The Recipe Addict

Cucumber Salad

2012-02-14T12:02:00.001-08:00

3-4 cucumbers, peeled & sliced

2-3 med. tomatoes, chopped

1 med. onion, chopped

1-2 med. bell pepper, chopped

1 med. bottle Zesty Italain dressing

Combine veggies. Cover with dressing. Chill.

Fruit Dip

2011-12-09T13:16:00.000-08:00

1 7oz marshmellow creme
1 8oz cream cheese

Mix and serve with a variety of fruit.

Finger Foods

2011-11-19T11:49:00.000-08:00

Are there any finger foods that you love? I am in need of finger food ideas before the 18th of December.

Diabetes Alert

2011-10-27T10:25:00.000-07:00

Recently, I was diagnosised with diabetes. I am currently looking for recipes and information. I hope to be posting some recipes here.

Nutter Butter Banana Pudding

2010-07-24T12:46:00.002-07:00

2 pkgs instant vanilla pudding
3 cups cold milk
Bananas
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 large container cool whip
Vanilla wafers or miniature Nutter Butter cookies

Mix pudding and milk until it begins to thicken. Beat in cream cheese and fold in cool whip. Layer bananas, wafers or cookies, and pudding. Repeat. Makes a large full bowl.

Banana Pudding

2010-07-24T12:46:00.001-07:00

1 ½ c cold milk
1 box instant vanilla pudding
½ c sour cream
1 ½ c cool whip
4 bananas, sliced

Mix 1 ½ cups milk and pudding mix together to make pudding. Add cool whip and sour cream to mixture. Layer, starting with wafers, bananas, then mixture. Top with cool whip if desired.

Oreo Cookie Cake

2010-07-24T12:45:00.002-07:00

1 (15oz) pkg Oreos
1 stick butter, melted
1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese
1 c powdered sugar
1 large cool whip
1 large box chocolate instant pudding

Crush cookie until you have coarse crumbs. Reserve ¼ cup for top. To the rest, add the melted butter. Mix well. Press into a 9x13 inch pan. Cream the cheese; add powdered sugar and beat well. Fold in cool whip. Spread on top of crust. Let chill 30 minutes. Mix pudding with 2 ½ cups milk. Spread on top of the cream cheese layer; chill 1 hour. Top with remaining cool whip. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Chill 1 hour before serving

Earthquake Cake

2010-07-24T12:45:00.001-07:00

1 c pecans, chopped
1 c coconut
1 box German chocolate cake mix
1 stick margarine, melted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 box powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13 in pan. Sprinkle pecans on bottom of pan. Place coconut on top of pecans. Prepare cake mix according to directions on the box. Pour over coconut. Blend margarine, cream cheese, and sugar. Pour over cake batter. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.

Cookies and Creme Fudge

2010-07-13T16:48:00.002-07:00

3 c granulated sugar
3/4 c butter
2/3 c evaporated milk
2 c white chocolate morsels
1 jar (7o marshmallow creme
1/2 c finely crushed Oreos
1 tsp vanilla
1 c crumbled Oreos

Line a 9-inch-square pan with foil. Combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constabtly. Boil, stirrring constantly, for 3 mins. Remove from heat.

Stir in morsels, marshmallow creme, finey crushed oreos, and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with crumbled oreos on top. Gently stir cookies into fudge using a knife without touching the bottom of the pan.

Refrigerate for 1 hr or until firm. Lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into 48 pieces. Store in airtight container in refrigerator

Sticks and Stones Bark

2010-07-13T16:48:00.001-07:00

1 2/3 c butterstoch morsels, divided
1 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
2 c pretzel sticks
2 c dry-roast peanuts
1 1/3 milk chocolate covered raisins

Butter 13x9-inch baking pan. Microwave 1 1/3 cup butterscotch morsels, semi-sweet morsels, and peanut butter, uncovered, on HIGH, for 1 min. Stir. Continue at 10-15 sec intervals until melted completely.

Add pretzels, peanuts, and raisins; stir to coat. Spread into prepared pan.

Melt remaining butterscotch morsels in a small ziplock bag. Snip the edge and drizzle over bark.

Refrigerate for 1 hr or until firm. Break into bit sized pieces. Store in covered container.

Ready Made Cookies

2010-07-13T16:47:00.002-07:00

I wanted to take a minute to discuss "Ready Made Cookies".

TIP #1: You can buy refrigerated or frozen cookie dough and change it a bit for a new treat.

Examples: Dipping in melted chocolate after cooked. Adding morsels, candy, fruit, cookie crumbs, and other things into the dough before cooking.

TIP #2: For days you have extra time, make a double batch of cookie dough. Then roll the into balls and flatten. Layer with waxed paper in ziplock bags. Then when ready to bake them. Remove from freezer and bake like normal.

Magic Cookie Bars

2010-07-13T16:47:00.001-07:00

1/2 c margarine
1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1 {14oz} can sweetened condensed milk
1 {6oz} pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 {3 1/2 oz} can flaked coconut
1 c chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees {325 if using glass dish}. In 13x9 inch pan melt margarine. Sprinkle crumbs over margarine. Pour sweetened condensed milk over crumbs. Top with remaining ingredients. Press down gently. Bake 25 to 30 mins or until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly before cutting. Store loosely covered at room temp.

Double Chocolate Fantasy Bars

2010-07-13T16:46:00.000-07:00

1 pkg chocolate cake mix
1/3 c vegetable oil
1 egg
1 c chopped nuts
1 {14oz} sweetened condensed milk
1 {6oz} pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
dash of salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, and egg on med speed until crumbly. Add nuts. Reserving 1/2 cup mixture, press remainder firmly onto bottom of a greased 13x9 inch baking pan. In a small sauce pan, combine remaining ingredients. Over med heat, cook and stir until chips melt. Pour evenly over prepared crust. Top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 25 to 30 min or until bubbly. Cool. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temp.

Peanut Butter Bars

2010-07-13T16:45:00.004-07:00

2 c peanut butter, divided
3/4 c butter, softened
2 c powdered sugar, divided
3 c graham cracker crumbs
2 c semi-sweet chocolate mini morsels, divided

Grease 13x9 inch baking dish. Beat 1 1/4 c peanut butter and butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in 1 c powdered sugar. With hands or wooden spoon work in remaining powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and 1/2 c morsels. Press evely into prepared baking dish. Smooth top with spatula. Melt remaining peanut butter and morsels over lowest heat in a saucepan, stirring constantly until smooth. Spread over crumb crust. Refrigerate for at least 1 hr or until chocolate is firm, cut into squares. Store in fridge.

Honey Bars

2010-07-13T16:45:00.003-07:00

3/4 c vegetable oil
1/4 c honey
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 egg
1 c sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c chopped nuts

Mix honey, oil, and sugar. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir well. Add egg and pecans. Mix well. Press in 13x9 inch greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes.

Praline Bars

2010-07-13T16:45:00.001-07:00

1/2 c light brown sugar
1/2 c margarine
1 tsp vanilla
24 squares of graham crackers
1/2 c chopped pecans

Bring to a boil sugar, margarine, and vanilla. Remove from heat. Add pecans. Layer graham crackers on baking sheet 13x9 inch. Pour sugar mixture over crackers. Bake 300 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until bubbly.

Chocolate Mounds

2010-07-13T16:44:00.000-07:00

2 sticks margarine
2 1/2 c nuts, chopped
2 1/2 boxes powdered sugar
2 {14oz} pkg coconut
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 TBSP vanilla

Mix all ingredients. Shape into balls or patties. Chill for 30 mins. Melt 3 TBSP shortening with 1 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate pieces. Dip candy into it to coat. Lay on waxed paper to harden.

Wholesome Candy

2010-07-13T16:43:00.000-07:00

1/2 c peanut butter
1/4 c honey
1/2 c instant, dry milk (may need more to hold shape)

Mix peanut butter and honey. Add dry milk until you have a good dough. You don't want to be too sticky or too dry. Roll into balls and place on waxed paper or press in pan and cut into squares. Refrigerate.

[You may add cinnamon, cereal, raisins, or nuts for a change in flavor.]

Apple Snack Bars

2010-07-13T16:41:00.000-07:00

2 c sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c vegetable oil
1 tsp cinnamon
3 c diced, peeled tart apples
1 c chopped walnuts
3/4 c butterscotch chips

In a bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and oil. Stir in flour and cinnamon (batter will be thick). Stir in apples & nuts. Spread into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Sprinkle chips over top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 mins or until golden brown. Cool before cutting.

Fudgey Chocolate Brownies

2010-07-13T16:40:00.000-07:00

1 1/3 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 2/3 c sugar
1 stick butter, melted
4 oz unsweetened chocolate flavor
2 lg eggs
2 TBSP water
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9 pan. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in sugar, butter, chocolate, eggs, water, and vanilla vigorously in large bowl.
Stir in flour mixture. Stir in nuts. Spread into prepared pan.

Bake for 18 to 22 mins or until done. Cool before cutting into bars.

Margarine and Butter

2010-07-13T16:37:00.000-07:00

For many things we cook it doesn't matter whether it is butter or margarine.

I use both at different times. It all depends what I have at hand.

The most important thing I can tell you is for things such as cake, especially pound cakes as they can be a bit tricky, is to read your butter or margrine package to make sure it says "for baking" or "great for baking". If it doesn't expect your pound cakes to be a flop.

Having Trouble

2010-07-12T09:42:00.001-07:00

Having some trouble posting messages today. I'm trying to add a few more recipes.

Mayonnaise Rolls

2010-07-12T09:40:00.000-07:00

1 c plain flour
2 TBSP mayonnaise
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 c milk

Mix ingredients well. Drop mixture into muffin cups. Bake at 450 degrees until brown.

Chocolate Chip Pudding Pie

2010-07-12T09:37:00.000-07:00

1 lg package chocolate pudding
2 3/4 c milk
1 1/2 c mini chocolate morsels
1 big graham cracker crust
cool whip

Mix milk and pudding mix til thick. Fold in chips. Pour into crust. Refrigerate. Top with cool whip and serve!

Slop

2010-07-12T09:34:00.000-07:00

1 box Kraft mac and cheese, made according to box
1 box Velvetta Shells and cheese, made according to box
1 lb hamburger, scrambled and drained

Mix all together. Enjoy.

This is a recipe from the late Chris Ashley

Fruit Salad #2

2010-07-12T09:31:00.001-07:00

1 pint strawberries, sliced and coated in sugar
2 bananas, sliced
2 c grapes, sliced in half
2 apples, chopped
3 oranges, chopped and slightly juiced

Mix it all together. The juice will mix with the bananas and make a nice juice over all of the fruit.

(This is a nice recipe when you don't want a lot of extras in your fruits)

Potato Salad

2010-07-12T06:28:00.000-07:00

4-6 medium potatoes, chunked
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
2-3 TBSP sweet salad pickles
2 tsp mustard
Mayo

Boil, drain, and cool potatoes. Add chopped hard boiled eggs, salad pickles, and mustard. Stir slightly. Add mayo enough to cover the potato mixture well. Refrigerate.

German Slaw

2010-06-12T10:30:00.001-07:00

German Slaw

Mix: 1 cabbage, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
Sprinkle over all: ½ cup sugar
Refrigerate.
Boil for 2 minutes: ½ cup white vinegar
1 tsp salt
½ cup vegetable oil
dash of pepper
1 tsp celery seed
Add vinegar solution to cabbage. Cover. Refrigerate overnight. Keeps well for up to 10 days.

Dirty Rice

2010-06-12T10:29:00.002-07:00

Dirty Rice

½ lb. Chicken livers, chopped
½ lb. Pork sausage
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup margarine, melted
½ tsp dried thyme leaves
½ tsp. Dried basil
½ tsp. Pepper
½ tsp. Hot sauce
3 cups cooked long grain rice
1 (10 ¾ oz) can chicken broth, undiluted

Saute chicken livers and sausage in a skillet until browned. Remove from skillet; drain and set aside. Saute onion, celery, green onion, parsley, and garlic in margarine in skillet until tender. Add chicken livers, sausage, and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated stirring constantly.

Confederate Slaw

2010-06-12T10:29:00.001-07:00

Confederate Slaw

1 cabbage, shredded
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
Keep cool until you add other ingredients!

3 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp flour
Mix this then add 3 beaten eggs and 1 cup sweet milk. Cook in double boiler and pour in really slow 1 cup vinegar as the mixture cooks. When dressing thickens add 2 Tbsp butter and ½ tsp celery seed. Take off boiler and cool. Pour over cabbage and peppers.

Crisp Vegetable Salad

2010-06-12T10:28:00.000-07:00

Crisp Vegetable Salad

Dressing:
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
½ tsp dill weed
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ cup cucumbers, chopped

Salad:
2 cups broccoli
2 cups cauliflower
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup cucumber, sliced

In a large bowl, stir together all dressing ingredients, except cucumber. Mix well then add chopped cucumber. Add to salad and toss to coat.

Classic Macaroni Salad

2010-06-12T10:27:00.002-07:00

Classic Macaroni Salad

¾ cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp vinegar
1 Tbsp prepared mustard
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
8 oz macaroni, cooked, rinsed in cold water, and drained
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped green or red pepper
¼ cup chopped onion
4 chopped boiled eggs
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped sweet pickles

Mix all ingredients. Add mayonnaise and other five ingredients. Cover and chill. Also can add 1 (6oz) can tuna drained and flaked.

Black Bean Salad

2010-06-12T10:27:00.001-07:00

Black Bean Salad

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup lime or lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup cooked rice, cold
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/8 tsp. Hot sauce
¼ cup vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Combine ingredients and refrigerate for an hour or longer before serving

Baked Squash

2010-06-12T10:26:00.001-07:00

Baked Squash

2 Zucchini, cut into 8 pieces
2 yellow squash, cut into 8 pieces
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
garlic salt

Spray dish with PAM and put squash in sprinkle with garlic salt then with cheese. Bake 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

Buttermilk Fried Corn

2010-06-12T10:25:00.000-07:00

Buttermilk Fried Corn

3 cups fresh corn kernels
2 ¼ cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 tsp. Salt
1 to 1 ½ tsp. Pepper
vegetable or corn oil

Stir together corn and buttermilk. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain. Combine flour and next3 ingredients in a large heavy duty zip top plastic bag. Add corn to flour mixture a small amount at a time and shake bag to coat. Pour oil a depth of 1 inch in a dutch oven. Heat to 375 degrees. Fry corn in small batches 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel

Broccoli Casserole

2010-06-12T10:24:00.000-07:00

Broccoli Casserole

2 cartons chopped frozen broccoli, cooked and drained
1 can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
2 eggs
1 ½ cup mayonnaise
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Crushed potato chips or bread crumbs

Combine soup, eggs, mayonnaise, and cheese; mix well. Then combine with broccoli and pour into buttered casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until set. Remove from oven cover with chips or crumbs. Return to over and bake until light brown.

Baked Hash Browns

2010-06-12T10:22:00.000-07:00

Baked Hash Browns

8 frozen hash brown patties
1 tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Place the patties in a greased 13x9x2 in pan. Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Pour cream over patties. Bake uncovered at 350 for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the patties are tender and cheese is melted. 8 servings.

Banana Breeze Pie

2010-06-04T09:58:00.003-07:00

1/3 c margarine, melted
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 {8oz} cream cheese, softened
1 Eagle brand milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 TBSP lemon juice
1/4 c sugar
1 graham cracker crust
1/3 c lemon juice
5 medium bananas

In a small pan over low heat, stir margarine and butter in until little bubbles form. Pour in crust and chill. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Blend in sweetened milk. Add lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir until thickened. Line crust with 3 sliced bananas. Turn filling into crust. Refrigerate 2-3 hrs or until firm. Cut 2 bananas into slices and dip into the 2 TBSP lemon juice. Put on top of chilled pie.

Chilled Blueberry Pie

2010-06-04T09:58:00.001-07:00

2 pints blueberries, divided
1 c sugar
3 TBSP corn starch
1/4 c water
1 TBSP lemon juice
1 BAKED pie crust

Cook 2 cups blueberries, sugar, corn strach, water, and lemon juice until thick. Put other 2 cups of berries in the bottom of the BAKED pie crust. Pour hot mixture over those. Chill and serve.

Chilled Cherry Pineapple Pie

2010-06-04T09:57:00.002-07:00

1 can cherry pie filling
1 {8oz} crushed pineapple, drained
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 c chopped pecans
1 {8oz} cool whip

Mix cherry pie filling and condensed milk. Add pineapple and nuts. Fold in the cool whip. Pour filling into 2 graham cracker crusts. Chilled.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pie

2010-06-04T09:57:00.001-07:00

3/4 c nutlike cereal nugget (Like Grapenut), divided
2 c chocolate ice cream, lightly softened
1 pkg chocolate instant pudding
1/4 c creamy peanut butter
1 c whipped topping

Sprinkle 1/2 c cereal nugget in bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan. Combine remaining cereal nugget, ice cream, pudding mix, and peanut butter in a bowl. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Pour into prepared pan. Freeze 2 hours. Let stand 15 mins at room temp before serving.

Pineapple Coconut Pie

2010-06-04T09:56:00.002-07:00

1 stick margarine
4 eggs beaten
2 c sugar
1 med. can crushed pineapple
1 1/3 c coconut
2 unbaked 8 inch pie shells

Combine first 5 ingredients in bowl; mix well. Pour into pie shells. Bake at 350 degrres for 35 to 40 mins or until set.

French Coconut Pie

2010-06-04T09:56:00.001-07:00

1 stick margarine, melted
1 1/2 c sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c coconut
1 tsp vanilla
1 TBSP vinegar

Combine all ingredients. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake 30 mins at 350 degrees.

Dot's Pie

2010-06-04T09:55:00.004-07:00

1 can sweetened milk
1/4 c lemon juice
1 lg crushed pineapple, drained
1 lg cool whip
1 c toasted nuts
2 graham cracker crusts

Mix ingredients and pour into crusts. Chill.

Japenese Fruit Pie

2010-06-04T09:55:00.003-07:00

1 c sugar
2 eggs
3/4 stick margarine, melted
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c coconut
1/2 c pecans
3/4 tsp vanilla

Beat eggs. Add sugar; beat well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Adding vanilla last. Pour into unbaked pie crust. Bake 300 degrees for 40 mins.

Pecan Pie

2010-06-04T09:55:00.001-07:00

3 eggs
2/3 c sugar
1 c corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1 c pecans
1/4 c margarine, melted

Beat eggs. Add sugar, corn syrup, margarine, and vanilla. Last add pecans. Pour into pastry shells and bake at 350 degrees for 50 mins or until set in the center. Will make one deep dish or 2 shallow crust pies.

Sweet Potato Pie

2010-06-04T09:54:00.002-07:00

2 c sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
2 eggs, beaten
1 c sugar
1/2 c milk
1 tsp vanilla or lemon flavoring

Combine all ingredients. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 mins to 1 hr.

Squash Pie

2010-06-04T09:54:00.001-07:00

2 c grated raw squash
1 1/2 c sugar
3 eggs
1 TBSP flour
1/2 stick butter
1 tsp lemon flavor or juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp coconut flavor
dash of salt

Melt butter. Mix all ingredients. Pour into frozen pie crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 mins

Walnut Pie

2010-06-04T09:53:00.002-07:00

1 c corn syrup
1/2 c sugar
3 eggs
1 TBSP orange zest
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 c chopped black walnuts
1 stick melted butter

Mix all ingredients and bake in a pie crust at 350 degrees until set.

Gram's Sausage Balls

2010-06-04T09:53:00.001-07:00

1 lb sausage, mild or hot [uncooked]
1 {8oz} sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 c Bisquick baking mix

Mix well. [By hand works best and takes a while. Great to do when angry. Work it hard to combine.] Shape into balls. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 mins or until browned.

Buttermilk Pie

2010-06-04T09:52:00.004-07:00

Combine 2 beaten eggs and 1 cup sugar. Add 2 TBSP soften butter, 2 TBSP flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp vanilla, and a couple dashes of nutmeg. Stir together and pour into an unbaked pie shell. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 mins. Then reduce heat and bake at 350 for 30 more mins, or until firm.

Jelly Pie

2010-06-04T09:52:00.003-07:00

1 unbaked pie crust
4 well beaten egg whites
4 well beaten egg yolks
1/2 c strawberry jelly
1/2 c butter
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vinegar

Cream butter, adding sugar slowly and beating well. Add yolks and jelly. Fold in egg whites. Mix in vinegar and pour into pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 mins.

Brown Sugar Pie

2010-06-04T09:52:00.001-07:00

1 {9 inch} unbaked pie shell
1/2 c butter
2 c brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Cream together butter and sugar; add eggs, one at a time, and blend well after each addition. Do not beat. Stir in vanilla. Pour into pastry shell and bake at 450 degrees for 5 mins. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake another 25 mins or until firm.

Southern Peanut Pie

2010-06-04T09:51:00.003-07:00

3 eggs
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c corn syrup
1/4 c butter, melted
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c chopped roasted peanuts
1 {9 inch} deep dish pie crust

Beat eggs until fluffy. Add sugar, syrup, butter, salt, and vanilla; continue to beat until throughly blended. Stir in peanuts. Pour into pie crust. Bake @ 375 for 50 to 55 minutes.

Pineapple Dream Pie

2010-06-04T09:51:00.001-07:00

1 pkg {8oz} cream cheese, softened
1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 c whipped topping
1 can {20 oz} crushed pineapple, well drained
1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust
1 can {20oz} pineapple chunks, drained

Mix together cream cheese and sugar in bowl. Fold in whipped cream and crushed pineapple. Spoon into pie crust. Top with chunked pineapple. Chill at least 2 hours.

Impossible Coconut Pie

2010-06-04T09:50:00.002-07:00

Beat: 2 eggs with 1 cup milk.

Add: 1 c sugar, 1/4 c plain flour, 1 tsp baking powder [sifted with flour]

Add: 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 c butter (melted), 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 1/3 c coconut

Pour into a well greased pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes

Blueberry Creme Pie

2010-06-04T09:50:00.001-07:00

1 c sour cream
2 TBSP flour
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 c fresh or frozen blueberries
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
3 TBSP flour
1 1/2 TBSP butter
3 TBSP chopped nuts

Combine first 6 ingredients; blend until smooth. Fold in blueberries. Pour into pie crust. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 mins. Remove from oven. Combine remaining ingredients; stir well. Sprinkle over top of pie. Bake 10 additional minutes. Cool before serving.

Old Fashioned Pound Cake

2010-06-04T09:49:00.002-07:00

2 sticks margarine
1/4 c cooking oil
3 c sugar
5 eggs
3 c plain flour
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla or lemon flavoring

Cream margarine and stir in oil. Add sugar; mix well. Add one egg at a time, beating after each addition. Add flour in portions; then stir in milk and flavoring. Pour batter into a tube pan. Preheat oven to 500 degrees before putting the cake in oven. Turn the heat down to 300 degrees as you put cake in oven. Bake 1 1/2 hours.

Mounds Cake

2010-06-04T09:49:00.001-07:00

1 box German chocolate cake mix
3 eggs
1 1/2 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla

Make 3 layers or in a sheet pan. Bake at 325 until done.

Icing:
Bring 1 large can evaporated milk and 1 1/2 c sugar to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Add 14oz of coconut. Pour over warm sheet cake or between layers and on top of the layer cakes.

Million Dollar Pie

2010-06-04T09:45:00.001-07:00

Million Dollar Pie

1 9oz container cool whip
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
1 can Eagle brand milk
1/4 c lemon juice
1 c nuts chopped
graham cracker crust

Mix milk and lemon juice together. Then add other ingredients and spread into crust. Chill for 2 - 3 hours.

Fruit Salad #1

2010-06-04T09:44:00.001-07:00

Fruit Salad #1

1 can fruit cocktail, slightly drained
1 can peaches, slightly drained
1 can pineapple chunks, drained
2 bananas
1 pkg instant french vanilla pudding mix, dry
1/3 cup Tang

Mix all ingredients (except bananas) and chill. Before serving, add bananas.

Banana Pops

2010-06-04T09:43:00.000-07:00

Banana Pops

Bananas, peeled and cut in half around middle
Dipping chocolate
Sprinkles
Wooden skewers or popcicle sticks

Push a popcicle stick or skewer half up the cut end of banana. Melt chocolate according to package directions. Dip banana into chocolate, covering complete. Roll banana in sprinkles. Place on waxed paper and freeze for 3 hours. Yummy!!

Oriental Slaw

2010-06-04T09:42:00.002-07:00

Oriental Slaw

4 c chopped or shredded cabbage
1/2 c chopped green onions
1/2 c slivered almonds
1/2 c sunflower seeds
1 pkg chicken-flavored Ramen noodles (reserve the flavor pkg and do NOT cook them)

Dressing:
2 TBSP white vinegar
2 TBSP sugar
1/4 c oil
Seasoning pkg
dash of pepper

Mix cabbage & onion, chill. Prepare dressing and let stand. Just before serving combine all ingredients with dressing. Yummo!

Pineapple Casserole

2010-06-04T09:42:00.001-07:00

Pineapple Casserole

2 cans drained pineapple tidbits
2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 stack Ritz crackers
6 TBSP flour
1 c sugar
3/4 stick butter

Mix pineapple, sugar, and flour. Add cheese and mix well. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle cracker crumbs over top. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

2010-06-04T09:41:00.002-07:00

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

4lbs potatoes
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 c sweet pickles
1/4 c diced onions (optional)
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp pepper
6 hard boiled eggs

Cook potatoes until tender. Boil and chop eggs. Combine all ingredients. Mix well.

Orange Crush Cake

2010-06-04T09:41:00.001-07:00

Orange Crush Cake

1 c shortening
1 stick soft butter
2 3/4 c sugar
5 egg, seperated
3 c plain flour
pinch of salt
2 tsp orange favoring
8 oz orange crush soda
2 TBSP orange zest (optional)

Cream shrotening, butter, and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time and mix. Add flour and salt alternatey with soda. Add flavoring. Beat whites and fold intoo batter. Bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hours in tube pan. Icing with cool whip.

Homemade Peach Ice Cream

2010-06-04T09:40:00.001-07:00

Homemade Peach Ice Cream

1 c milk
1 c sugar
2 TBSP flour
2 c pureed peaches
2 TBSP lemon juice
1 c heavy cream

Combine sugar and flour. Add milk and cook until thick, stirring occassionally. Cool. Add peaches and lemon juice. Fold in heavy cream. Chill 20 minutes. Churn in ice cream churn according to your churns directions.

Persimmon Puddin'

2010-01-28T07:43:00.002-08:00

2 c raw persimmon pulp
3 TBSP butter
3 beaten eggs
1 1/2 c milk
2 c flour
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 3/4 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg

Melt butter in a shallow baking dish. In mixing bowl, blend pulp with beaten eggs. Mix dry ingredients together, then add dry ingredients alternately with milk to persimmon mixture. Pour in baking dish with welted butter. Bake at 300 degrees about an hour.

'Simmon Cake

2010-01-28T07:43:00.001-08:00

1/2 c persimmon pulp
1 egg
1/2 c sugar
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 TBSP butter

Sift dry ingredients together. Beat egg and melt butter. Blend into the persimmon pulp and mix thoroughly. Pour into greased and floured baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

Preserved Persimmons

2010-01-28T07:42:00.000-08:00

After the first frost in fall, persimmons are ready for gathering. They should then be packed into jars alternately with sugar, being certain that each persimmon is well coated with sugar, with a little extra to spare. Continue packing layers of sugar and persimmons until jars are full. Put lid on and store until sugar has time to penetrate and persimmons are candied. Then they are ready to eat.

Molasses Pie

2010-01-28T07:41:00.000-08:00

2 c molasses
1 c sugar
3 eggs
1 TBSP melted butter
2 TBSP vinegar
dash of nutmeg

Mix all ingredients together and pour into an unbaked pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees.

Gram's Quick Lemonade

2010-01-28T07:38:00.000-08:00

Melt 1 cup sugar in 1 cup warm water.
Add 1 cup lemon concentrate.
Shake it up.
Add enough cold water to make 2 quarts.
Shake it well.
Put it in the fridge to chill.

Passdown Lasagna

2010-01-28T07:36:00.002-08:00

1 lb. hamburger meat
1 16oz can crushed tomatoes
2 6oz cans tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried basil
10oz or 6-8 noodles
2 well beaten eggs
3 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 TBSP dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb. mozzarella cheese

Meat Sauce: brown meat & drain. Add next 4 ingredients with 1 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer for 30 mins. Stir occasionally. Meanwhile, cook noodles in boiling, salted water until tender. Drain.

Cheese Filling: Beat eggs & 1 tsp salt. Add remaining ingredients, except mozzarella cheese.

Assemble: 1/2 noodles, 1/2 cheese filling, 1/2 meat, and 1/2 mozzarella cheese. Repeat.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.

Do NOT use the noodles that you do not cook. It doesn't work as well.

Chicken & Apple Pot Pie

2010-01-28T07:36:00.001-08:00

Chop up apples, celery, & onions. Cook up in a little butter.

Add 3 tbsp butter & 3 tbsp flour. Cook a bit.

Add 1 cup apple cider and 1 cup chicken broth. Cook until thicken a bit.

Put in dish. Cover with puff pastry. Egg wash tops so it browns well.

Put to brown a bit. Yummy!

Chocolate Pound Cake

2010-01-28T07:35:00.000-08:00

2 sticks butter
3 cups sugar
3 cups flour
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup Crisco
5 eggs, seperated & whites beaten stiff
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cocoa

Cream butter & sugar until light & fluffy. Add egg yolks 1 at a time, beating after each. Sift dry ingredients together. Add alternating with milk. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in a tube pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 mins.

Papa's Favorite Gingerbread

2010-01-28T07:34:00.000-08:00

1/2 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp soda
1 egg, beaten
2 heeping tsp ginger
1 tsp salt
1 cup boiling water 1 cup molasses

Cream shortening & sugar. Add egg & molasses. Sift dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Add boiling water. Pour into a greased shallow pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.

Pumpkin Cheesecake

2010-01-28T07:33:00.000-08:00

This is the recipe I make. It isn't my creation. It is actually a Paula Deen recipe.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Crust:
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp light brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 stick melted salted butter

Filling:
3 8oz cream cheese, at room temp
1 15oz can pureed pumpkin
3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Crust: In a medium bowl, combine crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter. Preason down in a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, sugar, and spices. Add flour and vanilla. Beat together until well combined.

Pour into crust. Spread evenly and bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes. Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Scratch Made Pancakes

2010-01-28T07:32:00.000-08:00

Stir together:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 TBSP sugar
A pinch of salt

Don't sift them!

Mix together: 2 eggs & 2 cups milk

Add to dry ingredients and fry in butter or cooking spray.

If it makes too much for you, it works just as well cut in half. That is what we do.

Buttermilk Pancakes

2010-01-28T07:31:00.000-08:00

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 TBSP sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 TBSP melted butter

Sift dry ingredients together. Beat egg thoroughly, then stir in buttermilk and butter. Pour intn dry mixture, using as few strokes as possible to blend. It will be lumpy! Drop by spoonfuls onto hot, greased griddle. When large bubbles appear and burst, turn pancakes and brown on the other side.

Nature's Penicillin

2010-01-28T07:30:00.000-08:00

Natural Antibiotic

1 grapefruit, unpeeled
1 orange, unpeeled
2 lemons, unpeeled
1/2 large onion, peeled
3 cloves garlic, peeled

Roll fruit to release juices a little. Blend up in a blender until fine. Take 1 tbsp every hour. Store in a glass jar with a lid in the fridge. Keeps up to 10 days.
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It doesn't taste good but will knock it out.

Grapefruit boosts immune system.

Oranges help with mucus.

Lemons work as an antiseptic.

Garlic works like an antibiotic.

Russian Tea

2010-01-28T07:27:00.002-08:00

2 c Tang
1/2 c instant tea mix
2 1/2 c sugar
2 pkg lemon kool-aid
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves

Stir together and store in a glass jar with a lid.
Use 1 TBSP per cup of water.

Sweet Potato Casserole

2010-01-28T07:27:00.001-08:00

This is a recipe that is a trademark for my family's dinners during the holidays. My grandmother who passed away a few years ago makes it. YUMMO!! You gotta try it. And it says you can put marshmallows on it, I hate marshmallows. So it is equally as good without them.
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Sweet Potato Casserole

2 large {29oz} cans of sweet potatoes (drain and whip)
2 eggs
2 ½ cups sugar
1 stick of butter
I tsp vanilla flavoring
1 {7oz} can coconut
1 small can crushed pineapple (drained)

Drain and whip potatoes. Then add other ingredients and mix well.

Topping:
I cup brown sugar
½ cup self-rising flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 stick soft butter

Mix well and place on top of casserole before baking. If desired add marshmallows.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Grandma Linda’s Recipe

Poppy Seed Bread

2010-01-28T07:26:00.002-08:00

1 box butter pecan cake mix
1 box instant coconut pudding
½ cup oil
4 eggs
1 cup hot water
1 tsp poppy seeds

Mix all together. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Makes 2 loaves or 1 tube.

Barbara Morgan’s Recipe
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Barbara Morgan was a family friend who passed away several years ago.

Chocolate Éclair Cake

2010-01-28T07:26:00.001-08:00

2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding
3 cups milk

Beat until thick. Add 1 medium container of Cool Whip. Blend together.

Layer: Honey graham crackers & pudding. Begin and end with honey grahams. Top with icing. Refrigerate overnight.

Icing:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
¼ cup evaporated milk

Bring to a boil and cook for one minute. Add 1 stick butter and 1 tsp vanilla. Let cool and beat until thick.

Instead of this icing, I melt milk chocolate icing that is melted in the microwave and pour over the cake.

Barbara Morgan’s Recipe

Rye Bread Pizza

2010-01-28T07:25:00.000-08:00

Rye Bread Pizza

Cook & Drain: 1 ½ lbs hamburger
1 lb. hot sausage
Mix Together: 1 lb. cheddar cheese
1 tsp oregano
¼ tsp garlic
¼ tsp chili powder
½ tsp onion salt
1 small can tomato sauce

Cook for a few minutes, and spread over party rye bread (makes 2 loaves)

Barbara Morgan’s Recipe

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Don't let the rye bread fool you. This is out of this world. I don't use pork sausage. I am allergic so I substitute it.

23 Hour Apple Butter (canning)

2010-01-28T07:24:00.000-08:00

Apples (enough to fill largest crock pot)
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
3 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
3 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Peel, core, and slice apples to fill crock pot. They will cook down you should fill it to the max. (Takes approx an hour to do.) Add vinegar to apples. Cook on high for 8 hours.

After 8 hours, stir and reduce heat to low. Cook another 10 hours.

After 18 hours of cooking time, add sugars and spices. Continue to cook on low for 4 more hours.

After 23 hours (cook & prep time), fill jars and seal.

Elvis Inspired Milkshake

2010-01-28T07:23:00.000-08:00

3 big scoops of vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup cold milk
1/2 banana, cut up
2 heaping TBSP peanut butter

Blend it up.

Tabbi's French Toast

2010-01-28T07:22:00.000-08:00

4 slices multi grain bread
2 eggs
1 TBSP milk
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
butter
favorite syrup

Mix well eggs, milk, and spices. Press bread down in each side and put into a hot pan with melted butter. Brown on both sides. Drizzle with syrup. Enjoy!

Mom’s Sugar Cookies

2010-01-28T07:18:00.002-08:00

1 c. butter or margarine (I always use Land O Lakes Marg. Sticks)

1 ½ c. sugar

3 eggs

1 t. vanilla

3 ½ c. flour

2 t. cream of tarter

1 t. baking soda

½ t. salt

Chill at least 3 – 4 hours or overnight. Roll out to about ¼ “ thick. Cut with cookie cutter or I just use

a glass. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 for about 6 – 8 minutes. (They will not be very brown – don’t overbake)

Prepare ahead: Put sugar in a jar and add whatever color of food coloring you want the sugar to be. (I usually use red and sugar turns out pink)

Shake it really good (you can add more food coloring if it’s not as dark as you want it.) Dump onto a piece of waxed paper

and let the sugar dry for awhile (usually try to do this the day before – it shakes out better when dry). Then put it in a shaker and shake on top of cookies, after you have cut them with cutter.

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The above was a secret family recipe that I got and just found in my emails from 2007 when I was dating a Hood Family member. They are delicious. Enjoy

No Dairy Pecan Cookies

2010-01-28T07:18:00.001-08:00

2/3 c shortening
1/3 c brown sugar
1/3 c white sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 c sifted self-rising flour
2 1/2 - 3 c chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375. Cream shortening and sugars. Add egg and vanilla. Add and mix in flour slowly. Add pecans. Mix well.

Refrigerate 15 mins. Roll into small balls and placed on an ungreased cookie sheet. Cook 9-12 mins or until edges brown slightly.

Butterscotch Cookies

2010-01-28T07:17:00.002-08:00

Use 2: Gram's Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. Replace Chocolate chips with butterscotch chips and add 1/2 chopped pecans. Bake 10 mins @ 375.

Gram's Chocolate Chip Cookies

2010-01-28T07:17:00.001-08:00

1/2 c butter
1/2 c white sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 1/2 c unsifted flour
1 egg
1 6oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 soda

Cream butter, sugars, & eggs until creamy. Add vanilla & mix. Add dry ingredients. Mix. Add chocolate chips. Mix.

Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 mins.

Apple Delight Cookies

2010-01-28T07:16:00.000-08:00

1/2 c butter
1/2 c white sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 1/2 c unsifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
1 c chopped apples
1 c butterscotch chips
1/2 c macadamia nuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 375. Cream sugars, butter, egg, and vanilla. Add slowly flour, salt, and soda. Mix well. Stir in nuts, chips, and apples.

Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes.

Granny's Sugar Cookies with Glaze

2010-01-28T07:15:00.002-08:00

Cream together: 1/2 c butter & 1 c sugar

Blend in:
1 med whole egg or 2 small egg yolks

Sift together and add to mixture:
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
2 cups flour

Blend in: 1/2 tsp vanilla

Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet @ 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Glaze if desired:
Blend together 3/4 c sifted confectioners' sugar and 3 to 4 tsp water. Add food coloring if desired. While cookies are WARM brush with glaze.

Polk Central Peanut Butter Cookies

2010-01-28T07:15:00.001-08:00

2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 lb butter
1 c shortening
2 c white sugar
2 c brown sugar
4 eggs
4 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp soda
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt

May omit salt if peanut butter salt content high. Bake at 350 until done. Do not let brown too much. Do not grease pans.

Makes: 11 DOZEN

No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

2010-01-28T07:14:00.002-08:00

Melt 1 stick butter. Add 2 c sugar, 3 tsp cocoa, and 1/2 c milk. Mix and boil 1 1/2 minutes. Add 1/2 c peanut butter and stir until melted.

After melted, add 3 c uncooked oatmeal and 1 tsp vanilla. Drop on waxed paper. Sit in refrigerator to cool.

DO NOT TRY TO MAKE THESE IF HUMID OR RAINY. THEY WILL NOT HARDEN!

Creme Cookies

2010-01-28T07:14:00.001-08:00

6 TBSP chilled butter
1 c flour
2 1/2 TBSP light cream

Mix together. Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet. Bake @ 375 until done.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

2010-01-28T07:13:00.002-08:00

1 c shortening
1 1/2 c light brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 1/2 c rolled oats
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c chopped nuts, optional

Cream together shortening, eggs, and sugar. Sift together and add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, & soda. Blend thoroughly. Mix in oats, raisins, and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet. Bake @ 400 degrees for 10-12 mins.

Choco-Scotch Clusters

2010-01-28T07:13:00.001-08:00

1 c semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 c butterscotch morsels
2 TBSP peanut butter
4 c rice crispies

Melt chocolate, butterscotch, and peanut butter over low heat, stir constantly until blended. Remove from heat. Add rice crispies until well coated. Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper. Let stand in cool place until firm.

Berry Shortbread Dreams

2010-01-28T07:12:00.002-08:00

1 c butter, softened
2/3 c sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 c all-purpose flour
1/3 to 1/2 c seedless raspberry jam

Glaze:
1 c confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tsp water
1/2 tsp almond extract

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in extract. Gradually add flour until a dough ball forms. Cover and chill 1 hour. Roll into one inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Use end of a wooden spoon to make an indention in each ball. Fill with jelly. Bake @ 350 degrees for 14 to 18 mins.

Cool on wire racks. Spoon more jam into cookies, if desired. Combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.