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byJonni McCoy Q. Dear Miserly Moms, My dear 8 year old daughter received an Easy Bake Oven for a gift. I know that the mixes go for about $5 for a box of four mixes. Is there a cheaper substitute for these little mixes or could I use regular cake and cookies mixes? Thanks so much. Tina A. My daughter loves using her Easy Bake Oven but I agree with you...there has to be a cheaper way to make cakes and cookies than buy their mixes. So we have a collection of recipes for doing it ourselves. Below are a few to get you started. Happy baking! White Frosting Mix 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 3 tablespoons instant nonfat milk powder 6 tablespoons vegetable shortening In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar and milk powder. Stir with a wire whisk to blend. With a pastry blender cut in shortening. Spoon about 1/3 cup of mixture into each of 8 small bags. Seal tightly. Makes 8 packages. For chocolate frosting, add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa. To use: Combine 1 package of the above mix plus 3/4 teaspoon water in a small bowl. Stir well with a spoon until smooth and creamy. Makes about 1/4 cup frosting. A drop or two of vanilla may be added if desired. Brownies 2 1/2 T. sugar 1 t. oil 1/8 t. vanilla extract 4 t. chocolate syrup 2 1/2 T. flour Sir together sugar, oil, vanilla, chocolate and flour until the batter is smooth. Pour batter into greased and floured pan. Bake 15 minutes. Chocolate Cake 6 teaspoons flour 4 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa 3/4 teaspoon shortening 1 pinch salt 6 teaspoons milk Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa, shortening and salt. Add milk and stir until smooth. Pour into greased baking pan that comes with the toy oven. Bake for 12 to15 minutes. If you want white cake, omit the cocoa and add a drop or two of vanilla with the milk. Makes 1 serving. Quick Cake 2 tablespoons commercial cake mix -- such as Jiffy 1 tablespoon water Mix cake mix and water. Place in greased toy cake. Bake for 10 minutes. Makes 1 serving. For more Easy Bake recipes, Click here Recommended Reading: The Official Easy-Bake Brand Cookbook |
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About the Author: Jonni McCoy is the author of "Miserly Moms - Living On One Income In A Two Income Economy" and "Frugal Families - Making The Most Of Your Hard Earned Money!" Visit the Miserly Moms Website at http://www.miserlymoms.com To submit a frugal question that you would like answered, write to miserlymoms@miserlymoms.com - please put "Column Questions" in the subject field. "The advice given in this column is based upon personal information and experience. For further information on the disclaimer, please visit this address: www.miserlymoms.com/MOMdisclaimer.htm |
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Let's Get Cooking!
