Another treat for my daughter's school Halloween party today. These Candy Corn cupcakes are so fun! I couldn't find actual candy corn at the store in my town so I got these Candy Corn Dots that are just as cute.Candy Corn Cupcakes1 box white cake mixfood coloringwhite frostingcandy cornMake cake according to box directions. Split batter between two bowls. Color one bowl orange and the other yellow. Place cupcake liners in cupcake pan. Drop one spoonful of yellow batter in the liner. Spread to … [Read more...]
Cookies ‘n Cream Popcorn Balls
These are such a fun Halloween treat! I submitted them in a recipe contest here. Please pop over there and vote for them. I think you can vote everyday so please go do it for me. Thanks! Now...on to the yumminess...16 Halloween Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided5 cups air-popped popcorn 1/2 cup raisins 2-1/2 cups Miniature Marshmallows 1/3 cup butter or margarine cupcake liners (optional) Chop 11 of the cookies; toss with popcorn and raisins in large bowl. Place marshmallows … [Read more...]
Grandma Cuckoo’s Pineapple Cookies
These are one of my favorite cookies from my childhood. They are my Grandma Cuckoo's recipe, but my mom always made them for us growing up. We called my grandma that, by the way, because she has a cuckoo clock. We were little kids, you know the nicknames you give people, right? Anyway, I haven't had these cookies since I was younger. Then they popped into my head so I called my mom for the recipe and made them. Oh, I was taken back in time when I bit into the first one.Heavenly is all I … [Read more...]
Mandarin Orange Jello Salad (or is it pudding?)
Another yummy recipe from my mother-in-law! This is made with orange jello and vanilla pudding, so you get both tastes. Your mouth will wonder if this is jello or pudding? Either way, it's addicting and delicious! You can also use a different flavor of jello. I've made it with strawberry-banana jello and it is good!1 large package orange Jell-o 3 C. water1 large package Cook and Serve Vanilla pudding mix2 small cans or 1 large can mandarin oranges, drained1 pint whipping cream, whipped or 1 … [Read more...]
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Chocolate Zucchini Cake is the perfect way to use up all that zucchini. You'll never know it's there and everyone will want the recipe! Most people have that Chocolate Zucchini Cake recipe that they just love. This is mine. It is incredibly soft and flavorful and perfect. Whenever anyone asks if I have a way to use up zucchini, I tell them about this Zucchini Casserole, Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread or Zucchini and Chicken Stir Fry as well as the Chocolate Zucchini Cake. … [Read more...]
Chocolate Butterscotch Cereal Bars
I had never had these until my sis-in-law Heather made them. Oh I'd been missing out! I also found them in a Nestle Tollhouse cookbook that I've had for a long time and had never made them. Needless to say, they are in my kitchen quite often now, though not for long.1 c. sugar1 c. light corn syrup1 c. creamy peanut butter6 c. crisp rice cereal1 c. (6 oz) chocolate chips1 c. (6 oz) butterscotch chips (I've also used peanut butter chips instead)Combine sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan; … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Bars
My husband had a craving one night so he made these. They are really addicting so beware!11 graham crackers1/2 c. melted butter1 c. peanut butter (the husband used half creamy and half chunky)3 c. powdered sugar12 oz. melted chocolate chipsCrush up graham crackers and add melted butter, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Press into a 9x13 pan. Spread melted chocolate on top. Refrigerate til set. Refrigerate leftovers.Printable Version … [Read more...]
Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love love love these cookies. They are so cameleon-esq. Whatever flavor of pudding you use, that's what they will taste like. I chose chocolate for this batch and wasn't disappointed. Soft and gooey, just like cookies are meant to be.1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/4 cup granulated sugar1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Instant Pudding, any flavor-I used chocolate1 tsp. vanilla2 eggs2-1/4 cups flour1 tsp. baking soda1 pkg. (12 oz.) Semi-Sweet … [Read more...]
Crispy Chocolate Mounds
I was looking for something to make for Lance and Preston to take as a snack for their father-son campout. Then I remembered this gift in a jar recipe I got at Christmas. It is something that you can adjust to your tastes by adding whatever dried fruit and nuts you want.1 c. semisweet chocolate chips1 c other chips (in this I had butterscotch but you could use peanut butter or whatever)1 c Rice Crispies cereal1/2 c dried fruit (I used craisins, but there's raisins, currants, plums etc.)1/2 c … [Read more...]
Vanilla Ice Cream and Hot Fudge
My sister-in-law Heather and brother-in-law Blaine came over last Saturday and Heather made this vanilla ice cream, which was delicious. So here is the recipe with a picture featuring Heather's hand : )Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream1 c. milk1 c. heavy cream1/2 c. sugar1/2 t. vanillarock salticePut all ingredients in the ice maker.Follow your ice maker's instructions and voila!Delicious ice cream! Top with toppings of your choice, but might I recommend my mom's homemade hot fudge sauce?Hot fudge … [Read more...]
