Island Kitchen Party

3 T.butter 1 c. icing sugar. 1 c. peanut butter 1/2 c. brown sugar. 1 t. vanilla 1- 24oz bag chocolate chips 2/3 c. cooking oil Mix first 5 ingredients until it forms a large ball, make Patties by using a tablespoon form into a ball, pat down . melt chocolate and oil, line muffin pan with liners cover liners with a bit of the chocolate mixture place patties on top of that then cover wit more chocolate. Place in fridge until cold keep refrigerated in a covered dish until ready to serve, makes 24 This is a little Canada Day treat that goes way back in our family hope you like it ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peanut butter balls 1c. peanut butter. 1c. icing sugar. 3T. butter. 1c. rice krispies. 1 package chocolate chips. 1 oz parowax.(parafin wax) mix the first 3 ingredients together in a mixing bowl. add the rice krispies shape into balls the size of walnuts in a double boiler melt the chocolate chips and parowax dip balls in the choco...

4 large strawberries, fresh or frozen. 1/2 c. plain yogurt 1 ripe banana 5 ice cubes Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency pour into dish and enjoy makes 2 note: When Kelli was pregnant with Nate this was her favourite!

Candy Apples, Ingredients: 6 apples, 3/4 cup and 2 teaspoons white sugar. 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon light corn syrup. 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons water. 4 drops red food coloring. Directions: Lightly grease cookie sheets. Insert craft sticks into whole, stemmed apples. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Remove from heat and stir in food coloring. Holding apple by its stick, dip in syrup and remove and turn to coat evenly. Place on prepared sheets to harden.

Here Is The Recipe For These Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies. Preheat oven to 375, line baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir together:1 cup of all purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cream together1/2 cup of golden crisco. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar. Beat in 1 egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy stir in dry ingredients and fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips place on baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake for 8-10 min. Makes 2 Dozen

Ingredients: 2 eggs. 1/2C.Milk. 1/2 tsp. vanilla. 1/8 tsp. cinnamon. 6 slices bread. 1 tbsp. (or more, as needed) butter,maple syrup, jam, or powdered sugar (for topping)Put the oven on to Warm. Beat eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a shallow bowl or small baking pan. Dip bread into egg mixture and coat both sides. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add bread in batches and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Add more butter as needed. Keep the cooked slices warm in the oven until all the toast is ready.Serve the toast warm with syrup, jam, or powdered sugar.

CUPCAKES (makes 12 regular cupcakes) 1 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter at room temp 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup milk (any fat content) COATING 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon DIRECTIONS 1. Sift flour, baking power, salt, and nutmeg together, set aside. 2. Cream butter and sugar until just blended. 3. Beat in egg until smooth and thick. 4. Add flour mixture in 3 parts and milk in 2, starting and ending with the flour mixture. 5. Fill each lined muffin cup 1/2 full with mixture. 6. Bake ~18 minutes at 350 F or until the tops are firm and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. 7. Let cupcakes cool in the pan, on a cooling rack for about 5 minutes. 8. While waiting for cupcakes to cool, make coating. Put melted butter in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, stir cinnamon and sugar toge...

Butter Tart Filling:Use your favourite pastry recipe for the shells or cheat like I do and buy the frozen tart shells 1-cup packed brown sugar 1/2-cup corn syrup 6-tbsp butter 2-beaten eggs 2-tsp vanilla 1/4-tsp salt 2-tsp vinegar 1-cup raisins Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butterAdd eggs, vanilla, salt, vinegar, and raisinsMix well Fill the pastry shells no more than 2/3 full Bake at 425* for 15-20 minutes