More fun with Frosting Mixes Quick Homemade Candies
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Ribbon Fudge
Make fudge as directed on pkg. using 1 pkg. Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge and 1 pkg. Betty Crocker Peanut Creme Frosting Mix. Pour into buttered 8″ sq. pan, in two layers. Makes 64 1″ pieces.
Crunchy Peanut Balls
Make fudge as directed on Betty Crocker Peanut Creme Frosting Mix pkg., adding 2 tbsp. instant coffee. Stir in 1½ cups toasted coconut after cooking. Drop with teaspoon onto waxed paper. Let set.
Fudge Almond Clusters
Make fudge as directed on Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Frosting Mix pkg. Add 2 cups whole toasted almonds. Drop with teaspoon onto waxed paper. Allow to set until firm, or chill.
Marshmallow Malt Fudge
Make fudge as directed on Betty Crocker Chocolate Malt Frosting Mix pkg. Stir in 1 cup miniature marshmallows and ½ cup chopped nuts. Pour into buttered 8″ sq. pan. When set, cut into 32 pieces.
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NEW FROZEN DESSERTS
Frozen desserts, too, can be made from Betty Crocker instant frosting mixes.
Frozen Fudge Pie
Bake a 9″ pie shell. Choose either Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Malt, or Peanut Creme Frosting Mix. Make ½ pkg.[1] frosting as directed on pkg. Blend 1½ cups whipping cream with frosting; beat until stiff. Pour into pie shell. Freeze until firm.
Chocolate Mousse
Make ½ pkg.[1] Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Frosting Mix. Blend 1½ cups whipping cream with frosting; beat until stiff. Chill for several hours. Serve in sherbet dishes, garnish with toasted almonds. 8 to 10 servings.
NEW FROSTING FLAVORS
To Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Frosting, add ...
• ¼ tsp. peppermint flavoring or ...
• 1 tbsp. powdered instant coffee or ...
• 1 tbsp. grated orange rind
To Betty Crocker Fluffy White Frosting, add ...
• 1 tbsp. grated orange rind and ½ cup finely cut-up coconut or ...
• ¼ cup mashed ripe bananas or ...
• 1 tsp. cinnamon or
• ½ cup chopped nuts or
• 1½ cups raisins, and 2 tbsp. coarsely grated orange rind.
Toasted Nut Fluff Frosting
Frost oblong cake with Betty Crocker Fluffy White Frosting Mix. Sprinkle ½ cup chopped nuts over the top. Just before serving, place in very hot (500°) oven for 3 to 5 min. or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.
EASY-DOES-IT DECORATING SET FOR $1.00
To help you discover the fun of frosting “glamor” cakes, we’ve assembled this special set of professional-quality nickel-plated decorator tips. You get all five tips shown on page 8, and a flower nail, plus three sturdy plastic lined fabric decorating cones. To get your set, just send $1.00 (no stamps please) to General Mills Inc., Dept. 145, 623 Marquette Ave., Mpls. 2, Minn. Limited supply—offer expires Sept. 1959.
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