NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS

2 c. sugar 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa 1/2 c. milk 1 stick (1/2 c.) butter 2-3 c. oatmeal (Quick) 1/4 c. coconut 1/3 c. peanut butter In saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, milk and butter. Boil one minute; remove from heat. Add oatmeal, coconut and peanut butter; blend thoroughly. Spoon mixture onto wax paper lined cookie sheet. Cool to set. Store in refrigerator in covered container.

Chocolate Cake-in-a-Mug

How to Microwave an easy chocolate cake in a single serving mug.

1 - coffee mug (microwave-safe)

4 T. - cake flour (plain, not self-rising)

4 T. - sugar

2 T. - cocoa

1 - egg

3 T. - milk

3 T. - oil

1 - splash of vanilla

3 T. - chocolate chips (Optional)


Add dry ingredients to the mug; mix well with a fork. Add egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in milk, oil, and vanilla, and mix well. Add chips, if using.

Put mug in the microwave, and cook for three minutes at 1,000 watts. Cake will rise over the top of the mug -- do not be alarmed. When finished, carefully remove mug from microwave and allow to cool a little. Tip onto a small plate prior to serving, if desired. Yields one generous serving or two "more virtuous" servings.