Layers of Love Chocolate Brownies

Recipe from Nestle. Makes 16 brownies.



3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Nestle Toll House baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup Nestle Toll House premier white morsels
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
3/4 cup Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 8-inch square baking pan.

Combine flour, cocoa and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Reserve 3/4 cup batter. Spread remaining batter into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle pecans and white morsels over batter. Drizzle caramel topping over top. Beat remaining egg and reserved batter in same large bowl until light in color. Stir in semi-sweet morsels. Spread evenly over caramel topping.

Bake 30-35 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.

Rocky Road Bars

Recipe from Nestle. Makes 2 1/2 dozen bars.



2 cups (12 oz package) Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 375. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Microwave 1 cup morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave safe bowl on high power for 1 minute. Stir. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Cool to room temperature. Combine flour and baking powder in small bowl.

Beat sugar, butter and vanilla in large mixer bowl until crumbly. Beat in eggs. Add melted chocolate; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Spread batter into prepared baking pan.

Bake for 16-20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Remove from oven; sprinkle immediately with marshmallows, nuts, and remaining morsels. Return to oven for 2 minutes or just until marshmallows begin to melt. Cool in pan on wire rack for 20-30 minutes. Cut into bars with wet knife. Serve warm.

Easy Double Chocolate Chip Brownies

Recipe from Nestle. Makes 2 dozen brownies.



2 cups (12 oz package) Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, cut into pieces
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Melt 1 cup morsels and butter in large, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in eggs. Stir in flour, sugar, vanilla extract and baking soda. Stir in remaining morsels and nuts. Spread into prepared baking pan.

Bake for 18-22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Recipe from Nestle. Makes 5 dozen bars.



2 cups peanut butter, divided
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups (12 oz package) Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate mini morsels, divided

Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Beat 1 1/4 cups peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in 1 cup powdered sugar. With hands or wooden spoon, work in remaining powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup morsels. Press evenly into prepared pan. Smooth top with spatula.

Melt remaining peanut butter and remaining morsels in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over lowest possible heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Spread over graham cracker crust in pan. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chocolate is firm; cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Milk Chocolate Florentine Cookies

Recipe from Nestle. Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.



2/3 cup butter
2 cups quick oats
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light or dark corn syrup
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups (11.5 oz package) Nestle Toll House milk chocolate morsels

Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheets with foil.

Melt butter in medium saucepan; remove from heat. Stir in oats, sugar, flour, corn syrup, milk, vanilla extract and salt; mix well. Drop by level teaspoon, about 3 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets. Spread thinly with rubber spatula.

Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on baking sheets on wire racks. Peel foil from cookies.

Microwave morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave safe bowl on medium high power for 1 minute. Stir. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15 second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Spread thin layer of melted chocolate onto flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.

Chunky Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Recipe from Nestle. Makes 3 dozen cookies.



1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (12 oz package) Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanuts

Preheat oven to 375.

Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and peanut butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and peanuts.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Press down slightly to flatten into 2-inch circles.

Bake for 7-10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft. Cool on baking sheets for 4 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Jumbo 3-Chip Cookies

Recipe from Nestle. Makes 2 dozen cookies.



4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup (6 oz) Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 cup (6 oz) Nestle Toll House milk chocolate morsels
1/2 cup Nestle Toll House premier white morsels
1 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375.

Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop dough by level 1/4 cup measure 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 12-14 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.