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		<title>Kitchen Sink Brownies</title>
		<link>http://www.bakeorbreak.com/recipes/2012/02/02/kitchen-sink-brownies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recipe adapted from My Recipes. Read more at Bake or Break. 1 &#038; 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 &#038; 1/2 cups unsalted butter, melted 1 &#038; 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 &#038; 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 4 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com">My Recipes</a>.  Read more at <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2012/02/kitchen-sink-brownies/">Bake or Break</a>.</p>
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<li>1 &#038; 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1 cup unsweetened cocoa</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1 &#038; 1/2 cups unsalted butter, melted</li>
<li>1 &#038; 1/2 cups granulated sugar</li>
<li>1 &#038; 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar</li>
<li>4 large eggs</li>
<li>1/4 cup Kahlua (or strong coffee)</li>
<li>2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 cup chopped Oreos (about 10 cookies)</li>
<li>3.5 ounces milk chocolate candy bar with hazelnuts, chopped (I used Ritter Sport.)</li>
<li>3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips</li>
<li>1/2 cup white chocolate chips</li>
<li>1 cup chopped pecans, toasted</li>
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<p>Preheat oven to 325°.  Coat a 9&#8243;x 13&#8243; baking pan with cooking spray.  Line pan with foil, letting ends hang over the short sides of the pan.  Coat foil with cooking spray.</p>
<p>Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Set aside.</p>
<p>Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.  Add eggs, Kahlua, and vanilla.  Beat just until blended.   Gradually add flour mixture, beating until blended.  Stir in Oreos, chopped candy bar, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and pecans.</p>
<p>Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.  Bake 55-58 minutes.</p>
<p>Cool in pan on wire rack.  Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before removing from pan and cutting into bars.</p>
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		<title>Butter Pecan Shortbread</title>
		<link>http://www.bakeorbreak.com/recipes/2012/01/27/butter-pecan-shortbread/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[bars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cookies]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recipe adapted from Land O Lakes. Read more at Bake or Break. 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 &#038; 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, divided 2-3 teaspoons coarse sugar (may substitute granulated sugar) Preheat oven to 350°. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.landolakes.com">Land O Lakes</a>.  Read more at <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2012/01/butter-pecan-shortbread/">Bake or Break</a>.</p>
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<li>1/2 cup butter, softened</li>
<li>1/3 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 &#038; 1/4 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, divided</li>
<li>2-3 teaspoons coarse sugar (may substitute granulated sugar)</li>
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<p>Preheat oven to 350°.  Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on 2 sides.</p>
<p>Using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.  Add vanilla and combine.  Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour, beating until well-mixed.  Stir in 1/4 cup pecans.  Mixture will be crumbly.</p>
<p>Press dough into bottom of prepared pan.  Sprinkle top with 1 tablespoon pecans and coarse sugar.</p>
<p>Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 25 minutes.  Cool in pan for 10 minutes.  Using foil, lift shortbread out of pan.  Cut into bars.</p>
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		<title>Salted Caramel Pecan Bars</title>
		<link>http://www.bakeorbreak.com/recipes/2012/01/23/salted-caramel-pecan-bars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recipe from Southern Living 2010 Annual Recipes. Read more at Bake or Break. 12 whole graham crackers 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional) Preheat oven to 350°. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recipe from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0848733452/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=bakorbre-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=0848733452">Southern Living 2010 Annual Recipes</a>.  Read more at <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2012/01/salted-caramel-pecan-bars/">Bake or Break</a>.</p>
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<li>12 whole graham crackers</li>
<li>1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar</li>
<li>3/4 cup unsalted butter</li>
<li>2 tablespoons heavy cream</li>
<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 cup chopped pecans, toasted</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon kosher salt</li>
<li>1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)</li>
</ul>
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<p>Preheat oven to 350°.</p>
<p>Line a 15&#8243;x 10&#8243; jellyroll pan with aluminum foil.  Lightly grease foil.  Arrange graham crackers in a single layer in pan, slightly overlapping edges.</p>
<p>In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream.  Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat.  Stir in vanilla and pecans.  Pour butter mixture over graham crackers and spread evenly.</p>
<p>Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned and bubbly.  Sprinkle with salt.  Slide foil from pan onto wire rack.  Cool completely before breaking into bars.</p>
<p>To make a chocolate version, top bars with 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips after removing from oven.  Let stand 3 minutes before spreading over bars.  Add salt and continue as above.</p>
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		<title>Peanut Butter Mud Bars</title>
		<link>http://www.bakeorbreak.com/recipes/2012/01/19/peanut-butter-mud-bars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[bars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chocolate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[peanut butter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recipe from The Buttercup Bake Shop Cookbook. Read more at Bake or Break. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup + 2 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recipe from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743205790/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=bakorbre-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=0743205790">The Buttercup Bake Shop Cookbook</a>.  Read more at <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2012/01/peanut-butter-mud-bars/">Bake or Break</a>.</p>
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<li>1 cup all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened</li>
<li>1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar</li>
<li>1/2 cup creamy peanut butter</li>
<li>1 large egg, at room temperature</li>
<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li>
<li>3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, divided</li>
<li>1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips (or vanilla chips), divided</li>
<li>1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons peanut butter chips, divided</li>
<li>1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans</li>
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<p>Preheat oven to 325°.  Grease and lightly flour a 9&#8243;x 13&#8243; baking pan.</p>
<p>Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.  Set aside.</p>
<p>Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).  Add peanut butter and beat well.  Mix in egg and vanilla.</p>
<p>Gradually add dry ingredients and mix well.  Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, 1/4 cup peanut butter chips, and pecans.</p>
<p>Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan.  Bake 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned.</p>
<p>Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter chips on top of bars.  Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes.  Using a spatula, smooth out chips as they begin to melt.</p>
<p>Cool for 20 minutes.  Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons each chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips.  Cool completely before cutting into bars.</p>
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		<title>Fleur de Sel Chocolate Chip Blondies</title>
		<link>http://www.bakeorbreak.com/recipes/2012/01/16/fleur-de-sel-chocolate-chip-blondies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:59:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recipe adapted from Food Network. Read more at]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com">Food Network</a>.  Read more at <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2012/01/fleur-de-sel-chocolate-chip-blondies/>Bake or Break</a>.</p>
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<li>2 &#038; 1/3 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1 &#038; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li>pinch fine sea salt (optional)</li>
<li>1 cup butter, softened</li>
<li>1 cup packed light brown sugar</li>
<li>1/2 cup granulated sugar</li>
<li>2 large eggs</li>
<li>2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li>
<li>3 cups semisweet chocolate chips</li>
<li>1 to 1 &#038; 1/2 tablespoons fleur de sel</li>
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<td class="directions">
<p>Preheat oven to 375°.  Grease a 9&#8243;x 13&#8243; baking pan with butter or cooking spray.</p>
<p>Whisk flour, baking soda, and pinch of salt.  Set aside.</p>
<p>Using an electric mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy.  Gradually add both sugars and mix until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.  Mix in vanilla.  Gradually add flour mixture.  Stir in chocolate chips.</p>
<p>Spread dough into prepared pan.  Sprinkle top of dough with fleur de sel.</p>
<p>Bake 30-35 minutes, until center is set and top is golden brown.  Cool completely in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.</p>
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		<title>Black Bottom Brownies</title>
		<link>http://www.bakeorbreak.com/recipes/2012/01/15/black-bottom-brownies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:13:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recipe from The Sweet Melissa Baking Book. Read more at Bake or Break. Brownie Layer 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 cup unsalted butter 1 &#038; 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 4 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 2 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recipe from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0670018740/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=bakorbre-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=0670018740">The Sweet Melissa Baking Book</a>.  Read more at <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2012/01/black-bottom-brownies/">Bake or Break</a>.</p>
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<h3>Brownie Layer</h3>
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<li>6 ounces unsweetened chocolate</li>
<li>1 cup unsalted butter</li>
<li>1 &#038; 2/3 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon kosher salt</li>
<li>4 large eggs</li>
<li>2 large egg yolks</li>
<li>2 cups granulated sugar</li>
<li>1 tablespoon vanilla extract</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td class="directions">
<p>Preheat oven to 325°.  Lightly butter a 9&#8243;x 13&#8243; baking pan.  Line with parchment paper or aluminum foil.</p>
<p>Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler or in the microwave.  Set aside to cool.</p>
<p>Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.  Set aside.</p>
<p>In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla.  Pour chocolate mixture into egg mixture, whisking to combine.  Add flour mixture and stir just until combined.</p>
<p>Pour batter into prepared pan.  Spread evenly.</p>
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<h3>Cheesecake Layer</h3>
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<li>16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature</li>
<li>1 &#038; 1/2 cups granulated sugar</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon kosher salt</li>
<li>6 large eggs</li>
<li>1 &#038; 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li>
<li>2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td class="directions">
<p>Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).  Add eggs, 2 at a time, mixing well after each addition.  Stir in vanilla.</p>
<p>Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie layer.  Sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips.</p>
<p>Bake for 1 hour &#038; 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.  Cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars.  Store brownies in refrigerator.  Serve cold or at room temperature.</p>
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		<title>Chocolate Cashew Bars</title>
		<link>http://www.bakeorbreak.com/recipes/2012/01/03/chocolate-cashew-bars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[bars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chocolate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recipe adapted from Land O&#8217;Lakes. Read more at Bake or Break. Crust 1 &#038; 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar Preheat oven to 350°. Using an electric mixer on slow speed, mix all crust ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into bottom of ungreased [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.landolakes.com">Land O&#8217;Lakes</a>.  Read more at <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2012/01/chocolate-cashew-bars/">Bake or Break</a>.</p>
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<h3>Crust</h3>
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<li>1 &#038; 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened</li>
<li>1/4 cup packed light brown sugar</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td class="directions">
<p>Preheat oven to 350°.</p>
<p>Using an electric mixer on slow speed, mix all crust ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Press mixture into bottom of ungreased 9&#8243;x 13&#8243; baking pan.</p>
<p>Bake for 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.</p>
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<h3>Topping</h3>
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<ul class="ingredients">
<li>3/4 cup granulated sugar</li>
<li>3/4 cup light corn syrup</li>
<li>3 eggs, lightly beaten</li>
<li>3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted</li>
<li>2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 &#038; 1/2 cups salted cashews, coarsely chopped</li>
<li>1 &#038; 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td class="directions">
<p>Stir together sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.  Stir in cashews and chocolate chips.</p>
<p>Spread topping over partially baked crust.  Bake until set, about 28-32 minutes.</p>
<p>Cool completely before cutting into bars.  Cover and store refrigerated.</p>
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		<title>Peanut Butter Brownies</title>
		<link>http://www.bakeorbreak.com/recipes/2011/12/27/peanut-butter-brownies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[bars]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recipe adapted from Southern Lady. Read more at Bake or Break. 1 &#038; 1/2 cups unsalted butter 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 &#038; 1/2 cups granulated sugar 5 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup peanut butter chips 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons granulated sugar [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.southernladymagazine.com/">Southern Lady</a>.  Read more at <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2011/12/peanut-butter-brownies/">Bake or Break</a>.</p>
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<table>
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<td class="ingredients">
<ul class="ingredients">
<li>1 &#038; 1/2 cups unsalted butter</li>
<li>5 ounces unsweetened chocolate</li>
<li>2 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>2 &#038; 1/2 cups granulated sugar</li>
<li>5 large eggs</li>
<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li>
<li>1/2 cup peanut butter chips</li>
<li>1/2 cup creamy peanut butter</li>
<li>2 tablespoons granulated sugar</li>
<li>1 cup miniature peanut butter cups (or chopped peanut butter cups)</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td class="directions">
<p>Preheat oven to 350°.  Line a 9&#8243;x 13&#8243;x 2&#8243; pan with aluminum foil.</p>
<p>Place butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave at 30-second intervals until melted.  Stir until smooth.  Set aside to cool slightly.</p>
<p>Whisk together flour and salt.  Set aside.</p>
<p>In a large bowl, combine chocolate mixture and 2 &#038; 1/2 cups sugar using an electric mixer at medium speed.  Mix until well blended.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Mix in vanilla.</p>
<p>Gradually add flour mixture, beating just until combined.  Stir in peanut butter chips.  Spread batter in prepared pan.</p>
<p>Combine peanut butter and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave for 30 seconds.  Stir until smooth.</p>
<p>Drop peanut butter mixture by teaspoonfuls over brownie batter.  Use a knife to swirl peanut butter mixture into brownie batter.  Sprinkle top with peanut butter cups.</p>
<p>Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out still slightly sticky.  Cool completely in pan on wire rack.</p>
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		<title>Dulce de Leche Bars</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker. Read and see more at Bake or Break. 1 &#038; 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 &#038; 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 13.4 ounces dulce de leche 1 cup toffee bits Preheat oven to 350°. In a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com">Betty Crocker</a>.  Read and see more at <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2011/12/dulce-de-leche-bars/">Bake or Break</a>.</p>
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<li>1 &#038; 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1 &#038; 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats</li>
<li>1 cup packed light brown sugar</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1 cup butter, softened</li>
<li>13.4 ounces dulce de leche</li>
<li>1 cup toffee bits</li>
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<p>Preheat oven to 350°.</p>
<p>In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar and salt.  Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.  Reserve 1/4 of crumb mixture for topping.  Press remaining crumb mixture into bottom of ungreased 9&#8243;x 13&#8243; baking pan.  Bake 10 minutes.</p>
<p>In a small saucepan, heat dulce de leche over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, to soften slightly.</p>
<p>Spread dulce de leche over crust.  Sprinkle evenly with toffee bits.  Then, sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.</p>
<p>Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool 15 minutes.</p>
<p>Run a knife around sides of pan to loosen bars.  Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.</p>
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		<title>Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Squares</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recipe from Momofuku Milk Bar, via Gilt Taste. Read more at Bake or Break. 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup canola oil 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda cinnamon sugar* Preheat oven to 350°. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recipe from <a href="http://www.momofuku.com/restaurants/milk-bar/">Momofuku Milk Bar</a>, via <a href="http://www.gilttaste.com/">Gilt Taste</a>.  Read more at <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2011/12/cinnamon-sugar-cookie-squares/">Bake or Break</a>.</p>
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<li>1/2 cup butter, at room temperature</li>
<li>2 cups granulated sugar</li>
<li>1/2 cup canola oil</li>
<li>2 large eggs</li>
<li>1/2 cup milk</li>
<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li>
<li>3 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li>cinnamon sugar*</li>
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<p>Preheat oven to 350°.  Grease an 11&#8243;x 15&#8243; baking pan.</p>
<p>Mix butter, sugar, oil, eggs, and milk with an electric mixer.  Mix in vanilla.  Add flour, salt, and baking soda, and mix well.</p>
<p>Pour batter into prepared pan.  Spread evenly with off-set spatula or knife.  Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.</p>
<p>Bake 20 minutes, or until edges are light brown.  Allow to rest for 10 minutes.  Then, cut into squares.</p>
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<p>*To make cinnamon sugar, mix 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon for every 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
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