Sunday, December 18, 2011

Black Forest Trifle

Black Forest Trifle
I got this off the Lucky Leaf pie filling can, have not tried but I will in future.

• 1 pkg. (18 oz.) chocolate cake mix
(prepared)
• 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) instant chocolate pudding
mix (prepared)
• 1 can (21 oz.) Lucky Leaf® Premium
Cherry Pie Filling
• 2 c. whipped topping
Prepare cake as directed on package for 13" x 9" pan. Cool. Cut into cubes. Prepare pudding as directed on package using 2 cups milk. Chill 30 minutes. In 3-quart trifle dish, layer half of cake cubes with half of pie filling and 1 cup each pudding and whipped topping. Repeat. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls. Cover; Chill 8 Hours Serves 14.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Peanut Clusters for Christmas Candy

This recipe comes from Charlotte Coats from the United Methodist cookbook 1979.
As I have said before in earlier post I have not tried all of these recipes, but know these ladies must have really liked these recipes to have add to this cookbook.

Peanut Clusters for Christmas Candy

1 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

1 can sweetened condensed milk

2 t. vanilla

3 c. salted Spanish peanuts

Melt chocolate chips in top of double boiler.

Add milk, peanuts and vanilla.

Mix together. Drop by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper.

Christmas Cookies Easy No Bake

No Bake Dainty Chocolate Cookies

1 6oz. pkg. chocolate chips
2 T. Butter
2 eggs
2 c. powdered sugar
2 c. miniature marshmallows
1/2 lb. salted peanuts

Melt butter and chips to creamy smooth.

Beat eggs well and add powdered sugar, stir until smooth.

Combine chips and egg mixtures.

Then add marshmallows and peanuts. Mix well.

Drop onto wax paper or cookie sheet. let stand for a few

hours at room temperature.

Store in refrigerator or cool place until ready to serve. Yields 60.