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3 tbsp. butter or margarine 1/2 pkg Betty Crocker white cake mix (about 2 cups) 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 pkg (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate pieces 1 can (3 1/2 oz) flaked coconut 1 cup broken mixed nuts 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk In oven, melt butter in baking pan, 13x9x2"...

Divide 1 can Betty Crocker ready to serve pudding (2 cups) among 4 individual baking dishes. Spoon Topping (below) on pudding. Broiling time 1 1/2 minutes. Broil 5 inches from heat at 550F/Broil Topping: Mix 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. butter, melted, and 1/4 cup each brown sugar (packed) and flaked...

Cut 4 peeled firm bananas into quarters; place bananas and 4 maraschino cherries in greased baking dish. Brush bananas with lemon juice; sprinkle with 2 tbsp. brown sugar. Dot with 2 tbsp. butter; drizzle with 1 tsp rum flavoring. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Top each serving of bananas with...

2 eggs 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup water 1 pkg. Betty Crocker lemon cake mix 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup chopped dried apricots Cream Cheese Frosting Heat oven to 375F. Grease and flour jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1". Beat eggs, sugar, butter...

1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal flour (*Do not use self-rising flour.) 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts Confectioners' sugar Heat oven to 400F. Mix thoroughly butter, 1/2 cup sugar and the vanilla. Work in flour...

Bake Betty Crocker lemon cake mix in 2 layer pans, 8 or 9 x 1 1/2", as directed on package. Prepare 1 pkg. (3 1/2 oz) lemon pudding and pie filling as directed on package. Cool. Fill layers with 1 cup of the pie filling. Prepare your own favorite frosting or 1 pkg. Betty Crocker lemon fluff...

Bake any flavor Betty Crocker cake mix in 2 layer pans, 8 or 9 x 1 1/2", as directed on package. Prepare your own favorite frosting or 1 pkg. Betty Crocker fluffy frosting mix as directed on package; fill layers. Cut filled cake in half; place rounded sides back to back on serving plate. Frost...

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 pkg. Betty Crocker yellow cake mix 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1 can (20 oz) pie-sliced apples, well drained 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup sour cream 2 egg yolks or 1 egg Heat oven to 350F. Cut butter into cake mix (dry) until crumbly. Mix in coconut...

2 pkg. Betty Crocker yellow cake mix 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 1/4 cup water 2 cups shredded coconut 2 cans Betty Crocker ready to serve pudding (2 cups each) 2 cups whipping cream, whipped Heat oven to 350F. Grease 2 baking pans, 13x9x2". Mix cake mix (dry), shortening, eggs, water and coconut...

1 pkg (8 oz) dried apricots, ground or finely cut up 2 1/2 cups flaked coconut 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 2/3 cup finely chopped nuts or confectioners' sugar Mix apricots, coconut and milk. Shape mixture into 1" balls; roll in nuts. Let stand 2 hours or until firm. 4 dozen dippers Tangy...

Prepare Betty Crocker date bar mix as directed on package except - choose one of the following variations: * Cherry Date Bars: Add 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained, to the date filling. * Coconut-Topped Date Bars: Sprinkle finely chopped coconut over bars before baking.

1 cup shortening (part soft butter) 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup mashed cooked carrots 2 cups Gold Medal flour (if using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt) 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 cup shredded coconut Orange Butter Icing Heat oven to 400F. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs...

1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1 cup Gold Medal flour 1/2 cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or coconut Heat oven to 400F. Mix all ingredients with hands. Spread in ungreased baking pan, 13x9x2". Bake 15 minutes; stir with spoon. Store in covered container in refrigerator...

1 stick or 1/2 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 1 envelope (about 2 oz) dessert topping mix 1 can (3 1/2 oz) flaked coconut 1 can Betty Crocker vanilla ready-to-serve pudding (2 cups) Sweetened sliced strawberries Prepare 9" Baked Pie Shell as directed on package. Prepare topping mix as...

4 medium oranges 1 medium banana 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup flaked coconut Pare oranges; cut into thin slices. Peel banana; cut into thin slices. In serving bowl, mix fruits carefully. Stir together orange juice, honey and lemon juice; pour over fruit in...

Bake Betty Crocker honey spice cake mix in oblong pan, 13x9x2", as directed on package except - do not remove from pan. Immediately after baking, drizzle 1/2 cup honey over cake; sprinkle with 1 cup flaked coconut. Set oven control to broil and/or 550F. Broil cake 3" from heat about 2 minutes...

1/3 cup flaked coconut 1/4 cup chopped nuts 1/4 cup sugar 3 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 2 cups Bisquick baking mix 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 2/3 cup water or milk 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate pieces, melted Heat oven to 400F. Grease baking pan, 8x8x2". In small bowl, stir together coconut, nuts...

Heat oven to 350F (325F for glass pans). Grease and flour 2 loaf pans, 9x5x3". Prepare Betty Crocker chocolate, devil's food, yellow, or white cake mix as directed on package except - use 2 tbsp less water. Pour into pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out...

4 medium bananas 3 tbsp. butter or margarine 3 tbsp. milk 1 pkg. Betty Crocker lemon or creamy cherry frosting mix Toasted shredded coconut or crushed Trix cereal Prepare bananas as directed for Chocolate Banana Bobs. In top of double boiler over hot water, melt butter in milk. Stir in...

3/4 cup mashed potatoes 1 pkg. (16 oz) confectioners' sugar 4 cups flaked coconut 1 tsp. almond extract Chocolate Coating Mix all ingredients except Chocolate Coating. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Roll into balls; chill 1/2 to 1 hour or until firm. If mixture is too...