Holiday Delight

Graham Cracker Toffee:

1 pkg graham crackers-1/3 of the box
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

In a 13x9 pan, line the graham crackers. Combine the butter and sugar over medium heat. Boil for about 5 minutes. Pour mixture over graham crackers. Bake at 300 for 12minutes. As soon as this comes out of the oven, pour chocolate morsels over the toffee. Let sit for a couple of minutes, then smooth the chocolate over the toffee until covered on all sides. Top with pecans before the chocolate sets.

Chocolate Overload

My aunt found this yummy recipe in Southern Living.

Cappuccino Frosted Brownies:

4 1oz. unsweetened chocolate baking squares
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup semi sweet chocolate morsels

Combine all ingredients and bake in a greased 13x9 pan for 30-35 minutes. While this cools, make the frosting.

Cappuccino Butter Cream Frosting:

1 envelope instant Swiss Mocha cappuccino mix-calls for Land O Lakes
1/4 cup hot milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
16 oz. box confectioner's sugar

Dissolve the Swiss Mocha mix into the milk. Allow to cool. Cream the butter until smooth, then add the confectioner's sugar. Mix until well combined, then add the Swiss Mocha and milk mixture. Spread over cooled brownies.

Me Time

I am long overdue for a recipe update. I am having some ME time tonight, so this is how I wanted to spend my time.


Lemon Squares:

1 box lemon cake mix
1 stick butter
1 egg

Mix together and spread into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

2 eggs
1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese (room temperature)
pinch of salt
16 oz. box confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream the eggs and cream cheese. Add salt, sugar, and vanilla. Spread over the first mixture in the baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees 40-50 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. Cut into squares. Top with confectioners sugar.

The Look for Fall

Okay, I have been MIA for a month and a half. Going back to work has been crazy. I have a ton of recipes backed up that I want to share, so I will get started.

Orange Brownies:

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 sticks butter, softened
4 eggs
2 tsp. orange extract
1 tsp. grated orange zest

Glaze:

1 cup confectioner's sugar
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. grated orange zest

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 pan. Stir together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter, eggs, extract, and zest. Beat mixture with an electric mixer until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Pierce the cake with a fork, and pour glaze over cake. Cut into squares.