Creamy Frozen Fruit Cups

I do not usually like cream cheese. But, these fruit cups are one of my favorite treats! I am taking them to class tonight, too.

CREAMY FROZEN FRUIT CUPS

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened (can use low fat)

1/2 cup of sugar (or Splenda)

1 10 ounce jar of Maraschino Cherries, drained

1 11 ounce can Mandarin oranges, drained

1 8 ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1 8 ounce carto Cool Whip, thawed

(we have also substituted fruit cocktail)

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.

Halve the cherries, save 18 halves to top fruit cups with.

Add the pineapple, pecans, chopped cherries to cream cheese mixture.

Fold in Cool Whip and mandarin oranges.

Using foil liners, spoon fruit mixture in each.

Top each with 1/2 cherry.

Freeze until firm.

Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Keep FROZEN.

Psalm 119:13

With my lips

have I declared

all the judgments

of thy mouth.

Meatballs with smokies and pepperoni

This is a new recipe my mom found to try out tonight at Bible School.
(we doubled the recipe)

Meatballs with Smokies and Pepperoni
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs

1 package (16 ounces) little smokies

1 package (3.5 ounces) sliced pepperoni

1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce

1 bottle (18 ounces) BBQ sauce

1 bottle (12 ounces) chilis sauce

Mix liquid ingredients in a large pot and heat on the stove. In a 5 qt slower cooker (we used a 7 qt) combine the meats and gently mix, pour heated sauce over the meat. Cook on low for 3 hours, or until thoroughly heated.

Pslam 119:12
Blessed art thou,
O LORD:
teach me thy statues.

Treats

We managed to get most all of the treats out to Todd's customers, neighbors and friends in just a couple days.

We dipped shortbread cookies in chocolate, and we dipped candy canes. Those turned out very nice, but we didn't take any pictures. I made about 6 different kinds of cookies, and a couple different kinds of bar cookies. I was happy to be done when it was all over.

We were blessed with gifts of many different sweet breads, platters of cookies and treats, boxes of chocolates, a delicious pound cake, and various other treats. We are ready to be 'treat free' for a month or so! It was all delicious!

Psalm 119:11

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Buckeyes

Another quick and easy recipe I made was for BUCKEYES.

They take a little time, but are easy and tasty.

Buckeyes

1 1/2 cups peanut butter

1 cup butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 cups confectioners' sugar

4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Roll dough into 1 in balls and place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Chill in freezer until firm, 30 minutes or more.

Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler on the stove top, or in the microwave. Stir frequently until smooth.

Dip frozen peanut butter balls in chocolate using a toothpick placed in the center. Leave a small portion of the peanut butter showing at the top to make them look like buckeyes. Place back on the wax paper, and let set in refrigerator.

Store in refrigerator. Makes about 3 dozen

Psalm 119:10

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

Rice Krispie Treats

December was very busy for us. Since, mom has been recovering from surgery, I was the one to do most of our baking and cookie making this year. Mom was able to sit at the table and package things up some. Mom picked out quick and easy recipes that would fill all the bags, boxes and platters we had to fill.

Chocolate covered with sprinkles on top Rice Krispie treats in cupcake papers...

I made some that looked like lollipops....

But I found the ones in the cupcake papers went much faster!

I just made traditional rice krispie treats, used the Wilton Brownie mold to shape the treats like domes. I dipped them in melted chocolate and topped with sprinkles.

Psalm 119:9

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

Rolled Sugar Cookies

This is a recipe that my mom grew up making. She always loved to bake cookies, and still does. We use this recipe every year, it is a favorite. You can decorate the cookies prior to baking with sprinkles or colored sugar, or you can wait and use an icing on them after backing, and add sprinkles then.

ROLLED SUGAR COOKIES

Preheat oven to 35oº

Cream together:

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Measure and sift:

3 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt,

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Add to egg mixture

Work in 1 cup of butter (softened)

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Roll out on floured surface, and cut out cookies.

bake 10 -12 minutes.

Psalm 119:8

I will keep thy statues:

O forsake me not utterly.

Ham, Cheese, Pineapple Cups

This is a recipe that is easy to make. We made this one afternoon for my dad to take out to work for his crew.

Before baking....

...and after.

Ham, Cheese, Pineapple Cups

1 can of Pillsbury Grand biscuits

1 cup diced ham

3/4 cup diced provolone cheese

1 small can pineapple tidbits

pineapple Honey Mustard

(from Hickory Farms)

TO MAKE:

Divide biscuits up to make 12 circles.

Shape circles into greased muffin tin.

Put in the pineapple honey mustard sauce in the center.

Add ham, cheese, and pineapple.

Bake at 350º for 16-18 minutes

Psalm 119:7

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart,

when I shall have learned thy righteous judments