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”
Category Archives: Desserts
Russian Teacakes (Sandies)
1 cup butter (or margarine), room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus additional for rolling) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour (fluff before measuring) 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix butter, sugar, and vanilla. Blend flour and salt, and blend into butter mixture. StirContinue reading “Russian Teacakes (Sandies)”
Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup margarine, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup wheat germ 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups oats (quick or old-fashioned) 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 cup raisins Directions: Preheat ovenContinue reading “Oatmeal Cookies”
Peanut Choco-Oatmeal Cookies
2-1/2 cups crunch peanut butter 1/2 cup canola oil 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups oats (old-fashioned or quick) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chocolate chips Granulated sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix peanut butter, oil, and brown sugarContinue reading “Peanut Choco-Oatmeal Cookies”
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup rolled oats (I’m guessing this can be substituted with oatmeal.) 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup white baking morselsContinue reading “Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies”
Quick Caramel Crunch
15 graham crackers 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup chopped nuts (slivered almonds, pecans, or walnuts) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place graham crackers in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Fill in gaps with pieces of broken crackers. Melt butter and brown sugar in a sauce pan.Continue reading “Quick Caramel Crunch”
Micaela’s Nirvana Bars
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 9 full graham cracker sheets, crushed into coarse crumbs 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup chopped raw walnuts or pecans 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup bittersweet or dark chocolate chips 1 cup sweetened shredded or flaked coconut 7 ounces sweetened condensed milkContinue reading “Micaela’s Nirvana Bars”
Caramel Popcorn
8 cups popped corn 3/4 cups brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional: 1 cup peanuts Directions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place popcorn (and peanuts) on a large baking sheet. Place brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a largeContinue reading “Caramel Popcorn”
Pretzel Salad
2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels 2 tablespoons and 3/4 cup granulated sugar, separated 3/4 cup margarine, melted 8 oz low-fat cream cheese, softened 8 oz whipped topping 6 oz package strawberry gelatin 2 cups boiling water 2 cups frozen strawberries Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix pretzels, 2 tablespoons sugar, and margarine. Press intoContinue reading “Pretzel Salad”
Fruit Pizza
(Granny’s Note: I made this for bible school–kids loved it.) 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup margarine, softened 1/2 cup and 1/2 cup powdered sugar, separated 8 oz low-fat cream cheese 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Fruit (use your favorites; strawberries, peaches, bananas, apricots) 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch Directions:Continue reading “Fruit Pizza”
Easterling Family Recipes 