpose flour, soy flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking soda.  Alternately add to pumpkin mixture with buttermilk; blend well.  Fill cupcake holders 2/3 full and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Makes 24 cupcakes.  Decorate with prepared frosting and candies to make spooky cupcakes.


STRAWBERRY AND CHOCOLATE CREAM PUFFS

1 cup water
1/3 cup margarine, sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup soy flour blend
4 eggs

Filling:
½ cup sugar
¼ cup soy milk
6 squares (1 oz. each) semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 cups whipped topping, thawed
2 cups sliced strawberries
Confectioners’ sugar, optional

In small saucepan over medium heat, bring water, margarine, sugar and salt to a boil.  Add soy flour blend all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms.  Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.  Drop mixture by rounded tablespoons 3-inches apart onto greased or parchment lined baking sheet.  Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from baking pan to cooling rack.  Immediately split puffs open to cool. 

For filling:  heat sugar and soy milk in small saucepan just to boiling and sugar is dissolved.  Reduce heat to low and stir in chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.  Pour into large mixing bowl and let cool to room temperature.  Add 2 cups whipped topping and fold into chocolate mixture. 

Fill each cream puff with about ¼ cup sliced strawberries; top with chocolate filling. Replace tops of cream puffs and dust with confectioners’ sugar.  Serve immediately.  Makes about 12 servings.


Strawberry Shortcake

2 cups soy flour blend
¼ cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup margarine
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup soy milk
4 cups sliced strawberries, sweetened as desired
2 cups whipped cream 

Blend soy flour blend, sugar, baking powder and salt.  Cut in margarine to make coarse crumbs.  Add beaten egg and soy milk; stir just until all ingredients are moistened.  Spread dough into a greased 8-inch round cake pan.  Bake at 425 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool.  Split layer in half and layer with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Serves 6. 


SUMMER BREEZE FRUIT PIE

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup soy flour
3 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons margarine
1 egg yolk
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
1 package (8 ounces) reduced fat cream cheese
6 ounces silken soft tofu
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups assorted fruits
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 teaspoon orange juice 

Combine all-purpose flour, soy flour and sugar in a bowl; cut in margarine.  Stir in egg yolk and enough cold water to form a ball.  On a lightly floured surface roll dough to a 12-inch circle to cover a 9-inch pie plate.  Crimp edges and prick sides.  Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes or until golden brown; cool. 

For filling, combine cream cheese and tofu and beat until creamy.  Add powdered sugar and vanilla; pour into cooled crust.  Arrange fruit.  Heat apricot preserves and orange juice; drizzle over pie.  Refrigerate.  Serves 8. 


SUMMER FRUIT PARFAIT

1 package (8 oz) soy cream cheese, softened
1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow crème
2 cups whipped topping, thawed
Assorted fresh fruit, sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple

In small mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and marshmallow crème until smooth.  Fold in whipped topping.  Layer mixture with fruit in dessert dishes.  Serves 4 to 6.

NOTE:  Can also be served as a dip with a fruit tray.


SUNSHINE LEMON LOAF*

1 lemon
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup oil
2 eggs
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup soy flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup plain or vanilla soymilk
¼ cup powdered sugar

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Coat a 9”x 5” loaf pan with spray.
  2. Grate the zest from the lemon (be careful to grate only the outer yellow portion).  Squeeze the juice from the lemon and set aside.
  3. Beat together the sugar, oil, and grated lemon zest in a large mixing bowl.  Add the eggs and beat well.
  4. Sift or stir together the all-purpose flour, soy flour, and baking powder.  Add to the sugar mixture and mix thoroughly.  Beat in the soymilk.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  6. While the loaf is baking, mix together the powdered sugar and reserved lemon juice.  As soon as the loaf is removed from the oven, prick it all over the top with a cake tester or toothpick, and pour the lemon juice mixture over it.  Let it sit in the pan for about 5 minutes so the loaf can absorb the liquid, and then remove the loaf and let it cool on a rack.

Yield 1 loaf of 16 slices.  Per 1 slice serving:  115 calories, 6 g fat (0.7 g sat fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 36 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein (1 g soy protein), 0.6 g dietary fiber.

* 2008 Soyfoods Guide


SWEETHEART COOKIES

3/4 cup soy margarine, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar 
1/4 cup brown sugar              
1 egg                         
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour             
1/4 cup soy flour                          
3/4 teaspoon baking powder                      
1/8 teaspoon salt                   

Cream margarine granulated sugar, brown sugar and egg in medium bowl.  Add all-purpose flour, soy flour, baking powder and salt.  Blend until thoroughly mixed.  Cover; refrigerate to chill dough.  Roll dough on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.  Cut in heart shape.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.  Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

RED GLAZE 

4 cups powdered sugar
4 to 6 tablespoons soy milk
Red Food Color 

Combine powdered sugar and enough milk to make a medium glaze.  Add food coloring as desired.  Place cookies on wire rack over waxed paper.  Spoon glaze on cookies.  Allow to dry completely.


THUMBPRINT JAM COOKIES

¼ cup margarine
¼ cup shortening
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 2/3 cups soy flour blend
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup sour cream
1/3 cup jam

In mixing bowl, cream margarine, shortening and sugar.  Add egg and vanilla.  Sift soy flour blend, salt and baking powder together.  Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream.  Mix thoroughly.  Shape into 1 ¼ -inch balls.  Place about 2-inches apart on greased baking sheet.  Use thumb or the end of a wooden spoon to make an indention in the center of each ball of dough.  Fill with jam.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.  Makes about 3 dozen cookies. 

TOFFEE BARS 

1 cup margarine
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups soy flour blend*
2 (5 ounce) milk chocolate bars, broken into pieces
¼ cup chopped nuts
¼ cup crushed peppermint candy 

Cream together margarine and brown sugar; add egg and vanilla.  Add salt and soy flour blend.  Mix until well blended.  Spread into lightly greased 10x15x1-inch pan.  Bake at 325 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.  Remove from oven and immediately distribute chocolate pieces on baked cookie.  Wait about 60 seconds and then spread melted chocolate over bars.  Sprinkle 1/3 with nuts, 1/3 with candy and leave 1/3 plain.  Cool; cut into bars.  Makes about 4 dozen bars.  

Note:  Recipe adapted from The Soyfoods Council


TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
¾ cup margarine
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup soy flour blend*
½ cup pecans, chopped
½ cup milk chocolate chips 

1.         Melt baking chocolate and margarine in large microwave safe bowl for about 1 to 2 minutes on high. 
2.         Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla; blend well.
3.         Add soy flour blend, pecans and milk chocolate chips; blend well.
4.         Pour batter into greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
5.         Bake 25 to 30 minutes until wooden pick comes out clean.
6.         Cool and frost with Chocolate Frosting.  Makes about 24 brownies
 

CHOCOLATE FROSTING

2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons vanilla or plain soymilk
1 teaspoon vanilla 

1.         Blend sugar and baking cocoa.
2.         Add margarine, soymilk and vanilla; stir until smooth.
3.         Frost cooled brownies.


WITCH’S BREW

1 cup vanilla ice cream
½ cup vanilla or plain soy milk
½ cup apple cider
¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in blender and whirl to mix.   Serve immediately.  Makes 2 cups.  


WONDERFUL SOUR CREAM COOKIES

11 tablespoons margarine
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 egg
¼ cup soft tofu
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup reduced-fat dairy sour cream
¾ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup soy flour

Vanilla Icing:
1 1/3 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla soy milk
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Cream margarine and sugar at medium speed until light, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, tofu and extracts; mix well. In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and baking soda. Sift the flours together and add to the butter mixture alternately with sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Do not over mix.

Drop by tablespoon onto lightly greased baking sheet, spacing about an inch apart. Bake at 325 degrees about 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Cool slightly and remove from baking sheet and place on wire rack.

Vanilla Icing:
In small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, soy milk, vanilla and almond extracts until smooth. Divide icing and with food coloring prepare various colors. Brush warm cookies with the icing; let cool until icing has set. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Adapted from Soyfoods Council Recipe


Yummy Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup margarine
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
¼ cup soy milk
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup soy flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup coconut 

In large bowl, cream margarine, granulated and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.  Add vanilla, egg and soy milk; mix. Add flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt; blend well.  Stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips and coconut; mix thoroughly.  Drop by tablespoon on lightly greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.  Makes about 5 dozen cookies.


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