Salty Sweet Treats

Salty Sweet Treats 4 tbsp margarine10 oz mini marshmallows4 cups Rice Krispies cereal2 cups pretzel sticks (broken)1/2 cup toffee bits1 cup plain M&M candies Melt margarine over low hot in a large pot.Add marshmallows and stir constantly until melted.Remove from heat. Add cereal, pretzels, toffee bits, and M&M candies.Stir vigorously until well combined.Press into buttered…

Rob’s Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies 8 ounces unsalted butter (softened (kerrygold or high quality butter))1/2 pound powdered sugar2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract3 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon vegetable oil (as needed for dry dough)Icing8 cups powdered sugar (sifted)6 tbsp meringue powder1/2 cup warm water1 tbsp light corn syrup1 1/2 tsp almond extract1/2…

Christi’s Rocky Road Bars

Rocky Road Bars Bar1/2 cup butter1 ounce unsweetened chocolate (optional)1 cup sugar1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup pecans (chopped)1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla2 eggs (large)Filling6 ounces cream cheese (softened)1/2 cup sugar2 tbsp flour1/4 cup butter (softened)1 egg (slightly beaten)1/2 tsp vanilla1/4 cup pecans (chopped)6 ounces chocolate chips2 cups miniature marshmallowsFrosting1/4 cup butter1 ounce unsweetened chocolate2…

Swedish Heirloom Cookies

Swedish Heirloom Cookies 1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup butter or margarine (softened)1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)1/2 tsp salt2 cups all-purpose flour1 tbsp water1 tbsp vanilla extract1 1/4 cups ground almondspowdered sugar Cream shortening and butter at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.Add 1 cup powdered sugar and salt; mix well.  Stir in flour. …

Alabama Chocolate-Praline Jumbo Christmas Mud Squares

Alabama Chocolate-Praline Jumbo Christmas Mud Squares Crust3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs3/4 cup pecans (finely chopped)1/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)1/4 cup butter or margarine (melted)Caramel Layer12 ounces caramel topping3 tbsp all-purpose flourMain Layer1 cup butter or margarine4 ounces unsweetened chocolate1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup all-purpose flour4 eggs (beaten)1 tsp vanilla extractChocolate Frosting1 tbsp butter or…