Desserts

Easy Pecan Log Recipe

Ingredients need for Easy Pecan Logs:

3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
2 cups marshmallow creme
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp butter flavoring

1 14 oz package caramels
2 tbsp heavy cream

chopped pecans

Preparation Instructions:

Thoroughly combine confectioners sugar, marshmallow creme, vanilla and butter flavoring in a large bowl. Knead the mixture by hand to make sure that all of the sugar is blended.

Divide the mixture into 8 parts and shape in rolls. Wrap each one separately in plastic and freeze.

Make sure the pecans are chopped into small pieces and spread them on a flat surface such as a cookie sheet or large plate.

Melt the caramels and the heavy cream together in a double boiler. Dip the frozen rolls into the mixture and quickly roll each one in the pecans.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Contributed by Connie Corder, Copyright 2009 ChristmasChimney.com

No Bake Chocolate Cookie Recipe

Ingredients needed to make No Bake Chocolate Cookies:

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
1/2 stick butter

1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup peanut butter
pinch of salt

3 cups oatmeal

Preparation Instructions:

Combine milk, cocoa, sugar and butter in a pan and bring to a boil. As soon as the mixture has boiled for one minute, add vanilla, coconut, peanut butter, salt and oatmeal immediately and stir until well blended.

Using a spoon, drop the mixture onto waxed paper in the desired size and allow to cool.

Contributed by Connie Corder, Copyright 2009 ChristmasChimney.com

No Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Ingredients needed to make No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies:

2 cups sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt (optional)

1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract

3 cups old fashion oats

Preparation Instructions:

Combine sugar, butter, salt and milk in a pot and bring to boil. Allow mixture to boil for one minute and add peanut butter, almond extract and vanilla and blend well.

Stir in oats and use a spoon to drop the mixture onto wax paper to cool.

Optional:

Cocoa can be added to the sugar for a chocolaty taste. You could also add some chopped nuts or coconut when you add the oats. If you add nuts or coconut, add just a little extra milk to the mixture.

Contributed by Connie Corder, Copyright 2009 ChristmasChimney.com