Desserts

Pecan Squares

Pecan Squares

Ingredients 2 cups All purpose flour 2/3 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cups butter softened 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cups honey 2/3 cups butter 3 tablespoons whipping cream 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans Directions Sift together flour and powdered sugar. Cut in […]

Homemade Caramel (dulce de leche)

Homemade Caramel (dulce de leche)

Ingredients One 14 ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk). Directions Cooking in the can Remove the label, and place on a saucer (to prevent a rust ring from the metal can) in the bottom of a crockpot and fully submerge with water.  Turn […]

Coconut Haystacks

Coconut Haystacks

Ingredients 1 10-ounce bag of milk chocolate chips (other flavors can be substituted) 2 cups toasted coconut (toast coconut by putting in cold, dry skillet and toast over medium heat, stirring constantly) Directions Melt chocolate in microwave for one minute, stir, melt again for one […]

No-Bake Cookies

No-Bake Cookies

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups white sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup toasted coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, and […]

Chocolate Fudge

Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients 3 cups (18 ounces) milk chocolate chips (or dark) 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with wax paper or parchment paper, making sure it goes over the edges of […]

Chocolate Cheesecake

Chocolate Cheesecake

Ingredients crust 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (chocolate graham cracker crumbs may be substituted) 1/4 cup sugar Ingredients cake 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups semi-sweet (or milk) chocolate chips, melted 4 […]

English Toffee

English Toffee

Ingredients 2 sticks salted butter 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup finely chopped pecans (optional) 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semi sweet) Candy thermometer Directions In a heavy saucepan add butter, sugar, and vanilla. Turn the burner on med- high […]

Chocolate Crockpot Cake

Chocolate Crockpot Cake

Ingredients: 1 package devils food cake mix prepared as directed 1 package Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding Mix prepared according to directions. 1 bag (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips (other flavors can be used as well, white, milk chocolate, etc) Directions Prepare cake mix as directed […]

Classic Cheesecake

Classic Cheesecake

Although his recipe is what’s commonly referred to as a “plain” cheesecake, there’s nothing plain about it. It’s fantastic all by itself, or you could choose any number of toppings. Chocolate, raspberry preserves, blueberry compote, or even fresh strawberries and whipped cream! It doesn’t take […]

Cheddar Cheese Fondue

Cheddar Cheese Fondue

Ingredients 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tablespoon flour 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3/4 bottle of beer 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce bread and fresh fruits and vegetables as dippers (celery, carrots, apples, etc…) Directions In bowl, combine cheese, flour, […]