Fudge Brownies!

This are super easy to make and you can change them up many different ways. When I made them this time I sprinkled Mint chocolate chips on top before I baked them. (See the picture) They were really yummy! You could leave them plain, sprinkle any kind of chip or nut (or whatever else) you like with chocolate on top.

Fudge Brownies

Combine:
1-1/3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
3/4 cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Combine:
2/3 c. oil
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla

Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Spread in greased 9X13 pan (cake pan). Bake 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Chocolate Butterflies

These are some of my favorite cookies in the world! My Mom loved them when she was a little girl too. They have a cake like texture so they are nice and soft! They freeze well, so you can make a big batch and pull them out as you need them.

Cream together:
1 c. peanut butter
1 c. shortening
2-2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla

Add alternately:
2/3 c. milk
4 c. flour
2/3 c. cocoa
4 tsp. baking powder

Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheets. Press crisscrosses with fork dipped in water. Bake 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Makes 8 dozen.

Magic Cookie Bars

I made these last Sunday afternoon. They are so easy and magic! Not to mention how absolutely delicious they taste! The recipe originally came off an Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed milk can. Thats why the recipe calls for that kind of sweetened condensed milk, any brand would work though.

1/2 c. butter
1-1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
14 ounce can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1 c. (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
3-1/2 ounce can (1-1/3 c.) flaked coconut
1 c. chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325 degrees for glass dish). In 13X9-inch baking pan, melt margarine in oven. Sprinkle crumbs over margarine; pour Eagle Brand evenly over crumbs. Top with remaining ingredients; press down firmly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Chill thoroughly if desired. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Apple Crisp

Today I am posting about Apple Crisp. I love apple crisp. The crispy apples and delicious topping make for on pretty good dessert. Even better if you put ice cream with it.

Mix Together:
1/2 c. sugar
sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

Pour over pealed and slices apples in pan.

Topping:
1 c. Flour
1 c. Oatmeal
1 c. brown sugar
1 stick of melted margarine

Sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake 350 degrees until apples are tender.

Sour Cream cake

This is a recipe I made Saturday. We had some older milk in the fridge, so we used that for the sour cream. It tasted really good! The original recipe called for instant coffee grounds, but we left that out. You can also make more layers of filling and batter, but I did just one layer of filling in the middle.

Combine:
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Set aside. In bowl combine 1 c. margarine and 1 c. sugar. Beat until creamy. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with 1 c. sour cream.

Filling Combine:
1 c. chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1/2 c. brown sugar

Spoon 1/2 of cake batter into greased 10 inch bundt pan. Sprinkle with the filling mixture. Cover with the rest of the batter. Bake 350 degrees for 1 hr. and 10 min. (check after 40 minutes). Cool 15 minutes; turn out onto cake rack. Cool completely.

Homemade noodles

I love homemade egg noodles! And they are so easy and fast to make! Heres our favorite recipe.

1 cup flour
1 egg
1 Tablespoon oil
1 Tablespoon water

Put the flour, egg and oil in the food processor and buzz it. It should look like crumbs. Pour the water in and buzz again. It should stick together when you squeeze it. If you have pasta maker you can use that to make them into noodles. Or just roll out your dough and cut it into strips. Put them in boiling water, it really doesn't take long for them to cook! So watch them closely! You can top them with what ever you like. One of our favorite toppings is just some melted butter and Parmesan cheese. Yum!

Navajo Fry Bread

Here is another family favorite. Navajo Fry Bread. The recipe says you can put Taco fixings or honey on them. Sometimes we like to sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar while they are nice and hot for dessert. Yum!

Navajo Fry Bread

Sift into a bowl:
4 1/2 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
2 t. baking powder

Stir in:
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. milk

Knead with your hands. Pat or roll into circles approximately 5" in diameter. With fingers make small hole in center. Fry in several inches hot oil at 400 degrees; electric skillet is convenient. Dough will puff and bubble. Turn when golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with honey, or use while fresh for Navajo Tacos.