watermelon cake

Reprinted with permission from Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade magazine and Hoffman Media, LLC.
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2 (18.25 oz) boxes white cake mix
1/2 tsp red food coloring, divided
5-oz craisins, currants, or raisins (could even use chocolate chips)
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
3 (16 oz) containers fluffy white frosting
green food coloring

Preheat oven to 350.  Spray 4 (9″) [...]

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chocolate coffee fudge

Found this on the Cooking with Trader Joe’s recipe blog.  YUMMMM….
1 14-oz can Organic Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 Tbsp instant coffee (or espresso powder)
1/2 Tbsp water
1 12-oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
1.) Heat the condensed milk in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.  
2.) Dissolve the instant coffee in the water (it will be thick) and stir into [...]

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cheese (cup)cakes

These are cute little treats.  Top with a cherry or sweetened raspberry for a festive look.
3 – 8 oz pkg cream cheese
5 eggs
1 1/8 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
*Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.  Add eggs.  Mix.  Fill mini cupcake pans.  Bake 300 for 30 minutes.
*Cool in pans on racks.  Centers will sink as [...]

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peppermint-frosted chocolate yummies

This has Christmas written all over it!

 

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 1-oz. squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup all-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
2–3 Tbsp. milk
Red food coloring (optional)
Crushed peppermint candies (optional)
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
2 tsp. shortening

1. In a [...]

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elephant ears

Definitely a family favorite!

Cut flour tortillas in quarters.  Fry in oil, turning once.  Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.  That’s it!
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