Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies

Recipe courtesy of BruCrew Life

Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup reeses pieces
-1 cup dried banana chips, broken (I didn't include)

1. In a bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pudding mix and set aside. In a large mixing bowl cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla, and honey and beat again. Slowly add the dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips, reeses and banana chips by hand. (you can leave out the banana chips if you wish, or substitute pretzels or chips)
2. Drop by tablespoons onto a baking sheet, leaving 2 inches in between each cookie. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Cool on pan for 3-4 minutes, then remove to a wire rack. Store in a tightly covered container. Makes about 36 cookies.

Enjoy!

Raspberry Oat Muffins

Recipe courtesy of Go Bold with Butter

Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup) raspberries, chopped
- Sanding sugar, optional


1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 12-cup standard muffin pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, stir together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir in eggs and vanilla.
4. Add flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring until almost combined. Gently fold in raspberries, making sure not to overmix.
5. Fill muffin pan with about 1/4 cup batter per cup. Sprinkle tops with sanding sugar, if desired.
6. Bake 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Enjoy!

Angel Lush Cupcakes

Recipe Courtesy of Kraft Canada

Ingredients
- 1 pkg. angel food cake mix
- 1 pkg. vanilla fat free instant pudding (I doubled this)
- 1 can crushed pineapple in juice, drained (I excluded these)
- 1 cup thawed Cool Whip light whipped topping (I doubled it as well)
- fresh strawberries, cut in half

1. Heat oven to 350F.
2. Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Pour into 24 paper lined muffin cups. (Batter will nearly fill cups.) Bake 26 minutes or until tops are light golden brown. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.
3. Mix dry pudding mix and pineapple in medium bowl. Gently stir in cool whip; spread onto cupcakes.
4. Top with berries.

Enjoy!

Cake Batter Rice Krispie Squares

Recipe Courtesy of Six Sisters' Stuff

Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/3 cup Funfetti cake mix (you could also use yellow cake mix)
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 container sprinkles

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat and add marshmallows. Stir until they begin to melt, adding in cake mix one spoonful at a time so its combined. Stir in cereal so it is completely coated with marshmallow mixture. Sprinkle in half of the sprinkles and mix. Press into a baking dish and top with remaining sprinkles. Let sit for about 30 minutes before cutting.

Enjoy!

20 Minute Skillet Lasagna

Recipe Courtesy of Six Sisters' Stuff

Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 package (12 oz) bow tie noodles (or any other kind), uncooked
- 1 jar of your favourite spaghetti sauce
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cups sour cream

1. Brown ground beef in small pan. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. After noodles are cooked, drain and drizzle with olive oil. Mix in your spaghetti sauce.  Add your browned beef, seasonings, cheese, and sour cream. Fold together and allow it all to combine and melt together, over low heat, for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Enjoy!

BBQ-Glazed Mini Meat Loaves

Recipe courtesy of Kraft Canada

Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 pkg. Stove Top Stuffing mix for Chicken
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar

1. Heat oven to 375.
2. Add hot water to stuffing mix in large bowl; stir until just moistened. Add meat, cheese and onions; mix well.
3. Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.
4. Bake 25 min. or until done (160F), brushing with combined barbecue sauce and sugar for the last 10 min.

Enjoy!

Bird's Nest Cookies

Recipe Courtesy of Art of Dessert

Ingredients
- 12 oz. package of chow mein noodles (I used approx. 4 cups)
- 12 oz. package of butterscotch chips
- mini eggs

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
2. Pour the butterscotch chips in a microwave-safe bowl and place them in the microwave. Heat for 30 seconds then remove to stir. Return to the microwave and heat again for 30 seconds. Stir until melted.
3. Add in the chow mein noodles and mix till combined.
4. Use a 1/4 measuring cup to portion out the cookies onto the baking sheet. If the mixture starts to solidify in the mixing bowl, you can reheat for 15 to 30 seconds to melt.
5. Place three egg-shaped candies in the center of each cookie.
6. Allow to set for at least 5 minutes before serving or transferring. (I put them in the fridge).

Enjoy!