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Triple Chocolate Cookies

1⁄4 cup (60 ml) flour

1⁄4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened baking cocoa

1⁄4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) baking powder

1⁄8 teaspoon (.6 ml) salt

6 tablespoons (90 ml) butter, room temperature

7 tablespoons (105 ml) sugar

2 eggs

8 ounces (225 g) semisweet baking chocolate, melted and cooled 1 cup (250 ml) milk chocolate chips

1 cup (250 ml) chopped walnuts

Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. With mixer, beat together butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add melted chocolate and continue mixing until blended. Reduce speed to SLOW and add dry ingredients. Add chocolate chips and walnuts; mix well. Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheets, one inch apart. Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) until cookies look dry and cracked, but feel soft when lightly pressed, about 11 minutes. Let cookies stand on sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to racks and cool completely. Makes about 2 dozen.

Creamy Peanut Butter Pie

1 cup (250 ml) butter

1 cup (250 ml) packed brown sugar

1 cup (250 ml) peanut butter

12-ounce (350 g) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 9-inch (23 cm) graham crust

2 ounces (50 g) semi-sweet baking chocolate

2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter

1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (250 ml) butter and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently. Refrigerate 10 minutes. In large bowl, beat peanut butter and brown sugar mixture at SLOW speed until blended. Increase speed and beat one minute at WHIP speed. Reduce speed to SLOW and add whipped topping; beat one additional minute. Pour into graham crust and refrigerate. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, and milk. Stir constantly until smooth. Cool slightly then spread over top of pie. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving. Makes one 9-inch (23 cm) pie, cut into 8 servings.

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Hamilton Beach 840148500 owner manual Triple Chocolate Cookies, Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
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840148500 specifications

The Hamilton Beach 840148500 is a versatile and innovative kitchen appliance designed to make cooking not only easier but also more enjoyable. This multi-functional electric food steamer stands out in any kitchen with its user-friendly features and advanced technologies that cater to a variety of cooking needs.

One of the main features of the Hamilton Beach 840148500 is its ability to steam a variety of foods simultaneously, thanks to its two-tier design. This dual compartment allows users to prepare multiple dishes at once, maximizing time efficiency during meal preparation. Whether steaming vegetables, seafood, or poultry, the steamer ensures that flavors remain intact while also preserving essential nutrients, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals.

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Overall, the Hamilton Beach 840148500 food steamer is a reliable kitchen companion that combines functionality with innovative design elements. With its multi-tier cooking system, digital controls, and user-focused features, it caters to a diverse range of culinary needs, making healthy cooking accessible and straightforward. For anyone seeking a dependable and efficient way to transform their cooking habits, the Hamilton Beach 840148500 represents an excellent investment in kitchen technology.
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