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Easy Back To School Cupcakes

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Easy Back To School Cupcakes

Are you ready to make some Easy Back To School Cupcakes? These cupcakes are so easy and fun.

I can not believe my grandkids go back to school in a week. Where did summer go? Seems we haven’t had nearly enough swim days at grammas.  Summers are way too short here in Ohio. My 2 oldest grandsons are going to second grade.  WOW! Seems they should still be wearing diapers. The twins are at home with their GiGi (their other grandma) for one more school year. They are anxious to go to kindergarten. 

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The grandkids love to come to grandmas in hopes of not only going in the pool and playing in the playroom but catching grandma baking.

They all love to catch me making my Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies or maybe my Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies.

Hopefully, they will be excited when they come over and see that I made them these Easy Back To School Cupcakes.

The cupcakes are so cute, they look like an apple for the teachers.

How To Make Easy Back To School Cupcakes:

Making these cupcakes are so easy.  You will need a boxed cake mix of choice with the required ingredients (usually oil, eggs, water). I used Betty Crocker Super Moist Chocolate.  Your favorite buttercream frosting, homemade or a tub from the grocery store. Food coloring, a tube  of green icing for stems and I used chocolate frosting from a tub and shaped it as a stem

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Easy Back To School Cupcakes

Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting -apple
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • OVEN

Ingredients

  • 1 cake mix I used super moist chocolate
  • oil as directed on box
  • eggs as directed on box
  • water as directed on box
  • a small amount of chocolate frosting I bought a can at the grocery Betty Crocker
  • Butter Cream Frosting your favorite recipe or store-bought
  • food coloring red and a small amount of green or you can use a tube of green for the leaves

Instructions

  • Make Cake as instructed on the box,
  • Spoon into 24 regular-sized paper-lined muffin cups, bake as directed as on box for cupcakes
  • Cool completely
  • For Frosting Use Your Favorite Butter Cream recipe
  • Set a small bit aside and tint green or use tube - tint the rest red
  • Frost the cupcakes red, make your stem out of chocolate frosting or a small piece of chocolate or tootsie roll can be used. Put the stem in the center of cupcake and pipe leaves around with green icing
  • Enjoy!

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Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Pumpkin Cookies on plate Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies are so yummy and easy to throw together. They are soft and chewy and full of flavor.

Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

White chocolate chips have become my new addiction. Ha Ha which is really odd because I never liked white chocolate until recently. Soon everywhere will be flooded with pumpkin everything. I mean it is the middle of August right? I’m anxious to drink pumpkin coffees and lattes and pumpkin pie. I am not however anxious to let go of summer.  Summer is my favorite season. I hope to retire somewhere that is warm year-round. San Diego is my first choice. We lived there for years, my husband was raised there and he still has siblings and their families there. It is kind of home to me. For the moment though my children and grandchildren and my husband’s job is here in Cincinnati so its where we call home.

Now back to pumpkins, these  PumpkinWhite Chocolate Chip Cookies are delicious and pretty easy to make.  You will need -brown sugar, white sugar, butter, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, flour, and white chocolate chips.

If you aren’t a fan of pumpkin but are looking for a good cookie or brownie recipe:

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Are both great options. I hope to do a lot of different cookie and pie recipes over the Holidays so be sure to check back, Add your email at the top of the page to get notified when I post new recipes.

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Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

pumpkin cookies

pumpkin cookies

How To Make Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies :

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Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin white chocolate chips, soft and chewy
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies
Servings: 18 cookies

Equipment

  • EQUIPMENT NEEDED
  • Electric Mixer
  • OVEN
  • BAKING SHEET

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cups white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • 1.PREHEAT OVEN TO 375°
  • 2. In a Mixing Bowl Cream Together Sugars, Butter and Vanilla
  • 3. Add The Pumpkin Puree and Mix Well, add all Spices, Add Flour, Mix Well
  • 4. Fold in White Chocolate Chips
  • 5. Drop Batter by Tablespoons on Non-Stick Baking Sheet or Or Baking Matt. Flatten Slightly
    With Fork or Palm of Hand.
  • 6. Bake 8-10 Minutes at 375°
  • 7. Serve Warm or Allow to Cool and Store in Airtight Container

 

 

 

EASY NO BAKE BANANA CREAM PIE !

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Easy No Bake Banana Cream Pie

Easy No-Bake Banana Cream Pie  Light and Fluffy and so delicious. Making Easy No-Bake Banana Cream Pie is so easy to make.  Using instant pudding, a pre-made graham cracker crust, fresh bananas, and Reddi whip or cool whip its a snap.  This no-bake pie can be thrown together in 10-15 minutes I have pointed out in the past when I shared my recipes for The Easiest Peach Cobbler You Will Ever Bake and The Best No-Bake Cherry Cheese- Cake! I love quick easy desserts that don’t take hrs to make.

This No-Bake Banana Cream Pie is delicious. My husband loves banana cream and coconut cream pies, my kids love chocolate cream and peanut butter pie. With everyone liking something different I have a variety of things to try to make and share with you all. In the past on Thanksgiving or other holidays that we get together as a family, I always bought pies from a restaurant. I hope to change that trend this year.

Banana Cream Slice

How to Make Easy No-Bake Banana Cream Pie :

Making this no-bake pie is so simple and quick. You will need milk, vanilla extract, instant banana pudding, whipped topping (cool whip), pre-made graham cracker crust, fresh bananas. Reddi Whip (or additional cool whip) and Marchiano cherries for garnish(optional). 

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Easy No-Bake Banana Cream Pie

easy no-bake ,pudding ,pre-made crust , cool whip
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pie
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Cold Milk (I used 1%)
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 3.4oz pkg Banana Cream Instant Pudding (I used sugar-free)
  • 1 12 oz Carton Frozen Whipped Topping Thawed (I used Cool-Whip)
  • 1 9 inch Graham Cracker Crust
  • 2 Firm Bananas
  • 4-5 Marchiano Cherries optional for garnish

Instructions

  • In Large Mixing Bowl -Whisk together milk and pudding -mix approximately 2-3 minutes until thickened
  • Fold in 3 cups whipped topping
  • Pour in 1-1/3 cups of pudding mixture into pie crust . Layer sliced bananas and remaining pudding mixture.
  • Top with remaining whipped topping or with Reddi-whip -garnish with cherries. (optional)
  • Refrigerate until serving

The Best No -Bake Cherry Cheese- Cake !

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This is The Best No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake I’ve ever had. BarNone!

 

The Best No Bake Cherry CheesecakeTHE BEST  NO-BAKE  CHERRY  CHEESECAKE 

Making  The Best No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake with condensed milk is the best one I’ve ever eaten. It is so simple to make and absolutely delicious. 

As I’ve said before when I shared my Cherry Poke Cake cherries are one of my favorites. They are so sweet and yummy.

After testing this yummy No-Bake  Cherry Cheese Cake, It definitely was THE BEST NO-BAKE CHERRY CHEESE-CAKE. I had to put most of it in the freezer.  If I didn’t put it in the freezer  I would continue to eat it until it was gone.  I absolutely love cheesecake. I have always been afraid to make real cheesecake, afraid of messing it up.  

When I found this no-bake recipe it looked so simple – no-frills just a simple graham cracker crust and a thick sweet filling.

Cherry cheesecake with cherry

 

WHAT PAN DO I USE TO MAKE MY NO-BAKE CHERRY CHEESECAKE?

I’ve always just used a pie pan whenever I made the no-bake cheesecakes or pies with cream cheese and whip cream. I decided since I was venturing into new territory and making a real graham cracker crust, I should try using a springform pan. I am so glad I did the crust came out great. 

POINTERS FOR MAKING THE BEST NO-BAKE CHERRY CHEESECAKE:

  • Make sure your cream cheese is room temperature to avoid getting a lumpy filling.
  • Be sure to use full fat sweetened condensed milk -low fat or fat-free will cause filling to not set up.
  • Make sure to use plenty of lemon juice – It will help the filling set up.
  • Use plenty of cherry pie filling for over-flowing flavor.

The best no-bake cherry cheesecake-horizontalWith fall right around the corner, all of the pumpkin and apple recipes will be everywhere. I wanted to get out a few more summer recipes before that happens. So try this great cheesecake recipe or if you haven’t tried my recipe for Mile High Strawberry Jello Pie give it a try.

Making The Best No-Bake Cherry Cheese Cake is very easy and completely no-bake. You will need graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon for the crust. For the filling, you will need cream cheese, 

sweetened condensedcheesecake crust view milk, vanilla, lemon juice, and cherry pie filling.

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This Recipe is partially adapted from https://www.marthastewart.com/858246/no-bake-cheesecake

Cherry cheesecake with cherry
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The Best No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

No-Bake Cherry Cheese Cake
Prep Time30 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese cake
Servings: 10
Calories: 710kcal

Equipment

  • Spring Form Pan
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs I buy pre-crushed keebler
  • 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 12 Tbsp Salted Butter melted
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

Filling

  • 2 8 oz Blocks full fat cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 14 oz can full fat sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 20 oz can cherry pie filling or fruit of choice

Instructions

Crust Instructions

  • Place graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl and stir using a fork. The mixture will resemble wet sand. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-10” springform pan. Chill at least 10 minutes before filling.

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth using a hand or a stand mixer. Add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and lemon juice and mix until smooth and no lumps remain. Pour into prepared crust. Chill at least 4 hours before serving so the mixture can set

  • Add Cherry Topping and optional whipped topping and cherry on top

Notes

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The Easiest Peach Cobbler You Will Ever Bake

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This Peach Cobbler is definitely going to be The Easiest Peach Cobbler You Will Ever Make.

Peach Cobbler Ala Mode

The Easiest Peach Cobbler You Will Ever Make

So I’ve mentioned many times in the past, I’m not a great cook or baker.  I never thought it would be something that I would really enjoy.  Running to the grocery store bakery or the closest restaurant was always my thing.

Peach Cobbler alamode

When I was fortunate enough to be able to semi-retire a few years ago, I realized maybe cooking and baking is something I would enjoy doing. 

So in setting out on learning to cook and bake I’m always looking for quick and easy recipes for beginners.

With a little encouragement from my niece and children, the decision was made to document my journey. Hoping that to inspire others that are novices to jump in and try. 

I was always so jealous because my mother and sisters were great cooks and bakers. My husband always jokingly but not really joking said: “why can’t you bake like your sister?”  Whenever we went to my sisters for anything there were always pies or cakes that she had baked for our visit. If she and her family were coming to my house, either my husband cooked or we picked up something already made.  For 35 years I always said -I might not know how to cook but at least I was smart enough to marry someone who can.

This week I decided to bake something that I had never made before. Well looking at pie and cake recipes came across a blogger post that said -cobbler is a lazy person dessert.  Bingo! Cobbler it is. I was wishing I had fresh fruit, no luck but I did have a can of peach pie filling.  After looking at several recipes, decided on  The Easiest Peach Cobbler You Will Ever Make.

Peach Cobbler Top View

Making The Easiest Peach Cobbler You Will Ever Make was a piece of cake. I guess I should say a piece of cobbler. This cobbler recipe only takes 4 ingredients. The 4 ingredients are likely in your food pantry.  If you have peach pie filling or canned peaches, a white or yellow cake mix, butter, and cinnamon. I used a french vanilla cake mix giving it a little extra flavor.  Of course, you can use fresh peaches if you have them. If you are wondering 

Can I use cherries or apples?- Absolutely now that I know how easy cobbler is to make I’m gonna try making it with every fruit I can find. 

Serve the cobbler warm with a scoop of ice cream. You will think you died and went to heaven.

If cobbler isn’t your thing, ( don’t know how that could be) check out some of my other desserts Cherry Poke Cake

or Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

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The Easiest Peach Cobbler You Will Ever Bake

Peaches, Cake Mix, Butter, and Cinnamon
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peaches

Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz can peach pie filling canned peaches can be substituted
  • 1 15 oz box French Vanilla Cake Mix or flavor of choice
  • 3/4 cup butter reduce to 1/2 cup if using canned peaches
  • 1 tsp cinnamon sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 3/4 tsp sugar

Instructions

  • Pre-Heat oven to 375°
  • Empty Peach Pie Filling into 13 x 9 baking pan spread out evenly
  • sprinkle cinnamon sugar over peaches
  • sprinkle cake mix over peaches and press down into the filling with a spoon or your hands
  • cut the butter up into small pieces and distribute over the top of the cake mix. Using a knife cut the butter and the cake mix into the peaches
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream and you will think you are in heaven

Watermelon Fruit Basket

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Convincing my husband to make this Watermelon Fruit Basket was not easy. He didn’t want to be bothered. I am so glad I did though. The making of the Watermelon Fruit Basket brought back so many great memories.  

Watermelon Fruit Basket

Over the years well we were raising our kids we often took the Watermelon Fruit Basket to pot lucks or barbeques. Our kids always thought it was fun to watch their dad cut it and put it together. Of course, they didn’t mind eating it either.

I always felt good taking the Watermelon Fruit Basket as our dish to pass at picnics or barbeques.  Joe always got tons of praise for how cute it was. There was always plenty to go around and Watermelon Fruit Bowl is a healthy option. 

On the 4th of July, we had a barbeque and all our kids and grandkids came over as well as a few friends.  Just like our own kids, our grandkids were in awe.  They thought PaPas Watermelon Fruit Basket was so cool. 

We have always kept it pretty basic just making a handle and a scalloped edge. There are many great ideas out there for carving your watermelon and doing all kinds of fancy designs.  I will add links at the bottom of my posts to other bloggers or carving artists if you’d like to check them out. The fruits you use in addition to the watermelon can vary by choice and season.

For this festive Watermelon Fruit Basket, we used the following: Obviously watermelon, green grapes, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, and cantaloupe.  The fruit is all so colorful and fresh-looking, most people find it irresistible. If you are by chance are not a fruit lover, (as odd as I find that haha). I have several other great dessert or side dishes you could make to take to your picnic or pot luck. Be sure to try Fluffy Watergate Salad or Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.

So give this Watermelon Fruit Basket a Try and let me know how it went.

You will have extra watermelon after filling your basket – serve in a separate dish or stick it in an airtight container and save for yourself to have later.

As promised here are some links to some fancy watermelon carving sites:

Watermelon.org has quite a few great fruit carving ideas to try!

Check out this Watermelon Baby Carriage that would be great for a baby shower.

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Watermelon Fruit Basket

Watermelon with various fresh fruit
Prep Time20 mins
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Keyword: fruit, watermelon

Equipment

  • cutting board, large butcher knife, serrated edge knife for scalloping sides, tape for marking handle

Ingredients

  • 1 large watermelon
  • 1 qt strawberries
  • 1 pineapple
  • 1/2 lb green seedless grapes
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 1 medium cantaloupe

Instructions

  • 1. Place watermelon width-wise on a flat surface.  Roll melon until it settles into a position where it remains stable or cut a thin slice from the bottom to provide stability.  As shown, use strips of masking tape to mark lines of handle and rim of the basket.

  • 2. With a pencil or with the point of your serrated knife, draw on the watermelon where you want the scalloped edge to be on the basket
  • 3.– Using a sharp knife, cut into the watermelon along the scalloped pencil lines.  Next, cut a large wedge from the area on both sides of the handle, leaving about an inch above the scalloped rim.  Remove wedge, inserting knife behind the scallops, cut straight down into the melon close to the rind, cutting deep enough to release top part of the rim.  Lift and discard.

  • 4. Remove masking tape.  Scoop out a watermelon from the rind.  , add your other fresh fruit combined with watermelon cut into one-inch cubes. You will also want to cube your pineapple and cantaloupe. I normally use some of the strawberries whole and some sliced.
    The finished look is really awesome.


Mile High Strawberry Jello Pie

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MILE  HIGH STRAWBERRY JELLO PIE 

 

My Mile High Strawberry Jello came out fantastic.  I was so happy with the end results. So rich and creamy, refreshing summer dessert. Very easy to make and no-bake, my favorite kind of recipe.

 

I have mentioned before that my baking skills aren’t great haha .  If I can find a great dessert that doesn’t involve baking  I’m always happy to try it. I was looking for a refreshing dessert that was easy to make for a  barbeque we were having.  I hit the jackpot with this  Mile High Strawberry Jello Pie.    Everyone at the barbeque loved it and were asking for the recipe. No one could believe how easy it was to make. When I told them that it was just simply made with fresh strawberries, strawberry jello, cool whip, and a store-bought gram cracker crust they were in shock.

 

My kids and grandkids are already begging me to make another Mile High Strawberry Jello Pie.  Everyone was upset that there was none left after the barbeque. I am planning on another get together this week for the 4th of July. Looks like Mile High Strawberry  Pie will be on the menu. I just might add some blueberries to make it a little more festive for the occasion. 

 

There is nothing that makes me happier than having all my kids and grandkids here at once. Family is everything. I was blessed to come from a large family that everyone was very close. I now am lucky enough to have married a great man who has given me a great life for almost 35 yrs. We have 4 great grown kids and 4 grandkids that are our world. hoping for some extended family to attend as well.  So much fun, hoping mother nature cooperates.

 

If you want to try this Mile High Strawberry Jello Pie you will need just a few simple ingredients.  Get a store-bought 9-inch graham cracker crust, or of course if you would prefer to make your own, go for it. You will also need fresh strawberries, strawberry Jello or gelatine brand of choice, cool whip or other whip toppings.  Stay tuned I think I am going to try making this pie with different fruits maybe peaches or raspberries.  If looking for other quick and easy desserts check out my Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies or my Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies.

 

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Mile High Strawberry Jello Pie

Cool Refreshing No Bake Pie
Prep Time10 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Jello

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Strawberries (Divided)
  • 2/3 Cup Boiling Water
  • 1 Pkg 3 oz Strawberry JELL-O or gelatin of choice
  • 1/2 Cup Cold Water
  • 2 8 oz Tubs Cool Whip or whip topping of choice
  • 1 9 inch Ready to use graham

Instructions

  • 1. Slice 1 cup of strawberries refrigerate for later use. Slice remaining berries and set aside. Add boiling water to jello ,stir for 2 minutes or until completely dissolved. Add ice to cold water to make it 1 cup., discard any extra. Add to jello and stir until slightly thickened . remove any ice that didn't melt.
  • 2. Whisk in 1 tub of cool whip and 1 cup of berries. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or until mixture is very thick and will mound. Spoon in to your graham cracker crust.
  • 3. Refrigerate 3-4 hrs until completely firm . Top with second tub of cool whip , swirling with spatula or spoon . Garnish with remaining berries - ready to serve or keep in refrigerator until ready to eat.

 

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Could you use a different flavor of jello and different fruit? – You definitely could.

 How long does it keep -I would think if kept covered it would  be good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator

Do You have to top it with the cool whip ?- No, I have seen others just use a dollop of cool whip or whip cream on top. I love the mile high look myself

Red White And Blue Jello Cheese Cake Parfaits

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Red White and Blue Jello Cheese Cake Parfaits

Look at this adorable 4th of July  Red White and Blue Jello Cheesecake Parfaits. They have jello, cream cheese, whipped cream, and blueberries.  Oh and of course a cherry of course.

 

I know I am a little late in posting these.  Most people plan a little more ahead than I do Ha Ha.  However, I decided at the last minute that I’m gonna have a barbeque and pool party.

 

I wasn’t sure if I should plan anything because our weather has been crazy this year.  It has been raining nonstop. Mother Nature has had me thinking that I live in Seattle, not  Ohio.

Seems as though Summer has finally arrived. The forecast looks sunny and hot for the 4th of July. A great day for enjoying the pool, Barbequing with friends and family and maybe ending with some fireworks. My grandkids are so excited they love when they get to come to grammas and use the pool and play with cousins.

 

So on to the menu, of course, we will have the usuals, hot dogs, hamburgers and Moms Classic Macaroni Salad. I wanted to make something festive and cute. These patriotic Red White and Blue Cheesecake Parfaits are perfect.  I know everyone is going to love them.  I thought I should share them. If you are looking for a last minute dessert to take to a pot luck or barbeque this might just do the trick.  They are easy to make and have simple ingredients. I used large plastic cups but if you are looking to feed a big crowd you may want to use smaller cups.    To make this recipe you will need blueberry jello, lemon jello, cream cheese, whipped topping (cool whip) cherry or any red jello (raspberry, strawberry) and blueberries, cherries or strawberries for garnish if you choose.

 

Can you use a large baking dish(9 x 13) and cut into individual pieces later ?-  Absolutely

Can you use a large compote dish and serve with a spoon – I think that would work great.

Could you switch up the flavors or colors of the jello for different occasions – yes you can.

Always keep refrigerated except well serving. Will keep up to a week in airtight container

 

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Red White and Blue Jello Cheesecake Parfaits

An Easy festive dessert for the 4th of July with Jello and cream cheese
3 hrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Jello

Ingredients

  • 2 3.5 oz Blueberry jello
  • 1 3.5 Lemon Jello
  • 1 8 oz brick Cream Cheese
  • 8 oz whipped topping (cool whip)
  • 2 3.5 oz Cherry Jello or red jello of choice
  • Marciano cherries optional
  • Blueberries optional

Instructions

  • Prepare Blueberry Jello as instructed on box -pour in to cups and place into refrigerator for an hr or until firm.
  • Prepare lemon flavored jello using 1 cup of boiling water . Beat cream cheese slightly and then add lemon jello . Beat jello and cream cheese until smooth. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
  • Once cream cheese mixture has cooled ,fold in whipped topping until thoroughly mixed together . Pour this mixture over the firm set blue jello . Refrigerate until this layer firms up -approx an hour..
  • Prepare the cherry or other red jello as directed on box. pour over the set lemon layer and return to refrigerator until the final layer is firm.
  • Top with whipped topping , a cherry and a few blueberries- Enjoy !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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              Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies   

  I think these Soft Oatmeal Raisin  Cookies are the best I have ever made. They are soft and chewy and a little bit spicy. 

 

Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

 I have been on the hunt for a good Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe for a long time. I think my search may be over.

 These cookies are delicious and easy to make.

 Well raising my kids I always worked and never had a lot of time for cooking or baking. In reality I never really enjoyed it. However I secretly always longed to be the mother that always had cookies or a cake in the oven when the kids came home from school.

I now kind of have a second shot at that. So I can’t be that mom but I can be that grandmother.  Being blessed to now be semi-retired.

I stay home and help my daughter out by being my grandson’s caregiver.  We have a  great time doing all kinds of activities from swimming to amusement parks. He also enjoys going to Costco with grandma. His favorite thing there is the oatmeal raisin cookies. He asks for them every time we go. Of course, he always gets them. That’s what grammas are for.

 The problem being you can’t buy just oatmeal raisin cookies.  They come in a variety pack. Costcos 18 pack of cookies only have 6 oatmeal raisin cookies.  Needless to say, they don’t last long around My house.

 Everyone in my house loves them. So I made it my mission to find a recipe that everyone liked. After trying several,  none quite cut it. My grandson kept saying they were all too hard.

  Finally, I think I hit the jackpot when I found this Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe. You will need butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, oats, and raisins.   They are great. Got a thumbs up from the grandson. So they will be our new go-to when wanting Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.

 The next time I make them I think I will try adding walnuts or maybe chocolate chips. So try them as is or change them up a little. I think you’ll love them.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt optional
  • 3 cups Oats (quick or old fashioned ) I use Quaker
  • 1 cup raisins I use sun maid

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350° F
  • In a large mixing bowl , beat butter and sugars with electric mixer until smooth
  • In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients ,flour,baking soda ,cinnamon and salt mix well
  • Combine with butter and sugar mixture-mix well
  • Add oats and raisins
  • When all ingredients are all mixed ,drop rounded tablespoons on to ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 2-3 minutes -Enjoy! Cool completely before storing in air tight container

Cherry Poke Cake

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Easy Cherry  Poke Cake !!

Who doesn’t love a poke cake? Cherry has to be one of my favorites. They are so easy to make and you usually can throw them together with stuff you have on hand. Often I just make them with a cake mix, jello and put whip cream on top.

 

When I made this  Cherry Poke Cake,  I added the cherry pie filling on top to make it a little more appealing and it is so good. Poke cakes can also be made very simple with just cake, pudding and whip topping. All poke cakes are a hit in my house they are usually gone in a day. Cherry Poke Cake is a  favorite to have if I am having a cup of coffee after dinner. Ok  I’ll admit it, if there is any left the next morning,  have also  been known to eat it for breakfast with my morning coffee.

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