Red Velvet Cookies

I would consider this to be an indulgence recipe. There was no nutrition information so, Im assuming that they're pretty high in calories. However, I seldom make food like this that's so unhealthy I figured screw it. Why not?

Yields 12 cookies.
Recipe from BHG dot com.

INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 c flour
1/3 c sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c margarine, cut up
1 tbsp red food dye
3 oz white chocolate chips
1/4 c milk

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325.

In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, & salt.
Cover & process until combined.
Add margarine & food dye until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Process until mixture is a ball.

Roll into 12 balls & place on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Remove from the oven & let cool.

Meanwhile, place milk & white chocolate in a small saucepan & melt.

Dip one side of cookies in white chocolate & place on wax paper to cool.



These were really tasty but, Im brilliant & used too high of heat so my white chocolate turned a little brown. It still tasted just fine but, it wasnt fantastic for aesthetics.

Enjoy!

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

It was suggested to me to maybe review the process of making each recipe as I do it so, Im going to try it that way. I think my previous entries were a matter of laziness, which is pretty lame on my behalf so, I apologize.

Okay then. So, I know that this blog is supposed to be low-cal, low-fat recipes but, come on now. Every gal has a cheat day here & there. Usually, I give myself one day a week; usually Saturday (which I refer to as Faturday). I allow myself to eat whatever I want without any guilt. No nutrition facts will be listed for that purpose.

So, this is an indulgence recipe. I got it from my best friend's sister. They were actual a lot simpler to make than I expected. My one bit of advice would be to make sure you spray the baking pan before forming the crust. Im a dunce & completely forgot so some of the bars came out a little broken. D: In the long run, I suppose it doesnt matter because it certainly didnt take away from the deliciousness. Also, make sure that you have an electric hand mixer on hand because cream cheese is a pain in the ass to hand mix.

Okay. Onward!

INGREDIENTS

1 box of yellow cake mix (pudding in the mix)
8 oz cream cheese
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp of lemon juice
1/3 c canola oil
2 eggs

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350.

Pour cake mix into a mixing bowl.
Add the oil & one egg & mix until crumbly.
Reserve one cup & the rest of the mixture into a 9x13 baking pan.
Gently press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
Bake for 15 minutes.

In another mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, & the other egg.
Beat on low until smooth.
Spread over the crust & sprinkle reserved mixture on top.
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes.

Let cool & cut into bars.
(What I did with this, because I had errands to run was let the pan cool & then I put it in my fridge for a few hours. It made it easier to cut into bars.)