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These recipes were donated from the individuals who shared the actual food item with us at the SFWR 2006, 2007, & 2008 Retreats. 

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From the Kitchen of:	Pam Feix
Cracker Brittle
Preheat Oven: 400°	9x13 cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil
44 saltine crackers	2 sticks butter (not margarine)
1 cup packed brown sugar	12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
pkg. of toffee pieces	1/2 cup crushed pecans
Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add brown sugar then blend well. Bring mixture to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes while stirring constantly. Pour over crackers then bake in oven for 4 minutes. Melt chocolate chips and pour over crackers. Smooth evenly over crackers. Sprinkle on toffee and crushed pecans. Freeze for 10 minutes. Serve

Sweet Party Mix
From the Kitchen of:	Unknown
1/2 cup butter	1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup corn syrup	1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup brown sugar	1 tsp. vanilla
Mix the butter, salt, corn syrup and basking soda until blended. Add soda and vanilla. Put the following ingredients into a brown paper bag and pour in the sauce then shake.
2 cups Crispix cereal	2 cups peanuts
2 cups pretzels	2 Golden Grahams
Microwave for 1½ minutes then shake. Microwave another 1½ minutes and shake again. Microwave 1 minute then shake 1 last time. pour onto wax paper and mix in M&M's. When cool, store in an airtight container.

Beary Good Snack Mix
From the Kitchen of:	Unknown
10 oz. pkg. Bear Shaped Honey Grahams	2 cups M&M's
1 cup salted peanuts	1 cup dried cranberries
2 cups banana chips
Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

Dog Paddle Chow
From the Kitchen of:	Unknown
4 cups popped popcorn	1 cup chewy fish shaped fruit snacks
3 cups fish shaped pretzels or crackers	1 cup chcolate covered raisins
Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

Date Bars
Janice Rowley (4th Generation Family Recipe)
Cook 1 lb. chopped dates & 1/4 cup sugar in water to cover - until mushy. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Mix Together:
2 cups flour	2 cups oatmeal
1 cup shortening	1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon soda
Put half of oatmeal mixture in greased 9x13 pan. Pack. Top with date mixture. Add remaining oatmeal mixture - pack. Basket 25 minutes in a 350° oven.

Chex Muddy Buddies (a.k.a. Puppy Chow)
From the Kitchen of:	Unknown
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips	1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter	9 cups Chex (any variety)
1/4 cup butter or margarine	1½ cups powdered sugar
1. In 1 quart microwavable bowl, mix chocolate ships, peanut butter and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. 2. In large bowl, place cereal. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon food-storage plastic bag. 3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Stove-Top Directions:
Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Sue's Oatmeal/Cherry/Chocolate Chip Cookies
From the Kitchen of:`	Sue Perino
3/4 cup Crisco	1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar	1 egg
1/4 cup water	1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour	1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt	3 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup chocolate chips	1 cup dried cherries*
Beat Crisco, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, water, and vanilla until creamy. Stir in flour, soda, and salt. Stir in oatmeal. Add chocolate chips and cherries. Drop by tablespoon onto baking sheet and bake @ 350° for 12-15 minutes.
*These are also good with pecans and dried cranberries in place of the cherries and chocolate chips.

Oreo Cookies 'n Creme Brownies
From the Kitchen of:	Unknown
1 pkg. (3.8oz) Fudge brownie mix	Water, Vegetable Oil, and eggs as called for on brownie mix package
1 cup Oreo Cookie crumbs	1/2 tub (2/3 cup) chocolate or vanilla frosting
2/3 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
Preheat Oven to 350°
Make brownies as directed on package in 9x13 pan - except stir 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs into the batter. Bake as directed. Cool completely. Frost with frosting. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup Oreo cookie crumbs.
You can make cupcakes instead of brownies if you wish. Follow all the above directions, pour into cupcake liners and bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes.

Frosted Cashew Cookies
From the Kitchen of:	Melba Bonner
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar	1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla	1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour	3/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda	1/3 cup sour cream
1½ cups salted cashews
Cream brown sugar and butter; add vanilla, sour cream, and egg. Sift the dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in 3/4 cup coarsely chopped salted cashews. Drop dough by rounded teaspoon a full 2" apart on greased cookie sheet or use parchment paper to line cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Immediately removed from cookie sheet. Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled. Makes 4 dozen 2" diameter cookies.
Frosting:
Heat in saucepan over medium heat until light golden brown, 1/2 cup butter (no substitute). Remove from heat and stir in
2 cups powdered sugar	3 T. half & half, cream or milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Beat until smooth and frost cooled cookies. Tom with a cashew half.

Banana-Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
From the Kitchen of:	Linda Reiser
Cream Together:
1/2 cup shortening	1 cup sugar
Add:
3 smashed bananas	2 beaten eggs
2 cups flour	1 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt	1 cup of mini chocolate chips
Bake at 350° for 20 minutes using mini muffin tins sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

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