Crites Family Stuff

Ingredients for 24 servings

• 1 pkg sugar cookie dough
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 2 cups cool whip
• .25 cup lemon juice
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• .25 cup lime juice
• 2 tsp lime zest
• Additional lemons and limes for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 325F. Paper-line 24 muffin cups. Cut circles out of dough and place in the bottom of muffin cups. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cookies will be puffy. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
2. Beat sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gently fold in cool whip. Divide mixture into two bowls. Stir lemon juice and zest into one bowl and the lime juice and zest into the other.
3. Pour about 3 tbsp lemon cream cheese mixture over 12 cups. Repeat with lime mixture for the remaining 12 cups. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Decorate with lemon and lime quarter slices, curls or peels.

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Ingredients for 12 servings

• 1 pkg sugar cookie dough
• 1 small container Cool Whip
• 8 oz yogurt (any berry flavor)
• Fruit (Mandarin oranges, blueberries, strawberries, etc.)

Steps

1. Cut half dollar sized circles out of the cookie dough and bake according to package instructions. Cool completely.
2. Whisk Cool Whip and yogurt together and spread onto cookies. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Top with fruit.

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Let's just say I'll assume it's good with the Oreo crust. I wouldn't really know, seeing how the filling didn't make it long enough to actually be put in it.

Ingredients for 8 servings

• 1 quart fresh strawberries
• 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• .5 tsp vanilla extract
• .25 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• .25 cup powdered sugar
• 1 (9 inch) Oreo cookie crust
• 2 oz chocolate

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. In a separate large bowl, beat the whipping cream and powdered sugar until medium peaks form. Add about 1 cup of the whipping cream mixture to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until smooth and well-combined. Add the remaining whipping cream mixture and mix until just combined. Spread in the Oreo crust and refrigerate for a few minutes while you prepare the strawberries
2. Wash the strawberries and cut off the stems. Blot dry with a paper towel and then gently press, cut side down, into the whipped cream mixture. Set aside.
3. Melt the chocolate and drizzle over the strawberries. Refrigerate for at least three hours before serving. Serves 8.

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Ingredients for 4 servings

• 4 red potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• .25 cup chopped fresh basil
• .25 cup butter, cubed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Layer sliced potatoes on aluminum foil with the onion, garlic, basil, and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Fold foil around the potatoes to make a packet. Place potato packet on heated grill over indirect heat and cook for 30 minutes. or until potatoes are tender. Turn over packet halfway through cooking.

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These have won grand prize at the Eastern Idaho State Fair 4 times!

Ingredients for 24 servings

Crust:

• 1.5 cups flour
• .5 tsp baking powder
• .5 tsp salt
• .25 tsp baking soda
• .5 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 egg yolks
• 3 cups mini marshmallows (not store brand, they will collapse)

Filling:

• .66 cup karo syrup
• .25 cup butter
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 12 oz pkg or 2 cups peanut butter chips
• 2 cups Rice Krispies
• 2 cups salted peanuts

Steps

1. Heat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combing all crust ingredients except marshmallows at low speed until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle marshmallows. Return to oven and bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are just beginning to puff. Cool while preparing topping.
2. In large saucepan, combine all topping ingredients except cereal and peanuts. Heat just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in cereal and peanuts. Carefully spread to cover (it is a little tricky). Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.

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Ingredients for 16 servings

• 8 cups golden grahams
• 6 cups mini marshmallows
• 1.5 cups milk chocolate chips
• .25 cup light corn syrup
• 5 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 tsp vanilla

Steps

1. Melt butter and 5 cups of marshmallows in large pot. Add chocolate chips and corn syrup. Stir until all is melted. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Mix well. Add golden grahams then add final 1 cup marshmallows. Place in a greased 9x13 pan. Let stand uncovered at least 1 hour or refrigerate for a firmer bar.

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Ingredients for 12 servings

• 2 cups sugar
• 1.75 cups flour
• .75 cup cocoa
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp vanilla
• .5 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup boiling water

Frosting:

• 6 tbsp butter, softened
• .33 cup cocoa
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2.66 cup powdered sugar
• .33 cup milk

Steps

1. Combine dry ingredients. Add eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla. Stir in boiling water. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly then frost when still slightly warm.

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Ingredients for 12 servings

• 5 to 6 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• .25 onion, chopped
• 4 cups milk
• .5 cup flour
• Pepper/salt
• Shredded cheese
• White pepper
• .66 cup sour cream

Steps

1. Boil potatoes and onions until tender. Drain water. Mix milk and flour in a bowl with whisk. Add to potatoes, stirring constantly, with whisk, until thickened and starts to boil. Add more milk if too thick. Remove from heat. Add sour cream and seasonings to desired taste.

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Ingredients for 8 servings

• 1 cup butter
• .5 cup sugar
• .66 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups and 2 tbsp flour
• .75 tsp salt
• .5 tsp baking soda
• 1.5 tsp cream of tartar
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Steps

1. Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together then add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread onto a pizza pan and bake at 350F for about 20 minutes

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Ingredients for 8 servings

• 3 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
• 1 cup sugar
• .5 cup butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup sour cream
• Pinch of baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• Mini marshmallows (for topping)

Steps

1. Boil unpeeled potatoes (approx. 4 large ones) until tender. Peel and place in mixing bowl. Mash well with fork or mixer. With a wooden spoon, stir in sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, nutmeg, and sour cream. Mill well. Stir in salt and baking soda. Spread mixture in a greased 1 1/2 qt casserole dish and bake uncovered at 350F 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and place marshmallows on top. Place casserole back into oven until marshmallows are melted and lightly brown (watch carefully as to not burn them).

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