Archive for the 'Desserts' Category

Homemade Apple Pie

What is a great Thanksgiving meal without the traditional American apple pie for dessert? Some people prefer pumpkin pie and others sweet potato pie - but in this one are I will always be traditional. I crave apple pie during Thanksgiving and it is the one thing that tastes the best when home-cooked.

Ingredients

  • 5 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Rocky Road Caramel Apples

Carmel apples are some of the best desserts and snacks that we love to eat and make. It’s easy enough for you to make with your kids. But why not try a new twist to the old recipe. Plain caramel is great - but adding marshmallows to it is even better.

This winter create your own special sweet treat by making rocky road caramel apples. They are simple to make and great for parties.

Trick Or Treat With Chocolate Spiders

It’s Halloween time and that means the children are getting excited and have probably already picked out their costumes and even worn it a few times. Costumes are the best thing about this holiday. Except for all the candy that they get. If you are going to a Halloween party why not bring something festive. Forget the wrapped candy you need chocolate spiders!

Ingredients

1 pound chocolate confectioners’ coating
1 (8.5 ounce) package chow mein noodles

Heavenly Amaretto Cake

This dish is a ‘divine’ cake that will have everyone begging for more. It has a great taste that you can’t find in many dessert dishes and one that is great to serve at an elegant birthday party or even a small gathering.

Pumpkin Cookies

I think it’s time for us to put away the candy and serve your children some delicious pumpkin cookies this Halloween. There’s nothing wrong with a little bit of candy - but we know what kind of a sugar rush they get when they eat too much. Instead offer them something that you know they will love and truly enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Bran Muffins

What could be more delicious then freshly baked bran muffins! This is a simple recipe that anyone can use to make the best muffins and it take no time at all. You can serve them for breakfast, for dessert, or even as an after school snack.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Italian Wedding Cookies

These cookies are delicious and also unusual when compared to your average chocolate chip cookies. They make for a great snack for anyone to enjoy and can even be served as dessert for a family gathering or a small get-together.

Ingredients:

8 ounces almond paste
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 drops green food coloring
4 drops yellow food coloring
4 drops red food coloring
1 (12 ounce) jar seedless raspberry jam, heated
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Triple Chocolate Pudding Pie

Nothing says ‘Happy Birthday!’ or ‘I Love You!’ like a triple chocolate pudding pie. This is something that you can’t just buy (unless you went to a fancy restaurant). It is easy to make and will send your taste buds reeling with pleasure the minute it touches your lips. Make this day truly special even if it’s a splurge for yourself!

Ingredients:

Crust

9 whole chocolate graham crackers
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Pound Cake

Pound cake is a delicious dessert to have no matter what time of the year it is. It is light to eat and is delicious. To make things even better you can pour raspberry sauce or strawberries over it.

Ingredients:

1 cup butter
6 eggs
3 cups white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 pint heavy whipping cream
11/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon extract

Directions:

Oreo Ice Cream Pie

Make a delicious treat that the whole family will enjoy this summer and that is sure to cool everyone off.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, divided
- 1 (6 ounce) HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust
- 1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
- 1 1/4 cups cold milk
- 2 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O OREO Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling

Directions: