Archive for the 'Cookies, Candies, and Squares' Category

Heather’s Cherry Cheesecake Cookies

on Jan 15th 2010

I just love Facebook!  Heather, a Facebook friend and photographer, posted the recipe for these Cherry Cheesecake Cookies and tagged me.  I just love being tagged in cyberspace with great recipes.  No writing required!  Thanks Heather for sharing one of your recipes with me.  The cookies were fantastic and the kids ate them – in spite […]

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Christmas Cathedral Windows

on Dec 16th 2009

  I’d never heard of Cathedral Windows as a food, until I started dating the guy who’d later become my husband. His mother would make these every Christmas. They are so easy and incredibly tasty. Like many of my favorites, these can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.   In […]

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Peanut Crock Pot Candy Clusters

on Dec 15th 2009

Peanut Crock Pot Candy Clusters When you’ve had a taste of this delectable confection you won’t believe how simple it is. You’ll be amazed how it always comes out & never fails. 1 – One pound jar of Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts 1 – One pound jar of Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts 1 – […]

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz

on Nov 30th 2009

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Here’s another quick, fun, and tasty Christmas concoction. They are amazing! You will need: 3 Tubes of Ritz crackers 1 jar smooth Peanut Butter 1 pound chocolate almond bark Generously spread a cracker with peanut butter and add another cracker for a top. Repeat making peanut butter crackers using all 3 […]

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Pumpkin Chess Squares

on Nov 12th 2009

These chess squares made with pumpkin are incredible.  They are a simple variation of the traditional chess square.  These will be on our Thanksgiving menu for sure! Crust: 1 box butter recipe yellow cake mix 1 egg 1 stick real butter softened Filling: 1 package cream cheese, softened 1 15 oz can pumpkin 3 eggs […]

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Fall Party Ideas

on Oct 25th 2009

Here are some quick and easy treats to prepare for a Fall Festival, a Bonfire, a fall campout, or Halloween.  We aren’t big into all things scary for Halloween around here.  But we do like to celebrate God’s creation, His beauty, and harvest time for Halloween.  Following are some of our family traditions for our […]

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Cobweb Cookies

on Oct 16th 2009

Do you need a quick and easy snack for an upcoming fall festival? Search no more. The kids love these Cobweb Cookies, made with cake mix, egg, Cool Whip, and powdered sugar. Watch out, they tend to disappear before your eyes! 1 box devil’s food cake mix 1 egg 6 oz Cool Whip (about ¾ […]

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Grandmother’s Oatmeal “Fudgies”

on Aug 25th 2009

This is one of the easiest Southern treats I know how to make. I have fond memories of playing Rook and eating Fudgies at Grandmother’s house. Grandmother was the Rook champion of Trousdale County, and I still remember her whipping up Fudgies between Rook games on cold winter nights at her house. To please my […]

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Christmas Peppermint Bark

on Dec 13th 2008

Christmas Peppermint Bark    Here’s another quick and easy Christmas recipe which is elegant on a pretty dish or in a clear jar.  Our kids like to help make this and we often put this in jars and give as gifts.  You will need:  1 pound of white almond bark 2 packages peppermint sticks – […]

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Better Cinnamon Rolls

on Nov 19th 2008

In May of 2008 the Better Nashville show came to Tara’s kitchen to shoot a segment about preparing Mother’s Day goodies. Tara made her delicious cinnamon rolls. Channel Four’s Jennifer Herron helped out along with Hope and Micah. Better Cinnamon Rolls Part 1: Better Cinnamon Rolls Part 2: RECIPE In large pot add: 1 quart […]

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