Thursday, March 17, 2011

Leprchaun Hat Cookies...mmm!?!

If you have a St. Patty's party tonight...I am sure these adorable
little darlings
would be a great big hit!?!


1
pouch Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
Leprechaun Hat Cookies

1/2
cup butter or margarine, softened
1
egg
1
container (1 lb) Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1/4
teaspoon green gel or paste food color
24
large marshmallows
24
small (1-inch) chewy chocolate candies
12
small green gumdrops

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Roll dough in 24 (1-inch) balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place 2 inches apart.

2. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately place marshmallow on each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

3. In microwavable bowl, microwave frosting on High 30 seconds. Stir; frosting should be a thick spoonable glaze. Stir food color into frosting, adding more if needed to achieve desired color. Spoon warm frosting over each cookie, coating completely and allowing excess to drip off. Let stand 20 minutes to set.

4. Roll chocolate candies into ropes. Flatten with rolling pin into 1/8-inch-thick ribbons. Cut into strips with scissors to resemble hat bands; arrange around base of marshmallow on each cookie. Cut gumdrops crosswise in half (reshaping as needed). Press cut side onto hat band. Lift cookies onto serving platter with pancake turner, leaving excess frosting behind.

Store in airtight container.

Makes 24 cookies

Happy St. Patrick's Day!?!



Today I am just plain thankful!?!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The Keystruckers!?!

Ever pass a big rig out on the road -&- wonder what life on the road was all about?!?
Well, a couple of friends of mine have a blog where there tell you ALL about it!?!
So, here is your chance...what are you waiting for - click on the highlighed link below
-&-
go enjoy!?!


We are Jim & Jan McCarter



“TheKeysTruckers”

"What ever your interest, we probably have it here. From Safety tips to music downloads, there are many things we do to try to improve the quality of life on the road!!

One of our goals is to educate and share stories of success as well as failure. We enjoy sharing ideas that have worked well for us to help others be successful.

So sit back and brouse through the pages and enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a comment so we know you were here!"



Today I am thankful for all the amazing opportunity God offers me on a daily basis!?!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Running Late!?!

I woke up way to late today...so sorry folks this is all I got for you today!?!




Today I am thankful that even when I am running late - I still have time to get the most important things done!?!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Pray For Japan!?!



Today I am thankful that I serve a loving God -&- even when things may seem to be at their worst I know I can always go to him in Prayer -&- he will give me the help I need!?!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Replacement Windows!?!



REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with that expensive double-pane energy efficient kind, and today, I got a call from the contractor who installed them!?!
He was complaining that the work had been completed a whole year ago -&- I still hadn't paid for them!?!

Hellloooo,............just because I'm blonde doesn't mean that I am automatically stupid!?!
So, I told him just what his fast talking sales guy had told me last year...
that in ONE YEAR these windows would pay for themselves!?!

Helllooooo?!?

It's been a year!?!
I told him!?!
There was only silence at the other end of the line, so I finally just hung up!?!
He never called back!?!

I bet he felt like an idiot!?!



Today I am thankful for some gooooood clean jokes!?!

Saturday, March 12, 2011

1 Dish Blueberry Cheese Cake!?!

If you are are looking for a delicious -&- easy desert!?!
That will WOW anyone who tries it!?!
Something that looks simple -but- taste out of this world - then look no further!?!

1 Dish Blueberry Cheesecake


Batter
* Mazola PureTM Cooking Spray
* 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 envelopes Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 2/3 cup milk (very warm 120-130°F)
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
* 1 egg

#
Blueberry Sauce
# 1-1/2 cups blueberries, fresh OR frozen
# 1/3 cup sugar
# 1 tablespoon corn starch
# 2 tablespoons cold water
# 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
#
Cheesecake
# 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
# 1/2 cup sugar
# 1 tablespoon corn starch
# 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# 1 egg


MIX batter ingredients together in a pre-sprayed 8x8-inch baking dish. Allow mixture to rest while preparing blueberry sauce and cheesecake. Combine blueberry sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce is thickened. Whip cheesecake ingredients in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.

TOP batter with dollops of cheesecake mixture and blueberry sauce. Swirl mixtures together using a knife.

BAKE by placing in a COLD oven; set temperature to 350°F. Bake for 30 minutes, until cheesecake is set.


Today I am thankful for Blueberries...cuz I sure do love them!?!