Strawberry Squares Servings: 24 • Size: 1 2-inch square • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts Calories: 138.2 • Fat: 4.7g • Protein: 2.1 g • Carb: 21.7 g • Fiber: 0.1 g 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup canned strawberry pie filling confectioner's sugar for dusting baking spray Preheat oven to 350°. Spray Baking Pam in a 13 x 9- inch baking pan. In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter with the granulated sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla. Add the flour and mix thoroughly. Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan. With a small, sharp knife (or toothpick), score into twenty-four 2-inch squares. Place a teaspoon of pie filling in the center of each scored square. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean. Cool to room temperature, then sprinkle with confectioner's sugar before cutting and serving.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
treat yourself.....
Sometimes I think we forget to treat ourselves every now and then. As I have written before, this is a "live it" not a "diet". Come on people, we have those extra points a week ....use them , maybe not all the time but treat yourself. I WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT THEM!!! We need to keep a little thrill every once in a while. I try to show you recipes that sometimes seem like you are being Naughty......& you are not! These are options like finding tasty treats to replace your old favorites. If you enjoy cooking or baking, substituting low-fat, low-carb or sugar-free ingredients can save on calories, fat, carbs and anything else you are trying to avoid. Portion control is one of the key factors in long term weight loss, this means learning to eat your favorites in small portions or sparingly. Treating yourself does not mean gorging on fried foods, ice cream, chocolate and anything else you can dream of. It means enjoying some of your favorite foods without guilt, enjoying smaller portions of things you crave. In a way, it is awarding yourself for all the hard work you have put in this week either by exercising or eating healthy. Dieting doesn’t have to be about restricting yourself, but about making changes and finding a healthier lifestyle. 
Strawberry Squares Servings: 24 • Size: 1 2-inch square • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts Calories: 138.2 • Fat: 4.7g • Protein: 2.1 g • Carb: 21.7 g • Fiber: 0.1 g 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup canned strawberry pie filling confectioner's sugar for dusting baking spray Preheat oven to 350°. Spray Baking Pam in a 13 x 9- inch baking pan. In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter with the granulated sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla. Add the flour and mix thoroughly. Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan. With a small, sharp knife (or toothpick), score into twenty-four 2-inch squares. Place a teaspoon of pie filling in the center of each scored square. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean. Cool to room temperature, then sprinkle with confectioner's sugar before cutting and serving.
Strawberry Squares Servings: 24 • Size: 1 2-inch square • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts Calories: 138.2 • Fat: 4.7g • Protein: 2.1 g • Carb: 21.7 g • Fiber: 0.1 g 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup canned strawberry pie filling confectioner's sugar for dusting baking spray Preheat oven to 350°. Spray Baking Pam in a 13 x 9- inch baking pan. In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter with the granulated sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla. Add the flour and mix thoroughly. Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan. With a small, sharp knife (or toothpick), score into twenty-four 2-inch squares. Place a teaspoon of pie filling in the center of each scored square. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean. Cool to room temperature, then sprinkle with confectioner's sugar before cutting and serving.
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