Author Archives: Tim the Younger

Fruit Smoothie

4 cups fresh, frozen, or canned fruit 1-1/3 cups dry milk (is equal to 1 quart packet) (Yeah, not sure here) 1 cup water (or juice from fruit) 1 cup ice cubes 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar Directions: Place all ingredients in blender, and blend until smooth. (Granny’s Note: For a tropicalContinue reading “Fruit Smoothie”

Citrus Punch

2 oz citric acid 5 cups granulated sugar 2 quarts boiling water 4 quarts water 46 oz can orange juice 46 oz can pineapple juice Directions: Dissolve citric acid and sugar in boiling water in a glass container. Cool. Add 4 quarts water, orange juice, and pineapple juice. Transfer to plastic containers (gallon milk orContinue reading “Citrus Punch”

Fudge Sauce

1 cup Brownie Mix 1/2 cup water Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts Directions: In a small sauce pan, blend brownie mix and water. Cook over medium heat until boil (about 3 minutes), stirring constantly. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until thick and smooth (about 1 minute). (Add nuts and stir.) (Granny’s Note: Use over iceContinue reading “Fudge Sauce”

Texas Sheet Cake

4 cups Brownie Mix 1/2 cup and 1/2 cup butter, separated 1 cup water 1/2 cup sour cream 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup evaporated milk 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 lb powdered sugar 1 cup nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix brownie mix, 1/2 cupContinue reading “Texas Sheet Cake”

Brownies

For 9×9-inch pan: 3-3/4 cups Brownie Mix 3 large eggs, beaten 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Optional: 3/4 cup nuts For 9×13-inch pan: 5 cups Brownie Mix 4 large eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Optional: 1 cup nuts Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients well. Pour evenly in greased or oiled pan.Continue reading “Brownies”

Brownie Mix

6 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 4 teaspoons salt 8 cups sugar 8 oz (1-1/2 cups) cocoa powder 2 cups vegetable shortening Directions: In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Add shortening; mix well. Store in airtight container. Use within 10 to 12 weeks. (Granny’s Note:Continue reading “Brownie Mix”

Cheerio Treats

3 tablespoons butter or margarine 10-1/2 oz package miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup peanut butter 5 cups Cheerios 1 cup plain M&M’s Directions: Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until puffed. Stir in the peanut butter until blended. Add the cereal and M&M’s; mixContinue reading “Cheerio Treats”