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Kitchen Smack: Halloween Candy Corn White Trash
As found on The Country Cook. Print Kitchen Smack: Halloween Candy Corn White Trash Yield: 12 351 4g 3g 72 4g 1g 38g 616mg This is like chex mix and Christmas Crack all rolled into one. Ingredients 6 cups mini pretzel twists 2 1/2 cups candy corn 2 cups salted cocktail peanuts 12 oz Wilton bright white candy melts or white chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening (Crisco) Instructions Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the pretzels, candy corn and cocktail peanuts. Stir to mix well. In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the shortening and microwave for 30…
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Kitchen Smack: Crock Pot Coconut Rice Pudding
Print Crock Pot Coconut Rice Pudding Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours Total Time: 4 hours, 10 minutes 464 19g 14g 63g 7g 2g 44g 206mg 30mg This is a new twist on rice pudding. Making it in the crockpot lets the rice soak up all the flavor, making it even more delicious. Kudos to The Country Cook for this rendition of a Disney Cruise line dessert. Ingredients 3 tbsp. salted butter (or margarine), divided use 6 cups milk (2% or higher) 1 (15 oz) can cream of coconut 2 cups instant rice, uncooked (like Minute Rice) 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract…
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Kitchen Smack: Red, White, and Blue Strawberries
Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Strawberries WIth all the quick grab items, eating healthy on the go is difficult. Planning your diet during the 4th of July celebration doesn’t have to be bland. A little cheesecake in your fruit goes a long way, especially these red, white, and blue strawberries. 1 8-oz. block cream cheese 1/3 c. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. Cool Whip 10 strawberries (halved) 30 blueberries In a medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy and combined. Fold in Cool Whip. Transfer mixture to a piping bag and pipe over cut side of strawberry. Top…
