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CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS
JoAnna Lund- December 2002 Newsletter

1 recipe JO's Sweetened Condensed Milk-recipe below
1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups cornflakes
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper. In a large bowl microwave-safe bowl,
combine the condensed milk & chocolate chips. Microwave on HIGH{100%
power} for 3 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Add the cornflakes & walnuts; mix just
to combine. Drop by tablespoonful to form 36 haystacks. Chill 15 minutes or
until firm

Serves 12{3 each}:
HE: 1/3 FFM, 1/4 Br, 1/4 Fa, 1 Sl, 4 OC
112 calories, 4 grams fat, 1 gram fiber
Exchanges:1 Ca, 1 Fa
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JO'S SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK

1/2c cold water
1-1/3c Carnation Notfat Dry Milk Powder
1/2c Sugar Twin or Sprinkle Sweet

Place cold water in a 2-c glass measuring cup. Stir in dry milk powder until
mixture makes a smooth paste. Cover & microwave on HIGH(100% power) for
45-60 sec or until mixture is very hot, but not to the boiling point. Stir in Sugar
Twin. Mix well to combine. Cover & refrigerate for at least 2hr before using.
Will keep up to 2 weeks in refrigerator. Use in any recipe that calls for sweetened
condensed milk. Makes equivalent of one 12-oz can commercial brand.

The entire recipe equals:
HE:4 Skim Milk 44 Optional Calories
47gm Carbohydrate 496mg Sodium
1112mg Calcium 0gm Fiber
DIABETIC: 4 Skim Milk

From The Strong Bones Cookbook-page75