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INGREDIENTS
1 (18ounce)package regular Oreo cookies (can use mint)
1 (8ounce)package cream cheese
1 (24ounce)package white almond bark (1 lb 8 oz)
DIRECTIONS
Crush the oreos really well and mix with cream cheese (can use blender or mixer.).
Roll into walnut size balls.
Chill for at least 1 hour.
Melt the almond bark in microwave.
Dip chilled balls into melted almond bark and set up on wax paper.
You can decorate with drizzles of [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 egg , well-beaten
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
8 ounces pitted dates , chopped
1 cup pecans , finely chopped
2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
1 teaspoon vanilla
DIRECTIONS
In electric skillet set at 300 degrees (or heavy pan over low heat), cook butter, sugar, dates and egg until gooey and thickened.
Add pecans and vanilla.
Then add Rice Krispies.
Mix well.
Cool until slightly warm.
Form into balls & roll in powdered sugar.
Makes 50-60 small balls.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup butter , melted
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 lb semisweet chocolate
1/2 lb white chocolate (or almond bark)
DIRECTIONS
Mix butter, peanut butter and powdered sugar.
Roll into balls.
Melt the two chocolates.
Roll balls into chocolate.
Place balls on cookie sheet lined with wax paper and chill (I usually set them outside, because it is winter when I make them).
INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese , sliced
1 1/2 cups butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts, peanuts, etc.(optional)
32 ounces confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
almond bark (optional)
caramels, any other creative dip you can think (optional)
skewers (trimmed to 4 inches or so)
DIRECTIONS
Melt cheese and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally.Remove from heat and add vanilla. (You may also add the chopped nuts here, or save them for a garnish, later.).
Sift together sugar and cocoa in [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 medium russet potatoes , peeled
1 tablespoon salt
2 garlic cloves (or 1 huge clove)
1 tablespoon prepared wasabi
1 ounce cream cheese
1/2 cup panko
1/2 teaspoon Asian seasoning (such as Oxo grind it Asian blend with lemongrass and ginger) (optional)
salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Put potatoes in a large pot and fill with water until potatoes are just covered. Add the 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are very soft, [...]