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Island Treasure Cookies Ingredients: 1 2/3 c. flour 3/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3/4 c. +2 tbsp. butter, softened 3/4 c. packed brown sugar 1/3 c. white sugar 3/4 tsp. vanilla 1 egg 3/4 c. (2 oz.) toasted coconut 3/4 c. (3.5 oz.) chopped macadamia nuts 1 pkg. (11.5 oz.) chocolate chips Steps: 1) Mix dry ingredients in a bowl (flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda). 2) Beat butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Mix in egg.

French Toast Overnight Casserole Ingredients: large loaf of French bread (16 oz.) 1 c. light brown sugar, packed 1/3 c. salted butter, melted 2 Tbsp. maple syrup 3/4 c. chopped pecans 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 c. milk 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla extract Steps: 1) Spray or butter 9x13 baking dish. 2) Cut French bread into 20 slices, about 3/4 inch thick. 3) In a bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, and maple syrup. 4) Spread mixture onto the b

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding Ingredients: cooking spray or butter 1 3/4 c. milk 1 c. heavy whipping cream 4 lg. eggs 3/4 c white sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 6 croissants cut into 1/2 in thick pieces (1) 12 oz. bag chocoate chips 1 tbsp. confectioners' sugar Steps: 1) Spray or butter 9x13 brownie pan 2) mix milk, cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Stir until mixture is smooth and light yellow in color. Carefully stir croissant pieces in