BEST OF HOLIDAY 0 easy peanut butter blossoms, PG. 7 HERSHEY S KISSES conical figure is used under license
COOKIE DOUGH COCOA Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Makes: servings In -quart saucepan or large pot, whisk together butter, brown sugar, and ice cream over medium-high heat until melted. Add the water; cook and stir mixture until steaming. Serve in mugs, topped with whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, and Cookie Crisp cereal. WINNer: BEST HOLIDay DRINKS COCOA tablespoons butter cup brown sugar pint cookie dough ice cream 5 cups water Toppings Whipped cream mini chocolate chips cup Cookie Crisp cereal
CARAMEL APPLE CIDER CIDer / cup packed brown sugar / cup whipping cream teaspoon vanilla cups apple cider GarnISH, IF DesIRED Additional whipping cream, whipped Caramel topping Ground cinnamon runner up: BEST HOLIDay DRINKS Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Makes: 5 servings In -quart saucepan, stir together brown sugar and / cup whipping cream. Cook over medium heat minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in vanilla and apple cider. Cook 0 minutes, stirring often, until thoroughly heated. Serve cider in mugs. Top with whipped cream, caramel topping and/or cinnamon.
fudge rocky road (Gluten free) Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: hours 5 minutes Makes: 6 pieces WINNer: BEST FooD GIFT bag ( oz) semisweet chocolate chips ( cups) container Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting tablespoons milk teaspoon vanilla cup miniature marshmallows cup chopped walnuts Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with foil so foil extends about inches over sides of pan. Lightly spray foil with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High minute. Stir until melted. If necessary, microwave 0 to 0 seconds longer or until chocolate can be stirred smooth. Microwave frosting uncovered on High 0 seconds. Stir into melted chocolate chips. Add milk and vanilla; stir at least 0 strokes with spoon until smooth and creamy. Stir in marshmallows and walnuts. Spread in pan. Refrigerate about hours or until firm. Remove fudge from pan by lifting foil; remove foil. Cut 8 rows by 8 rows to make squares. Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to weeks.
monster cookies in a jar Prep Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 0 minutes Makes: batch In large bowl, mix cookie mix and chocolate chips. Spoon into jar. Top with baking bits. Screw on lid. Decorate jar with small round of fabric; tie ribbon into bow. Attach card that reads: Monster Cookie Mix Heat oven to 50 F. Add stick softened butter and egg to contents of this jar. Roll into large balls; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 0 to minutes or until golden brown. runner up: BEST food gift pouch Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix cup chocolate chips (6 oz) or finely chopped chocolate-covered peanut butter cup candies quart-size canning jar - cups miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits
classic baked corn pudding Prep Time: 0 minutes Total Time: hour 5 minutes Makes: 6 servings cup butter or margarine small onion, chopped (¼ cup) cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper cups milk ( quart) 6 eggs, slightly beaten cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) bags ( oz) Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Niblets frozen corn, thawed, drained ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley or tablespoon parsley flakes cup Progresso plain bread crumbs tablespoons butter or margarine, melted WINNer: BEST side kick Heat oven to 50 F. Spray x9-inch (-quart) glass baking dish or -quart casserole with cooking spray. In -quart Dutch oven, melt / cup butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook to minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Stir in milk. Cook to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Gradually stir in eggs and cheese. Stir in corn and parsley. Pour into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over corn mixture. Bake uncovered 55 to 65 minutes or until mixture is set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 to 0 minutes before serving. 5
ultimate creamy party potatoes Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Makes: 8 servings cups milk ¼ cups water ¼ cup butter, cut into pieces box (7. oz) Betty Crocker roasted garlic mashed potatoes oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), cut into pieces ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper cup French fried onions tablespoon chopped fresh parsley runner up: best side kick Heat oven to 75 F. In -quart saucepan, mix milk, water and butter. Heat to boiling. Stir in pouches potatoes, cream cheese and pepper. Spoon into ungreased /-quart casserole. Bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to hours. Bake uncovered 0 to 5 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with onions; bake 5 minutes longer or until onions are golden. Sprinkle with parsley. 6
easy peanut butter blossoms Prep Time: hour Total Time: hour Makes: 6 cookies Heat oven to 75 F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until dough forms. Shape dough into 6 (-inch) balls; roll in sugar. Place inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 0 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately press milk chocolate candy in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely, about 0 minutes. Store cookies in tightly covered container. WINNer: best holiday cookie pouch ( lb.5 oz) Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix tablespoons vegetable oil tablespoon water egg tablespoons sugar 6 Hershey s Kisses Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped HERSHEY S KISSES conical figure is used under license 7
caramel praline crumb cheesecake bars Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: hours 5 minutes Makes: 6 bars runner up: best holiday cookie COoKIe base & topping pouch ( lb.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix cup cold butter or margarine cup chopped pecans cup toffee bits filling packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened cup sugar tablespoons Gold Medal all-purpose flour cup caramel topping teaspoon vanilla egg Heat oven to 50 F. Spray bottom and sides of x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place cookie mix in bowl; cut in butter using pastry blender or fork until mixture is crumbly. Reserve / cups mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 0 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, / cup of the caramel topping, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over partially baked cookie base. Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping, pecans and toffee bits. Bake 5 to 0 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 0 minutes. Refrigerate about hours or until chilled. Drizzle with remaining / cup caramel topping. For bars, cut into 9 rows by rows. Store covered in refrigerator. 8
healthified spinach dip with artichokes Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Makes: 0 servings Heat oven to 50 F. Spray -quart shallow glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Place spinach in -quart microwavable casserole; add / cup water. Cover; microwave on High minutes. Drain well, pressing spinach with paper towels to remove excess liquid. Chop spinach. In large bowl, beat cream cheese with spoon until smooth. Beat in mayonnaise, tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, the milk, garlic and basil until well blended. Stir in spinach and artichokes. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon cheese. Bake 0 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with baguette slices or raw vegetables. WINNer: best party appetizer cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves ( oz) package (8 oz) /-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese ( oz) ¼ cup fat-free (skim) milk cloves garlic, finely chopped teaspoon dried basil leaves can ( oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped baguette slices, if desired assorted raw vegetables, if desired 9
raspberry baked brie Prep Time: 0 minutes Total Time: hour Makes: servings can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls round (8 oz) Brie cheese tablespoon seedless raspberry jam ¼ cup fresh raspberries (do not use frozen) egg, beaten assorted crackers or slices baguette French bread runner up: best party appetizer Heat oven to 50 F. Unroll dough; separate crosswise into sections. Press each section into 6-inch square, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Place cheese on center of dough square; top with jam and raspberries. With small cookie or canapé cutter, cut shape from each corner of remaining dough square, inch from center of square; set cutouts aside. Place square on top of cheese round. Press dough evenly around cheese, folding bottom edges over top edges; press to seal completely. Place on cookie sheet. Brush dough with beaten egg. Arrange dough cutouts on top; brush with egg. Bake 5 to 0 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet; place on serving plate. Cool 0 minutes. Serve warm with crackers. Store in refrigerator. 0