CINNAMON WALNUT CHEESECAKE

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Here is another recipe for your Thanksgiving table...Enjoy!!!
This is one of the first recipes I created back in 1976. I have served it every Thanksgiving since!
Ingredients
Crust 
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1tsp cinnamon (preferably Saigon cinnamon)
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts , toasted
1/2 cup butter, melted 
Filling
2 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar 
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
3 cups sour cream 
How to make it
Combine graham cracker crumbs,cinnamon and walnuts
add melted butter and stir until well blended
reserve 1/4 cup and press the remaining in the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan
blend cream cheese, eggs, sugar, salt and extracts in an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth
mix in sour cream on low speed until well blended
pour into crust ,top with reserved crumbs and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour until set (its ok if the center is a bit jiggly)
Cool on wire rack for 1 hour
Cover with foil and refrigerate until chilled(at least 4 hours, but preferably, overnight)

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PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIES

With Fall on its way, I thought it was time to post this.. I found this recipe on the cooking website cooks.com. Its a lunchbox favorite... Also good for potlucks

Ingredients
1 box brown sugar
1 c cooking oil
1 sm can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 eggs
 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
3 c flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
Filling
2 egg whites
2 tsp vanilla
4 tbsp flour
1 box 10x (confectioners) sugar
4 tbsp milk
1 c shortening
How to make it
Cream together sugar and oil
Add eggs and pumpkin
Gradually add sifted dry ingredients and mix thoroughly
Drop by tablespoonsful on un greased cookie sheet
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes
Set on wire rack to cool
Filling
Combine all ingredients except box of 10x sugar, mix well
Gradually add 10x sugar and beat until fluffy
Put 2 tbsp filling between matched cookies and wrap in plastic wrap

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PISTACHIO PUDDING CAKE

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This recipe is an oldie but a goodie from the 8o's. Still delicious!







Cake
1 yellow cake mix
1 box of pistachio pudding
1 cup oil
3 eggs
1 cup of club soda
1/2 cup of chopped pistachio nuts
Frosting
1 -8 oz. container whipped topping (Cool Whip extra creamy, if possible)
1 pkg. of pistachio pudding.
Additional chopped pistachios for topping
Cake
Mix all ingredients for cake, beat 4 minutes on medium speed
Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 pan.
Frosting
Mix together whipped topping and 1 pkg. of pistachio pudding beat well
Spread over top of cooled cake
Sprinkle a handful of pistachio nuts over the top.
Enjoy

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PEACH COBBLER BREAD

This bread takes advantage of the fresh peaches now in season... and it tastes just like peach cobbler!
Ingredients
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup peeled, sliced peaches
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Directions
1.In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water and extracts. Stir in peaches. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool or 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

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CROCKPOT BANANA BREAD

This is a great recipe to make in the summer. By using your slow cooker, you can have delicious baked goods without heating up the kitchen!



2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
4 small ripe bananas, mashed
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preparation:
Turn crockpot on high. Grease and flour a crockpot baking insert or foil loaf pan.
Mix flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Add nuts and set aside. In another bowl, cream butter with sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add milk and vanilla. Mix completely. Stir in bananas until well mixed. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir until just combined. *Place insert into crockpot. Carefully add batter. Cover. Put lid on crockpot and bake for 2 to 3 hours or until done. Be sure not to check on bread until it's cooked at least 2 hours.

*If using a foil loaf pan, either place a rack or crumpled aluminum foil at bottom of crockpot. Place pan on top. After adding batter, top pan with several paper towels. Make sure crockpot lid is loose and bake for regular amount of time.

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SPUMONI CAKE

This is a delicious and very pretty cake... Nice for potlucks or cookouts...









1 yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1-cup sour cream
3/4-cup oil
1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate melted
4 drops each red and green food color
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tub extra creamy whipped topping (ie Cool Whip)
1 tsp rum extract or ½ tsp almond extract
Sliced almonds
Shaved chocolate curls

Beat items 1-5 together for 2 minutes.
Divide into 3 bowls.
1. Add nuts and green food color.
2. Add cherries and red food color.
3. Add chocolate and almond extract.
Grease and flour 10 inch tube pan .
Pour 1st batter, then 2nd , and then 3rd .
Do not swirl together
Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Cool 10 Min.
Remove from pan, cool on wire rack
Stir rum or almond extract into whipped topping
Frost cake and decorate top with almonds and chocolate shavings
Refrigerate

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MOLTEN CHCOLATE CAKES

Fast and easy, when you just need a chocolate fix!


1 pkg. (6 squares) Bittersweet Chocolate
10 Tbsp. butter
1-1/2 cups plus 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar, divided
1/2 cup flour
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
Sliced strawberries
Whipped topping

Heat portable oven to 375F.
Grease 6 (6-oz.) custard cups or souffle dishes. Place on baking sheet. ( I use the foil custard cups, easier to remove)
Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on medium(50%) 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir with whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Add 1-1/2 cups sugar and flour; mix well. Add whole eggs and egg yolks; beat until well blended. Pour into prepared cups.
Bake 14 to 15 min. or until cakes are firm around the edges but still soft in the centers. Let stand 1 min. Run small knife around cakes to loosen; carefully unmold onto dessert plates. Top with whipped topping and sliced strawberries if desired

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READER RECIPE SUNDAY

This recipe comes from my daughter,
Carolyn Kenny Reardon of Payson,AZ
Enjoy!

OREO COOKIE PIE
2 cups of milk
2 packages of jello instant cookies and cream pudding mix
1 8oz container of cool whip
premade oreo cookie crust

Mix the milk and the pudding mix together until thick and fold in the cool whip.Pour into the pie shell and chill for a few hours.

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SUMMER FRUIT PIZZA

A delicious cool and creamy dessert, just right for summer!



1 pkg. slice and bake sugar cookie dough
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
8 oz. whipped topping
½-3/4c. powdered sugar (to taste)
Fruit of your choice: strawberries, bananas(sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning), peaches, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries sliced
Chocolate chips (white or semi sweet..or both) melted

Preheat portable oven to 325 Degrees. Slice cookie dough into rounds and overlap on a lightly greased and floured 12 in pizza pan
Press dough lightly to make crust and bake for 5-10 minutes until lightly browned
With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until fluffy, then lightly fold in whipped topping

Spread onto cooled cookie crust and arrange fruit in circles.
Place chips in microwave for 30 second intervals until melted and drizzle over tops of fruit
Refrigerate leftovers (if any!)

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COOL AND CREAMY MARGARITA PIE

A delicious dessert and tasty drink all in one!


PIE SHELL
1/2 c butter
1 1/4 c crushed pretzels
1/4 c sugar

FILLING
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 c lime juice
1 tbsp tequila
1 tbsp triple sec
green food coloring
1 c whipping cream
lime wedges

DIRECTIONS
PIE SHELL
Melt butter
Add crushed pretzels and sugar
Press into a 9 in pie pan and chill while making filling

FILLING
Combine sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, tequila, triple sec and 3-4 drops food coloring
Whip cream and fold into mixture
Pour into chilled pie shell
Chill or freeze for 3-4 hours until firm
Garnish with lime wedges

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