Submitted by Nicki, adapted from Love From the Oven. Makes 36 cookies Ingredients: Directions: Beat butter and sugars in large bowl with standing mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Gradually beat dry ingredients into butter mixture until blended. Stir in desired mix ins. Cover and chill for at least 60 minutes and up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop 2 tablespoons dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets lined with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Bake 9 to 11 minutes … Continue reading Hot Cocoa Cookies

Contributed by Anita Ingredients: Saltine crackers 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter Semi-sweet chocolate chips, as much as desired Chopped nuts (optional) Line a 9 x 13 cake pan with foil. Arrange one layer of saltines in bottom of pan. Put brown sugar and butter in a small sauce pan. Mix and bring to a boil over med-high heat, stirring constantly. Let boil for 3 minutes, then pour and spread over saltines. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 5 minutes. Right out of the oven, pour desired amount of chocolate chips on top and let melt. Spread with … Continue reading Mock Heath Bars

Contributed by Rachel & Brendan Quite possibly one of the best cookies EVER! We misplaced this recipe for a while and were kicking ourselves for not getting it immortalized in the family cookbook. We were very happy when we recently came across it and we’re not about to let it get lost again! So here ya go! Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cream of tartar (or 1/2 tsp lemon juice) Topping: 2 Tbsp granulated … Continue reading Top Secret Recipes version of Mrs. Fields’ Snickerdoodles

Contributed by Mom & Dad Ingredients: 3 lbs white chocolate 1 cup peanuts 1 cup cashews 2 cups Captain Crunch cereal 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal 2 cups mini marshmallows 2 cups peanut butter Melt the white chocolate and add the peanut butter. Stir in the peanuts and cashews. Stir in the Captain Crunch and Rice Krispies. Add the marshmallows. Scoop out whatever size cookies you would like onto waxed paper to set. Ours were about 2 tsp size. Continue reading Captain Crunch Cookies

Contributed by Mom & Dad Ingredients: Put butter in large non-stick pan. Melt butter and allow it to bubble until a light golden brown (do not let it burn!). Add sugar, milk, and salt. Bring it to a full boil and boil for 5 1/2 minutes. Put broken Bakers chocolate and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Pour the boiled mixture into the bowl and stir until all ingredients are melted and blended. Add marshmallow creme, vanilla, and nuts. Pour fudge into buttered pans. This recipe will fill a 9 x 12 pan and a 7 x 10 pan. Continue reading Nancy’s Special Fudge

Contributed by Mom & Dad Crust: 1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (20 cookies) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Filling: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp butter or margarine, softened 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup heavy cream, whipped Grated chocolate or chocolate cookie crumbs, optional Combine crust ingredients; press into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool. In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Gently spoon into crust. Garnish with chocolate … Continue reading Peanut Butter Pie

Contributed by Angie & Russ Ingredients: 2 cups quick or old fashioned oats 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour, divided 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup butterscotch caramel ice cream topping 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate morsels Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Combine oats, 1 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and baking soda. Add butter, mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Combine ice cream topping … Continue reading Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Chews

Contributed by Angie & Russ Ingredients: 1 pkg Supreme dessert bar mix lemon bars 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup raspberry preserves Powdered sugar Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare filling and crust as directed in steps 1 and 2 of bar mix, except bake crust 12 minutes. Drop cream cheese by spoonfuls onto hot crust and return pan to oven about 2 minutes to further soften cream cheese. Carefully spread cream cheese over crust. Stir filling mixture; pour over cream cheese. Bake 35-40 minutes or until top begins to brown and center is set. Cool 10 minutes. Spread … Continue reading Lemon-Raspberry Bars/Cookies

Contributed by Anita & Dave “I was told not to give this cake recipe out to just anybody. The lady who gave me this recipe is famous at work for her carrot cake. At a fundraiser at Dodgeville hospital, she sold it for $5 per slice and it was the first item to sell out. It’s a little work to make, but worth every minute. Enjoy!” Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 4 eggs 1 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil 8 oz crushed pineapple, drained 2 … Continue reading Barb’s Carrot Cake

Contributed by Anita & Dave Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 4 Tbsp lemon juice Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar. Press in an ungreased 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Beat remaining ingredients until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Pour over hot crust. Bake until no indentation remains when touched in center, about 25-30 minutes. Prepare glaze as directed below and drizzle on top of bars. Glaze: Approx. 1-1 1/2 cups powdered sugar … Continue reading Lemon Bars