Yummy Snacks Part 2

This is a continuation of some recipes for my favorite snacks and sweets! Do not be discouraged by the names of some of the snacks, as some names are pretty creative. Please note that serving sizes are not given with all recipes and some recipes may contain peanuts. All of the recipes have been taken from my family’s cookbook.

Oreo Bon Bons

Ingredients:

• ·         1 package of Oreo Cookies
• ·         1 (8-oz.) package of Cream Cheese
• ·         1 package of White or Chocolate Almond Bark

Direction:

Place cookie in a gallon-size Ziploc bag and crush the cookies. Soften the cream cheese and put it in a large mixing bowl. Ass the crushed cookies and mix together (you may have to use your hands). Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Put on a cookie sheet, covered with wax paper. Freeze balls for 20 minutes. Melt the almond bark in the microwave. Roll the frozen balls into the melted almond bark and place on wax paper.

Note: To make Oreo Bon Bon Pops, stick short wooden skewers into the cookie balls before freezing.

Mashed Potato Candy

Ingredients:

• ·         ½ cup of cold mashed potatoes
• ·         ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ·         1 (1 lb.) package of confectioners’ sugar
• ·         1 cup of peanut butter

Directions:

Combine mashed potatoes and vanilla in a bowl and mix well. Beat in confectioners’ sugar a small amount at a time until mixture is the consistency of bread dough. Roll out on confectioners’ sugar coated surface. Spread with peanut butter. Roll “dough” like a jelly roll to enclose the peanut butter. Cut into slices and place on waxed paper. Chill in refrigerator until set

Serving Size: 24 servings

Potato Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• ·         1 cup of softened butter
• ·         ½ cup of sugar
• ·         1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ·         ½ cup of crushed potato chips
• ·         ½ cup of chopped walnuts
• ·         2 cups of flour

Directions:

Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla in mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Add potato chips, walnuts and flour. Mix well. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Arrange on cookie sheet. Press flat with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350^o for 13 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving Size: 24 servings