Dirt Cake

24 Oreos, crushed

Gummy Worms (optional)

Mixture 1:

1/4 c. Butter

1 c. Powdered Sugar

1 (8oz) pkg Cream Cheese

Mixture 2:

12 oz Cool Whip

2 (3.5 oz) Instant French Vanilla Pudding 

3 1/2 c. Milk

Combine mixtures 1&2 & add gummy worms, if desired.  Start layering with the mixture, then crushed Oreos, mixture, etc ending with dirt. 

Keep Refrigerated 

Gingersnaps

• 1 1/2 c shortening
• 2 c sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c molasses
• 4 t soda
• 4 c flour
• 2 t cinnamon
• 2 t ginger
• 1 t salt

Roll in sugar. Bake at 375 for 12 minutes. If flattened, cook for 5 minutes.

Brigadeiros

• 14 oz can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
• 3 T cocoa
• 1 t butter or margarine

Cook over medium heat until pulls away from bottom of pan (in one big blog, stirring constantly). Poor onto buttered plate to cool enough to touch.  Roll into balls and roll into sprinkles.

Orange Cream Bon Bons

• 3/4 c Sugar
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 c Evaporated milk
• 2/3 c Orange Juice
• 1/2 c Crushed Pecans
• 1 T grated orange rind

On medium heat cook sugar, evaporated milk, orange juice and butter to soft ball stage (to test: fill glass half full with cold water. Put spoonful of mixture into water and try to form a soft ball. If it won't form, keep boiling).  Remove from heat and cool until lukewarm. Beat until translucent. When it thickens it will turn opaque and be fudge consistency. Add nuts and orange rind. Roll it up in wax paper and refrigerate until cool.  Roll into balls and dip in chocolate.

Cucumber Salsa

This is the cucumber salsa I made at Landon's blessing and the family picnic at Tierra. I would credit the source, but my friend sent it to me.

Yam or Sweet Potato Casserole

Mix: 3 cups of mashed sweet potatoes or yams
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup real butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 beaten eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Topping:
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup of flour
3 Tbsp. melted butter
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes

Blackbottoms

This is an amazing recipe from Mary Mar.  It's a cream cheese filled chocolate cupcake and one of Jeremy's favorites.

Batter:
3 c. Flour
2 c. Sugar
1/2 c. Cocoa

2 tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Salt

2/3 c. Oil

2 tsp. Vanilla

2 tsp. White Vinegar

2 c. Water

Beat until Smooth.  Line muffin tins with paper cupcake cups & fill cups 1/2 way full.

Cream Cheese Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 egg

1/2 c. Sugar

1/8 tsp. Salt

12 oz. Chocolate Chips

Mix cream cheese, egg, sugar, & salt well, and stir in chocolate chips.  Place 1-2 tsp. in the middle of the batter.

Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.  Stick a toothpick in the batter to check if they are done.

Makes 3 dozen Cupcakes.