Ann Landers' Easy Pecan Pie

Ann Landers' Easy Pecan Pie

1 Cup White Corn Syrup

1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar

1/3 Cup Melted Butter

1 Cup Pecans (heaping Cup)

3 Eggs, Beaten

Dash of Vanilla

Pinch of Salt

Mix ingredients well.

Pour into unbaked 9" pastry shell.

Bake at 350° F for 45-50 minutes.


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Classic Chocolate Pie from the movie THE HELP (minus the poop)

Classic Chocolate Pie

Crust:
1 1/4 cups graham crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter

Filling:
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
4 large egg yolks
3 cups milk
1 cup chopped dark chocolate
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Preheat the oven to 325F. In a small bowl, stir together the graham crumbs and butter; press into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until pale golden around the edges.

Meanwhile, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and salt in a medium saucepan. Set over medium-high heat and whisk in the egg yolks, then the milk. Cook until the mixture thickens and boils. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla. Let sit a minute or two, then stir until smooth. Pour into the pie shell and chill completely before serving topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Serves 8.

Cat Head Biscuits

Cat Head Biscuits

They are, well, as big a s a cats head!

Here is the recipe: makes 6 biscuits

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups cake flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter cut into 1/2 inch pieces and softened

4 tablespoons shortening cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 1/4 cups buttermilk (sub 1 tablespoon lemon juice into 1 1/4 cups milk, let sit 10 minutes)

Preheat oven to 425. Grease 9 inch cake pan.

Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 

Rub in butter and shortening, until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Using a 1/2 cup measure or spring loaded ice cream scoop, transfer 6 heaping portions of dough into prepared pan. 

Placing 5 around the pan and 1 in the center.

Bake until golden and puffed,20-25 minutes. 

Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. 

Serve.