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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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Heat oven to 325F. Spread 3 tbsp. soft butter or margarine on bottom and side of 9" pie pan. Press 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut firmly and evenly against bottom and side of pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.

Cut leftover angel food cake into 1 or 2" squares; gently mold into balls. Prepare fluffy white frosting mix as directed on package. Dip cake balls into frosting and roll in shredded coconut.

Prepare lemon chiffon cake mix as directed on package except - bake in 2 ungreased baking pans, 9x9x2", 35 to 45 minutes. Invert to cool. Remove cakes from pans. Cut into 2 1/4 x 1" bars, 1" cubes, or 1" triangles. Frost sides and tops with vanilla ready-to-spread frosting; roll in toasted...

Bake lemon or orange chiffon cake mix as directed on package. Prepare lemon fluff frosting mix as directed on package. Frost cake. At serving time, surround cake with shredded coconut-covered ice cream balls. Tint the coconut by adding a few drops of liquid food color to coconut in jar; shake...

Prepare German chocolate brownie mix as directed on package except - spread batter in greased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1". Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Cool. Prepare coconut frosting mix as directed on package; spread over half the brownies. cut brownies into 2 sections. With large spatula...

Ice Bowl 1 1/2 quarts ice cream (1 pint each chocolate, cherry and coffee, or other favorites) 1 pkg. dark fudge or devils food cake mix Ice cream toppings Make Ice Bowl. Scoop ice cream into balls; place on tray lined with waxed paper. Freeze. Bake cake mix in baking pan, 13x9x2", as directed...

Prepare cherry fluff frosting mix as directed on package except - use 1/2 cup cold water. Beat frosting until fluffy, about 3 minutes. On high speed, gradually beat in 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream until stiff. Fold in 1 cup shredded coconut and cherry bits. Pour into 12 paper baking cups or...