1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened

1/2 cup (125 ml) dark brown sugar

1/3 cup (75 ml) granulated sugar

1 egg

4 squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped

1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla

1 -3/4 cup (425 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour

1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda

1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt

Coating:

12 squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped

3 squares White Chocolate

Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). In a bowl, cream butter. Beat in brown sugar and granulated sugar until very smooth. Beat in egg. Microwave chocolate on medium for 1 min. Stir until smooth. Stir chocolate and vanilla into creamed mixture. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Roll teaspoonfuls (5 ml) of dough into small balls. Place on lightly buttered baking sheet and s Chocolate Cookie Buttons Recipe

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Cool Snacks for a Hot Summer

by Deborah Shelton

Beat the heat with these cool summer treats!

Mouse Popsicles

It’s not what you’re thinking! The name refers to the size of the popsicle—not the contents. Wash a bowl of seedless grapes, and then set the grapes in the freezer for about an hour. Poke colored toothpicks into the grapes to serve.

Juice Pops

Summer isn’t complete without homemade juice popsicles. Simply fill a popsicle mold or an ice tray with your favorite fruit juice. Cover the ice tray with clear plastic wrap and poke a toothpick through the plastic into each square. Place the tray into the freezer until the popsicles are frozen solid.

Frozen Monkey Treats

Here is a healthy snack that your kids will go bananas for! Peel a banana and cut it in half. Insert p Cool Snacks for a Hot Summer Recipe

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Southern Mama

by News Canada

Ingredients and Preparation

2 cups (500 mL) cold milk

1 medium-size ripe banana, peeled and quartered

1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen orange juice concentrate

(or more to taste)

Blend ingredients together on high speed until smooth and frothy. Pour into wine glasses and enjoy!

Here's what you get from a serving of our Southern Mama (250mL/serving) based on Health Canada's RDI's for nutrients:

Nutrient % RDI Nutrient % RDI

Vitamin C 135 % Calcium 21 %/223 mg

Folacin 42 % Vitamin B6 21 %

Vitamin D 36 % Phosphorus 18 %

Vitamin B12 31 % Thiamin 17 %

Riboflavin 22 % Pantothenic Acid 13 %

Per Serving

Energy 220Kcal, Protein 7.2 g, Carbohydrates 36 g, Fat 6 g

- News Canada

Southern Mama Recipe

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