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Dessert Edition

.....ah, desserts.....good stuff....i am going to include a few recipes below....but don't forget about the scrumptious strawberry cake recipe here.....

Chocolate Balls or Oreo Balls or (as my dear family loves to call them) DooDoo Balls

1 - package of oreo cookies

1 - bar of cream cheese, softened

- in a food processor grind up cookies until fine. mix well with the cream cheese. roll into small/medium balls. refrigerate.

- optional, but a good idea......dip each ball either into melted milk chocolate, white chocolate or almond bark. place back in refrigerator to harden...

.....my sister made these for the first time at thanksgiving....oh my goodness, they are so good!! and no matter what your family decides to call them, they will definitely become a family favorite!

Chocolate Eclair Cake

1 - box of graham crackers (you may not use them all)

1 large package of instant vanilla pudding

1 small container cool whip

1 can chocolate fudge frosting

1 1/2 cups milk

- layer graham crackers in rectangle pyrex

- mix together pudding & milk and cool whip. pour over crackers.

- microwave frosting 20 -30 seconds. stir well & pour over pudding.

- refrigerate & chill well.

Cream Cheese Bars a.k.a Ooey Gooey Bars

Bottom Layer:

one stick of butter, melted

one egg

one box yellow cake mix

- mix together well & press into the bottom of a well greased 13x9 metal pan

Top Layer:

two eggs

1 bar cream cheese, softened

1 box powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

- beat together well & pour over bottom layer

- cook @ 350 for 35 minutes.....Do Not Overcook!! may still look gooey but trust me, they are done.....allow to cool in pan...

Enjoy!! Bon Appetit!!