Category Archives: Desserts

Summer Fruit Bruschetta with Banana Bread and Cream Cheese Vanilla sauce

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Michie

Another simple fruit recipe, perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert.  Change out the fruits seasonally, and you’ll be surprised at the variation of flavors you can come up with. Summer Fruit Bruschetta with Banana Bread and Cream Cheese Vanilla sauce … Continue reading →

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The Best Sugar Cookies

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Michie

This is my Grams recipe for sugar cookies — these melt in your mouth and are just wonderful.  I would not use these for icing/decorating style cookies – there are other recipes better suited for decorating — this contains too … Continue reading →

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Pecan Butter Cookies

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Michie

These cookies are an annual Christmas tradition.  I’ve been making these since I was about 10 years old.  My son and I make them together every Christmas Eve.   Pecan Butter Cookies 1/2 cup butter, softened2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon vanilla1 … Continue reading →

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Ohio Buckeye Peanut Butter and Chocolate Candy

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Michie

Something yummy to make for the holiday season. Of course, it contains peanut butter!!!! This is a candy that originated in Ohio, and spread over the mid-west. A friend on IRC, who is from Ohio, shared the recipe (and the … Continue reading →

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Crunchy Nutella Hazelnut Chocolate Bars

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Michie

There really is such a thing as heaven in your mouth, and when you taste these, you’ll know exactly what I mean. I always make these around the holidays, and this year will be no different.  This time I’ll take … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Fudge

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Michie

Peanut Butter Fudge 3 Cups Sugar 3/4 Cup Butter 1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk 1 Cup Peanut Butter (Crunchy is optional) 10 Oz Marshmallow Cream 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Grease an 8×8 baking dish In a large mixing bowl, put peanut butter, … Continue reading →

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