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Butterscotch-rum-raisin-treats/Recipe Share

Butterscotch-Rum Raisin Treats

 

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
  • 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies
  • 1 cup raisins

Directions

  • Line 56 mini-muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine butterscotch and white chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave in additional 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir in extract, Rice Krispies and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into prepared mini muffin cups. Chill until set. Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, thaw before serving.
Nutrition Facts

1 treat: 76 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Butterscotch Rum Raisin Bark in Ultimate Cookie Swap 2016 Bookazine

Slow Cooker Baked Apples/Recipe Share

https://youtu.be/VTjAwbnN2ng

Slow Cooker Baked Apples

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked apples
Servings: 5
Calories: 313 kcal
Author: Sarah Olson
Ingredients
  • 5 medium-sized gala apples
  • 1 1/4 cups granola
  • 3 Tbsp. melted butter
  • 5 tsp. maple syrup
  • ice cream or whipped cream for serving if making for dessert
Slow Cooker Size:
  • 5 quart or larger
Instructions
  1. Cut a layer off the top of the apples with a knife. With a melon baller tool, or a measuring teaspoon, remove the core and seeds from each apple.

  2. Pack 1/4 cup granola into each apple, and place into the slow cooker.

  3. Drizzle the apples evenly with the melted butter, and add a teaspoon of maple syrup to each apple.

  4. Cover, and cook on high for 2.5 – 3 hours until tender, but not falling apart.

  5. Serve as is, or add ice cream or whipped cream. ENJOY!
Recipe Notes

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet. Recipe values are for 1/5 of the recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Baked Apples
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Potassium 324mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 28g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 6.4%
Vitamin C 10.1%
Calcium 4.5%
Iron 8.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Apple Spaghetti/ Recipe Share

Apple Spaghetti

https://youtu.be/P9OkW6cWwVw?list=PLRPU06SD-l1EwxOt6R2-EGeDRuXWcPTp1

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Apples
  • 1 lemon
  • ½ carton strawberries
  • ½ of a watermelon
  • 1 piece of white chocolate bark

Instructions

  1. Spiralize 2 apples. Toss in the juice of half of a lemon to prevent browning.
  2. Rinse the strawberries and remove the stems. Add strawberries to a high power blender or food processor. Squeeze in the other half of the lemon and blend.
  3. Using a melon baller, create 5-10 balls of watermelon.
  4. Assemble your spaghetti by pouring strawberry sauce on top of the apple noodles. Add melon balls.
  5. Finely grate white chocolate bark on top of the spaghetti and enjoy!

Description

Think this is just ordinary spaghetti? Guess again! This simple 5 ingredient Apple Spaghetti is a fun and creative dessert that your whole family will love!

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Homemade Fry Bread/Recipe Share

Homemade Fry Bread

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups unbleached flour
  • 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons shortening
  • 2/3 to 3/4 cup water
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Butter, honey and lemon juice, optional

Directions

  • Combine flour, dry milk powder, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water gradually, mixing to form a firm ball. Divide dough; shape into 12 balls. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into a 6-in. circle. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/2-in.-diameter hole in center of each.
  • In a large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry dough circles, one at a time, until puffed and golden, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; if desired, serve warm with butter, honey and fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 124 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Navajo Fry Bread in Cast Iron 2017

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― Maya Angelou

 

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