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Once you try these homemade gems, you'll never be satisfied with cookies from refrigerated dough again!

Chunky Chocolate Gobs























Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped (16 cookies)
3 (1.75-oz.) Mounds bars, chilled and chopped
1 to 2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels

Preparation
Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until blended.

Combing flour and next 3 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Stir in cookies, candy bars, and desired amount of chocolate morsels. Chill dough 30 minutes.

Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2" apart onto baking

We turn an adults-only beverage into a delicious adults-only dessert. Watch as Test Kitchen Professional Norman King deep fries a favorite Southern cocktail-Jack and Coke.

Check out Deep-Fried Pimiento Cheese, MoonPies, and more at southernliving.com/fry.

Tender greens and bold dressings pair the best of summer with the first crisp tastes of fall for a colorful collection of salads.

Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad
Photo: Jennifer Davick
























Ingredients
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 (16-oz.) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1 lb. fresh broccoli
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
8 cooked bacon slices, crumbled

Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems, and separate florets into small pieces using tip of a paring knife. Peel away outer layer of stems, and finely chop stems.

Whisk together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; add broccoli, hot cooked pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad

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The 10 Commandments of College Football Fandom

There's an old saying that in the South, football is religion, and every Saturday is a holy day-so here is a list of inscribed-in-pigskin imperatives for Game Day.
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The 10 Commandments of College Football
1) Thou shalt wear team colors. But think twice before adorning yourself with body paint-you don't want to be the Internet photo that goes viral.

2) Thou shalt know-and sing-your team's fight song from beginning to end. Sure, you can "watermelon watermelon" your way through the alma mater, but not memorizing the fight song is a fan failure.

3) Thou shalt keep your language clean (unless, of course, the quarterback fumbles on fourth and goal.)

4) Thou shalt support the coach. Even when his calls are questionable.

5) Thou shalt be respectful to visiting teams. Remember: Ladies and gentlemen never boo.

6) Thou shalt set up a tailgate no fewer than three hours before

Sinfully delicious? Nah. These fresh apple desserts are good to the core. No repentance required.

Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
Photo: Luca Trovato























Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped pecans
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups peeled and finely chopped Gala apples (about 1 1/2 lb.)
Cream Cheese Filling
Praline Frosting

Cream Cheese Filling
Beat 1 (8-oz.) package softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended and smooth. Add 1 large egg, 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, and 1 tsp. vanilla extract; beat just until blended.

Praline Frosting
Bring 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 3 Tbsp. milk to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly; boil 1

Oh yes we did! Watch as Test Kitchen Professional Norman King gives this Southern staple a deep-fried makeover. Find Deep-Fried MoonPies and more at southernliving.com/deep-fried.

Let the grill do all the work this Labor Day weekend! Grilling adds wonderful flavor to any food-meats, veggies, and yes, even drinks and desserts. So fire up the grill for this all-grilled menu and enjoy!

Grilled Chicken with White Barbecue SaucePhoto: Beth Dreiling Hontzas
























Ingredients
1 Tbsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
10 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 lb.)
White Barbecue Sauce

White Barbecue Sauce
Stir together 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 Tbsp. coarse ground pepper, 1 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp. salt, and 2 tsp. horseradish until blended. Cover and chill 2 to 4 hours. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Preparation
Combine first 7 ingredients until blended. Rinse chicken, and pat dry; rub seasoning mixture over chicken. Place chicken in a zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 4 hours.

Preheat grill to 350° to 400°