2 large apples2 packages of crescent rolls2 sticks butter12 oz. Mountain Dew1 1/2 c. sugar1/2 t. cinnamon1/2 t. vanilladash of salt Peel and core apples. Cut each into 8 pieces. Roll each apple piece in a crescent roll starting at the large end. Place in a deep 9X13″ pan. Melt butter, add sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Pour over rolls. Pour Mountain Dew over rolls. … [Read more...] about Apple Dumplins
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Popcorn Balls
1 T. butter1 c. sugar1 c. molasses1/2 t. salt4 quarts of popped corn1 t. mapleine flavoring Melt butter in sauce pan, add sugar, molasses and salt. Cook stirring frequently to hard ball stage (260 degrees F). Pour over corn and stir thoroughly. Butter hands and immediately shape into golf-ball sized balls–be careful, they are very hot. Makes 12-14 popcorn balls. From … [Read more...] about Popcorn Balls
Apple Strudel
2 sticks margarine2 c. flour1/2 t. salt1 c. sour cream1 can (18 ounces) apple pie filling1 t. cinnamon (This kind is my absolute favorite!)4 oz. coconut, shredded1/2 c. chopped pecans (opt.)1/4 c. powdered sugar Cut margarine into flour and salt until crumbly. Mix in sour cream. Chill dough for 1 hour in refrigerator. Divide into two equal parts, dust surface with flour and … [Read more...] about Apple Strudel
Pecan Pralines
16 oz. box brown sugar (we like dark the best)2/3 c. water1/8 t. salt1/4 stick butter1/2 lb. pecan halves1 t. vanilla Boil sugar, water salt and butter in a medium sauce pan over medium high heat to a soft ball stage (236 degrees). Ad pecans and vanilla. Beat until a good consistency and drop by tablespoonful onto waxed paper, with newspaper underneath for easy removal. Let … [Read more...] about Pecan Pralines
Blueberry Cheese Cake
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs1/2 c. melted margarine4 T. sugar1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese1 c. powdered sugar1 container cool whip1 can blueberry pie filling Mix together graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into a pie plate. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Blend together cream cheese, cool whip, powdered sugar and pie filling. Pour into chilled crust. Refrigerate … [Read more...] about Blueberry Cheese Cake
Fudge Brownie Pie
2 eggs1 c. sugar1/2 c. butter, melted1/2 c. flour1/3 c. Hershey’s cocoa1/4 t. salt1 t. vanilla1/2 c. pecans, chopped1/2 gallon vanilla bean ice creamhot fudge sauce Beat eggs in small bowl, blend in sugar and butter. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt. Then add vanilla and nuts. Pour into lightly greased and floured 8 inch pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool … [Read more...] about Fudge Brownie Pie
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
3 c. flour1 T. baking powder1/2 t. baking soda1/2 t salt2 T. poppy seeds10 T. butter, melted1 c. sugar2 eggs1/2 c. heavy cream1 c. sour cream1 T. lemon zest3 T. lemon juice1 c. powdered sugar Blend together in a large bowl flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, lemon zest and poppy seeds. Make a well in the center and add butter, eggs, heavy cream and sour cream. … [Read more...] about Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Bananas Foster Cupcakes
1 c. sugar2 eggs4 ripened bananas1 t. vanilla1 3/4 c. flour1 1/2 t. baking powder1 t. baking soda1/8 t. salt1 lb. powdered sugar1 t. rum extract (This brand is good.)1 stick butter, melted2 T. dark brown sugar2 T. milk (may add a bit more for consistency)optional (1 c. chopped pecans) Blend eggs with a wire whisk. Add sugar and vanilla. Blend in bananas with a hand blender … [Read more...] about Bananas Foster Cupcakes
Blueberry Buckle
1/2 c. flour plus 1 1/2 c. separated1/2 c. light brown sugar2 T. sugar plus 2/3 c. separated1/4 t. cinnamon1/8 t. salt plus 1/2 t. separated4 T. unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces plus 10 T. separated1 1/2 t. baking powder1/2 t. lemon zest1 1/2 t. vanilla2 eggs1 pt. fresh blueberries (frozen are too moist, do not use frozen) Streusel topping: In a food processor, combine 1/2 … [Read more...] about Blueberry Buckle
King Cake
1 – 16 oz. carton sour cream1/3 c. sugar, plus 1 T. and 1/2 c. sugar, divided1/4 c. butter, plus 1/3 c. softened, divided1 t. salt2 pkgs. dry active yeast1/2 c. warm water (105-115 degrees)2 large eggs6 – 6 1/2 c. flour, divided1 1/2 t. cinnamonColored Frostings:3 c. sifted powdered sugar3 T. butter3-5 T. milk1/4 t. vanilla extract1 or two drops each of green, yellow, red and … [Read more...] about King Cake