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Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1/4 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 Tbl brown sugar
3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Graham Crackers
~In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy
~Gradually add sugars; beat just until combined
~Stir in chocolate chips
~Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours
~Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into a ball
~Refrigerate for at least 1 hours
~Just before serving, roll cheese ball in pecans
~Serve with graham crackers
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Dump Fudge

April 26th, 2011 Posted in Candy, Desserts, Kid Friendly Tags: , ,
1 box powdered sugar (4 cups)
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbl vanilla
1/4 cup milk
1 stick butter
~Combine first 5 ingredients in large microwave bowl
~Place butter on top
~Microwave on high for 2 minutes, remove (using pot holders) and stir until smooth
~Put in greased 8″ square container and chill for 1 hour
~Cut and serve
~Store in air tight container
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Mexican Bean Dip

April 26th, 2011 Posted in Appetizers, Kid Friendly, Sides Tags: , ,
1 lb hamburger
1 pckg (1oz) taco seasoning
1 can (16oz) refried beans
1 can (80z) tomato sauce
1 pckg (2 cups) cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Tomato (chopped)
Olives (chopped)
Onions (chopped)
Tortilla Chips
~Preheat oven to 350
~Fry hamburger, drain, add taco seasoning according to directions, set aside
~In small bowl combine refried beans and tomato sauce.  Add taco meat and stir thoroughly
~Pour mixture into lightly greased 11 x 7 pan
~Bake for 25 minutes
~Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese
~Return to oven and continue baking until cheese is melted
~Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream and chopped vegetables
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