Knox Dainties Recipes

KNOX DAINTIES

Steps:

• SPRINKLE gelatine over cold water in 4-quart saucepan; let stand 1 minute.
• Cook on low heat 5 minutes or until gelatine is completely dissolved, stirring frequently.
• Add sugar and salt; stir.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Bring just to boil. Cook until gelatine is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to low; simmer, without stirring, 15 minutes.
• Stir in extract and food coloring.
• POUR into 8-inch square pan.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or until set.
• DUST cutting board heavily with powdered sugar. With tip of wet sharp knife, loosen gelatine from sides of pan.
• Briefly dip bottom of pan in hot water; unmold gelatine onto cutting board.
• Dust top of gelatine with powdered sugar; cut into 1-inch squares.
• Roll squares in additional powdered sugar. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

CREAM CHEESE DAINTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour to the creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into four portions; cover and refrigerate until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough at a time into a 10x7-1/2-in. rectangle. Trim edges if necessary. Cut into 2-1/2-in. squares., Place 1/4 teaspoon spreadable fruit or preserves near each end of two diagonal corners. Moisten the remaining two corners with water; fold over and press lightly. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until corners are lightly browned. Cool 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.