Raisinet Spiders

Ingredients

1/3 C. Peanut Butter

20 Round Crackers

80 Pretzel Sticks

20 Raisinets

Directions

1. Spread about 2 tsp. of peanut butter on top on 10 of the crackers.

2. Press 8 pretzel sticks into the peanut butter, 4 on each side, like spider legs.

3. Cover the top with the second cracker.

4. Place two tabs of peanut butter on the top of the cracker sandwich to place the "eyes".

5. Use 2 Raisinets, pressed into the dabs of peanut butter, as the eyes.

TOTAL TIME: 15-20 minutes

MAKES: 10 Pieces

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons baking powder
2/3 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup sugar
4 eggs
3 1/2 cups milk
1 cup oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix together dry ingredients and set aside.

2. Then slightly beat the eggs and mix together with the milk and oil in a separate bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and mix together but make sure you don't overmix.

3. Pour approximately 1 cup at a time into a waffle iron and cook according to directions.

4. Serve with fresh fruit and pure maple syrup.

TOTAL TIME: 20-30 minutes

MAKES: Serves 6

Fried Egg Sandwich

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 tablespoons oil
4 slices of toast
ketchup

Directions

1. Toast the bread and set aside.

2. Fry eggs (kids make sure an adult supervises or does this for you). For quick and easy frying, turn eggs over "sunny side up."

3. Slide eggs onto toast and cover with lots of ketchup.

TOTAL TIME: 10-20 minutes

MAKES: Serves 2

Sticks & Stones Candy

Ingredients

1 2/3 C. Butterscotch Flavored Morsels (11 oz. Package)

1 1/2 C. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels (9 oz. Package)

1/2 C. Creamy Peanut Butter

2 C. Salted Pretzel Sticks

2 C. Dry Roasted Peanuts

11/3 C. Raisinets

Directions

1. Butter a 13" x 9" Baking Pan.

2. Microwave - 1 1/3 C. Butterscotch Morsels, All Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels and Peanut Butter in a large mixing bowl and Microwave for about 1 minute or until just slightly melted. Stir them together.

3. Add - Pretzels, Peanuts & Raisinets. Stir well to coat and Spread the mixture onto the Baking Pan.

4. Place the remaining Butterscotch Morsels in a thick microwave safe plastic bag and heat for 20-30 seconds. Kneed the bag and heat an additional 10-15 seconds to create the drizzle.

5. Cut the corner of the bag and drizzle it over the mix on the baking pan.

6. Cool them in the refrigerator for 1 hour.  Break them into piecesbefore serving.

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes

MAKES: 36 Pieces

Delicious, fast and clean

cookie to make with your kids. 

Great for parties, after school

sleepovers or holiday gifts!

Taco Pie

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lean ground beef or turkey

1 deep-dish pie crust

1 packet taco seasoning

1 can refried beans

1 8 oz jar salsa

shredded cheese (Mexican blend)

crushed tortilla chips

Diced tomato, lettuce, sour cream, black olives, etc.

Directions

1. Bake pie crust according to package directions. Brown ground beef; drain. Add taco seasoning and 1/3 to 1/2 cup water. Stir to coat.
2. Mix beans and salsa in bowl.
Spread bean mixture in bottom of pie crust. Add half the ground beef.
3. Top with tortilla chips and cheese.
Repeat with a second layer of ingredients.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese
is melted. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
5. Slice as you would a pie, and top with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and any other taco condiments you desire. Add a green salad or white rice for a very filling meal.

TOTAL TIME: 30-45 minutes

MAKES: Feeds 4-6

English Muffin Pizza

Ingredients

4 Sliced English Muffin

1 C. Shredded Cheese

1 Small Jar Pizza Sauce

Any Toppings

Directions

1. Spread Pizza Sauce onto of each English Muffin.

2. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the 8 Muffins.

3. Add toppings if desired.

4. Place muffins on a tray or aluminum foil.

5. Set Toaster Oven to Broil and cook for 5-10 minutes.

TOTAL TIME: 15-20 minutes

MAKES: 8 Pizza's