Chewy Coconut Cookies

Ingredients1 1⁄4 cups flour1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda1⁄4 teaspoon salt1⁄2 cup butter1⁄2 cup brown sugar1⁄2 cup white sugar1 egg1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla1 1⁄3 cups coconut DirectionsPreheat oven to 350.In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt and set aside.In a separate bowl cream butter and sugars together.Add the egg and mix well.Combine the flour mixture … Read more

Best darn Brownies: Lunchroom Ladies 50-year-old recipe.

Ingrédients : 2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies OR 2 bags Vanilla Wafers6 to 8 bananas, sliced2 cups whole milk1 (5 oz.) box instant French Vanilla pudding1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping thawed, or equal amount sweetened whipped cream Directions:Line the bottom of … Read more

THE BEST HAWAIIAN CHEESECAKE SALAD

INGREDIENTS: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese1 (3.4-ounce) package instant cheesecake pudding, unprepared1 cup International Delight French Vanilla Creamer1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced4 mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained3 kiwi, peeled and cut into half moons2 mangoes, cut into bite size chunks1 banana, cut into coinsjuice of 1/2 lemon INSTRUCTIONS: In … Read more

Christmas Baklava

Ingredients : 1/2 pound chopped pecans1/2 pound chopped walnuts2-3 tbsp. ground cinnamon1 pound package of Phyllo dough1-1/2 cups butter, melted2-1/2 cups honey1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. grated lemon zestMix nuts together in a large bowl and toss with the ground cinnamon. Set aside.   Directions : Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.Place 2 sheets of phyllo … Read more

CHERRY CHEESECAKE FLUFF

Whether you grew up calling it ambrosia or fluff, we all remember some form of jello-marshmallow dessert that’s a pretty pastel and tasty to boot. These days it’s fun to bring back classics, tweaking them slightly to cater to more modern palates…as we did with this cherry cheesecake fluff. Thanks to cheesecake instant pudding mix, … Read more

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD

Ingredients 1½ cups flour½ cup cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon baking powder½ cup butter¼ cup brown sugar½ cup white sugar2 eggs4 small bananas, mashed (approx. 1⅓ cups)½ cup chocolate chipsTopping¼ cup half & half2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon butter½ teaspoon vanilla6 tablespoons chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease & flour … Read more

THE BEST CHERRY CHEESECAKE LAYERED DESSERT EVER MADE

INGREDIENTS: 2 packages shortbread cakes (or 1 Angel food cake)2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened (can use fat free)1 (16 oz.) container sour cream (can use low fat)2 sm. boxes vanilla instant pudding (can use fat free/sugar free)1 large can cherry pie filling DIRECTIONS: Make pudding as directed on box, chill. In separate large … Read more

The Original “Easiest Pineapple Cake”

Ingredients:2 c all purpose flour2 c sugar2 eggs1 tsp baking soda1 tsp vanillapinch salt1 – 20 oz can of crushed pineapple ( undrained ) in it’s own juice – not syrup1 c chopped nuts, optionalCREAM CHEESE FROSTING1/2 c butter or 1 stick1 – 8 oz cream cheese, softened1 tsp vanilla1 1/2 c confectioners’ sugarcoconut for … Read more

APPLE PECAN CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE

INGREDIENTS:1½ cups of cooking oil2 cups sugar4 Eggs3 cups of flour1 tsp baking soda½ tsp cinnamon1 tsp salt2 tsps vanilla3½ cups Granny Smith apples (approximately 3-4 apples), peeled and chopped1 cup of chopped pecansCaramel Glaze¾ cups butter (1½ sticks)1 cup light brown sugar¼ cup milk1 tsp vanillaINSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 325°In a large mixing bowl, … Read more

EASY HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING

Ingredients:1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened½ cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon almond extract2 cups of heavy cream Instructions:Combine the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract and almond extract in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your mixer.Once all in the bowl, mix on medium speed until smooth.While the mixture is … Read more

Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs

1 stick butter (8 Tablespoons)1 cup water1 tsp vanilla4 eggs1c flourMOM’S FAMOUS FILLING:1 pint heavy cream1 package (3.4 OUNCES) instant vanilla pudding⅓ cup milkMakes approx 16 Instructions: Bring the butter, water and vanilla to a boil.Add the flour and stir constantly until it leaves the side of the pot and forms a ball.Remove and cool.Beat … Read more

FRESH STRAWBERRY MUFFINS RECIPE

Ingredients : 1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 egg…2 cups flour2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup milk1/2 tsp vanilla1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries3 tsp sugar1/2 tsp cinnamonCream butter and sugar. Directions : Add egg and mix well.Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Add flour mixture and milk alternately to butter … Read more

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup butter, softened1 cup white sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons hot water1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups all-purpose flour2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped walnuts Direct Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat … Read more