Nanaimo Bars

Base Layer:

1 C. butter
1/2 C. sugar
3/4 C. cocoa
2 eggs
2 Tsp. vanilla
4 C. crushed graham crackers
2 C. coconut
1 C. chopped walnuts

combine all of the above ingredients well and pat into the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

Middle Layer:

1/2 C. butter
4 C. icing sugar
2 Tbsp. vanilla pudding powder
6 Tbsp. milk

Combine until nice and smooth and spread over the 1st layer.

Top Layer:

Melt 4 squares semi sweet chocolate with 4 Tbsp. butter together and spread over second layer. yum! enjoy

Ginger Snaps

Ingredients:
3/4 C. Butter
1 C. Sugar
1/4 C. Molasses
1 Egg
2 C. Flour
1/2 tsp. Cloves
1/2 tsp. Ginger
1 tsp. Cinnamon

Beat first 4 ingredients until fluffy. Add all dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated. Roll into one inch balls, roll balls in sugar, then press flat on cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

Butter Tarts

Tart Filling:
1 C. Raisins, soaked in hot water to soften
1 Egg
1 C. Brown Sugar
1 Tbs. Butter

Mix together and spoon into tart shells, filling about half way full. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Tart Shell Pastry:
2 C. Butter Flavored Crisco
4 C. Flour
Mix together until mealy then add:
2/3 to 3/4 C. Ice Cold Water (start with less and add until pastry is the proper consistency).

Mix together into pastry. Form small balls and press individually into tart shells (can use mini or regular sized muffin tin for the tart shells).

Cherry Chocolate Bars

Batter:
1 pkg. Devils Food Cake Mix
1 tsp. Almond Extract
2 Eggs
1 can (large if you've got it) Cherry Pie Filling

Mix first three ingredients until well incorporated, then stir in the cherries until mixed well. Batter will be lumpy. Pour into well greased and floured 10 x 15 jelly roll pan or cookie sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Icing:
1 C. Sugar
1/2 C. Milk
5 Tbs. Butter
1 C. Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

In sauce pan combine first three ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly at a boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in the chocolate chips until smooth. Pour over bars and spread evenly. Enjoy every single bite!

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

3 cups mashed sweet potato's

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs lightly beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup melted butter

Topping:

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup flour

1/3 cup melted butter

1 cup chopped pecans

Preparation:

Combine first 6 ingredients.  Pour into a buttered 1 1/2 - 2 quart casserole dish.  Mix remaining ingredients together and sprinkle over top.  Bake at 350 for 30-40 mins, until hot and brown. Serves 6-8 people.