Great Fall Tastes

(darling labels courtesy of How About Orange)

Fall is a very sensory season for me... the first touch of crisp air, the first scents of fires burning, the smell of cinnamon and pumpkin.  Mmmm...

Here are a few of my favorite Fall recipes.  Enjoy!

Rich Sweet Potato Souffle With Praline Topping (my aunt's recipe)

souffle ingredients:
4 med. sweet potatoes, peeled and halved
1/2 c white suagr
1 1/2 t vanilla extract
1 large egg white
1 (5 fluid oz.) can evaporated milk
praline topping:
1 c flour
2/3 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 stick margine, melted
1/2 t ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 2 qt. casserole dish.
Comgine praline ingredients in small bowl, stirrign to form a streusel. Set aside.
Place potatoes in a dtch oven, add water to cover. Bring to boil, reduce heat and let simmer 30 min. or until tender. Peel.
Mash in large bowl.
Stir in 1 c streusel, white sugar, vanilla, egg white and milk.
Sponn into casserole dish and top with remaining streusel.
Bake for 45 min.

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Oatmeal Cookies (my mom's recipe)

1 c soft shortening
1 c white sugar
1 c packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
1 c sifted flour
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/4 t nutmeg
3 c rolled oats
1 c peanut butter (optional)
2 c chopped chocolate bar (optional)

Preheat over to 375. Grease cookie sheet.
Place shortening, sugars, eggs, peanut butter and vanilla in mixing bowl; beat thoroughly.
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to shortening mixture. Mix thoroughly.
Stir in oats and choclate pieces.
Drop by the spoonful onto cookie sheet.
Bake 12-15 min.

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Skillet Cookies

1/2 lb. chopped dates

1 stick butter

1 c sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 c nuts (I use walnuts)

1 1/2 c rice krispies

powdered sugar

Put 1st 4 ingredients in a large pot on low heat.  Stir until hot and

 thickened.  Let cool.  Measure rice krispies and nuts into mixture.  Roll into balls and cover with powdered sugar.

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Trail Mix (similar to Archer Farms Monster Mix sold at Target)

small can of premium peanuts

12 oz. raisins (I use organic)

12 oz. milk chocolate/peanut butter chips

12 oz. M&Ms

yogurt covered pretzels, if desired

Mix and share!  Trail mix is the perfect little gift for a neighbor or friend.  I just made up a batch for the front office at my boys' elementary school!  I like to give them treats because they are often forgotten on holidays and such.


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