Cherry Fluff

CHERRY FLUFF

1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
1 can crushed pineapple (8 oz - not drained)
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 can cherry pie filling
1 tub Cool Whip (12 oz - thawed)

Stir all ingredients except Cool Whip and mix well.  Stir in pie filling.  Fold in Cool Whip and chill until ready to serve.  This is best if it done the night before.

Chocolate Crunch

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH

1 package chocolate almond bark
1 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup Spanish peanuts
2 cups Rice Krispies

Melt almond bark according to package directions.  Stir in peanut butter chips until melted.  Stir in peanuts and Rice Krispies until blended.  Drop by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper.  Let cool until firm and store in air-tight container.

Turtle Pumpkin Pie

I saw this recipe in a magazine and just had to try it. I altered the recipe a little to cut down on the sugar content. Check out the original at Kraft Recipes.
Turtle Pumpkin Pie
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1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp sugar free caramel ice cream topping, divided
1 graham cracker pie crust
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp chopped pecans, divided
2 pkg. sugar free vanilla flavor instant pudding
1 cup 2% cold milk
1 can plain pumpkin (15 oz) (not pie mix)
1 & 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tub Extra Creamy Cool Whip (8 oz)
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Pour 1/4 cup caramel topping into crust and sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts. Whisk pudding mixes, milk pumpkin and spices until blended. Stir in 1 and 1/2 cups cool whip. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate. Top with remaining cool whip, nuts and caramel before serving.
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Here's a picture before the additional topping was added.

I didn't really measure the caramel sauce. I just layered it on the bottom of the pie and drizzled some more on the top. This would also be great as a frozen treat. Enjoy!

Cranberry Raisin Drops

I was telling Sunflower Sue about my latest chocolate and fruit experiment the other day. She wondered if I would be posting a picture. My answer was no, because it looked like all the other chocolate drop candies I had already posted. The taste is different, but you can't tell that from the picture. So, had this partial bag of candy corn that needed to be used. Well, it is Fall and close to Halloween....
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Cranberry Raisin Drops
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1 lb of chocolate almond bark
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Candy Corn
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Melt chocolate according to package directions. Stir in cinnamon. Add graham cracker crumbs, cranberries, raisins and pecans. Drop by teaspoonful onto wax paper. Before chocolate sets, top each candy with a piece of Candy Corn.

Christmas Cookies - No-Bake Cashew Drops

If you like cashews, you'll fall in love with this easy candy.

No-Bake Cashew Drops

Ingredients

1 pkg chocolate almond bark (16 oz)
1/2 cup ground graham cracker crumbs
1 can (16 oz) cashew halves
1 cup coconut
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Melt chocolate according to package directions. Mix all ingredients into chocolate and stir well. Drop by tablespoon onto wax paper and let cool. Makes about 3-4 dozen.

Christmas Cookies - Snow Drops

Everyone will think you slaved for hours on this delicious drop candy.

Snow Drops

Ingredients

1 pkg white chocolate (or vanilla) almond bark (1 lb 8 oz)

1 cup coconut - toasted

1 jar (8 oz) macadamia nuts - chopped

1 cup miniature marshmallows

Melt white chocolate according to package directions. Mix all ingredients into white chocolate and stir well. Drop by tablespoon onto wax paper and let cool. Makes about 3-4 dozen.

Christmas Cookies - Chocolate Raisin Almond Drops

These look and taste like you spent hours making them. It actually only takes a few minutes. You can mix and match ingredients. I started making these by using the leftover ingredients from making candy. After a while, friends started asking for the leftovers. Mixing the chocolate chips with the almond bark gives the chocolate a richer taste. And, the candy is not as hard as it would be using almond bark alone.

Chocolate Raisin Almond Drops

Ingredients:

1 pkg chocolate almond bark (1 lb 8 oz)

1 cup milk chocolate chips

1 cup raisins

1 cup coconut

1 cup almond slivers

Melt almond bark according to package directions. Mix in chocolate chips and stir until melted. Stir in raisins, coconut, and almonds. Mix well and drop by teaspoonful onto wax paper. Let cool to harden. Makes approximately 4 dozen.

Christmas Cookies - No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

You absolutely must remember to lick the bowl when making these No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies! I like to use rolled oats, but you can also use quick-cooking oats. Nuts are optional! Fudge rules apply to this recipe, so don't make it on a rainy day.

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

1 stick butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats (uncooked)

Mix sugar and cocoa together so that no lumps of cocoa remain. Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat. Add evaporated milk. Stir in sugar mixture. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Add peanut butter and vanilla, stir and pour over uncooked oats. Mix thoroughly and drop by teaspoon full on wax paper.