Cherry Cobbler Cookies

This was a great year for fresh cherries.  In addition to having great cherries there were great recipes available for using the cherries.  Here is another new cherry recipe.  If you missed out on the cherries this year save the recipe for next year.  I have put a batch in the freezer so I can enjoy them for months to come. 

I had to bake a couple to try them.  I had to make sure they were edible, right?  They were.

This recipe uses cherry yogurt so the texture is a little different.

Take 1 stick of butter

Melt it in the microwave, then let it cool for a few minutes.  This is a great time to pit your cherries.

Measure out 8 oz of tart cherry greek yogurt.  Most containers are 5 oz so it might take almost 2.

Add the yogurt to the melted butter.

Add 1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Mix well.  Also add 1 Tablespoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon almond extract.

Pit and chop 1 1/2 cups cherries

This cherry pitter is the best kitchen gadget I have.  It pits them so easily.

Add the cherries to the batter.

Scoop out and add to a preheated 350 oven.  Bake for 18-20 minutes.

I scooped this up and put in the freezer for later.  Make sure to label the bags.

Now enjoy these delicious cookies.

Cherry Cobbler Cookies Recipe

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
8 oz tart cherry greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups cherries
1 stick butter, melted
1 T vanilla
1 teaspoon almond
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 18-20 minutes.

Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

These are some of the best cookies I have made in a while.  These are a great summer cookie because there is nothing in them that will melt in the hot sun.  These also freeze well. 

That is a beautiful plate of cookies. 

This recipe has both regular and quick oats in it.

Start with 1 stick of softened butter and 1/2 cup of butter flavored crisco.

Cream those together well.

Add 1 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup peanut butter.  You can use either smooth or crunchy.

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup quick oats

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

Mix the dough well.  It will be thick.

Scoop out the dough onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.  Place in a preheated 350 oven and bake 9-10 minutes.  Do not overtake.  You can scoop the dough and place in the freezer to bake later.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

I think you will enjoy these cookies.

Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

1 stick butter softened
1/2 cup butter flavored crisco
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup old fashioned oats

Preheat oven to 350.  Bake for 9-10 minutes.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

It was a dippy kind of day for opening day of college football season.  If you like buffalo chicken wings you will love this dip.  It reheats well too which is an added bonus.  There's still plenty more games coming up for you to try it out.

This dip is great served with taco chips, celery and even other veggies.  

Simple ingredients.

Start with softened 8 oz of cream cheese.

Add 2 cups shredded cooked chicken.

Add 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce.  You can add more if you like it a little spicier.

Add 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese.

3/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese.  Mix well.

Add to a sprayed baking dish.  You can make this dish ahead of time and cover and put in the fridge.  This is what I did.  When you are ready to bake it take it out of the fridge an hour or so before you want to put it in the oven.

Before baking add some more of the cheddar cheese on top.

And some extra monterey jack cheese too.  Place in a preheated 350 oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly.

Now enjoy this great dip.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

8 oz softened cream cheese

1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

1 cup monterey jack cheese

Preheat oven to 350 bake for 30-35 minutes. 

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip

Opening week of football season calls for some yummy game day treats.  I found the recipe for this great dip and had to try it. If you like apples and caramel you will love it.  The recipe is so easy you won't miss any of the game putting it together. 

I served the dip with vanilla wafers but could use graham crackers or even apple slices.  

I would suggest keeping these ingredients so you could put this together when you need a quick dish.

Start with a softened 8 oz brick of cream cheese

Add one can apple pie filling

1/2 cup caramel sauce

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Mix it all together well.  I used my hand mixer and it broke the apples from the pie filling up really well.

Place in a heat safe dish.  Place in a preheated 350 oven and bake for 10-15 minutes.  You just want it heated through well.  It is good both warm and when it cools off.  It also reheats well.  

Enjoy your game day and your game day eats.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip Recipe

8 oz cream cheese softened
20 oz apple pie filling
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 10-15 minutes.