"Desserts" Recipes
Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream.
This recipe was first made by our family with wild blueberries picked near Gunflint Lake in Minnesota. We made this during a large family gathering at the Gunflint Lodge and everyone loved it.
These are fun to make and eat. Almost everyone loves chocolate truffles!
Easy fluffy doughnut recipe with the delicious taste of nutmeg.
Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 8 ounce bag Old Dutch puff corn curls 1 pound butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon baking soda DIRECTIONS Place puff corn curls in large roasting pan. Set aside. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine butter (not margarine), brown sugar, and syrup. Cook together for […]
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 1 pound white almond bark 1 – 12 ounce package chocolate chips 1 cup chunky peanut butter 1 pound Spanish peanuts DIRECTIONS Melt almond bark and chocolate chips in microwave. Stir in peanut butter and peanuts. Drop by teaspoon onto was paper. Store in cool place.
Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 6 cups puffed popcorn curls 2 cups minature pretzel twists 1/2 cup salted peanuts 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup M&M’s DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Line cake pan with foil. In foil-lined […]
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons butter 3 cups miniature marshmallows 1 – 5 ounce can chow mein noodles Peanut M&M’s DIRECTIONS In medium saucepan, combine butter and marshmallows; stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in noodles, mixing gently to coat. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto greased cookie sheet. Shape with greased fingers […]
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 25 soft caramels 1 tablespoon water 1 cup coursley chopped walnuts 1 cup plain M&M’s 1/2 cup broken think pretzels DIRECTIONS In medium saucepan, stir caramels and water over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by heaping teaspoon onto greased wax paper lined […]
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 1 package Oreo cookies 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter 2/3 cup real chocolate chips 1 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cup Spanish peanuts DIRECTIONS Crush Oreo cookies. Mix with 1/2 cup melted butter. Put in […]
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 4 cups chopped rhubarb 1 cup white sugar 1 3/4 cup oatmeal 1 1/2 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS Place rhubarb in bowl, cover with hot water; let stand a few minutes and drain. Combine oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, butter, and soda; […]
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup pumpkin 3/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3 eggs 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Filling: 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese DIRECTIONS Mix dry […]
Submitted by Brian M. INGREDIENTS Pastry: 1 – 3 ounce package cream cheese 1 stick butter 1 cup flour Filling: 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg DIRECTIONS Mix cream cheese, stick of butter, and flour until smooth. Chill. Divide […]
Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 1 – 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons water 1 – 17 ounce package caramels (60) 16 ounce bag or jar salted peanuts DIRECTIONS Knead together marshmallow creme and powdered sugar. Shape into small fingers. Place on maxed paper-lined cookie sheet and freeze. Melt caramels […]
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 1 loaf frozen bread dough 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cream 2 tablespoons white syrup butter, softened at room temperature white sugar cinnamon DIRECTIONS Melt 1/4 cup butter, mix with brown sugar, cream and white syrup. Pour into bottom of greased 9×13 inch pan. Frozen bread […]
Submitted by Joan M. INGREDIENTS frozen bread dough butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup white syrup 1/2 cup butter 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup milk DIRECTIONS Put frozen bread in a greased 9×5 inch pan covered in the refrigerator over night. Once thawed, roll out bread […]
This is a classic, simple recipe for apple or rhubarb crisp. It won’t last very long. Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream. It’s an old Menke family tradition!
This alternative to apple pie is simply delicious! Recipe makes 16 but beware because no one can eat just one.
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 1 package vanilla instant pudding 1 cup buttermilk 1 – 8 ounce container Cool Whip 1 can fruit cocktail (drained) 1 can mandarin oranges (drained) 3 bananas 1 package Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies DIRECTIONS Blend together vanilla instant pudding and buttermilk. Mix in the rest of the ingredients. Chill. Before […]
Cook Time: 45 minutes Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 8 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 2 cups flour 3/4 cup shortening (lard or Crisco) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 8 tablespoons cold water DIRECTIONS 1. Mix flour, shortening, lemon juice, salt and egg yolks until crumbly. Add cold water, mix well […]
This tasty treat won’t last long.
Submitted by Joan M. INGREDIENTS apples, enough to fit in 6 ounce dish brown sugar butter dates (optional) raisins (optional) cranberries (optional) DIRECTIONS For each apple, remove core, rub with butter with your hands, and put in 6 ounce dish. In center of each apple put 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon butter. Note: […]
Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour dash of salt 1 can fruit (any variety) Filling: 1 – 8 ounce package cream cheese 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 1/4 cup Cool Whip DIRECTIONS Mix butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, and salt. Bake at […]
Submitted by Grace INGREDIENTS Cookie Base: 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 2nd Layer: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 3rd Layer: 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup […]
Surprise your kids with these delicious treats.
Comfort food.
Great for camping/scouting.
Great for camping/scouting.
The cinnamon and cloves give the fruit an unbeatable flavor.
This if fun to make while camping or at home.
Easy to make at home or while camping.
This is great for camping/scouting.
Great for camping/scouting.
These won’t last long. Be prepared! Plan on making more than one batch!
This is a famous Swedish dish, normally served with fruit preserves or lingonberries. Some Swedish families considered it part of their traditional Thursday night dinner, following the main dish of pea soup with pork.
Submitted by Joan M. INGREDIENTS Filling: 7 cups apples, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup cinnamon 3/4 cup brown sugar Topping: 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup one-minute oatmeal 1/4 cup butter DIRECTIONS Combine ingredients for filling and put in 8 or 9 inch square glass pan. Blend topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle […]
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes Submitted by Martha INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter 1 cup all purpose flour 4 eggs DIRECTIONS Heat water and butter to rolling boil. Add flour and stir vigorously over low heat for about 1 minute. Mixture will leave sides of pan and form a ball. Remove from heat and […]
Cook Time: 60 minutes Submitted by Martha INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 1 cup butter 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Frosting: 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring cream DIRECTIONS Mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter and 2 tablespoons water. Roll out to fit […]
A wonderful compliment to any meal or serve as a dessert with ice cream
Keep in refrigerator so it’s always ready.
Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS Lower Layer: 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed 1/3 cup melted butter 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened (or more) Top Layer: 2 cups powdered sugar 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups peanuts 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla DIRECTIONS Mix […]
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Submitted by Dawn INGREDIENTS Dough: 1 cup milk 2 1/4 teaspoons cake yeast 1 cup shortening 4 cups flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, separated Meringue: 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Topping: 3/4 cup nuts (or substitute raisins) cinnamon powdered sugar frosting DIRECTIONS Add yeast cake to […]
Lake Tahoe skiers favorite caramel bars.
Don’t skimp on the lemon zest!
Quick and easy!
Only two ingredients in these bars. So easy and so lemony.
Frozen bread or rolls makes this recipe fast and easy and the ice cream in the caramel sauce makes it special. Bound to please your guests. Yum yum!