Halloween Chex mix

Here's a fun treat to make with the kids for some Halloween fun! Enjoy!!Ingredients:

8	oz white chocolate baking bars, coarsely chopped
4	cups Corn Chex® or Rice Chex® cereal
2	cups bite-size pretzel twists
1/2	cup raisins
1	cup candy corn
1/4	cup Betty Crocker® orange and black candy decors

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1. In large microwavable bowl, microwave chopped baking bars uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
2. Gently stir in cereal, pretzels and raisins until evenly coated. Stir in candy corn and decors.
3. Spread on waxed paper or foil until cool and chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Break into chunks. Store loosely covered.

You can add your own mix-ins to fit your taste, as well!! Possible options: M&M's, peanuts, chocolate or butterscotch chips!

Fruit Pizza

This is a super yummy, super easy dessert or brunch item. I got this from my friend, Kandice. (Miss her!) I tried it out at a cooking group get-together, and I have been wanting to try it forever. My sister-in-law had a birthday so I decided instead of a cake I would attempt this. Hence, why the picture has her name spelled out!! Try it out! The best part is you can pick which fruit you want on it or organize so the picky eaters get their choice. Good Luck!!

INGREDIENTS

1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough

1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

Your favorite fruits- strawberries, peaches, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, mandarin orange- the possibilities are endless!!!

DIRECTIONS

1.	Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-inch pizza pan (I used a regular baking sheet and it didn't cook quite as evenly) or spray with cooking spray. In pan, break up cookie dough; press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust.
2.	Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
3.	In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Spread mixture over cooled crust. Arrange fruit over cream cheese.
4.	Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Cut into wedges or squares. Store in refrigerator.

Oreo Truffles

1 lb Oreo cookies (3 sleeves) ( use any flavor, mint, peanut butter, regular, etc)
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (using different extracts allows for subtle flavor changes...I've used mint extract, upped to 1 tsp) (optional)
1 lb milk chocolate ( I used white bark with coco mixed in)
1/2 lb white chocolate

Using a food processor, grind cookies to a fine powder. With a mixer, blend cookie powder, cream cheese and vanilla extract until thoroughly mixed (there should be no white traces of cream cheese).
Roll into small balls and place on wax-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 45 minutes.
Line two cookie sheets with wax paper. In double-boiler, melt milk chocolate. Dip balls and coat thoroughly. With slotted spoon, lift balls out of chocolate and let excess chocolate drip off. Place on wax-paper-lined cookie sheet.
In separate double boiler, melt white chocolate. Using a fork, drizzle white chocolate over balls. Let cool.
Store in airtight container, in refrigerator.


I still have yet to attempt to make these little balls of pure happiness, but they taste so amazing. They are fantastic! Thanks Diana for making these over and over again for me to enjoy them!

Chocolate Lover’s Fondue

(Double for a large party)

2 cups hershey’s Chocolate chips
¾ cup light cream or half &half
½ cup sugar

Mix all ingredients together in a medium-size pot and stir until melted. Pour into fondue pot and serve with your choice of fruit, cookies, and/or marshmallows.


You can probably use something besides a fondue pot, it just needs to stay warm so it will continue to be easy to dip food in! This was one of the few recipes I could find that didn't use alcohol. I know crazy to think about, but it doesn't require a lot of ingredients and easy to make.

Vinegar Taffy

2 cups sugar
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. butter
½ cup vinegar
Food coloring

Mix all ingredients in medium size pot and cook on low heat until temperature reaches 250 degrees. Stirring sparingly. Pour into a 9x13 casserole dish, that is either buttered or sprayed with Pam. Let cool until able to handle. Then divide into strips and pull until shiny. Cut into bite-size pieces and wrap in wax paper.


I use to make this as a kid all the time. It is a great party favor or treat for friends at Christmas time! Much more fun to do with your kids and husband because they can help with the wrapping and pulling! If you do it by yourself, be prepared for it to take some time!

Red, White and Blue Parfait!

Pound Cake or Angel Food Cake
Blueberries
Strawberries
Bananas
Two little boxes of white chocolate pudding
Cool whip (do not do sugar free)

Make pudding with three cups of milk, Stir til thick.
Cut up cake into squares. Layer half of cake pieces into a tall clear bowl. Pour half of pudding on top, then cool whip after that. Layer fruit on top. Repeat. Then spread another layer of cool whip on the top.


Super Yummy and perfect for summer parties and showers.