A delicious quick-and-easy dessert or snack of Chex cereal coated with chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar Yield: About 18 cups Ingredients: 1 stick butter18 cups corn or rice chex cereal (or off-brand equivalent)2 cups chocolate chips (12 ounce bag)1 cup peanut butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla3-4 cups powdered sugar (use more… Read more »
A graham cracker crust topped with blueberries and blueberry jam, covered with a layer of vanilla cheesecake Yield: 24 bars Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons butter, melted2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 Tablespoons sugar16 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla8 ounces blueberry jam1 cup fresh blueberries Instructions: 1. Mix melted… Read more »
Light and sweet homemade meringue topping for pies Yield: meringue for one 9-inch pie Ingredients: 3 egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter OR white vinegar6 Tablespoons sugar Instructions: 1. Beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tarter (OR white vinegar) until soft peaks form. 2. Gradually add… Read more »
Soft and sweet homemade Belgian waffles Yield: 15-16 waffles (4.5-inch squares) Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder2 eggs, separated1 1/2 cups milk1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractFresh fruit, jam, or real maple syrup Instructions: 1. In a large bowl, combine flour,… Read more »
Soft and spicy pumpkin cupcakes with a fluffy homemade cream filling Yield: 1 3/4 dozen cupcakes Ingredients: 4 eggs2 cups sugar3/4 cup oil15 ounce can of solid-pack pumpkin*2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Cream Filling: 1 Tablespoon cornstarch1 cup milk1/2 cup… Read more »
A soft and sweet banana muffin with chocolate chips on top Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 Teaspoon salt1 egg1/2 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise3 ripe bananas (the riper the better!!)1 cup chocolate chips Instructions: 1. In large bowl, combine dry flour, sugar,… Read more »
Moist and chewy, these rich chocolate cookies are bursting with cocoa and chocolate chips! Yield: 4 dozen cookies Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1 1/4 cups margarine or butter2 eggs3/4 cup cocoa2 cups flour2 tsp vanilla1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chocolate chips Instructions: 1. Cream together first three ingredients. Add… Read more »
A quick and easy no-bake sweet and chewy granola bar recipe with chocolate and peanut butter Yield: 30-40 bars, depending on size Ingredients: 5 cups quick oats1 package (about 5 ounces) graham crackers, crushed4 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal1 1/2 cup coconut2 cups chocolate chips1/4 cup peanut butter1/4 cup honey3/4… Read more »
A moist pumpkin sheet cake with homemade cream cheese icing Yield: 20-24 servings Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 16 ounces (2 cups) canned solid-pack pumpkin2 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil4 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened5… Read more »
A handy snack-time mixture of your favorite dried fruits and nuts! Yield: 15 cups, or about 30 servings Ingredients: 1 cup dried cranberries1 cup dried mango or pineapple chunks1 cup golden raisins2 cups regular raisins1 cup chocolate yogurt covered raisins1 cup chocolate covered raisins1 cup M & M candies1 cups… Read more »
