Desserts / Baking: What's Hot Now: Microwave Baking Tips

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Microwave Baking Tips Dec 11th 2011, 11:01 Want to beat the heat in your kitchen and make your dessert-making prep work easier? Using the microwave is perfect answer. I constantly use my microwave for melting chocolate, toasting nuts and much more. Here are the top ten items you too can prepare in your microwave. Brown Sugar. To soften - place in container in microwave. Also place 1 cup of water in the microwave. Cook on high for 1 minute. Butter or Margarine. To soften sticks - High for 10 seconds. Sticks will retain shapes when softened. Chocolate Squares. Microwave 1 square for 1 and 1/2 minutes at 50% power. Chocolate also maintains its shape if properly softened. Coconut. Toasting - Cook on high for 3 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds. Citrus Fruits. For easier juicing - microwave on high for 15 seconds. Cream Cheese. To soften - Cook on low (30%) power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes for an 3 ounce bar or 3 to 4 minutes for an 8 ounce bar. Ice Cream. To soften - Check every 15 seconds while cooking on high. Nuts. Toasting - Use 1 teaspoon of butter for every 1/2 cup of nuts. Cook on high 2 1/2 to 5 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds. This can be done without the butter. Upside Down Sundaes. Heat topping in bowls first, then add ice cream. Quick Frosting. Place mint patties over cupcakes. Microwave on high for 15-20 seconds. Spread softened mint over top of cupcake.

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