Monday, February 25, 2013

Iced Mocha Fusion Shake





Ingredients:

for 2 servings

1½ c. of milk

tsp. of vanilla extract  
1/4 c. and 2 T. of granulated sugar
1/4 c. and 2 T. of mocha flavored instant coffee mix
2 c. of crushed ice


Directions:



  1. In a blender or food processor, combine milk, vanilla, sugar, coffee powder and crushed ice.
  2. Blend until smooth. 
  3. Pour into glasses and serve.
Recipe from (allrecipes.com)

Ranch Bean Dip

  

Ingredients:

For 8 servings

1 can (16 oz.) of refried beans
2 c. of shredded cheddar cheese
1 (oz.) package of ranch dressing mix

1 c. of sour cream

Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine beans, cheese, ranch dressing mix, and sour cream.
  2. Heat the mixture over a medium heat, stir until the ingredients are well blended and warm.
Recipe from (allrecipes.com)


Friday, February 15, 2013

Cake Mix Cookies



Ingredients:

For about 15 cookies

18 oz. package of cake mix (any flavor)
*if using chocolate cake mix, add 2 T. of water and an extra egg*
(We accidentally missed this step, but they still turned out great)
1/2 c. of butter, softened
1 egg

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.  
2. Mix all ingredients at low speed until the dry ingredients are moistened and dough is thoroughly mixed. 
3. Drop dough 2" apart by rounded T onto ungreased cookie sheet(s) 
4. Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes.
5. Let cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets, then move to wire racks.

Store tightly covered at room temperature so they stay soft.
You can stir in chocolate chips, coated candy pieces, chopped nuts, or oatmeal.
You can frost the cookies using canned frosting.

Oreo's Lumps of Coal Cookies

Ingredients:

For about 12 cookies

1 bag of Oreo's (16 oz.)
1 bag of large marshmallows (10 oz.)
4 T. of butter

Directions:

1. Butter a piece of wax paper and use it to line an 8x8 pan.
2. Pulse the cookies in a food processor until ground.
3. Melt the butter and marshmallows together in the microwave for about 2 minutes. 
4. Mix in the ground Oreo's until combined.
5. Put the mixture into the 8x8 pan and use a buttered spoon or spatula to flatten.
6. Let it set for 10 minutes.
 (You can mold them into lumps or cut them into squares) 


Recipe from (justapinch.comand adjusted from personal experience.