MELTED SNOWMEN RECIPES

Steps:

• For the cookie dough balls: In an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce and vanilla together until smooth. Sift the flour, baking soda and salt together, and with the mixer running, slowly add to the butter mixture. Mix in the chocolate chips. Scoop out the batter using a mini ice cream scoop and roll it into balls. Place the dough balls about an inch apart on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and transfer them to the freezer for 30 minutes to let the dough set up.
• For the dipping chocolate: While the dough is chilling, melt the chocolate wafers and chocolate-almond bark together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove the chilled dough balls from the freezer. Using two spoons, dip the balls one at a time in the melted chocolate, rolling them to coat fully. Returned the dough balls to the wax paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven 350 degrees. Put water and yeast in large mixing bowl and add next 4 ingredients. Beat with dough hook until well blended.
• Add 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour and mix until soft dough forms (should not be sticky).
• Put out onto floured board and knead a few times until smooth.
• Place in greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place for approximately 45 minutes.
• Punch down and turn out onto floured board.
• Shape into 12 rolls and place in greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Let rise again about 30 minutes.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Brush tops of rolls with butter (or equivalent).