Sunday, May 26, 2024

Gone in 60 Seconds Dip

1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

1 c. chopped pecans

green onions, sliced thin

1/4 c mayo

1/2 c. of cream cheese

red pepper jelly

crackers


Mix cheese, nuts, mayo, pecans and onions. Form into a ball or place in a dish. Freeze or plate chill for a few hours before serving. Top with jelly. Serve with crackers.

Peanut Brittle

 3 Cups white sugar

1 cup Karo syrup

1/2 cup water

3 cups raw peanuts

3 teaspoons soda

1 teaspoon salt

3 teaspoons butter

1 teaspoon vanilla


Mix sugar, syrup and water together and cook up to 250 degrees. Mixture will thread. Add peanuts and stir continuously, cooking until syrup mixture turns light brown in color, up to 310 degrees. Remove from heat and add soda, salt, butter and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Pour onto butter cookie sheets spreading as thinly as possible.