fruit salad

small carton whipping cream
sugar
fruit of choice {strawberries, bananas, peaches, pineapple, apple, kiwi, plum, pear, mandarin oranges, blueberries}

whip cream in a large bowl until stiff. add about 1/4-1/2 c. sugar {depending on how sweet you like it} fold in fruit until well coated with cream. chill and serve.

outrageous chocolate chip cookies

these are pretty yummy and pretty outrageous.

1 c. butter
1 c. peanut butter {i used crunchy}
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 c. oats
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda
1 12-oz. bag milk chocolate chips

mix butter, peanut butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla until creamy. add flour, oats, salt, baking soda and mix until well combined. add chocolate chips. drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. bake for 10-12 minutes* at 350 degrees.

*if you want a really soft cookie bake less

easy peasy fruit salad

this makes just a little bit and can be altered depending on how many people you are feeding.

1 banana
1 peach
6-8 strawberries
1/2 c. plain yogurt
2-4 TBS honey {depending on how sweet you like it}
1 TBS lime juice

slice fruit into bite size chunks. whisk yogurt honey and lime juice until it is smooth and the honey has dissolved. pour over fruit and toss until fruit is well coated. chill until ready to serve.

rice krispie treats

how pathetic am i? i had to look up the rice krispie treat recipe last night on the internet in order to make them. i made a few additions, so here is my version. and another thing? i guess it's been like FOREVER since i've made these because i forgot how STICKY they are! i didn't like it one bit.

3 TBS butter
1 bag marshmallows
6 cups rice krispie cereal
a couple dashes cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla
plain m&m's

melt the butter and marshmallows in a saucepan over medium heat. once melted remove from heat and add cinnamon and vanilla. pour over rice krispies and mix until combined. you can also mix the m&m's in at this point, which isn't a bad idea, but after i pressed the krispie treat mix into a greased jelly roll pan i sprinkled the m&ms on top and pressed them into the cereal mixture....whatever you prefer really. let cool completely and cut into squares.

pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

i usually half this recipe because it makes a ton.

2 c. shortening
1 16-oz. can pumpkin
1 tsp vanilla
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp allspice (i usually just use ground cloves)
1 tsp salt
4 c. flour
2 TBS cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 pkg. milk chocolate chips

cream shortening and sugar. add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla; beat well. stir together flour and spices and add to pumpkin mixture. add chocolate chips. put on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.

lemon bars

1 c. plus 2 TBS flour
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. powdered sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 TBS lemon juice
1/2 tsp baking powder

cream 1 c. flour, butter and powdered sugar. press into an 8 inch square pan. bake 20 minutes at 350. cool. mix eggs, sugar, salt and lemon juice. add remaining flour and baking powder. mix well. pour over cooled crust. bake 25 minutes at 350. sprinkle powdered sugar on top as soon as removed from the oven. cool throroughly before cuting into bars.

sweet chex mix

7 c. corn chex
7 c. rice chex
7 c. golden grahams
2 c. coconut
1 c. slivered almonds

mix all together in a LARGE bowl. (make sure you use the "name brand" golden grahams or else they will be soggy and gross)

melt together in a saucepan:
1 c. karo syrup
3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar

bring to a boil for 2 minutes and pour over cereals. mix well and store in an airtight container.

chocolate chip cookies

2 c. plus 2 TBS flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 c. butter softened
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla
2-3 tsp cinnamon
1 pkg. milk chocolate chips
1/2 c. butterscotch chips (optional)

mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. in a large mixing bowl cream together butter and sugars until light. add egg and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. stir in flour mixture, mix until combined. add chocolate and cinnamon. bake at 350 for 7-9 minutes.

snickerdoodles

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 3/4 c. flour
2 eggs
2 tsp cream of tarter
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 TBS sugar
2 tsp cinnamon

mix butter, shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar and eggs thoroughly. blend in flour cream of tarter, soda and salt. shape dough by rounded spoonfuls into balls. mix 2 TBS sugar and cinnamon together. roll dough balls into mixture. place on a greased baking sheet and bake 7 minutes at 400.

rollo cookies

1 box Devil's food cake mix
1 stick butter, softened
1 egg
1 bag (3-4 sticks) rollo candies

heat oven to 350. mix ingredients together. flatten dough in palm and place a rollo candy in the middle. fold dough around candy. place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 8-11 minutes.

chocolate oat squares

this recipe is from my good friend kelli. be careful they are super addicting!

1 c. butter, softened
2 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 c. quick cooking oats
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
2 TBS butter
2 c. milk chocolate chips
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla

cream together 1 c. butter with brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs and 2 tsp vanilla. stir in the oats, flour, baking soda and 1 tsp salt. press 2/3 of the mixture in a greased jelly roll pan. set aside the remaining dough. combine the condensed milk, 2 TBS butter, chocolate chips and remaining 1/2 tsp salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir frequently until melted and smooth. remove from heat and add remaining 2 tsp vanilla. spread over the prepared crust and sprinkle with the reserved dough. bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until golden brown. cool completely before cutting into squares.