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Magic In The Middles

Contributed by: NAPSA

Baking Up Organic And Sweet Holiday Treats

(NAPSA) - If your idea of preparing for the holidays involves preheating the oven, you're not alone. The holiday season is one of the most popular times of year for people to bake.

While many of the holiday treats people bake are rich, decadent delights, there are still ways to keep them natural and chemical free. For instance, if you try to feed your family pure, organic foods, you may want to try baking with an organic flour such as the one made by King Arthur Flour-a company that's been around for 200 years. The organic flour is now available in grocery stores and has no bleach added, no bromates or chemicals. It's available in all-purpose and 100 percent whole wheat varieties.

If you're looking for a great new treat for the holidays using organic flour, try this recipe for Magic In The Middles, adapted from The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion cookbook. They're reminiscent of a chocolate peanut butter cup candy (or a buckeye, if you're familiar with this candy).

Ingredients:

• Dough
  • 11/2 cups (61/4 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached 100% Organic All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup (11/2 ounces) unsweetened natural cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (31/2 ounces) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (23/8 ounces) smooth organic peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

• Filling
  • 3/4 cup (71/8 ounces) smooth organic peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) confectioners' sugar

Serving Size: Makes 26 Cookies