Rocky Road

This is an old favorite of our family.  A number of years ago I made three batches of this dessert in one day to take to Vickie's work.  They liked it so well they kept wanting more.

Directions:

Heat oven to 350o. Grease and flour 9 x 13 pan.

Melt on stove:

½ cup margarine
1 square unsweetened chocolate (or substitute 3 T cocoa plus 1 T margarine)

Add:

1 cup sugar
½ to 1 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs

Pour into greased pan.

Then blend in small bowl till fluffy:

6 oz cream cheese
½ cup sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp flour
¼ cup margarine
1 tsp vanilla

Pour over chocolate mixture. Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped nuts & 6 ounces (1cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top. Bake at 350o for 25-35 minutes. Remove from oven and top with 2 cups miniature marshmallows then return to oven for 2 minutes.

In the meantime melt on stove:

¼ cup margarine
1 square unsweetened chocolate (or substitute 3 T cocoa plus 1 T margarine)
2 oz cream cheese
¼ cup milk

Remove from heat & add 3 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Pour over hot cake. Cool & cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Chocolate Yummies

This recipe is from the Rice Krispies site.  http://www.ricekrispies.com/recipes/crunch-a-bunch-cupcakes.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=party%2Bcupcakes&utm_content=Party%2BCupcakes&utm_campaign=Consideration%2B-%2BBaking#/Default  I made them today and they are good.

Ingredients

7 Graham Crackers
2 1/2 minature marshmallows
1  12 oz package chocolate chips (2 cups)
2/3  cup light corn syrup
3  tablespoons butter
1/2  cup crunchy peanut butter
3 cups Rice Krispies

Directions

1. Coat 13 x 9 x 2-inch microwave-safe dish with cooking spray. Arrange KEEBLER GRAHAMS ORIGINAL crackers in single layer in dish, breaking crackers as needed to fit. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over crackers.


2. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until marshmallows are puffy. Remove from microwave. Cool completely.

3. In 2-quart microwave-safe mixing bowl combine chocolate morsels, corn syrup and butter. Microwave on HIGH about 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in peanut butter. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal, mixing until combined.

4. Spread evenly over marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Cut and store in airtight container in refrigerator.

CONVENTIONAL DIRECTIONS:

Follow step 1 above using 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375°F about 7 minutes or until marshmallows are puffy. Cool completely. In medium saucepan combine chocolate morsels, corn syrup and butter. Cook stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal, mixing until combined. Complete as in step 4 above.

Makes 12 bars
Note

*Each cracker sheet measures about 5 x 2-inches and is scored into 4 pieces.

Creamy Tortilla Soup

This recipe is from my wife's cousin.  It is very good.

Ingredients

2 cans (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with chilies
2 cans (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
1 can refried beans
1 cup canned corn- (I put in the whole can)
2-3 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
cilantro, sour cream, Monterey Jack Cheese

Directions

Combine tomatoes and broth. Stir in beans and corn. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes stirring frequently. Add Chicken and heat through- Top with sour cream, cilantro, cheese, chips