Friday, December 12, 2008

Homemade Oreos

K, these are seriously the best ever. They are so yummy! Enjoy!!

Dough:
1 Devil's Food Cake mix
1/2 c. shortening or margarine, softened
2 eggs

Combine all ingredients into bowl. (Make sure not to melt shortening.) Roll into small balls and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Tap pan to flatten cookies when they come out.

Frosting:
3 oz. cream cheese
2 T. softened margarine
2 c. powdered sugar

Whip until fluffy and put between cookies!


Thursday, December 11, 2008

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

1/2 pint chilled whip cream
6 hard peppermint candies, crushed
4 cups milk
8 ounces white chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Add crushed mints to whip cream and beat until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.

In a small saucepan, heat milk to a simmer and mix in chocolate. Whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Add peppermint extract.

Pour hot chocolate into mugs and top with mint whipped cream.

Serves 4.