Best Aunt Frans Black And White Bars Recipes

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AUNT FRAN'S BLACK AND WHITE BARS



Aunt Fran's Black and White Bars image

I came across this simple recipe today. It was amongst many others that I received at my bridal shower. I fondly remember my husband's Aunt Fran. She made a lot of great desserts. This is one of many of hers. I hope you all enjoy these simple yet delicious bars.

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c softened butter
2 c granulated sugar
4 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
2 c all purpose flour
2 oz melted unsweetened chocolate bar plus optional 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c chopped nuts if desired
optional: dark chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Grease a 9 x 13" pan and set aside.
  • 2. in a large mixing bowl . Beat butter, sugar and eggs until fluffy.
  • 3. Add in flour and salt. Beat until well combined. Add in vanilla and mix well.
  • 4. Divide dough into thirds. At this point you can add nuts to the remaining two thirds of batter, if you prefer. Place two thirds of the dough in the 9 x 13" pan. Spread evenly.
  • 5. Add the melted chocolate to the remaining one third of batter. Mix well. At this point if you want to deeper chocolate flavor add a couple tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • 6. Place spoonfuls of chocolate mixture randomly across top of batter in pan. Run a knife through mixture to make a marbled look. bake at 350° until done. It should take approximately 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.
  • 7. Note: I also think the bars would be really great with a nice dark chocolate frosting.

AUNT FRANCES' LEMONADE



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My sister and I spent a week each summer with our Aunt Frances, who always had this thirst-quenching lemonade in a stoneware crock in her refrigerator. It makes a refreshing drink after a hot day of running around. -Debbie Reinhart, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings (1 gallon).

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 lemons
5 limes
5 oranges
3 quarts water
1-1/2 to 2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Squeeze the juice from 4 each of the lemons, limes and oranges; pour into a gallon container. , Thinly slice the remaining fruit and set aside for garnish. Add water and sugar to the juice mixture; mix well. Store in the refrigerator. Serve over ice with fruit slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

AUNT FRAN'S GOULASH



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When I was a young girl, Aunt Fran always made this when we went to visit...my brother and I would have been disappointed if she didn't because it was our favorite. It's quick to make on busy days, and also freezes well.-LaVergne Krones, Matteson, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 cups water
Dash pepper
8 ounces spiral pasta, cooked and drained
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine the beans, soup, tomato sauce, beans, bouillon, water and pepper. Add cooked noodles and beef; heat through. If desired, garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEWY WALNUT PAN BARS



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These rich nutty bars from Tori Dunton are so tasty, we doubled her recipe to serve a crowd! "Our family has been making these yummy treats for years," writes the Acme, Pennsylvania cook. "We especially like to eat them with a dish of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the egg mixture. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bars pull away from edges of the pan. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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