gingersnap

  1. Crust...2 cups gingersnap crumbs (about 36 gingersnap cookies)...1 cup confectioners' sugar...1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (see note)...1/3 cup cold water

    In blender or food processor container, process strawberries into a smooth sauce; set aside. In mixer bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until blended. Stir in whipped topping. In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 1 minute. Heat over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally. Add 1 1/4 cups of the strawberry sauce, stirring to blend.

    Using a rubber spatula, fold strawberry-gelatin mixture into cream cheese mixture. Pour onto prepared crust. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours or overnight. To serve, cut into 20 squares. Garnish tops with additional whipped topping and strawberries if desired. Serve with remaining strawberry sauce; sweeten sauce with sugar if necessary.

    Optional Garnish...Additional frozen whipped topping, thawed...Whole strawberries...

  2. 3 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful* ...3 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted ...1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg ...1 cup canned pumpkin ...2 tablespoons cornstarch ...2 teaspoons vanilla ...2 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful*** ...

  3. 1 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs...1/2 cup butter, softened, divided...1 cup confectioners' sugar...1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup,...    drained (reserve 1/4 cup syrup)...3 ripe bananas (1/4-inch sliced)...8 ounces cream cheese, softened...

  4. 1 1/4 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)...5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature...1/2 cup fresh lime juice...4 eggs, separated...1/4 cup tequila (see note)...3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur...1 cup whipping cream...

  5. 3/4 cup gingersnap crumbs ...2/3 cup (8 crackers) graham cracker crumbs ...1 tablespoon granulated sugar ...1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted ...1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened ...

  6. 2/3 cup fine graham cracker crumbs...2/3 cup fine gingersnap crumbs...1/2 cup packed brown sugar...1 teaspoon grated orange zest...1/4 teaspoon mace...1/4 teaspoon allspice...4 eggs...

  7. 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans...1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted...1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half...1/4 cup water...1/2 of an 8 ounce container frozen whipped...    dessert topping, thawed...1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted...

  8. 2 1/2 cups gingersnap cookies, crushed...1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted...1/2 cup confectioners' sugar...2 tablespoons milk

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

    Combine crumbs and margarine and press into a 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool.

    In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and milk until fluffy. Spread this over the cooled crust.

    Topping...2 1/2 cups cold milk...1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin...2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice...

  9. 1 1/2 to 2 pounds stewing beef or chuck steak, cut in cubes...1 tablespoon oil or melted shortening...1 envelope French's® Onion Gravy Mix...1/4 cup vinegar...2 tablespoons brown sugar...4 gingersnaps, crushed into crumbs...Potato Dumplings

    Brown beef in oil in large skillet or Dutch oven. Add water, contents of gravy mix envelope, vinegar and brown sugar. Cover; simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until tender, stirring occasionally.

    Stir in raisins and gingersnap crumbs. Prepare Potato Dumplings. Drop by spoonsful on top of simmering stew. Cover; simmer 15 minutes longer, until dumplings are firm.

    Makes 4 to 6 servings.

    Potato Dumplings...

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