PARKER'S GENERAL

DESSERTS

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APPLE DUMPLINGS

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Preheat oven to 350'.
2 tubes of refridgerator crescent rolls
2 Granny Smith apples ( peeled, cored, cut into 8 slices each )
Butter a 9x13 pan.
Roll 1 apple slice in each crescent.
Place them into pan, side by side.
In a saucepan, melt 2 sticks of butter.
Add 1 & 1/2 c. sugar. Just barely stir.
Mixture should still be grainy.
Add 1 tsp. vanilla.
Pour over crescents.
Gently pour 1 can of Mountain Dew over and around crescents.
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake for 30-45 minutes, until crescents are golden and crusty.

EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

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Melt together: 18 oz. creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp. milk
2 sticks butter
Add: 1 tsp. vanilla
1 and 1/2 # powdered sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
Dough will be very stiff.
Press into wax paper lined 9" pan.
Can store at room temperature.

PEANUT BUTTER DELIGHTS

2009-11-19T23:32:00.001-06:00

25 oreos, crushed fine in food processor
Add 1 stick melted butter.
Press into 9x13 pan. Chill 10 minutes.
Beat together: 8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. milk
Fold in 8 oz. Cool Whip.
Spread over oreo crust.
Refridgerate.
Add 3 c. milk to 2--4 oz. boxes of instant vanilla pudding.
Add 1/3 c. creamy peanut butter.
Spread over cream cheese layer.
Chill 10 minutes.
Add layer of Cool Whip.
Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or mini-chocolate chips.
Refridgerate for 4 hours.

TURTLE PUMPKIN PIE

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1 graham crust
Swirl 1/4 c. caramel topping over crust.
Sprinkle with 1/4 c. chopped pecans.

Mix together: 1 c. pumpkin pie filling
1 c. milk
2--4 oz. boxes of instant vanilla pudding
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Fold in 1 c. Cool Whip.
Pour into crust.
Refridgerate until firm.
Top with Cool Whip.
Sprinkle with 2 tbsp. chopped pecans
and 1 tbsp. mini-chocolate chips.
Drizzle with 2 tbsp. caramel topping.

BREAD PUDDING WITH EGGNOG SAUCE

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In a sprayed 9x13 pan, tear 1/2 to 3/4 loaf of French bread into pieces.
Sprinkle with 1/2 c. chopped pecans.
In a separate bowl, beat 3 eggs with
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. milk
Pour over the bread pieces.
Sprinkle with 2 T. brown sugar.
Cover and refridgerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
Bake in a 350' oven for 50-60 minutes or golden brown.

EGGNOG SAUCE:
In a double-boiler, combine:
3 T. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 T. sugar
Slowly stir in 2 c. eggnog.
Cook over medium heat until thickened.
Cool slightly.
Serve over warm bread pudding.

SOUR CREAM BLACKBERRY PIE

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1 pie crust
Add 4 c. blackberries
Cream together: 1 c. sour cream
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
Pour over berries.
Topping: 1/4 c. bread crumbs
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. melted butter
Mix together and sprinkle over pie.
Bake at 375' for 40-45 minutes.

FRUIT CRISP

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Into buttered 9x13 pan: 2-4 c. chopped fruit
Sprinkle over in order: 3/4 c. sugar
3 oz. box of jello to coordinate with fruit
1 yellow cake mix ( dry )
Pour over: 1/4 c. melted butter
1 c. cold water
Bake at 350' for 45 minutes.

BAKED RICE PUDDING

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Spray an 8x8 pan.
Beat 3 eggs.
Slowly add 2 and 1/2 c. milk
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. cooked rice
Pour into pan.
Set pan inside a 9x13 pan.
Add 1" water.
Bake at 325' for 1 and 1/2 hours.
Remove from oven.
Mix together: 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Dust over rice.

NAPOLEONS

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Frozen puff pastry 4 oz. box of instant pudding 8oz. cool whip
Thaw pastry sheet according to box directions. Use a pizza cutter to cut sheet into 9 equal squares. Bake according to directions. Watch closely. While baking, make pudding according to box directions. For strawberry napoleons, use vanilla pudding. Wash berries and slice thinly. Mix pudding with cool whip. Layer as in photo and sprinkle lightly with confectioner's sugar. Options: Use chocolate pudding and sprinkle with mini-chocolate chips or shavings of dark chocolate. Use butterscotch pudding and sprinkle with Heath bits. Use pistachio pudding and sprinkle with almond slivers. Use vanilla pudding and use fresh peaches. Use cheesecake pudding and sprinkle with blueberries. This is so easy and so delicious.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

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1 c. sugar
1 beaten egg
1 c. peanut butter

Mix well.
Drop by teaspoon onto baking sheet.
Flatten with fork dipped into sugar.
Bake at 350' for 18 minutes.
Remove to cooling rack.

RAISIN CREAM PIE

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1 - 9" pie crust

1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
3 egg yolks
2 c. milk
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. raisins

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.
Whisk in egg yolks, then milk.
Cook over medium heat till mix comes to a boil.
Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Add lemon juice and raisins.
Pour into crust.
Meringue:
Beat 3 egg whites till foamy.
Gradually add 1/4 c. sugar.
Beat until stiff and glossy.
Spread over warm pie coming all the way to the edge.
Bake at 350' for 10-15 minutes or golden brown.
Can use Cool Whip if you prefer.

EASY COCONUT CREAM PIE

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4 eggs

6 tbsp. butter

1/2 c. flour

pinch of salt

2 c. milk

2/3 c. sugar

1 c. coconut

1 tsp. vanilla

Put all ingredients in blender.

Blend for at least 10 seconds.

Pour into buttered and floured pie pan.

Bake 1 hour at 325'.

Will form its own crust.

SNOW ICE CREAM

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Mix together: 1 c. sugar, 1 c. milk, 1 tsp. vanilla---blend well.
Wait for a big snowfall. Get out there while the snow is light and fresh. Scoop up a big bowl full.
Pour over snow, gently folding. Ready to eat!!! You can add berries or chocolate chips.

PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKES

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2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. peanut butter
3 c. quick cooking oatmeal
Combine in a saucepan: sugar, milk, butter and salt.
Bring to boil and boil 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Stir in vanilla and peanut butter until smooth.
Mix in oatmeal.
Drop by spoonful onto wax paper.

EASY BAKE COOKIES

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1 box cake mix-- any flavor
1 stick butter
2 eggs
Cream eggs and butter.
Stir in cake mix.
Can add any flavor chips or raisins or nuts.
Drop by teaspoon onto baking sheet.
Bake at 350' for 8-10 minutes.

CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE

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2c. flour
1/2. brown sugar
1 c. softened butter
2 (8oz.) packages of softened cream cheese
1/2 c. sugar
2 T. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 apples (peeled, cored, chopped)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350'.
Combine flour, brown sugar and butter.
Press into buttered 9x13 pan.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Beat together cream cheese, 1/2 c. sugar, eggs & vanilla.
Sprinkle 1/3 of apples( I used Granny Smiths.) on crust.
Pour cream cheese mix over crust.
Combine remaining apples with 2 T. sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg.
Spoon over cream cheese.
Mix together:
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. flour
1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 c. soft butter
Crumble over apples.
Bake 30 minutes.
Drizzle with caramel ice cream topping before serving.

GOOFY BARS

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1 white cake mix
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
water
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 c. mini-marshmallows
Put dry cake mix and brown sugar in bowl.
Put eggs in measuring cup. Add water to make 2/3 cup.
Add to dry mix in bowl. Beat well.
Pour into greased 9x13 pan.
Sprinkle with chips and marshmallows.
Bake at 350' for 30-40 minnutes.

CHRISTMAS DESSERT

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Crush 30-35 Oreos. Set aside 1/2 c. of Oreos.Mix remaining Oreos with 1/3 c. melted butter.
Press into a 9x13 pan. Cover with softened peppermint ice cream.
Cook 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. chocolate chips, 2/3 c. evaporated milk until thick.
Cool. Pour over ice cream layer. Sprinkle with reserved Oreos and
several crushed candy canes ( optional ).
You can also add chocolate curls.
Keep refrigerated.

MANDARIN SNOWFLAKE CAKE

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1 white cake mix
3 beaten eggs
1/2 c. oil
Beat together.
Add 1 small can mandarin oranges, juice and all.
Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan.
Bake at 350' for 25-30 minutes.
FROSTING:
9 oz. Cool Whip
1 small package instant vanilla pudding
1 can(15 oz.) crushed pineapple
1/2 c. coconut
Mix well and spread over cake.
Top with 1/2 c. coconut

FUNNEL CAKE

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3 beaten eggs
2 c. milk
1/3 c. sugar
1 & 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Mix well & add: 1/2 tsp. salt
1 T. baking powder
4 c. flour
Beat with mixer until smooth.
Heat 1 & 1/2" oil i n large skillet.
Pour mix through a funnel-
Come on, you know what a funel cake looks like.
Turn when golden brown.
Remove to paper towel.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar
or top with fruit.

EARTHQUAKE CAKE

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Coconut- enough to cover bottom of 9x13 pan
1 c. chopped pecans-sprinkle over
1 German cake mix, prepared according to box directions.
Pour over coconut.
Combine 1/2 c. butter
3 and 1/2 c. powdered sugar
8 oz. softened cream cheese
Beat until smooth.
Spoon over cake mix. Do not stir.
Bake at 350' for 1 hour.

CHOCOLATE ECSTASY

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1 box brownie mix, prepared according to box directions.
Cool and crumbled into clear glass bowl.
2 small boxes chocolate mousse, prepared according to box directions.
Spread half over crumbled brownies.
Spread half of a 12 oz. tub of whipped topping over mousse.
Mix together:
8 chopped Heath bars
1 c. chopped pecans
Sprinkle half of this over whipped topping.
Repeat layers.
Cover and chill several hours.

TURTLE NUT CAKE

2009-11-19T20:19:00.001-06:00

1 German chocolate cake mix
1 - 14 oz. package caramels
1/2 c. evaporated milk
6 tbsp. butter
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped pecans
Prepare cake according to box.
Pour 1/2 into greased + floured 9x13 pan.
Bake at 350' for 18 minutes.
Melt caramels, milk and butter together.
Add pecans.
Pour evenly over cake.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Pour remaining batter evenly over.
Bake an additional 20 minutes or until cake springs back.

PRETZEL TURTLES

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1 bag of twisted pretzels
1 bag of Rolos
1 c. pecan halves

Place one Rolo onto one pretzel until baking sheet is full.
Pop into a 350' oven for 3 minutes.
Remove from oven and top each with a pecan half,
and press down. Allow to cool.
You can also use Hershey Kisses.
Top with your favorite nut or M&M's.

ALMOST CANDY BARS

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1 pkg. devil's food cake mix

1/2 c. butter

Combine with fork until crumbly.

Sprinkle into 9x13 pan.

Press lightly.

Sprinkle over:

6 oz. butterscotch chips

6 oz. chocolate chips

1 c. coconut

1 c. chopped nuuts

Pour 1 can Eagle brand milk evenly over.

Bake at 350' for 20-30 minutes

or golden brown.

Cool completely.

Cut into bars.

FROSTED CREAMS

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Spray and flour baking sheet.

Cover 1 c. raisins with 1 and 1/2 c. water.
Bring to boil and remove from heat.
When cooled, drain; reserving 1 c. juice.

Cream together:1 and 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon

Sift together: 2 and 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Add flour to creamed ingredients aternately
with juice.
When combined, add raisins.
Pour onto floured sheet.
Bake at 350' until knife inserted in center,
pulls clean.
Cool.
Frost.

OATMEAL CAKE

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1 and 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 and 1/3 c. hot water
Pour water over oatmeal.
Let cool.
Add: 1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 beaten eggs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 and 1/2 c. flour
Mix all ingredients together.
Pour into a sprayed 9x13 pan.
Bake at 350' til knife pulls clean from center.
Remove from oven.

Topping: 6 tbsp. melted butter
4 tbsp. cream
10 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped pecans
Spread over cake.
Broil until brown + bubbly.

BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES

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1 1/2 c. flour
c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/3 c. oil
1 tsp. vanilla
Filling:
8 oz. cream cheese
1 egg
1/3 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
6 oz. chocolate chips
Prepare filling.
Beat cheese, egg, sugar, and salt together.
Fold in chips.
Combine cupcake ingredients.
Fill muffin tin cups half full.
Top with heaping teaspoon of filling.
Bake at 350' for 15 minutes.

BUCKEYES

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1 stick butter, melted

3 and 1/2 c. powdered sugar

2 c. creamy peanut butter

3 c. rice crispies

12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream first 3 ingredients together.

Add rice crispies.

Make small balls and refridgerate for 1 hour.

Melt chocolate chips in microwave.

Using toothpicks, dip balls into melted chocolate,

leaving small space at top so it resembles a buckeye.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PARFAITS

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1 package instant chocolate pudding,
made according to directions (set aside)

Cream together: 3 tbsp. milk
3 tbsp. peanut butter
Fold with 1 c. Cool whip

Alternate layers in tall glass,
peanut butter/chocolate.
Top with Cool whip and chocolate shavings
or sprinkles.
Chill.

PUMPKIN CRISP

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In a large bowl, mix together: 1 c. sugar
1 can pumpkin pie filling
1 c. evaporated milk
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. cinnamon

Pour into a sprayed 9x13 pan.
Sprinkle over 1 dry box butter cake mix.
Sprinkle over that 1 c. chopped pecans.
Drizzle 1 c. melted butter over top.
Bake at 350' for 60-65 minutes.
A delicious substitute for pumpkin pie.
DISCLAIMER: The one shown has a cookie crust.

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE TART

2009-11-19T18:51:00.022-06:00

Crust: 1 c. finely crushed Oreos
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt
5 T. melted butter
Press into 9" pan.
Bake in 350' for 20 minutes.
FILLING:
Bring 1 c. heavy cream to a simmer.
Whisk in 4 oz. chopped semi-sweet chocolate ,
3 oz. chopped Mexican chocolate and 1/2 stick of real butter.
Whisk in 2 tsp. vanilla, 1 tsp. cinnamon. 1/4 tsp. salt and
9 oz. Cool Whip.
Pour into crust. Chill for 20 minutes.
Pecan Topping:
1 1/2 . pecan halves
Spray baking sheet.
Whisk together:
1 egg white
2 T sugar
1 T. Brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne
Stir in pecans. Spread onto baking sheet.
Bake in 350' oven for 30 minutes.
When cooled, arrange on top of cake.

CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CUPCAKES

2009-11-19T18:46:00.009-06:00

1 chocolate cake mix
1 can pumpkin
1/2 c. water
Mix well. Fill cupcake liners 1/2 full.
Bake according to box directions, maybe a few minutes longer.
Very moist, need no icing. Just dust with powdered sugar.

MINI-CHEESECAKES

2009-11-19T18:46:00.001-06:00

Put paper liners in your mini-muffin pan.
Put 1 vanilla wafer in bottom of each liner.
Cream together:8 oz. cream cheese
1/3 c. sugar
Fold in an 8 oz. carton of Cool whip.
Spoon into cups. Chill 3 hours.
Top with: fruit
toasted coconut
mini-chocolate chips
berries
chopped nuts
jam
preserves

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES

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Cream together:
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together:
3 and 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Add to creamed ingredients.
Add 1 c. chopped pecans
Mix well. Refridgerate 1 hour.

Cut dough into 3 parts.
Roll into tubes in waxed paper.
Refridgerate until ready to bake.
Slice about 1/2" thick.
Place on baking sheet.
Bake at 375' until golden brown.
Dough will keep in refridgerator about two weeks.

WEDDING TEACAKES

2009-11-19T18:18:00.001-06:00

Cream together:
1 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Add: 2 & 1/3 c. flour
3/4 c. finely ghopped nuts
Roll into balls.
Place on baking sheet.
Bake at 375' for 8-10 minutes.
Cool and roll in powdered sugar.

BAKLAVA

2009-11-19T18:15:00.002-06:00

15 sheets of phyllo

Mix together: 2.c. ground nuts( can be finely chopped)
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Melt 1 c. butter in 8" square pan.
Separate phyllo into stacks of 3 sheets.
Brush each stack with butter.
Place first stack in pan, adding nut mix.
Continue layering with last stack of phyllo on top.
Bake at 350" for 1 hour.

In a saucepan, heat: 1 c. honey
2c. water
2 c. sugar

Pour over top.
Allow to cool and cut.

CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

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Mix together and pat into a 9x13 pan:
1 chocolate cake mix, 1 egg, 1 stick of melted butter,1 c. chopped pecans
Combine 1 8 oz. softened cream cheese, 2 beaten eggs and 3 1/2 c. powdered sugar. Spread over cake mix.
Bake in 350' oven for 40 minutes.
Sprinkle 1/2 c. chocolate chips over hot cake. Swirl with knife or spatula.

DEEP, DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE

2009-11-19T17:38:00.010-06:00

1 chocolate cake mix
Bake according to directions.
Allow to cool.
Using handle of wood spoon, poke holes all over cake.
Stir together: 1/2 jar Mrs. Richardson's Hot Fudge Mix
with 1/2 can of Eagle brand milk.
Pour over cake. Let cake absorb for a few minutes.
Spread a 9 oz. carton of Cool Whip over.
Crush 2-3 Heath bars and sprinkle over cake.
Refrigerate.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

2009-11-19T17:37:00.001-06:00

1 German chocolate cake mix
1/3 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. melted butter
Mix well. Spread 1/2 mixture into sprayed 9x13 pan.
Bake in 400' oven for 6 minutes.

Melt 35-40 caramels with 1/3 c. evaporated milk.
Sprinkle large bag of chocolate chips over crust.
Sprinkle 1 c. chopped nuts over chips.
Pour melted caramels over crust.
Press remaining cake mix on top.
I prefer to press it in sections in my hand and lay it on top.
Return to 400' oven for 15 minutes.
Let cool completely before cutting.

BANANA SPLIT CAKE

2009-11-19T17:29:00.001-06:00

1 Jello cheesecake mix
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
Reserve juice.
3 bananas, sliced and dipped in lemon juice
1 jar maraschino cherries
1 carton Cool Whip
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. coconut

Prepare cheesecake mix.
Thicken pineapple juice, using 1 t. cornstarch.
Mix with pineapple and cool.
Spread over cheesecake.
Arrange banana slices over pineapple.
Spread whipped topping over bananas.
Sprinkle with nuts and coconut. Arrange cherries on top.
Refridgerate leftovers.

BLUEBERRY SAUCE

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2 c. fresh blueberries
1 c. sugar
2-3 T. white syrup
splash of lemon juice
Bring to a boil slowly, stirring.
Add 2 T. cornstarch mixed with 1/4 c. water.
Cook to desired consistency.
Can run through a food mill to create a smooth sauce.
Use less cornstarch and make a syrup.

HONEY BUN CAKE

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1 yellow cake mix
4 beaten eggs
3/4 c. oil
1 c. buttermilk
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1 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped pecans
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Mix first 4 ingredients together well. Pour into sprayed 9x13 pan.
Combine last 3 ingredients and swirl through batter.
Bake at 300' for 40 to 60 minutes.( After 40 minutes, check with totthpick.)
While still warm, drizzle with glaze.
GLAZE
1 c. powdered sugar
2 T. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

GREEN TOMATO COBBLER

2009-11-19T17:23:00.003-06:00

Melt 2 T. butter in an 8" square pan,
Mix together: 2 c. ground green tomatoes
1/4 c. lemon juice
3 T. instant tapioca
2/3 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
Pour into pan.
Let stand 15 minutes.
TOPPING
Mix together: 1 and 1/2 c. flour
1 and 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 and 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 T. sugar
Cut in 1/3 c. solid shortening(I use lard.)
Beat 1 egg with 1 c. sour milk.
To make sour milk, add 1 T. vinegar with milk.
Slowly add milk to flour mix.
Spoon over tomato mix.
Bake at 350' for 30 minutes.
Raise temperature to 400' for 10 additional minutes.

BETTER THAN SEX CAKE

2009-11-19T17:23:00.002-06:00

1 German chocolate cake mix
1 jar carmel topping
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 carton Cool Whip
3 Heath bars, crumbled
Bake cake according to box instructions.
While hot, poke holes in it with the end of a wooden spoon.
Pour both carmel and sweet milk over cake.
Let cool.
Top with Cool Whip.
Sprinkle with crushed Heath bars.
Refridgerate leftovers.

BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

2009-11-19T17:17:00.012-06:00

13 1/2 oz package of graham crackers, crushed
Mix with 3/4 c. melted butter.
Press 1/2 of this mix into a sprayed 9x13 pan.
FILLING:
2 8 oz, cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
Beat together until smooth. Fold in 9 oz. of soft Cool Whip.
Spread 1/ 2 of this mix over crust.
Spread a 20 oz. can of blueberry pie filling over.
Gently spread remaining cream cheese mix over.
Sprinkle remaining crust mix over.
Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

OREO COOKIE ICE CREAM

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3 egg yolks, well beaten
1 can Eagle brand milk
2 tbsp. water
4 tsp. vanilla
Mix all together well.
Stir in 1 c. crushed oreos
1/2 c. chopped nuts(optional)

2 c. heavy whipping cream
Whip to stiff peaks with 1 tbsp. sugar
Fold yolk mixture into whipped cream.
Pour into foil-lined pan.
Freeze for at least 6 hours.
Remove from freezer.
Lift from pan by foil.
Slice and serve.

PINEAPPLE-BLUEBERRY CRUNCH

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Spray a 9x13 pan. Pour in and spread a 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple.
Spread a 20 oz, can of blueberry pie filling over pineapple.
Sprinkle 1 yellow cake mix over fruit.
Sprinkle 1 c. chopped pecans over mix.
Drizzle 3/4 c. plus 2 T. melted butter over all ingredients.
DO NOT STIR.
Bake in 350' oven for 35-45 minutes.

CHOCOLATE COBBLER

2009-11-19T17:01:00.002-06:00

Melt 2 sticks of butter in a 9x13 pan while preheating the oven to 350'.

In a large bowl, mix together:

1 and 1/2 c. of self-rising flour

1 and 1/2 c. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

3/4 c. plus 1 T. milk

Drizzle over the melted butter.

DO NOT STIR.

In a bowl, mix together:

1 c. sugar

5 T. cocoa

Sprinkle over batter.

DO NOT STIR.

Bring 2 c. water to a boil.

Pour over sugar mix.

DO NOT STIR.

Bake, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes.

Cool slightly to settle.

I DON'T CARE CAKE

2009-11-19T16:54:00.015-06:00

Line a greased 9x13 pan with mini-marshmallows.
Mix any cake mix as directed. Add 1 3oz. box of dry Jello.
Pour over marshmallows.
Pour 1 can of pie filling over cake mix.
Bake in a 350' oven for about 40 minutes.
Fruit will go to bottom and marshmallows will rise to the top.
Can serve with whipped topping.
I used a white cake mix with lemon Jello and cherry pie filling.
You can use any combination you like.

OREO-STUFFED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

2009-11-19T16:46:00.001-06:00

Now you can do this using your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe or you can do like I did. I bought the pre-made Pillsbury cookies. I set them out to soften, about 10 minutes. You can bake as many or as few as you like. It takes 2 cookies per Oreo. Press the Oreo into 1 cookie and top it with another. Press around the edges to form a seal. Bake in a 350' oven for 9 to 13 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cookie sheet to cool. Move cookies to wire rack. Allow to cool thoroughly. Very yummy.

EASY SUGAR COOKIES

2009-11-19T16:44:00.001-06:00

Cream together: 1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
Add: 2 c. flour
Refridgerate for 1 hour.
Shape dough into 1" balls.
Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in sugar.
Bake at 375' for 8-10 minutes.
Remove from cookie sheet immediately.

CAKE MIX SNICKERDOODLES

2009-11-19T16:41:00.000-06:00

1 yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1/4 c. vegetable oil
Mix well. Chill for 15 minutes.
Roll into balls.
Mix 1 T. sugar with 1 tsp. cinnamon.
Roll balls in mix.
Place on cookie sheet. Press gently.
Bake in 375' oven for 12 minutes.

PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM PIE

2009-11-19T16:11:00.001-06:00

9" graham cracker crust

Whip together: 1/2 c. whipped topping

1/2 c. chunky peanut butter

1 quart soft vanilla ice cream

Spread in pie crust.

Garnish with chopped peanut butter cups.

Freeze for 1 hour.

APPLE PIE FILLING

2009-11-19T16:10:00.019-06:00

7 quarts of apples ( peeled, cored and sliced )

4 1/2 c. sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. salt

10 c. water

1 c. cornstarch ( dissolved in 2 c. of the water.)

Cook until thickened.

Remove from heat.

Add 3 T. lemon juice.

Pack apples into clean, sterilized jars.

Pour syrup over apples, leaving 1" head space.

Secure seals with rings.

Water bath for 30 minutes.

Remove from canner and allow to cool before storing.

DIVINE PRALINE BROWNIES

2009-11-19T16:05:00.001-06:00

1 brownie mix, prepare according to box directions.

Spread in sprayed 9x13 pan. Set aside.

In a skillet, melt 4 T. butter.

Add 1 c. brown sugar and 1 c. chopped pecans.

Heat until sugar dissolves.

Drizzle over brownies.

Bake in 350' oven for 25-30 minutes.

Refridgerate leftovers.

BLUEBERRY/CHERRY PIE FILLING

2009-11-19T16:00:00.000-06:00

3 quarts of berries
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 T. lemon juice
1/2 T salt
4 c. water
Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
Dissolve 1/2 c. cornstarch in 1 c. water.
Slowly stir into berries to thicken.
Cook 2 minutes.
Pour into sterilized jars. Secure seals with lids.
Place in pressure canner. Bring to 5# pressure for 5 minutes.
Shut off heat and allow canner to cool before removing.

BUCKEYE BROWNIES

2009-11-19T15:48:00.002-06:00

Prepare and bake 1 brownie mix in a sprayed 9x 13 pan. Cool completely.

Mix together: 2 c. powdered sugar

1/2 c. softened butter

1 c. creamy peanut butter

Spread over brownies and chill for 1 hour.

Melt together: 6 T. butter

and 6 oz. chocolate chips

Spread over brownies.

Cool and cut.

ROCKY ROAD FROZEN SANDWICHES

2009-11-19T15:47:00.001-06:00

32 graham crackers

Spread 16 with chocolate frosting and press on

a few mini-marshmallows and some peanuts.

Spread remaining 16 crackers with marshmallow cream,

then with softened ice cream.

Press the two halves together.

Wrap individually and freeze.

MUG CAKE

2009-11-19T15:46:00.001-06:00

Ever want just one piece of cake? With this recipe, you can get just that!
Into your favorite mug, put :
4 T. self-rising flour
4 T. sugar
4 T. cocoa
Stir it up.
Add:
1 beaten egg
3 T. milk
3 T. oil
Stir this well.
Here you can add 1 T. chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Mix 1 T. powdered sugar with a tiny bit of water to make a frosting or glaze; or eat plain!

OKLAHOMA COCONUT CAKE

2009-11-19T15:41:00.001-06:00

1 Cake mix- yellow or white
Make according to directions on box. Bake in sprayed 9x 13 pan.
While cake is still hot, poke holes all over with fork.
Mix together 1 can Eagle brand milk and
8 oz. cream of coconut with a whisk.
Pour over cake.
When cooled, spread with 8 oz. Cool Whip.
Top with 1 c. coconut and 1/2 c. chopped pecans.

PASTEL CAKE

2009-11-19T15:34:00.001-06:00

1 Yellow cake mix---mix according to box instructions.
Divide batter in half.
Into one half, mix 1 box dry lime Jello.
Into the other half, mix 1 box dry lemon Jello.
Pour each layer into a round layer cake pan.
Bake at 350' for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick pulls clean.
Allow to cool for 30 minutes, then remove to wire racks.
Place limecake on plate. Cover with 1/2 of an 8 oz. tub of CoolWhip.
Add lemon cake and remainder of CoolWhip.
Cake must be refridgerated until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE

2009-11-19T15:32:00.001-06:00

1 Devil's food cake mix
1 large can cherry pie filling
2 eggs
1 T. almond extract
Beat with mixer until blended; then on high for 2 minutes.
Cherries will be shredded by mixer.
Pour into sprayed 9x13 pan.
Bake according to box directions.
5 minutes before done: combine in a saucepan:
1 c. sugar
5 T. butter
1/2 c. evaporated milk
Bring to a boil for 1 full minute.
Add 1 c. chocolate chips and 1 tsp. vanilla.
Remove cake from oven and pour mix over.
Let stand for 1 hour before serving.
Garnish with cherries or Cool Whip.

BUTTERFINGER CAKE

2009-11-19T15:31:00.002-06:00

1 dark chocolate cake mix ( your choice )
Bake in 9x13 pan according to box directions.
Using a wooden spoon ( or equivalent ) to poke
holes in cakes.
Spoon 1 can sweetened condensed milk
over entire cake.
Refridgerate for several hours.
Before serving, spread a 12 oz. container of
thawed Cool Whip over cake.
Drizzle cake with:
1/2 c. chocolate and
1/2 c. caramel ice cream syrup.
Finely crush 1 or 2 butterfingers in a
zip bag. Sprinkle over cake.
Cut and serve.
Refridgerate leftovers.

CRISP BUTTER COOKIES

2009-11-19T15:26:00.019-06:00

Cream together in a large bowl:
1 c. real butter
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
Beat in 2 egg whites and 1 tsp. vanilla.
In another bowl, mix 2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
Roll into balls and dip into sugar.
Flatten with fork.
Bake 12-14 minutes in a 350' oven, or until edges are lightly browned.
Cool on rack.

DREAMY ORANGE PIE

2009-11-19T15:17:00.004-06:00

2 c. crushed vanilla wafers

1/4 c. chopped pecans

1/4 c. melted butter

Mix and press into 8x8 pan.

Soften 2 pints each orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream.

Spread 1/2 of each pint in layers over crust, resulting in 4 layers.

Freeze for 3 hours.

Top with Cool Whip.

Can use orange slices/chocolate chips/orange zest to decorate.

5 LAYER BARS

2009-11-19T15:17:00.003-06:00

1 and 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 c. melted butter
Mix well and press into 9x13 pan.
Layer over crust: 1 c. butterscotch chips
2 c. chocolate chips
1 c. coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
Drizzle with: 1 can Eagle brand milk.

Bake at 350' for 30 minutes.

OREO CHEESECAKE

2009-11-19T15:12:00.001-06:00

20 oreos-crushed
1/4 c. melted butter
Mix together and press into sprayed 9x13 pan.

Beat together: 4--8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Fold in: 8 oz. Cool Whip

Add 15 oreos, roughly broken.
Pour over crust.
Refridgerate at least 4 hours.
Drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.

SNICKERDOODLE CAKE

2009-11-19T14:45:00.002-06:00

1 German chocolate cake mix.
Mix it as box directs.
Pour half of mix into sprayed 9x13 pan.
Bake for 20 minutes in 350' oven.
Remove from oven.
In a saucepan, melt together: 14 oz. bag of caramels, 1/2 c. butter and 1/3 c. milk.
Pour this over baked portion of cake.
Now you can add: 12 oz. chocolate chips and 1 c. chopped walnuts.
Pour remaining batter over and return to oven for an additional 20 minutes.
I actually sprinkled the nuts and little cinnamon-sugar on top before I popped it back in the oven.
I substituted a spice cake mix for the German chocolate and skipped the chocolate chips.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-CASHEW PRETZEL BARS

2009-11-19T14:43:00.002-06:00

Preheat oven to 350'.
Spray 9x13 pan.
Break 1 package of refrigerated sugar cookie dough.
Press to form a crust.
Sprinkle with 1 c. white chocolate chips
and 1 c. crushed pretzels.
Press into dough and bake 16 to 20 minutes.
Cool 30 minutes.
In microwavable measuring cup, combine 1/2 c. white chocolate chips
and 1-1/2 c. semi-sweet chips.
Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Stir in 1/4 c. peanut butter and
1 c. chopped cashews.
Spread evenly over crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Melt 1/4 c. white chocolate and drizzle over top.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Cut and serve.

APPLE CAKE

2009-11-19T14:41:00.002-06:00

Spray your cake pan- an 8x8 or as I used, a cast iron skillet.
In a bowl, mix together: 1 and 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
In a larger bowl, mix together: 1 c. sugar
2 c. peeled, diced apples
1 beaten egg
1/2 c. oil
Slowly add flour mix until all is incorporated.
Pour into pan.
Bake at 350' for 30 minutes, will begin to get crispy around edge.
Turn out onto a plate.
Serve with caramel sauce or ice cream.

PEPPERMINT PRETZEL CANES

2009-11-19T14:35:00.002-06:00

12 pretzel rods
Melt 6 oz. almond bark and 2 T shortening in a glass baking dish.
Stir well.
Crush peppermint canes to equal 2/3 c.
Dip pretzels into melted almond bark.
Allow excess to drip off.
Roll in crushed peppermint canes.
Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
Let stand about 30 minutes.

HOMEMADE OREO COOKIES

2009-11-19T14:29:00.001-06:00

18 oz. chocolate cake mix
2 eggs
2 T. water
2 T. oil
1/2 c. cocoa
Blend well and let stand for 20 minutes.
Roll into 1/2" balls. Flatten with a flat-bottomed glass, dipped in Nesquik.
Bake at 350' until puffy and dry.
They will flatten out as they cool.

FILLING:
Disslove 1 envelope Knox gelatin in 1/4 c. cold water.
Beat 1 c. Crisco until fluffy.
Add 1# plus 1 c. powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla.
Beat until well blended.
Spread 1 T. between 2 cookies.

PUMPKIN CRUNCH DESSERT

2009-11-19T14:20:00.010-06:00

Mix together:
1 can pumpkin
1 can evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Pour into 9x13 pan.
Crumble 1 box of yellow cake mix over pumpkin.
Drizzle with 3/4 c. melted butter.
Sprinkle with 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans.
Bake in 350' oven for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.
Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream.

PEPPERMINT BARK HEARTS

2009-11-19T14:19:00.002-06:00

18 candy canes
5 oz. chopped almond bark
2 tsp. crushed peppermint canes
Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
Arrange canes to form hearts.
Melt almond bark in microwavable measuring cup, 1 minute at a time.
Stir until smooth.
Spoon into heart formed by canes.
Sprinkle with crushed canes. Cool 30 minutes or until set.
Lift gently with spatula.

CAKE MIX COOKIES

2009-11-19T14:18:00.001-06:00

1 pudding type cake mix--try lemon. It's great.
1 egg
1 small tub whipped topping
Mix well.
Let set 20 minutes.
Scoop with teaspoon or melon baller.
Bake 10 minnutes in 350' oven.
Let cool and roll in powdered sugar.
If they are more flat than round, ice with simple icing.

PUMPKIN BARS

2009-11-19T14:14:00.001-06:00

BARS:
2 c. sugar

1/2 c. oil

1 sm. can pumpkin

4 eggs

2 c. Bisquick

2 tsp. cinnamon

I add 3 smashed bananas. (optional)

1/2 c. chopped nuts(optional)
ICING:
1 (3 oz.) pkg. soften cream cheese

1/3 c. softened butter

1 tbsp. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

2 c. powdered sugar

Beat sugar, oil and pumpkin eggs 1 minute. Stir Bisquick and cinnamon into mixture. Put in greased 15 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch pan. That is a large cookie sheet or Texas sheet cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

ICING: Cool bars first. Combine cream cheese and butter, milk, vanilla and powder sugar. Beat until smooth. Spread on cooled bars. Cut 1 x 2 inches.

TUMBLEWEEDS

2009-11-19T13:12:00.009-06:00

Melt 12 oz. butterscotch chips with 2 T. peanut butter.
Use double boiler or microwave.
Add 1 1/2 c. peanuts and 1 c. shoestring potatoes.
Drop onto waxed paper. Cool.

CREAM CHEESE ROLLS

2009-11-19T13:11:00.021-06:00

2 cans crescent rolls
Open and unroll. Separate into 8 rectangles, pressing perforations together.
Stir together 8 oz. softened cream cheese, 2 T. sugar, 1 tsp. lemon juice.
I added 1/2 c. chopped dried cranberries. You can add nuts or raisins, blueberries, whatever you like.
Spread onto rectangles. Roll up like jelly rolls. Slice each roll into 6 pieces.
Place on a sprayed baking sheet. Bake in 350' oven for 15 minutes or until brown.
Mix together 1 c. powdered sugar, 2 T. milk and 1 tsp. vanilla.
Drizzle over warm rolls. Makes 4 dozen.

CHERRY PIE CAKE

2009-11-19T13:05:00.012-06:00

1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 c. melted butter
Mix together to look like crumbled pie crust.
Save 1 c. for topping.
Press remainder into 9x13 pan.
Pour 2 cans cherry pie filling over crust.
Add 1/2 c, slivered almonds to saved cake mixture.
Sprinkle over cherry filling.
Bake 45 minutes at 350'.

QUICK CHEESECAKE PIE

2009-11-19T12:58:00.007-06:00

Graham or nut crust
8 oz. softened cream cheese
2 c. milk
1 small box instant lemon pudding mix
Blend 1/2 c. milk with softened cream cheese.
Add pudding mix, and remaining milk, beating slowly for 1 minute.
Do not overbeat.
Pour into crust. Chill 1 hour.
Can top with Cool Whip.

NUT CRUST

2009-11-19T12:27:00.005-06:00

1/4 c. softened buter
1/4 c. sugar
1 T. flour
1 c. ground pecans
Combine all ingredients.
press into bottom and sides of sprayed pie pan.
Bake 10 minutes at 325'.
Cool and fill.

HALLOWEEN TARANTULAS

2009-11-19T12:27:00.001-06:00

Mix in lg. bowl:
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/2tsp. salt

In separate bowl, beat together:
10 T butter
1 egg
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Gradually add flour mix, beating until smooth.
Roll dough by the tablespoon into balls.
Place on baking sheet.
Insert 4 straight pretzels on each side to form spider legs.
Bake at 350' for 7-10 minutes.
Cool on racks.
We let the kids decorate them but
here is another suggestion if you are taking them to a party at school:
Melt a 12 oz. bag of chocolate chips with 2 T oil.
Spread on cookies and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.
Press 2 red candies on for eyes.
Makes 2 & 1/2 dozen.
You can also do this adding baking cocoa to make the spiders brown
or using chocolate chips or nuts in the batter.

SOFT + CHEWY CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

2009-11-19T12:17:00.001-06:00

1 Devil's food cake mix
4 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 egg
Beat all ingredients on low 2 minutes,
then on medium 2 minutes.
Shape into 1" balls and place on
baking sheet, 2" apart.
Flatten using fork, dipped in sugar,
using criss-cross pattern.
Bake at 375' for 7-8 minutes.
Allow to sit on baking sheet for 2 minutes
before removing to cooling rack.
Makes app. 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

Can add 1/2 c. chopped peanuts.
Can use cashew butter and chopped cashews.

PRETZEL BARK

2009-11-19T12:14:00.007-06:00

Mix together:
1 c. chopped pretzels
1/2 c. chopped nuts
8 squares Baker's semi-sweet chocolate( melted )
Spread onto cookie sheet that is lined with wax paper.
Chill for 1 hour.
Break into pieces.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

2009-11-19T12:09:00.003-06:00

3T. butter,melted in a cast iron skillet or a 13x9 pan.
1 c. brown sugar, spread over the butter
1 can (15 oz. ) pineapple rings, drained
Arrange the rings over the brown sugar.
You can put a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
In a bowl, cream together: 1/2 c. softened butter and 1 c. white sugar.
Separate 2 eggs. Beat the yolks and add to creamed mixture.
Beat the whites and set aside.
Sift together 2 c. flour and 2 t. baking powder.
Aternately add flour mix and 1/2 c. milk until both are incorporated into creamed mixture.
Add 1 t. vanilla.
Fold in beaten egg whites.
Pour over pineapple rings.
Bake in 350' oven for 30 minutes or until edges are browned.
Turn onto a large plate. Serve with whipped cream.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BROWNIE BABIES

2009-11-19T12:08:00.014-06:00

Preheat oven to 350'.
Prepare 1 brownie mix according to directions.
Spoon into 20 cupcake liners.
Beat together:     8 oz. softened cream cheese
                              1/3 c. sugar
                              1 egg
                              1/4 c. peanut butter
                              1/2 tsp. vanilla
Press 1 spoonful of filling into each brownie cupcake.
Bake 30 minutes or until centers are set.
Cool.
Can top with icing or CoolWhip.

PECAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES

2009-11-19T12:02:00.013-06:00

Preheat oven to 350'.
Beat together 4 sticks of butter and 1 c. powdered sugar until fluffy.
Add 1/2 c. cornstarch and 3 + 1/2 c. flour.
Mix well. Stir in 1 + 1/2 c. chopped pecans.
Roll dough into 1" balls. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass.
Bake 13 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and then roll in powdered sugar to coat.
Makes about 5 dozen.

KAYLEE'S APPLE OATMEAL COOKIES FROM RAGGEDY ANGIE

2009-11-19T11:45:00.016-06:00

Beat together: 1 c. shortening
                        1 c. sugar
                        1 c. brown sugar
                        2 eggs
                        1 tsp. vanilla
In a separate bowl, combine:
                       1 1/2 c. flour
                       1 tsp. salt
                       1 tsp. baking soda
                       1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
                       1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Mix well with cream mixture.
Add: 3 c. quick oats and 2 c. finely diced apples
( I added some hickory nuts. )
Drop by T. onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake 350' for 11 minutes.

QUICK APPLE DUMPLINGS

2009-11-19T11:43:00.000-06:00

2 medium size apples
1 - 8 count package crescent rolls
Peel and core apples. Cut into fourths.
Wrap each piece of apple in a crescent roll.
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Place in sprayed, 8x8 pan.
In a saucepan, combine:
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. orange juice
1 tsp. vanilla
Bring to a boil.
Pour over dumplings.
Sprinkle with 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans.
Bake at 350' for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Serve with ice cream and extra sauce spooned over.

SPICY PUMPKIN COOKIES

2009-11-19T11:33:00.003-06:00

1 yellow cake mix
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 c. canned pumpkin
1/4 c. softened butter
Beat with mixer on medium for 2 minutes.
OPTIONAL: 1/2 c. raisins or nuts
Drop by spoonfuls, 2" apart on lightly sprayed baking sheet.
Bake at 375' for 11 to 14 minutes.
Cool on sheet 1-2 minutes, then remove to rack.
Cool completely.
Frost .

SALTED NUT ROLLS

2009-11-19T11:16:00.001-06:00

16 oz. dry-roasted peanuts, divided
1/4 c. butter
10 oz. package peanut butter chips
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
10 oz. package mini-marshmallows

Spread half the peanuts in a 9x13 pan.
Combine butter, peanut butter chips, and condensed
milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted.
Stir in marshmallows until melted.
Pour over peanuts.
Sprinkle remaining peanuts over top.
Gently pat down.
Refridgerate until set, about 1 hour.
Cut into squares.

CREAMY BANANA-MANDARIN PIE FROM RAGGEDY ANGEL

2009-11-19T11:15:00.000-06:00

1 graham cracker crust
Slice 2 bananas and dip in lemon juice.
Line crust with banana slices.
Drain 1 ( 15 oz. ) can of mandarin oranges.
Save 1/3 of oranges and arrange remaining 2/3 over bananas.
Beat 8 oz, cream cheese until fluffy.
Gradually beat in 2 can Eagle Brand milk, 1/3 c. lemon juice and 1 tsp. vanilla.
Pour over bananas and oranges.
Chill at least 3 hours.
Before serving, slice 1 banana and dip in lemon juice.
Garnish pie with banana slices and reserved oranges.
Leftovers must be refrigerated.

MOCK APPLE PIE

2009-11-19T10:21:00.001-06:00

4 c. zucchini, peeled, seeded, sliced
2/3 c. lemon juice
Cook together over medium heat until zucchini is tender.
Add: 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

In a separate bowl, mix:
1 and 1/2 c. butter
4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp.salt
Will be crumbly.
Press half of this mix in sprayed 9x13 pan.
Bake in 350' oven for 10 minutes.

Add 1/2 c. crust mix to the zucchini and stir.
Pour zucchini mix onto crust.
Crumble remaining crust mix on top.
Bake at 350' for 40 minutes.
This will look and taste like apple crisp/pie.

MOUNTAIN DEW CAKE

2009-11-19T10:05:00.010-06:00

1 box lemon cake mix
4 eggs
1/4 c. oil
1 box instant lemon pudding
1/2 c. Mountain Dew
Mix well.
Slowly add rest of Mountain Dew.
Pour into a well-greased bundt pan.
Bake in a 350' oven according to package directions.
Mix 1 c. powdered sugar with 2 T. water and drizzle over cake.

TRIPLE-LAYER PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

2009-11-19T09:41:00.001-06:00

Bake 1 box of brownies in 9x13 pan, according to box directions.
While they cool, mix 1 small box instant jello pudding with 1 c. milk.
Add to pudding, 1 c. creamy peanut butter and 1/2 c. powdered sugar.
Spread over cooled brownies.
Microwave 1 and 1/2 c. frozen whipped topping with 3 squares of Baker's semi-sweet chocolate on high for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds.
Spread over pudding.
Sprinkle with 1/2 c. coarsely chopped, dry-roasted peanuts.
Refridgerate for 1 hour before serving.
Refridgerate leftovers.

PAY DAY BARS

2009-11-19T09:37:00.010-06:00

In a saucepan, mix 1 c. sugar and 1 c. white syrup.
Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Add 1 tsp. vanilla,
1 c. peanut butter
1 c. peanuts
5 c. rice Chex cereal
Mix well. Press into buttered 9x13 pan.
Cut while warm.

EASY PUMPKIN COOKIES

2009-11-19T09:02:00.008-06:00

1 boxed carrot cake mix
1 15 oz. can pumpkin pie filling
Mix well. Drop by spoon onto sprayed baking sheet.
Bake at 350' for 8-10 minutes. Cool on pan 5 minutes before moving to cooling rack.
Wait until they are completely cooled before icing.

THE CHOCOLATE CURE

2009-11-19T08:55:00.012-06:00

Preheat oven to 350'.
Prepare 1 regular sized box of cooked chocolate pudding. When it begins to boil, stir in one dry box of chocolate cake mix. Add 12 oz. chocolate chips, barely stirring so as not to melt a lot. Pour into sprayed 9x13 pan. Bake 35-40 minutes.