2008 Monmouth County Fair Award Winning Bake Goods Recipes

the butter, sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat with a fork until combined Add eggs and vanilla and beat until fluffy Add chocolate malted milk powder and bakingsoda and beat until combined Add the flour and beat until combined Add smashedmalted milk balls and mix until just combined Refrigerate dough at least one hour Preheat oven to 350º Drop tablespoonfuls of dough on un-greased cookie sheets atleast 3 inches apart Bake for 6 to 12 minutes or until they just begin to brown on edges Remove cookies from pan immediately and cool on parchment or waxed paperCookies: AdultDouble Peanut Butter TreasuresBy Jackie Galayda of Howell – First Place2 cups flour½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 sticks butter1 cup brown sugar1 cup sugar1 cup extra crunch peanut butter2 large eggsPeanut Butter Filling½ cup powdered sugar½ cup creamy peanut butterMix both ingredients and set asideCinnamon mixture¼ cup sugar½ teaspoon cinnamon¼ cup dry roasted peanuts finely groundMix all ingredients together and set asidePreheat oven to 375º Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in medium bowl andset aside Beat butter until creamy Add sugars Beat in peanut butter, eggs andvanilla Mix flour mixture with peanut butter mixture Make balls with 2 tablespoons ofdough and wrap around peanut butter filling balls Roll in cinnamon mixture Bake onungreased cookie sheet for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brownFresh Lemon BarsBy Gayle Trulli of Freehold – Second Place1½ cup plus 3 tablespoons flour½ cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar¾ cup butter2 large lemons3 eggs1 cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon baking powder