Ingredients: 3 c. brown sugar2/3 c. margarine3 eggs1 t. vanilla2 3/4 c. flour1 1/2 t. baking powder1/2 t. salt1 small pkg. chocolate chips1 small pkg. butterscotch chips3/4-1 c. chopped salted peanuts or pecans (optional) Cooking Instructions Cream sugar and margarine. Add eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix thoroughly. Gently stir … [Read more...] about Congo Bars
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Chewy Lemon Wafers
Ingredients: 2 egg whites1 1/2 c. flour1/2 t. baking soda1/4 t. salt1 c. sugar1/2 t. cinnamon1/3 c. margarine2 t. grated lemon rind1 t. lemon extract (can substitute vanilla extract) Cooking Instructions Makes 4 dozen cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, margarine, … [Read more...] about Chewy Lemon Wafers
Dirt Cake
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb Oreo cookies, crushed1 c. powdered sugar8 oz. cream cheese, softened1 stick butter, melted3 1/2 c. milk12 oz. cool whip2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding Cooking Instructions In a large mixing bowl, blend powdered sugar, butter, and cream cheese. Add 1/2 c. milk and blend (I like to use a hand mixer). Add pudding and 3 c. milk and blend. … [Read more...] about Dirt Cake
Frozen Grapes
Ingredients: a bag of seedless red grapes (about 2 lbs.)4 T. sugar Cooking Instructions Simply wash the grapes (taking out any damaged ones). Sprinkle with sugar and freeze for 2-3 hours. Take out about 10 minutes before your meal. They make a wonderful, refreshing snack in the summer, too! Notes Grocery List: Serve at : … [Read more...] about Frozen Grapes
Granola
Ingredients: 5 c. oats1/3 c. canola oil3/4 c. brown sugar1 1/2 t. cinnamon1/3 c. honey1/3 c. powdered milkpinch of salt Cooking Instructions In a large pot on medium heat stir together oil, honey, and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add in oats, powdered milk, salt and cinnamon. Mix until oats are fully coated. (Can add in raisins, m&m’s or chocolate … [Read more...] about Granola
Snickerdoodles
Ingredients: 3/4 c. margarine1 1/2 c. sugar2 eggs1 t. vanilla4 c. flour1 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt2 t. cream of tartar1 1/2 t. cinnamon2 T. sugar Cooking Instructions Beat margarine until fluffy, add 1 1/2 c. sugar, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar. Gradually blend this into wet mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour. Combine 2 T. … [Read more...] about Snickerdoodles
Frozen Margarita Pie: or the Baptist version of the title might be Frozen Key Lime Pie :0)
Ingredients: Crust:1/2 c. plus 2 T. butter5 oz (1 1/4 c.) salted pretzels crushed finely1/2 c. sugar Filling:1 can Eagle brand (sweetened condensed milk)2/3 c. key lime juice1 drop green food coloring2 1/2 c. cool whip Cooking Instructions Serves 6 - 8 Crust: Grease 9″ pie plate. Melt butter and stir in pretzels and sugar. Mix together and press to the bottom … [Read more...] about Frozen Margarita Pie: or the Baptist version of the title might be Frozen Key Lime Pie :0)
Mrs. Julie’s Applesauce
Ingredients: 5 granny smith apples5 gala (or another kind) red apples1 cup of water1 cup of sugar1 teaspoon of cinnamon Cooking Instructions Peel, core and slice apples into about 8 pieces. Add all to the crock pot. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Then I used a hand blender to “mash” them. Leave a few chunks in it, if you’d like. Enjoy! Notes Grocery … [Read more...] about Mrs. Julie’s Applesauce
Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 4 1/2 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate1/3 c. water3/4 c. sugar4 egg yolks2 t. brandy flavoring (or 2 1/2 T. brandy)3 c. heavy whipping cream1 egg white Cooking Instructions Serves 8 Melt chocolate over hot water in the top of a double boiler. Place water and sugar in small saucepan, cooking over medium heat until sugar is dissolved (stirring … [Read more...] about Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Trifle
1 box chocolate fudge brownie mix (no icing)1 box chocolate fudge pudding1 container Cool Whip1 bag Heath bars, crushed Make brownies according to package.Cool and cut into squares.Make pudding according to package right before putting it together.Thaw Cool Whip, if frozen.Open bag of Heath bars. Layer in a Trifle Dish (This one from Target is nice!):Half of browniesHalf … [Read more...] about Chocolate Trifle