Raspberry Lemonade Mosaics

I saw this on another blog and I thought it looked really nummy. I can't wait to try it.



from the Biggest Loser Cookbook

2 cups cold water
1 box (4 packets weighing 1 ounce total) unflavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 tub (.3 ounce) crystal light raspberry lemonade sugar free mix
1 tub (.3 ounce) crystal light lemonade sugar free mix
4 tablespoons fat free whipped topping (optional)
4 raspberries (optional)

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold water with the gelatin. Let stand for 2 minutes. Stir, then add the boiling water. Whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour half of the mixture into each of the 8x8 glass baking dishes. Add the raspberry lemonade mix to one dish. Whisk to dissolve. Add the lemonade mix to the remaining dish. Whisk to dissolve. Let stand for 15 minutes to cool.

Cover both dishes with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 5 hours, or until firm.

Cut each dish of gelatin into 1" cubes. Arrange alternate layers of lemonade and raspberry lemonade cubes in each of 4 martini or white wine glasses. Top each with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and a raspberry, if desired. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerat for up to 3 days.

Makes 4 servings
per serving: 43 calories, 6 g protein, 0g carbs, 0 fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg fiber, 14 mg sodium

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Snickerdoodles

1 cup shortening (butter works too, but not as well)
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 Eggs
2 3/4 cup flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs. Blend all the dry ingredients and then stir into the first ingredients. Form dough into small balls and roll in 1 part sugar, 1 part cinnamon. Place 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes.

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Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 c. oatmeal, ground to powder in blender
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 c. flour
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
Chocolate chips to taste!

Preheat oven to 375

Mix butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla.

Add all dry ingredients (including oatmeal), then chocolate chips.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are light/medium brown. Once done, immediately transfer to aluminum foil for 3-5 minutes before eating.

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