Appetizer and Snack

Barley-Almond Cookies

1 cup margarine, melted 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups flour 2-3 tsp. crushed barley 2 tsp. chopped or slivered almonds • Combine the melted margarine and the sugar. Stir in the vanilla extract. • Slowly mix in the flour. Add the barley and the almonds. • Drop the batter, 1 to… Read more »

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Oatmeal-Banana-Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ginger 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup rolled oats 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 Tbsp. vanilla soy milk 1/4 cup mashed banana 1/4 cup carob or chocolate chips • Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Lightly… Read more »

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Chocolate-Dipped Crescents

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) plus 1 tsp. margarine 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. • Mix 3/4 cup margarine with the next 4 ingredients, in the order… Read more »

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“Ice Cream” Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. distilled white vinegar 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 cups cold water 2 pints nondairy ice cream, flavors of your choice, softened 10 to 15 chocolate-cream sandwich cookies (such as Droxies at… Read more »

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Rosquillas of the Holy Week

1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar Egg Replacer equivalent to 1 egg 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract<br. 2 Tbsp. dairy-free margarine Vegetable oil 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar • Sift the flour into a bowl. Combine with the sugar, egg replacer, baking powder, vanilla, and margarine. Mix until a dough forms.… Read more »

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Scotch Shortbread

1/2 lb. vegan margarine 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar 2 cups flour 1/4 tsp. salt • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. • In a medium mixing bowl, cream margarine and gradually add sugar. Stir in imitation butter flavor. • Work in the flour 1/4 cup at a time. • On a floured board knead the… Read more »

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Caramel Apples

8 firm red apples 8 chopsticks 1 1/2 Tbsp. vegan margarine 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 4 Tbsp. water 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract • Thoroughly wash and dry the apples to remove the wax. (If wax is on the apple, the coating will not stick.) Remove each stem and replace… Read more »

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Ginger Crinkle Tops

3/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup granulated sugar, plus approximately 1/2 cup extra for rolling Egg Replacer equivalent to 1 egg or 1/4 cup soft silken tofu 4 Tbsp. dark molasses 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. ground cloves 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup raisins • Preheat the… Read more »

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Orange-Cinnamon Wafers

5 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. vegan margarine, softened 1/3 cup sugar (try Florida Crystals brand) 1 Tbsp. finely grated fresh orange zest Egg Replacer equivalent to 1 egg 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. flour 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt • Blend together the vegan margarine, sugar, and zest in a… Read more »

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Karin’s Incredible Chocolate Pie

For the Chocolate Cookie Crust: 25 vegan chocolate sandwich cookies 1/3 cup margarine, melted  For the Filling: 1 1/4 pounds soft tofu 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted Sliced kiwi, strawberries, or raspberries Break up the cookies by hand, then grind the cookies into crumbs in a blender or food processor.  Pour the crumbs… Read more »

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