1 c. butter, softened1 c. powdered sugar1 1/2 t. vanilla2 1/2 c. flour1/4 t. saltfood coloring Cream together butter and powdered sugar. Add 1 1/2 t. vanilla, 2 1/2 c. flour and 1/4 t. salt. Combine all in a mixer and mix well. Put 6-8 drops of one color of food coloring (orange maybe for fall) on one side and 6-8 drops of another color of food coloring (perhaps yellow … [Read more...] about Kaleidoscope Cookies
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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
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
Strawberry Yogurt Pops
1 – 16 oz. pkg. strawberries (stems removed)1 – 8 oz. carton strawberry yogurt2/3 c. cranberry juice cocktail1 T. sugar10 – 3 oz. paper cups10 wooden sticks Combine strawberries, yogurt, cranberry juice and sugar in blender. Spoon evenly 3/4 full into paper cups. Insert wooden stick into the middle of each cup and freeze for one hour. Peel off cup to serve. Grocery List … [Read more...] about Strawberry Yogurt Pops
Scotch-a-Roos
1 c. sugar1 c. peanut butter1 c. light corn syrup1 T. butter6 c. crispy rice cereal12 oz. chocolate chips12 oz. butterscotch chips Frosting: In a pyrex glass container, melt chips in microwave for 1 minute. Stir and melt for 30 seconds more. In a large sauce pan, blend sugar, peanut butter and corn syrup. Heat over medium heat until the sugar melts, about one minute. … [Read more...] about Scotch-a-Roos
Mer’s Candied Pretzels
2 bags pretzel sticks1 bag white Wilton candy melts1 bag red Wilton candy melts1 shaker of sprinkles1 sheet parchment1 sandwich baggy12 gift bags and 1 yd. ribbon Melt white chips in a pyrex, 2 cup, measuring cup, according to directions (do not get it wet or it will ruin and do not overcook). Break all pretzels in half. Dip the broken end halfway up into the white, melted … [Read more...] about Mer’s Candied Pretzels
Coconut, Berry and Walnut Granola
6 oz. coconut2 c. instant, plain oats3 oz. Craisins3 oz. dried blueberries (or blueberry Craisins)1/2 c. chopped walnuts1/2 c. brown sugar (or splenda version of brown sugar)5 T. honey1 stick butter Melt 1/2 stick butter in deep-dish 10″ pie plate or casserole dish (8 1/2 x 11″) in a 350 degree F oven. In a large bowl, blend coconut, oats, craisins, blueberries, and … [Read more...] about Coconut, Berry and Walnut Granola