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Carmel Apple Snickerdoodle Cookie

Carmel Apple Snickerdoodle Cookie

Carmel Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies

Course Dessert
Servings 24 Cookies

Ingredients
  

Cookie

  • 1 Cup Butter Softened
  • 1.5 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 2 1/4 Cups AP Flour
  • 2 tsp Cream Of Tartar
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 4 tbsp Granulated Sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon (for coating)

Filling

  • 2 Honey Crisp Apples
  • 1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1 1/4 Cups Water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Filling

  • In a small saucepan over medium/high heat add: sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch,
    cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt and water.
  • Stir until completely dissolved
  • Let mixture come to a boil, stirring frequently
  • Add chopped apples and stir to coat, turn heat down to medium/low and simmer until soft.

Cookies

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  • Add eggs and vanilla and mix until combined
  • Fold in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt until dough forms - dough will be slightly sticky
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop out dough balls and roll in mixture of cinnamon and sugar until coated, place on baking sheet at least 2 inches apart!
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes
  • Remove from oven and make a well in the center of each cookie by pressing with a tablespoon
  • Add apple filling to center and bake another 2-3 minutes
  • Take out and let cool completely
  • Optional: drizzle with caramel or icing

Notes

Lake’s Mississippi Beef

Lake’s Mississippi Beef

Lakes Mississippi Beef

Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3-4 lb Chuck Roast
  • 1 Packet Ranch Dressing
  • 1 Packet Au Jus
  • 1/4 Cup Butter
  • 1 Jar Pepperoncini

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle to coat on both side ranch dressing.
  • Add 1 pouch of Au Jus on the top of the roast
  • Place a stick of butter on the top of the roast
  • Add about 6 pepperoncinis and about a cup of juice from the jar.
  • Put in a baking dish you can cover at 275 for 5 hours.
Hot Chocolate Dip

Hot Chocolate Dip

Hot Chocolate Dip

Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Butter Softened
  • 7 oz Marshmallow Cream
  • 1/3 Cup Hot Chocolate Mix
  • 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/2 Cup Mini Marshmallows
  • 1/2 Cup Semi Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips
  • Graham Crackers

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together with a hand mixer (you can use a fork but it may take a few minutes to combine).
  • Stir in marshmallow creme, hot chocolate mix, and confectioners sugar until smooth.
  • Add the vanilla and mix well.
  • Fold in marshmallows and chocolate chips.
  • Transfer dip into a serving bowl and garnish with extra marshmallows, chocolate chips, crushed peppermint, crushed candy cane, or hot chocolate mix.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Props to: https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/hot-chocolate-dip/
Jiffy Spoonbread Casserole

Jiffy Spoonbread Casserole

Jiffy Spoonbread Caserole

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Package Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1/2 Cup Butter Melted
  • 8 3/4 oz Whole Kernel Corn Drained
  • 8 1/4 oz Creamed Corn
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 2 Eggs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Pour margarine or butter and corn into dish. Blend in sour cream.
  • In separate bowl, beat eggs and stir into casserole. Add muffin mix. Blend thoroughly.
  • Bake 35 – 40 minutes or until center is firm.

Notes

Props to Jiffy - https://site.jiffymix.com/recipe/spoon-bread-casserole/
Jackie’s Corn Salsa

Jackie’s Corn Salsa

Jackie's Corn Salsa

Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Can Black Eyed Peas Drained and Rinsed
  • 1 Can Pinto Beans Drained and Rinsed
  • 2 Cans Shoepeg Corn Drained
  • 3/4 Red Onion Chopped
  • 3-5 Jalapenos Chopped
  • 1/2 Green Pepper Chopped
  • 1/2 Yellow Pepper Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Canola Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Salt To Taste
  • Pepper To Taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix together and let chill
  • Serve with Tortilla Scoops
Christina’s Clam Chowder

Christina’s Clam Chowder

Christina's Clam Chowder

Course Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 6-7 Pieces of Bacon Cooked and Cut into small pieces
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion
  • 10 ounces Can Baby Clams With Juice Reserved
  • 6-7 Potatoes Cubed
  • 21 ounces Cream of Celery Soup
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Dried Dill Weed

Instructions
 

  • Add bacon to sauce pan and cook on medium low heat until crispy.
  • Add onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add clam juice from both cans.
  • Add potatoes.
  • Cook and cover until potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally so potatoes won't stick.
  • Add clams, soup, cream, milk, and dill weed.
  • Stir together.
  • Add butter and let melt into the chowder.
  • Cook for about 30-45 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir occasionally.

Notes

Props to https://www.food.com/recipe/thick-and-creamy-new-england-clam-chowder-52272