Extreme Caramel Apple Crisp

2 (16-ounce) bags frozen sliced apples
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
20 caramel candies, unwrapped
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1.Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

2.In a large bowl, combine apples, 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch, cinnamon, and caramels; mix well then pour into baking dish.

3.In a medium bowl, combine flour, remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the salt, butter, and cream; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple mixture.

4.Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until bubbly and top is golden.

5.In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Drizzle over crumb topping and let cool slightly.

Place melted chocolate in a plastic zipper bag, cut off corner, and squeeze to drizzle.
You can use 2 (20-ounce) cans sliced apples, drained, instead of frozen sliced apples, if you prefer. But if you do buy frozen apples, depending on the brand, the package size will vary, which is not a problem

melissa chaillet

Hot Fudge Cake

1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. flour
3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
½ c. milk
2 Tbsp. melted butter
½ tsp. vanilla
¾ c. packed brown sugar
¼ c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¾ c. boiling water
Vanilla ice cream

Directions:
1) Mix together 1 c. brown sugar, flour, 3 tbsp cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, butter and vanilla. Spread over the bottom of slow cooker.
2) Mix together ¾ c. brown sugar and ¼ c. cocoa powder. Sprinkle over mixture in slow cooker. Pour in boiling water. Do not stir.
3) Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Serves 8.

Nina Leake

Chocolate Pudding Cake

1 package (18-1/4 oz) chocolate cake mix
1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 C (16 oz) sour cream
4 eggs
1 C water
¾ c vegetable oil
1 C (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
Whipped cream or ice cream, optional

In a mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Set in chocolate chips. Pour into a 5-qt. slow cooker that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Yield: 10-12 servings

Chocolate Cherry Cream-Filled Log

4 eggs, separated
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
Confectioners' sugar
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling, divided
1-1/2 cups whipped topping


CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons water
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Place egg whites in small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar. Beat in vanilla. Sift the flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt together twice; gradually add to yolk mixture alternately with 1/3 cup water, beating well after each addition.
In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For filling, in a small bowl, combine 1 cup pie filling and whipped topping.
Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter.
For glaze, melt butter; whisk in cocoa and water until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened (do not boil). Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Pour over cake; chill. Just before serving, spoon 1/2 cup pie filling over cake. Serve with remaining pie filling. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Yummy fruit dip

8oz cream cheese -----or in summer time you can use strawberry cream cheese
7oz large jar of marshmellow cream

mix together with mixer untill blended well
serve cold as dip
if desired you can put cinnamon and/or nutmeg on top before serving

good with strawberries, apples or other fruit

julie nebeker

mint-chocolate tuffle cookies

1/4 cup butter cubed
1 cup (6oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1 egg
1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup brown sugar packed

1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp peperment extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1 pkg (4.6 oz) mint andes chopped
2 tsp shortening
1/2 cup white chips

toppings
chopped nuts
sprinkles
crushed candy canes

• melt butter and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips on low heat remove from heat stir ubtill smooth and cool slighty
• stir in eggs, sugars, and extracts
• in a seperate bowl combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder then stir into chocolate mix
• fold in 3/4 cup andies candies
• roll about a tablespoon of dough and place 2 inches apart on ungreased sheet pan bake at 350 for 8-10 min or untill tops appear dry
• on stove melt remaining chocolate chips and 1 tsp shortening
• on stove melt vanilla chips and remaing shortening
• dip cookies in chocolate mixtures however you want
• immediately put on toppings
• yeild 2-1/2 dozen

missy

Ribbon Jello

1 each 3 oz. pkg. red, lemon and lime jello
1 c. mini marshmallows
6 oz. cream cheese
1 c. heavy whipping cream (whipped & sweetened with sugar)
1 – 20 oz. can crushed pineapple (drain well)
½ c. mayonnaise

Use 1 c. boiling water for each package jello below. Use a 9x13 pan.
To lime add: ¾ c. cold water (after dissolved in boiling water). Set up in fridge.
To lemon add: marshmallows (after dissolved in boiling water). Then add cream cheese and put in fridge—chill till thickened. Then blend in whipped cream, mayo and pineapple (drained). Chill until thick and then spoon over lime jello. Chill.
To red add: ¾ c. cold water (after dissolved in boiling water). Chill—then put red jello on top. Chill.

Nancy Hilton

Ribbon Jello

First layer: 2 small boxes lime gelatin
2 ½ c. boiling hot water

Mix well and pour into a 13 x 9 enamel or glass pan and let stand in refrigerator until firm.

Second layer: ½ c. pineapple juice (from crushed pineapple below)
1 c. mini marshmallows
1 small box lemon gelatin
½ c. boiling hot water
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 - 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained
1 c. heavy whipping cream, whipped (sweetened with sugar)

Heat pineapple juice and marshmallows in a pot until the marshmallows melt. Dissolve gelatin in hot water then mix with the juice/marshmallow mixture. Add cream cheese and beat with an egg beater until well blended. Stir in pineapple and cool slightly. Fold in whipped cream. When cool, pour over the first layer and let stand in refrigerator until firm.

Third layer: 2 boxes red gelatin (cherry or raspberry—or one box each)
2 ½ c. boiling hot water

Mix well and, when cool, pour over the second layer and let stand in refrigerator until firm.

Vickie Meakin

The Ultimate Spritz Cookie

1 c margarine or butter (softened)
1/2 c sugar
2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1/4 tsp almond or vanilla extract

Heat oven to 400. Mix margarine and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Place dough in cookie press. Form desired shapes on ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate if desired. Bake 5-8 minutes or until set but not brown. Immediately move from cookie sheet.

Makes 6-7 dozen cookies.

Judy Dawes

Cherry Jubilee

1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
1 pkg. graham crackers (approx. 11)
1 cube butter
1 (8 oz.) cool whip whipped topping
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar

Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Put graham cracker mix in bottom of a 9x13 pan. Mix cream cheese and sugar and layer over graham cracker crust. Spread a layer of cool whip over the cream cheese and cover with the cherry pie filling. Chill and serve.

Note: I find it easier to mix the cream cheese, sugar and cool whip together. It is easier to spread on the crust.

Vickie Meakin

Sweet Potato Pie

2 sweet potatoes, about 10 ounces each
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Wrap the sweet potatoes tightly in 2 layers of aluminum foil and roast them in the oven until very soft, about 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Unwrap the potatoes and peel them. Put the flesh into a bowl and mash well with a fork. Add the eggs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, cream, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla and whip until very smooth with a whisk. Pour the filling into the partially baked crust. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon brown sugar over top and bake in the center of the oven until set, about 40 minutes.

Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting. Serve at room temperature.

Linda Patten

"O Henry Bars"

4 cups oatmeal (instant is best)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup melted margarine
1 (12 oz) package chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1 cup chunky or smooth peanut butter

Stir together thoroughly first four ingredients and press into greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake about 15 minutes in 350 degree oven. Allow to cool and then frost with the chocolate chips and peanut butter which have been melted together. These are best when refrigerated.

Julie Nebeker

Chocolate Bundt Cake

1 box chocolate cake mix - the darker the better :-)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1 small package instant chocolate pudding
4 eggs

Mix for 2 minutes. Stir in 12 oz chocolate chips. Grease bundt pan well - either with flour or cocoa (I prefer the cocoa).
Cook 1 hr at 350 degrees. Cool 10 - 15 minutes on rack then turn out on another rack. Sprinkle top with powdered sugar when cool or drizzle chocolate sauce over top of cake.

Julie Nebeker

Pavalova

6 egg whites
12 oz super fine sugar
1-teaspoon vanilla
1-teaspoon white vinegar
1-teaspoon cornstarch
1 pint whipping cream (whipped stiff for filling)

Beat egg white and ¾ of sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in the rest of sugar; add cornstarch, vinegar and vanilla. Put mixture in a lightly oiled dish; Make a well in the center.
Bake at 250º for 1-½ hours. Turn off oven and leave there for 30 minutes. Fill with cream and fresh fruit.

Gail Short

White Mountain Frosting

Beat 2 egg whites until stiff.
In a sauce pan, mix and cook:
½ cup sugar
2 Tablespoons water
¼ cup light corn syrup

Bring to boil. Stir constantly, cooking until mixture spins a 6 to 8-inch thread.

Turn on mixer and pour syrup slowly into egg whites; beat until stiff
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla

Spread on Chocolate Jet Cake.

Jeannie Sapp's Grandmother's recipe from the 1890's

Chocolate Jet Cake

In two-quart sauce pan:
Beat 2 egg yolks
½ cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons cocoa
And cook until thick

Add
1 stick butter
1 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
13/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon soda
A cup milk or buttermilk

Cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cover with White Mountain Frosting.

Jeannie Sapp's Grandmother Greenlaw's Recipe from 1890s

Million Dollar Fudge

12 oz. Chocolate chips
12 oz. Hershey or chocolate bar
1-pint marshmallow cream
1 cup chopped nuts

Butter pan before cooking syrup.

4 ½ cups sugar
2 tablespoons butter
Large can evaporated milk

Boil 5 ½ minutes. Stirring constantly. Pour over other ingredients and stir until all are melted. Put into buttered pans to set. Makes 5 ¼ pounds fudge.
Gail Short

Healthy Living: Pumpkin Muffins

These muffins/cupcakes taste great, have no dairy and are low fat.

1 box cake mix (any flavor)
1 cup water
15 ox can of pumpkin

Mix together and scoop into a muffin pan. Bake according to directions on box.

** They are 2 points per muffin

Toffee Bars

Here's the recipe for the toffee bars:

Preheat Oven to 350.

Ingredients:
3/4 c butter, softened
3/4 c brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
one 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
2 TBSP butter
2 tsp vanilla
one 12 oz. pkg of semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 cup of crushed toffee bars I.e. Heath or Skor (I usually chop some almonds too and mix with toffee)

Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 pan.
For crust, beat the butter and brown sugar until well combined. Beat in egg yolk. Stir in the flour and salt with a wooden spoon until well mixed. Using floured hands, press dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Bake in 350 oven for about 20 minutes or until light brown. Cool on wire rack while you make filling.

For filling: in a small heavy saucepan, heat and stir the sweetened condensed milk and the 2 TBSP butter over medium heat until bubbly. Cook and stir for 5 more minutes (Mixture will become thick and smooth--don't leave unattended it's a hug mess if it boils over). Stir in vanilla and spread over the baked crust. Bake 12 to 15 minutes more until top layer is golden brown.

Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle choc. chips on top. Put bak in over for 1 or 2 more minutes to melt the chocolate. Remove from oven and use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the top. Sprink with toffee bits/almond mixture. Cool on a rack for a bit , then put in the fridge and chill until the chocolate is set. Cut into squares.

Enjoy!

Christina Slabaugh

St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick of butter melted
2 eggs

Mix well. Dough will be stick and thick. Press into a 9x13 pan that's been greased

1 8 oz cream cheese softened
1 lb powder sugar
2 eggs

Mix well and pour over cake. Bake 350 for 25 -30 min. Cake should be light brown on top. Let sit for several hours until cool. Cake will sink down. Eat cold.

Chris Bowman