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Amazing Gluten-Free Layer Bars

"A gluten-free adaptation of the traditional Seven Layer Bar recipe. All ingredients are available in ordinary supermarkets. Be sure to check the packaging on your ingredients to make sure they are indeed gluten-free." Ingredients 7 ounces   sweetened flaked coconut, divided 1 cup   butterscotch chips 6 ounces   semisweet chocolate chips 8 ounces   unsalted peanuts 1/2 cup   sliced almonds 1 (14 ounce) can   sweetened condensed milk Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Generously grease one 13x9-inch baking pan. Spread 2/3 of the flaked coconut evenly on the bottom of the baking pan. Sprinkle the butterscotch morsels, chocolate chips, and peanuts evenly over the coconut layer. Pour condensed milk evenly over the whole pan. Top with sliced almonds and remaining coconut. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Coconut Bon Bons

"These little balls of joy are perfect for any occasion." Ingredients 1/4 cup   butter 1 pound   confectioners' sugar 1 cup   sweetened condensed milk 2 cups   flaked coconut 9 (1 ounce) squares   semisweet chocolate 2 tablespoons   shortening Directions In a medium bowl, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix in the coconut. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated. Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars II

"No bake peanut butter bars." Ingredients 1/2 cup   butter 1/2 cup   packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract 2 cups   peanut butter 2 1/2 cups   confectioners' sugar 2 cups   semisweet chocolate chips Directions Melt butter or margarine over low heat. Add sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Melt chocolate chips and spread over the top. Cool.

That's-a Meatloaf

"Interesting, elegant twist on the same old meatloaf. Good enough for company, easy enough for everyday." Ingredients 2 pounds   ground beef 2   eggs 1/2 cup   tomato sauce 3/4 cup   fresh crumbled bread 1/4 cup   grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves   garlic, minced 2 tablespoons   dried parsley 1 teaspoon   dried oregano 6 slices   ham 6 medium slices   mozzarella cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine the beef, eggs, tomato sauce, bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, parsley and oregano. Mix well and form into an 8x10 inch rectangle. Place the ham over the rectangle mixture, and then the cheese over the ham. Roll up jelly-roll style so that you end up with a rolled loaf about 5x8 inches. Place roll seam side down into a 5x9 inch loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 75 minutes. Drain excess fat.