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
Special Occasions
Pumpkin Cookies
1 c. sugar1 c. margarine1 c. canned pumpkin1 T. vanilla1 egg2 c. flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. cinnamon1/2 c brown sugar1/4 c. milk3 T butter Cream: 1 c. sugar, 1 c. margarine, 1 c. canned pumpkin, 1 T. vanilla, and 1 egg Add: 2 c. flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. cinnamon Drop by round teaspoons and bake on a greased cookie … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Cookies
Quick Pumpkin Crunch
3 eggs1 30 oz. can Libby’s pumpkin pie filling1 t. cinnamon1/2 t. ground ginger1/4 t. ground cloves2/3 c. evaporated milk1 3/4 cups yellow cake mix3/4 c. butter, melted3/4 c. pecans1 c. flaked coconut Beat eggs in a large mixer, add pumpkin pie filling, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and evaporated milk; mix well. Pour into a greased 13×9″ baking dish. Sprinkle with cake mix. … [Read more...] about Quick Pumpkin Crunch
Hot Cocoa Mix
1 box (enough to make 8 qts.) powdered milk1 jar (8 oz.) dry creamer16 oz. Nestle’s Quik5/8 c. powdered sugar1 t. salt2 c. sugarBlend together thoroughly and store in covered container. Mix 1/4 c. mix with 1 c. hot water (can use milk for a creamier hot cocoa). Serve with marshmallows or whipped cream and cinnamon. Makes a great gift to give away in a jar with the recipe and … [Read more...] about Hot Cocoa Mix
Rose’s Buttermilk Pie
1 1/2 c. sugar plus 3 T. for meringue6 T. cornstarch1/4 t salt2 c. buttermilk3 egg yolks (reserve 3 egg whites for meringue)2 T. butter1 t. vanilla (or lemon juice, if you like tart)1/4 t. cream of tarterPillsbury pie crust, baked and cooled Mix 1 1/2 c. sugar, 6 T. cornstarch, and 1/4 t. salt in large microwavable bowl. Add: 2 c. buttermilk and microwave on high for 4 … [Read more...] about Rose’s Buttermilk Pie
Christmas Cake Custard
4 c. cubed pound cake1 qt. light cream7 medium eggs1 c. sugar1/4 t. vanilla1 T butterpinch of nutmegBrandy sauce:1/2 pound butter1 pound dark brown sugar2 lemons (juice and zest)2 eggs (beaten)1/2 c. apricot brandy Beat eggs. Heat cream in microwave ’til warm. Add rest of ingredients, except pound cake. In 12X8X2″ pan spread the cakes cubes evenly on bottom. Pour liquid … [Read more...] about Christmas Cake Custard
Pumpkin Play Dough
2 c. flour1 c. salt2 c. water3 t. pumpkin pie spice3 drops of Orange food coloring (remember red and yellow make orange!)2 t. vegetable oil4 t. cream of tarter Combine ingredients in a large pot. Cook on low heat until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pot. Remove the dough and cool. Store in a large ziplock bag. This will make an orange-y brown play … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Play Dough
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
Chippy Cheese Straws
1 stick margarine1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated1 T. lemon juice1 c. plus 2 T. sifted flour1 T. Worcestershire sauce1/2 t. cayenne pepper1/2 t. salt Blend margarine, cheese, lemon juice, flour, Worcestershire sauce and salt together thoroughly. Place into a cookie press (pictured below is one from Target) with a star shaped tip. Squeeze 2-3 lines on each … [Read more...] about Chippy Cheese Straws