We have put together some of our favorite sweet Mom Spark recipes that are perfect for Valentine’s Day!
August 21, 2011 By 3 Comments
I ran across the beautiful pictures at Milk & Honey and decided this would be the perfect way to use up the strawberries I had left over from making freezer jam. May I just say that I hate my stupid oven. It can run anywhere from 100 to 200 degrees hotter than it should, then when I made this cake, I pulled it out after an hour in the oven and it was a lukewarm batter. Bah! This is why I don’t bake very often,…
June 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are great for when you aren’t in the mood to make pie crust from scratch. Chewy and chocolaty. It is hard to go wrong when you are dealing with pecans and chocolate. Most of the ingredients in this recipe are ones that we have on hand at all times, so it is great for a spur of the moment sweet treat.
March 12, 2011 By 3 Comments
Something about these Blueberry Crumb Bars struck me as old fashioned. Simple, yet delicious. I kept mine in the fridge to cool before cutting into squares. I put them back in the fridge and served them cold, which to me was far better tasting than serving at room temperature. Enjoy! Blueberry Crumb Bars About 16 servings 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup shortening 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional) 4 cups fresh…
February 12, 2011 By 15 Comments
If ever there was a holiday to splurge on a delicious dessert, it is Valentine’s Day. Cream Puffs, although they may seem daunting, are extremely easy to make. If you are feeling a bit indulgent, drizzle melted chocolate over the shells before dusting with powdered sugar. Cream Puff Shells Makes 20 – 25 Puffs 1/2 cup butter 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). 2.In a large pot, bring water and…
September 15, 2010 By 35 Comments
This is soooo easy and great for parties. Soooo very tasty too. Easy Cherry Cobbler 1 can of cherry pie filling-undrained 1 pkg. white or yellow cake mix 1 stick butter, melted 1 c. nuts (optional) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pour cherries in bottom of 9×13 inch pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix over cherries and do not stir. Pour melted butter over cake mix; sprinkle nuts on top.(optional) Do not mix. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, or until set. Delicious served with…
July 7, 2010 By 12 Comments
I went nuts over these cookies. They are a perfect balance of soft peanut butter cookie, a dab of jam and an amazing but simple peanut butter frosting. They are YUM-O and I don’t care who knows it. PB and J Cookies Makes 20-25 cookies 1/2 c. AP flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 c. creamy peanut butter 1/4 c. unsalted butter, room temp. 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 egg Strawberry Jam 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar 1…
