Snicker Doodle Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• snicker doodle cookie dough

      (you can make your own or buy some from the store)

• snicker doodle ice cream (you can use any flavor of ice cream you want to)

Directions:

• make a batch of cookies (try to make them the same size)
• spread the ice cream on one of the cookies to your preferred thickness
• now top the ice cream with another cookie

And there’s your ice cream sandwich.

Premier White Caramel Cheesecake

Premier White Caramel Cheesecake

Prep:

40 mins

Cooking:

60 mins

Level:

Challenging

Cooling:

15 mins

Yields:

12 servings

Celebrate birthdays and other occasions with this stunning Premier White Caramel Cheesecake bursting with the flavor of NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Premier White Morsels, cream cheese and a hint of vanilla in an elegant combination sure to please family and friends! Julie Martin of Sherrill, NY created this 1st Prize winner in the NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE and Better Homes & Gardens recipe contest.

Ingredients

• CRUST
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• FILLING
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels, divided
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups (18-oz. container) caramel apple dip, divided

Directions

FOR CRUST:
PREHEAT oven to 300° F.

COMBINE butter, sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Add crumbs; toss until crumbs are moistened. Press onto bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

FOR FILLING:
HEAT 1 2/3 cups morsels and cream in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool for 15 minutes.

BEAT cream cheese in large mixer bowl until fluffy. Beat in morsel mixture and vanilla extract. Stir in eggs. Heat 1 cup caramel apple dip in small saucepan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or just until slightly softened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup cheesecake mixture. Alternately spoon cheesecake and caramel mixtures into prepared pan, ending with caramel. Swirl gently with knife.

BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes or until edge is set but center still moves slightly. Turn off oven and let cheesecake stand in oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven. Let cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Run knife around edge of cheesecake. Cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

FOR DRIZZLE:
MICROWAVE remaining caramel apple dip and remaining morsels in uncovered, small microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds. STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Drizzle sauce over cheesecake slices.

Mmmmmm. . .buttery, salty: POPCORN!! (by J. Ramsey)

Popcorn Friday

If you enjoy the delectable popcorn that Ms. Young hatches from their kernels every Friday, you’re not the only one. I’m always looking forward to Friday, not only because of the weekend but also because of the delicious popcorn that Ms. Young provides for the school. The popcorn is produced with so much perfection that I don’t even know how someone couldn’t enjoy it. It is made with a wonderful blend of salt and butter. She has definitely mastered the art of popcorn making. So if you see Ms. Young, be sure to tell her thanks.

Mr. Roberts is a fan!

"You'd better not touch this popcorn!"

Chocolate Caramel Brownies

Prep:

15 mins

Cooking:

45 mins

Level:

Intermediate

Cooling:

20 mins

Yields:

24 brownies

Chocolate cake mix, evaporated milk and caramels make these the most moist and tender brownies this side of paradise. Add chocolate chips and chopped nuts and you'll think you've already arrived!

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (18.25 oz.) chocolate cake mix
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, divided
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
• 35 (10-oz. pkg.) caramels, unwrapped
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350° F.

COMBINE cake mix and nuts in large bowl. Stir in 2/3 cup evaporated milk and butter (batter will be thick). Spread half of batter into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

BAKE for 15 minutes.

HEAT caramels and remaining evaporated milk in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted. Sprinkle morsels over brownie; drizzle with caramel mixture.

DROP remaining batter by heaping teaspoon over caramel mixture.

BAKE for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into 24 squares.

Pepper Jack Cheesy Mac

Prep:

10 mins

Cooking:

35 mins

Level:

Easy

Yields:

6 servings

Keep the audience on their toes with this zesty two cheese blend of spices and macaroni noodles. Crushed tortilla chips and a pinch of chili flakes in the topping provide a fun surprising kick. No one will call foul on this hearty Pepper Jack Cheesy Mac combination.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (8 oz.) dry elbow macaroni
• 2 cups (8-oz. pkg.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Pepper Jack cheese, divided
• 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 to 1 cup broken tortilla chips (your choice of color)
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.

COOK macaroni in large saucepan according to package directions; drain. Return to saucepan.

ADD cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups Pepper Jack cheese, evaporated milk and black pepper to macaroni; stir until combined. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Combine remaining 1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese, tortilla chips and red pepper flakes in small bowl. Sprinkle over top. Cover tightly with foil.

BAKE for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake for an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

White Chip Orange Cookies

Prep:

10 mins

Cooking:

10 mins

Level:

Easy

Cooling:

15 mins

Yields:

42 cookies (3 1/2 dozen)

The white morsels and orange flavors in this cookie are marvelous!

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350° F.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and orange peel. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.