Ants on a Log

  Ants on a log

A snack made by spreading peanut butter on celery and placing raisins or chocolate  chips on top. The snack name was first used in the 1950s.     

• Ants on vacation: Without "ants", or no raisins
• Ants on a Slip 'n Slide: Add honey on top of the peanut butter before adding raisins

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ants_on_a_log

Reindeer Poop

Recipe from Chex  For Free Printable click here

9 cups Rice Chex™, Corn Chex™

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2cups powdered sugar

	Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
	In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
	Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. I looks better in the smaller bag.  Lesson learned

Churro's

Recipe from Allrecipe

 Ingredients

 1 cup water

 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar

 1/2 teaspoon salt

 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

 1 cup all-purpose flour

 2 quarts oil for frying

 1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste

 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
2. Heat oil for frying in deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pipe strips of dough into hot oil using a pastry bag. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
3. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture. 

         

Pillsbury Cream Puffs

I ran out of Churro's, so I pulled out a can of Pillsbury biscuits.      

1. Heat oil for frying in deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut biscuits into strips. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
2. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Roll drained biscuits in cinnamon and sugar mixture or here are 3 other variations~ powered sugar, chocolate glaze and chocolate glazed filled with vanilla pudding.  *** How I made my chocolate glaze in a hurry~ I just melted Wilton's Chocolate frosting in the microwave for about 20 seconds.