Contributed by Anita from the Food Network The only word to describe this is YUMMMO! Ingredients: 1 quart heavy cream 1 cup sugar 1 oz chocolate liqueur (Godiva) 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract 2 oz cocoa powder 1 oz unsweetened chocolate 11 large egg yolks Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the heavy cream, sugar, liqueur, and vanilla. When the mixture is warm add the cocoa powder and chocolate and whisk until blended. Place the egg yolks in a large stainless steel bowl. Slowly add the warm chocolate mixture to the eggs a little … Continue reading Chocolate Creme Brulee

Another tasty treat that Mom used to make for us that Anita still had stashed away! Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening/butter 2 cups brown sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 12 oz bag chocolate chips Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl. In a mixing bowl, combine shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix well. Gradually mix in bowl of dry ingredients. Mix in chips. Spread batter into a greased 9 x 13 cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 40-45 minutes. Continue reading Chocolate Chip Chewies

I got this recipe from Pam who I believe got it from Rachel who I believe got it from some Weight Watchers source! Ingredients: 1 box of cake mix, whatever is your favorite (we use chocolate) 1 (14 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 egg Beat all ingredients together. Put in the cupcake papers in your muffin tins and cook as directed on the cake mix box for cupcakes. They don’t have to have frosting on them, however it does add a little “oooo laaaa laaaa”! Continue reading Easiest Cupcakes in the World

Contributed by Mom Sure, it says “salad” in the name, but that is a big stretch! 🙂 Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups crushed pretzels 2 Tbsp sugar 3/4 cup butter 8 oz cream cheese 1 carton Cool Whip 1 cup sugar 6 oz pkg strawberry Jell-O 2 cups boiling water 1 pint frozen strawberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream 2 Tbsp sugar and butter, then add pretzels. Spread in a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool. Beat cream cheese, Cool Whip, and 1 cup sugar with hand mixer. Spread on baked mixture once cooled. Chill. Dissolve … Continue reading Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Contributed by Pam Cookie Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup pumpkin 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla Glaze Ingredients: 2 cups powdered sugar 3 Tbsp milk 1 Tbsp melted butter 1 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheets. Combine flour through salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Drop by … Continue reading Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Contributed by Pam Ingredients: 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar 4-5 bananas, sliced (can mix in some berries, if desired) 1 cup oatmeal 1 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter, melted Nutmeg Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray glass bar pan with cooking spray. Mix lemon juice and sugar. Add bananas, toss. Pour and spread in pan. Mix remaining ingredients, except nutmeg, and spread over fruit. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake 20 minutes. Serve with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or sweetened sour cream. Continue reading Baked Banana Crumble

Contributed by the Rielys These are pretty cool desserts that are chocolate cakes on the outside with an oozey chocolate center. Yummy served warm with ice cream! Ingredients: 4 squares Baker’s semi-sweet baking chocolate 1/2 cup butter 1 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 6 Tbsp flour Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter 4 (3/4 cup) custard cups or souffle dishes. Place on a baking sheet. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir with a wire whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in sugar until well … Continue reading Bakers Molten Chocolate Cakes

From Cooking Light via the Rielys Ingredients: 3/4 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk, divided 1/4 cup butter or stick margarine, melted and cooled 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1 (18.25 oz) package devil’s food cake mix 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme 1/2 cup peanut butter chips Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine 1/4 cup condensed milk, butter, and cake mix. Batter will be very stiff. Coat bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking pan with spray. Press 2/3 of batter into prepared pan using floured hands; pat evenly. Layer will be thin. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Combine … Continue reading Ooey-Gooey Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies

A Paula Dean recipe An extremely close match to the fudge recipe that Mom would make when we were growing up. Ingredients: 3 cups sugar 4 heaping Tbsp cocoa 3 Tbsp light corn syrup 1 cup evaporated milk 6 Tbsp butter 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) Mix sugar and cocoa; add syrup and milk. Cook in saucepan over medium heat until a small drop forms a soft ball in cold water (234-240 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat. Add butter, pecans, and vanilla. Beat with mixer or by hand. Pour into a slightly … Continue reading Old Fashioned Fudge

Contributed by Anita Another one that we grew up on. After getting this recipe from Anita and making them for the first time (again), I could hardly wait for them to set before gobbling one up! Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 cups quick oats 1 cup coconut In a large saucepan, put sugar, cocoa, salt, milk, & butter. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute. Add vanilla, peanut butter, oatmeal, … Continue reading No Bake Cookies