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Source of Recipe


Ezine


List of Ingredients




Bacon, thin sliced (cooking)
Plate lined with paper towels; cover with paper towel.
POWER: High (100%)
TIME: 1 slice 45 sec to 2 min
4 slices 3 to 4 min

Caramels (melting)
4-cup glass measure, uncovered
POWER: High (100%)
1 pkg (14 oz) caramels mixed with 2 Tbsp water
TIME: 3 to 4 min, stirring every 45 sec

Chocolate, baking (melting)
Paper wrapper or bowl
POWER: Medium (50%)
TIME: 1 or 2 oz 3 or 4 min, stirring after 2 min

Cream Cheese (softening)
Remove foil wrapper. Place on waxed paper or plate, uncover-
ed.
POWER: Medium (50%)
TIME: 3-oz pkg 30 to 45 sec
8-oz pkg 1 to 1 1/2 min

Margarine or Butter (melting)
Remove foil wrapper. Measuring cup or small bowl, uncovered
POWER: High (100%)
TIME: 1 to 2 Tbsp 15 to 30 sec
3 to 4 Tbsp 30 to 45 sec
1/3 to 1/2 cup 45 to 60 sec
2/3 to 1 cup 1 to 1 1/2 min

Water (boiling)
Glass measuring cup
POWER: High (100%)
TIME: 1 cup 2 to 3 min



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