IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. To prevent damage to the motor, do not immerse motor in water or other liquids. 3. Do not allow dough or batter to run into the hollow shaft, as damage to the motor may occur.
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Discs and Tips Regular Discs Use discs with stiff dough to prepare cookies, candies, crackers, etc. Ribbon Heart Snowman Tree Star Decorator Tip Use decorator tip with soft dough to prepare appetizers, candies, and desserts; to fill pasta; and to garnish casseroles and desserts.
Operating Instructions To Assemble and Fill BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash all parts (except motor) in hot, sudsy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Wipe motor with damp cloth and dry thoroughly. 1. Twist the battery cover counterclock- wise and lift it to remove.
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7. With barrel pointing up, squeeze trigger until mixture reaches disc or tip. Release trigger. Turn cookie press over and it is ready to use. To Use Discs All Discs except Ribbon Disc 1. When making cookies, mints, etc., line up several ungreased, uncoated (without non-stick surface) baking...
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Ribbon Disc 1. To make cookies, crackers, etc., line up several ungreased, uncoated bak- ing sheets on work surface. 2. Hold cookie press at a 45 degree angle to baking sheet. 3. Squeeze trigger continuously. • When dough starts to come through the disc, move the unit to form a 3-inch strip.
Operating Tips and Tricks 1. Ingredients (onion, green pepper, meat, tuna, seafood, cheese, nuts, hard cooked eggs, cereal, oatmeal, chocolate chips, raisins, etc.) must be very finely chopped, minced, or grated before being added to dough or mixtures. 2. Packaged ingredients (chopped nuts, shredded cheese, grated coconut, etc.) must be very finely chopped or grated again before...
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Questions & Answers 1. How long will the batteries last? A set of 4 alkaline batteries will last through 35 to 40 regular barrels of stiff dough. 2. How many cookies will one barrel make? Approximately 4 dozen cookies can be made, depending on the disc and how fast you move the cookie press.
Recipes Appetizers Helpful Hints • Vary garnishes using: sprigs of parsley, fresh dill weed, and watercress; pimento or olive slivers; chopped chives or nuts. • Use vegetables, crackers, fried potato skins, etc. as bases for canapes. Crabmeat Canapes 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained 1 8 oz.
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Cheddar Crackers ⁄ cup butter or margarine, softened ⁄ cup vegetable shortening 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated Place butter and shortening in large mixing bowl. Cream together on medium high speed. Add cheese and mix well using medium speed. Combine flour, salt, mustard, and cayenne in separate bowl.
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Chicken Manicotti 8 manicotti tubes, cooked ⁄ cup butter or margarine ⁄ pound mushrooms, sliced 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped ⁄ cup parsley, finely minced ⁄ cup fresh white bread crumbs ⁄ cup onion, finely chopped Place butter in large fry pan; melt over medium heat. Add mushrooms, saute 5 minutes.
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Cookies Helpful Hints • Decorate cookies before baking by brushing them with slightly beaten egg white and adding one of the following: 1. Sprinkle with white or colored granulated sugar. 2. Place a nut or chocolate chip on center of cookie. 3.
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Gingerbread Cookies ⁄ cup brown sugar ⁄ cup shortening ⁄ cup light molasses 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour ⁄ teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder Place brown sugar and shortening in large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until thoroughly creamed. Add molasses and egg to sugar/shortening mixture, beat until well blended.
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Sugar & Spice ⁄ cup butter or margarine, softened ⁄ cup shortening ⁄ cup sugar ⁄ cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons milk Place butter, shortening, and sugars in large mixing bowl. Cream together until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and milk. Beat until mixed. Combine baking powder, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and salt.
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Cream Puffs 1 cup water ⁄ cup butter or margarine ⁄ teaspoon salt Place water, butter, and salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil; remove from heat. Stir in flour all at once. Beat well until mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Cool 1 minute.
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Candy Helpful Hints • Flavors may be varied by substituting any liqueur, cordial or extract. • Vary mint colors by using different foods colors. For example: Pink: 2-3 drops red. Pale Yellow: 4-5 drops yellow. Chocolate Kisses 1 package (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate pieces ⁄...
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Frostings Orange Frosting ⁄ cup butter or margarine, softened 4 cups sifted powdered sugar 2 tablespoons sour cream ⁄ teaspoon salt Place butter in large mixing bowl. Cream thoroughly on medium high speed. Add sugar, sour cream, orange peel, orange juice and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products or one (1) year for Hamilton Beach products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost.
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