Carmel Pecan Dream Bars

This is a recipe that I got from my friend Jill at Jumpin' In. It has turned into one of our family favorites! Thanks for sharing this recipe Jill.

CARMEL- PECAN DREAM BARS

*Oh my, what a wonderful dessert to take to a gathering as no one will be disappointed! This has a carmel flavor with just a touch of chocolate, sweet and delicious!

Base:
1 yellow cake mix

1 egg

1 stick of butter, softened at room temperature or melted over low heat

Mix above with a hand mixer until crumbly and dough like and ingredients are well incorporated. Press into a jelly roll/bar pan (15 x 9 x 1).

Topping:
1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup pecan pieces (tiny pieces)

1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

8 oz pkg Heath Bits 'O Brickle Toffee Bits

In a bowl mix first 3 ingredients well, add chocolate chips, toffee bits, pecans and stir. Pour on top of cake mix base.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 to 35 minutes. The crust will rise and slightly brown. Cool completely and slice into squares when cooled.

*Cooks Notes: Depending on your liking of chocolate and or toffee you can adjust those measurements for either or both in this recipe. Can also delete chocolate chips and only make with toffee.

Red Envelope Project

Please don't forget to participate in the red envelope project.

Here is the website with more information: http://www.redenvelopeproject.org/

The below was copied and pasted from the Red Envelope Project website:
Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores.

On the front, address it to:

DON'T FORGET YOUR RETURN ADDRESS. THEY WON'T BE DELIVERED WITHOUT IT.

President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
N.W.Washington , D.C. 20500

On the back, write the following message:
This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception.



Put it in the mail on March 31st, and send it.

Then send this website to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.

Warmly, Christ Otto


I (Jen) addressed mine to President and Michelle Obama and I have my letters ready for my senators and representative which will go out this Tuesday.

SOPAPILLA CHEESECAKE

SOPAPILLA CHEESECAKE

*This is a delicious super easy dessert to make. It will leave guest wanting more.

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese

2 (8 oz) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tbsp cinnamon)

1) Using a 9x13 baking pan, unroll one package of refrigerated crescent rolls and line the bottom of the pan.

2) Flatten.

3) Mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and extract with a hand mixer.

4) Spread over the crescent rolls.

5) Unroll the other can of crescent rolls and place on top of cream cheese mixture, carefully.

6) Pour the melted butter over the top and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

7) Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

*Cooks Note: Serve warm or refrigerate and sever cold. Great either way!

Guess who is 5 today?

Happy Birthday Princess Amy!

If you give a mouse a cookie...

She just may give you an autograph!

Emily was invited to celebrate a friends birthday party this past Saturday at the Magik Theater where "If you give a mouse a cookie..." was the featured presentation.

This was our first time at the Magik Theater and it will not be our last.

Siesta Scripture Memory Team #5

Ok Siesta's here is my 5th Scripture. If you are interested in joining it is never to late, you can click on the LMP Blog

Hebrews 10:35-36 (NIV)

"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."

Oriental Salad

My friend Jill just posted her recipe for her version of Oriental Salad over at Jumpin In

Here is mine.

ORIENTAL SALAD

*This is a favorite on David’s side of the family. It is a great salad that all will enjoy.

1 head leaf lettuce, shredded
4 green onions, chopped
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
1 pkg Top Ramen noodles (chicken flavored)

Crush top ramen noodles in bag. Place crushed noodles and almonds on cookie sheet and brown in 350 degree oven. Stirring often for 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool and mix all above ingredients in big bowl.

Dressing:
½ cup oil
2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp vinegar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
chicken flavor packet from Top Ramen noodles

Mix dressing ingredients in small bowl. Do not add dressing to salad until ready to serve.