Easiest Pecan Bars “EVER”2

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls3/4 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup corn syrup2 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted1 tsp vanilla1 egg, beaten DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 350°F.Unroll dough and press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of a 9×13-inch pan. Firmly press perforations to seal. Bake 8 minutes.Meanwhile, in medium bowl, … Read more

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PIE

Ingredients:1/2 cup chilled whipping cream1-1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened1 9-inch graham cracker, shortbread cookie or chocolate crumb crust, homemade or pre packaged ( we used a packaged shortbread cookie crust ) Instructions:Beat whipping cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff; set … Read more

Pecan Tarts

INGREDIENTS:1- 3oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened1 stick of margarine or butter, softened1 C. flourDash of saltBlend together cream cheese, margarine, flour and salt. Shape into 24 balls; press each ball into 1 3/4″ muffin tins (press dough in bottom and sides with fingers, do not leave any holes).Filling:2 eggs, beaten1 C. brown sugar2 T. margarine … Read more

Mini Caramel Apple Streusel Cheeecakes

Ingredients:Crust:1⅓ cups graham cracker crumbs (I like Honeymaid)2½ T. sugar6 T. salted butter, melted Streusel Topping:½ cup flour¼ cup quick cooking oats¼ cup + 2 Tbsp light-brown sugar¼ tsp ground cinnamon⅛ tsp salt¼ cup butter, partially melted in microwave CheesecakeFilling:16 ounces cream cheese, softened⅔ cup sugar2 eggs¼ cup sour cream1 tsp vanilla extract1 lb apples, … Read more

RUTH’S CHRIS SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Ingredients:~CRUST~1 cup brown sugar1/3 cup flour1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred)1/2 cup butter (melted)~SWEET POTATO MIXTURE~3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (can use canned to save time, just drain)1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla2 eggs (well beaten)1/4 cup butter, melted (1/2 cup) Instructions:Combine brown sugar, flour, nuts and butter in mixing bowl. Set aside.Preheat oven … Read more

Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:2 cups white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 pinch salt1/2 cup butter6 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced1 tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions:In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add sweet potatoes, and stir to coat.Sprinkle sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes, … Read more

Southern Caramel Cake

Ingredients:Cake:2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sifted all-purpose flour, plus flour for dusting cake pans? tsp salt2 cups sugar2 sticks unsalted butter1 cup water1 tsp soda½ cup buttermilk2 eggs1 tsp vanilla Frosting:3 cups granulated sugar1 stick butter1 cup heavy creamDash of salt2 teaspoons vanilla Instructions:Cake:Preheat oven to 350.Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans.Sift 2 cups … Read more

BANANA PUDDING FROM SCRATCH

Ingredients:1/2 c. sugar2 tbsp. flour1/4 tsp. salt2 c. milk4 separated eggs1 tbsp. vanilla flavor1 box of Nilla Vanilla Wafers4 med. ripe bananas Instructions:Mix flour, salt, and sugar; add milk slowly.Stir constantly over low heat until thickened.Stir and cook for about 15 minutes.Beat egg yolks in bowl and stir into mixture slowly stirring constantly.Cook about 5 … Read more

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients:1 pound unsalted butter1 3/4 cups granulated sugar2 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar4 large eggs3 cups plus 2 tablespoons pastry flour3 cups bread flour1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract2 pounds bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped Directions– Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick … Read more

Crockpot Christmas Candy

Ingredients:1 – 16oz jar unsalted peanuts (Planters dry roasted)1 – 16 oz. jar salted peanuts (Planters Cocktail Peanuts)1 – 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips1 – 12 oz bag milk chocolate chips2 – 10 oz bag peanut butter chips2 – 1 lb pkg white almond bark or vanilla candy coating Directions:Layer all ingredients in a … Read more

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Ingredients:1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons milk40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped Instructions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set … Read more

Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

INGREDIENTS1 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked3 cups whole milk3⁄4 cup white sugar1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour1⁄4 teaspoon salt3 egg yolks, slightly beaten2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla3 bananas DIRECTIONSHave baked 9-inch pie shell ready.In a large saucepan, scald the milk.In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the scalded milk.Over medium heat, stirring … Read more

Boston Cream Poke Cake

Ingredients:1 box yellow cake mix (plus box ingredients)2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix4 cups milk1 container chocolate frosting Instructions:Prepare cake in 13 x 9″ pan according to box directions. Use spoon handle to poke holes evenly across cake. Combine milk and pudding mix and whisk until well blended. Pour pudding over cake making sure it … Read more

Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

INGREDIENTS:2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent rolls2 (8oz each) package cream cheese, softened1 1/2 tsp vanilla1/4 cup butter, meltedcinnamonsugarDIRECTIONS: Unroll and spread 1 of the cans of crescent rolls on the bottom of a9 x 13 baking dish (or 8 x 8 if you want to cut the recipe in half). Combine softened cream cheese, 1 … Read more