Coffee Cake from Lisa Connolly

Coffee Cake from Lisa Connolly

1 1/2 c. crushed graham crackers
3/4 c. chopped pecans
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
8 tbsp margarine (melted)

Mix together and set aside.

1 package yellow cake mix
1 c. water
1/4 c. oil
3 eggs

Mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs with mixer. Pour into 9x13 greased pan (or two 8/9 inch cake pans). Sprinkle the streusel mixture on top of the cake batter. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 mins. Cool slightly then drizzle with icing.

Icing
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Milk

Upside-Down Cinnamon-Apple Coffee Cake

Upside-Down Cinnamon-Apple Coffee Cake (from here)

1 1/2 c. chopped peeled apples
1 can Pillsbury Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls with Icing
1/2 c. pecan halves or pieces
2 tbsp margarine or butter, melted
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 tbsp corn syrup

Heat oven to 350. Spray 9 inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of apples in sprayed pan.

Separate dough into 8 rolls. Cut each roll into quarters; place in large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 c. apples and pecans.

In a small bowl, combine margarine, brown sugar and corn syrup; mix well. Add brown sugar mixture to dough mixture; toss gently to combine. Spoon mixture over apples in pan.

Bake at 350 for 28 to 38 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Invert onto serving platter.

Remove lid from icing. Microwave on HIGH for 10 to 15 seconds or until drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm coffee cake. Serve warm.

Belgium Waffle Dough

From Saunder Schroeder

1 c. Belgian Pearl Sugar
3.5 c. flour
1 packet yeast
3/4 c. lukewarm milk
3 sticks butter
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

Dissolve yeast in milk.
Add all ingredients to flour except the sugar. Let the dough rise 30 min.. Ad pearl sugar and divide the dough into 3-4 ounce portions. Cook in greased waffle maker.

Carrot and Apple Pancakes

Carrot and Apple Pancakes

Notes: I want to try these for G. They are from the babyfood cook book.

3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
6 tbsp apple juice
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
4 tbsp melted butter
1 1/4 cups formula
3/4 c. apple peeled and grated
3/4 c. grated carrot

Mix and pour onto hot griddle about 3 inches across.

Peach Pie

Peach Pie (from here)

Notes: This was good! It kind of turned out like a cobbler in a pie. I did add some flour to my peaches because I used fresh ones that I froze.

10 fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. white sugar
1/4 c. butter
1 9inch double pie crust

Mix flour, sugar, butter into crumb.

Place one crust on the bottom of a 9in pie pan. Line the shell with some sliced peaches. Sprinkle some of the butter mixture on top of the peaches, then put more peaches on top of the crumb mixture. Continue layering until both the peaches and crumbs are gone.

Top with lattice strops of pie crust.

Bake at 350 for 45 mins or until crust is golden.

Delish.

Oreo Rice Crispies

Oreo Rice Crispies (from here)

6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (I'd try 5 next time)
20 regular oreos, crushed/chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
5 cups mini marshmallows
3 tbsp butter

Mix Rice Krispies and Oreos in a bowl. Add marshmellows to a large miccrowave safe bowl. Add butter to marshmallows. Microwave for 3 minutes.

Spray at 9x13 casserole dish.

Stir marshmallows and add to rice krispie mix. Press into pan.

Cheerio Treats

Cheerio Treats (From here)

Notes: I liked these, but I love Cheerios....so...

1 c. sugar
1 c. corn syrup
1 c. creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
5 cups Cheerios

In a large sauce pan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring to boil over medium heat.

Allow mixture to boil for 1 minute and remove from heat.

Add peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.

Add Cheerios and mix until coated. I would maybe consider adding in chocolate chips or something along those lines as well too.

Drop mixture by the spoonful onto waxed paper and allow to cool -- I would probably go parchment over wax.