GORP

1 box rice chex
1 box corn chex
1 box wheat chex
1 box golden grahams
1 1/2 lbs M &M ( I use regular AND peanut)
1 small pkg sunflower seeds
14 oz pretzels
12 oz peanuts
15 oz raisins.

MIX!

Makes 3 gallon size bags and is perfect for a roadtrip!

Buttercream Frosting

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
1 lb (4 c.) powdered sugar
3 Tbsp cold milk

Cream butter and shortening together with an electric mixer. Add vanilla and salt. Beat in sugar, 1 c. at a time, blending well after each addition. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often with a spatula. Add milk and beat at high speed until light and fluffy. Keep frosting covered with lid or damp cloth and store in fridge when not in use.

Makes 3 cups

Cream Cheese Cookie Dough (for cutouts)

1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract

Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and sugar in a large mixing bowl at medium speed until well blended. Add flour and soda; mix well. Chill dough for 30 minutes. Roll out and cut with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes at 325 degrees.

Makes 2 dzn cookies.

They stay SOFT forever!

February's Theme!

Hey Everyone!

Since there was a tie for between Valentine treats and snacks, let's do them both for this month!

As always vote on the theme for next month and its never too late to add recipes for other categories!

Thanks!

Leah