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#Recipe: Simple Kid Friendly Mini Oreo Cheesecakes

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It’s cookies making season! It’s also the season to give the gift of goodies. While Christmas just 13 days away, (OMG really?!) we all love to eat a tasty treat. We try to behave but they just look so good! The Mason Jar Cookie Company offers custom jars of cookie mix (you pick the base & several high quality mix-ins), creatively and beautifully packaged in a mason jar, for no-fuss baking this holiday season and beyond! These are the absolute perfect gift for the person in your life who may not be really big on baking. Everything is pre-measured for you. You just add a few ingredients like an egg or some butter and bake! Are you like me and spend forever looking on Pinterest for Recipes For Cookies? No more!

The Mason Jar Cookie Company provides everything you need to create your own customizable gifts that put a twist on classic recipes for cookies. Think you can’t have delicious cookies because you only eat Gluten-Free products? Guess what?! Mason Jar Cookie gifts even come in Gluten-Free options!

These are customizable! The hardest part will be choosing your ingredients from their four cookie bases and 35 add-ins. 35! After that they do all the work! When your custom cookie mix arrives, it’s creatively and beautifully packaged in a mason jar, for no-fuss homemade cookies this holiday season and beyond! Ready to bake those chocolate cookies you’ve been drooling over since you ordered? Simply pour your jar of chocolate cookie mix into a bowl and add the dairy ingredients per the instructions right before baking. (In most cases this is butter and an egg, although some base mixes call for a little milk or water.) Ours called for a little Vanilla. The average price of one custom-made cookie jar is only $19, though price varies depending on which ingredients you choose.

Recipe Compliments of Produce For Kids
Serves 6
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 pears, peeled, cored, sliced
• 2 apples, peeled, cored, sliced
• 1 cup rolled oats
• ⅔ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• ¼ tsp. allspice
• 2 Tbsp. orange juice
• ¼ cup caramel dip

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Lightly butter 8×8-inch baking pan, dust with flour. Cover bottom of baking dish with pears and apples.
3. Blend oats, brown sugar, flour, butter and allspice with electric mixer until it binds and is coarse. Crumble mixture over the pear and apple slices. Sprinkle with orange juice.
4. Bake 30 – 35 minutes or until golden brown and fruit is soft. Drizzle with caramel dip.

Nutrition Information:

Apple Pear Crumble Calories 417, Fat 12.54g, Protein 6.43g, Carbohydrate 85.72g, Fiber 7.66g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 57mg, Calcium 61mg, Vitamin A 431 IU, Vitamin C 10.37mg, Iron 2.22mg

These were so fast and easy to make that Spencer did them! We all loved the perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter. They were moist and delicious! I can’t wait to try the others.

Make the mix and spoon into the cupcake papers. Sprinkle with the topping and bake. That's it!

Bake and eat!

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It is that time of year again where we all stock up on yummy Girl Scout cookies. I ended up with 15 boxes and had to find something to do with them other that grabbing 15 boxes and a gallon of milk The boys and I were making cupcakes and Royal asked if we could put cookies in them. I have had cupcakes with Oreo’s in them so I figured why not! The cookie get a little soft after baking and they were awesome.

Theses are so easy to make. Get the children involved and have a blast!

• Simply make a box of white cake mix as directed and drop some green food coloring in the batter. There is no right amount to add, just keep mixing it until you get the desired color.
• Fill your cupcakes liners about half full
• Drop a Thin Mint on top of each
• Cover the cookie with just enough batter to cover the cookie.
• Bake your cupcakes as directed on the mix box
• Frost and eat!

My boyfriends 9 year old daughter also made these. I have never met a kid who likes to cook and bake so much. She used chocolate cake, chocolate icing and dropped a Tagalong in the middle. She did a great job and they were delicious!

If you have some Thin Mint and want to give these delicious treats a little extra decoration, enter my giveaway below to win some items from McCormick to make them a little more fun! There will be 5 winners!

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Happy Holidays! Right about now, you’re probably winding down from a wonderful holiday season filled with great family, great friends, and of course, great food!

Thankfully, Betty Crocker is here to help make cooking and entertaining easier than ever with Betty Crocker’s Red Hot Holiday Trends 2011! The food experts at Betty Crocker have selected trends that will be red hot this holiday season, and have created delicious recipes to bring each one to life. These fun and delicious recipes are sure to fire up any holiday event, and keep you toasty and warm for the New Year ahead.

	Trend: Double Desserts Taking two desserts and mixing and mashing them together is one of our favorite trends. Things like pie shakes, cookie stuffed cookies, and pie-filled cupcakes deliver a whole new kind of delicious. It’s a 1+1=3 kind of thing. Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Cookies Pie, meet cookie. Cookie, say hello to pie. When two all-time favorites come together, you get Pumpkin Pie Cookies, the star at your next holiday cookie exchange.
	Trend: Boozy Baking From booze cakes to cocktail pies, bakers everywhere are bringing the bar into the kitchen. A titch of tequila or a skosh of scotch whiskey adds a serious shot of fun and flavor for the over 21 crowd. We’re loving these boozy baked goods! Recipe: Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Cupcakes Taste for yourself what the buzz is all about! A bit of bourbon, a hit of coffee liqueur and some vanilla vodka-spiked frosting make these sophisticated chocolate cupcakes the ultimate “holiday helpers.”
	Trend: Color. Flavor. Fun. Traditional baked goods are being transformed with bright colors and playful flavors. With a little creativity and imagination, no one can resist this happy, fun food! Recipe: Cake Batter Cookie Stackers Take sugar cookies to a whole new level of delicious! Kids and adults will love these cake batter flavored cookies with colorful frosting, and lots of sprinkles! Stack ‘em up and watch ‘em go.
	Trend: From Cave to Kitchen Forget the man cave. Today guys are in the kitchen making (or at least appreciating) really good food. Big food. Really good, big food that’s stacked and stuffed with the flavors they can’t resist. Recipe: Mantastic Fried Chicken ‘n’ Waffle Sandwich Here’s a new take on chicken ‘n’ waffles – made better with beer, bacon, and bourbon. It’s the ultimate manly man meal.
	Trend: Skinny Cocktails Here’s the skinny! Drinking high-calorie cocktails is so last year. The modern mixologist is shaking things up with light & flavorful cocktails. Recipe: Skinny Clementine Martini Add some clever sparkle to your next party. Enjoy these natural, light martinis made with fresh juice, high-quality liquor, and a splash of club soda. Lower calorie cocktails never tasted, or looked, so sweet. Cheers!
	Trend: Better Than Bought From canning to candy making, there’s a renewed interest in handcrafted foods. This season, homemade food gifts are just the right thing to show your care and creativity. Recipe: Cajeta Caramel Fudge Create the perfect combination of flavor and crunch with this homemade candy. Rich chocolate fudge layered with cajeta caramel, cashews and a sprinkle of sea salt—a recipe to impress.
	Trend: Veggie Love Once just tolerated, vegetables are now celebrated. Omnivores and herbivores alike have discovered that veggies offer variety and great taste, and are feeling the love. Recipe: Sweet Potato Hummus Hummus with fresh sweet potato packs even more plant power. Add a delicious blend of smoked paprika, coriander, and cumin to make this flavorful dip.
	Trend: Shareworthy & Allergen-Friendly Allergen-friendly foods may be free from things like nuts, dairy and eggs, but shouldn’t be free from flavor. Thankfully, we’re seeing new foods and recipes that can be enjoyed by everyone – whether you’re allergy-sensitive or not. Recipe: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread Gather everyone around the table to enjoy this moist and delicious pumpkin bread. Made with no nuts, no dairy, no eggs, and no gluten – no kidding!
	Trend: D-I-Y for D-O-G Man’s best friend deserves man’s best effort. That’s why making your own dog food is one of the latest canine crazes! This year, homemade dog treats are at the top of fido’s list. Recipe: Dog Bark This treat will make your dog sit up and beg for more. Make the bark by melting carob chips and peanut butter then top with your dog’s favorite ingredients – bacon and cheese. Bow WOW!
	Trend: Food Craft The kitchen is the new craft room. With food as their medium, clever cooks are making amazing edible food crafts that are as good to look at as they are to eat. Recipe: Chocolate Coal Lumps Naughty or nice, everyone will love these easy cho-coal-late treats. Cocoa Puffs® cereal dipped in melted chocolate and marshmallows create these tasty stocking stuffers.

 Chex® Party Mix is mixing it up with a fresh idea that puts a whole new spin on the classic cookie exchange. Ditch the hours of baking and make 15 minute Chex Party Mix recipes instead – all you need is a microwave and some friends to stir up the fun.

The concept is simple – invite some friends over for a party and ask everyone to make enough of their favorite Chex Party Mix recipe to exchange with party guests. Taste, mix, swap, and share the recipes, putting the treats in easy DIY packages for everyone to take home.

From decadent to savory your guests are sure to love with these delicious favorites that can be made in the microwave in 15 minutes or less. These five Chex Party Mix recipes are just some of the fabulous 15 minute recipes that can be found at ChexPartyMix.com.

• Original Chex Party Mix – A tried and true classic of many holiday gatherings.
• Chex PB & Chocolate Blast – Is there really a better combination than peanut butter and chocolate? Yes, when Chex cereal is added!
• Chex Pumpkin Pie Crunch – Mix things up and try this mouthwatering alternative to the beloved holiday pie.
• Hot Buttered Yum Chex Mix – A combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, honey and marshmallows blend effortlessly together in a crazy-delicious, gluten free crunchy mix.
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I asked the boys what kind of pies they wanted for Thanksgiving this year and, of course, they both picked a different one. Spencer wanted a Pumpkin Pie and Royal wanted an Apple Pie. Okay, I went with that! Here is the Apple that I made. Hope you enjoy it!

Ingredients:

• 8 large Golden Delicious apples – peeled, cored and cut
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons corn starch
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 tbsp cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 recipe pastry for a 10-inch double crust pie
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 pie crusts (home made or frozen)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
2. Place the cut apples into a large mixing bowl and toss with the lemon juice.
3. In a separate bowl, Stir the corn starch, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.
4. Gently toss apples in the mixture until all are coated evenly.
5. Fit one pie crust into a 10 inch pie plate. Pile half the apples into the crust and top with half of the butter pieces
6. Pile the remaining apples into the pie plate and top with remaining butter.
7. Place the second pie crust over the top of the pie. Pinch and crimp the edges to seal the crusts. Use a fork to poke holes in the top crust in a few places. You can also use a cookie cutter or a lattice if you wish.
8. Brush the top crust with milk and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
9. Place the pie on a baking sheet
10. Immediately lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and then put your pie in to bake.
11. Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 60 minutes. Check half way through the baking time and cover the edges with aluminum foil for the last 30 minutes if necessary to prevent over-browning. When you add the foil is really up to you. When the edges are brown enough for you, then cover it.
12. Cool 3 hours on a wire rack before serving.
13. Don’t forget the vanilla Ice Cream!

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I am so ashamed to say that I am so late getting this post up that it’s not even funny! the emails just kept getting buried until I forgot about it …..BUT, I still wanted you guys to have to have the opportunity to win some great McCormick stuff that I am posting it now!

Halloween is one of my absolute favorite holidays! Normally it is Christmas cookies that we are making but my nieces were in town and it was to cold to spend the day at the park so, we made cookies! I wasn’t able to get any pics of the complete project because the kids were just going nuts with frosting and sprinkles.

We used McCormick food coloring to color the frosting black, candy corn to make cat faces. My Mother-in-Law is always so happy when I bring her McCormick Black Food Coloring. It’s so hard to find around here for some reason (so she tells me) and for all of the baking she does, it’s a pain in the butt to make it. I think she is good for a few holidays now!

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• Mu Kitchen Oven mitt
• Assorted Halloween Candy
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The other day while wandering around on Twitter, I received a tweet from the DELICIOUS Tweeps at @HersheysKisses.

I don’ t know how or why they tweeted to me but I always love when one of my favorite Brands finds me before I find them! I used to go to Hershey Park every year for my birthday when I lived in Pennsylvania. I miss that so much now that I am in Ohio! Anyway…..They sent me this amazing cookie recipe and I had to pass it along. How can you not love cookies and chocolate at that! Give these babies a try and tell them (and me!) what you think!

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup Hershey’s Cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Chips or Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Directions

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
• Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of mixer until creamy.
• Add eggs; beat well.
• Gradually add flour mixture, beating well.
• Stir in chocolate chips.
• Add nuts, if desired.
• Drop rounded teaspoons on to an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set.
• Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. About 5 dozen cookies.

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