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For the ZB Base: Prepare hot, sterilized jars for canning: either 6 pints or 3 quarts.
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Set aside.
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Over medium heat in a large pot combine all ingredients.
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Bring to a bubbling boil, stirring occasionally, and skim off foam.
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Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes more.
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Pour immediately into prepared hot sterile jars and seal.
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(If you want to prepare them in a boiling water bath instead, process for 15 minutes.
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FOR CAKE: Prepare the ZB Base.
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For the cake, you will be using 1 cup of the ZB.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or grease a loaf pan.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ZB, oil, molasses, eggs, and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
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In a separate bowl, combine the salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour.
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Add the combined dry ingredients to the ZB bowl and mix well, then stir in raisins.
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Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean.
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Let cool in pan.
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This cake is even better the second day!
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FOR PIE: Prepare the ZB Base.
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For the pie, you will be using 2 cups of the ZB.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the ZB and remaining pie ingredients, then pour into the uncooked pie shell.
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Bake in the preheated 375 degree F oven for about 45 minutes, or until the pie is firm and lightly browned.
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Best served cold.
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FOR COOKIES: Prepare the ZB Base.
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For the cookies, you will be using 1 cup of the ZB.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray your cookie sheets with pan spray.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter or margarine.
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Add the ZB and beaten egg and mix.
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In a separate bowl, combine the salt, baking soda, and flour.
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Add the combined dry ingredients to the creamed mixture/ZB and mix well to complete the cookie dough.
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Add the vanilla and mix again.
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Flour a flat surface and roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thick.
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Using a cookie cutter, cut into cookie shapes then place onto pre-sprayed cookie sheets.
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If desired, sprinkle with colored pastry decorations.
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Bake cookies in preheated 350 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
