Desserts

= __**DESSERTS**__ =

This video would be fun for the parent and child to watch before making these yummy desserts together! []

How can anyone not love desserts? Please share with the class what dessert is your favorite! I'll start!

1.Mrs. O.'s Easter Surprise Cupcakes

 ===Ingredients This link will take you to the website where you can see more variations of these yummy cupcakes! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easter-Surprise-Cupcakes/Detail.aspx ===  ===Directions ===
 * 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
 * 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2/3 cup margarine, softened
 * 1 cup brown sugar
 * 3/4 cup white sugar
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * <span style="color: #ef76ef; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 1/4 cups milk
 * <span style="color: #ef76ef; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">24 small chocolate eggs, unwrapped
 * 1) <span style="color: #ef76ef; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="margin: 0px; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups, or use paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
 * 2) <span style="color: #ef76ef; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="margin: 0px; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Fill each muffin cup 1/3 full, and place a chocolate egg in the center of each. Top with remaining batter until cups are 2/3 full.
 * 3) <span style="color: #ef76ef; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="margin: 0px; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Fill each muffin cup 1/3 full, and place a chocolate egg in the center of each. Top with remaining batter until cups are 2/3 full.
 * 4) <span style="color: #ef76ef; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="margin: 0px; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown, and tops spring back when lightly tapped.

Keeley's Favorite Dessert: Rice Krispie Treats

> > **// 2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated. //** > > **// 3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day. //**
 * <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: #d6e9fa; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; clear: both; line-height: 1.3em; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 11px; padding-right: 11px; padding-top: 7px;">3 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: #d6e9fa; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; clear: both; line-height: 1.3em; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 11px; padding-right: 11px; padding-top: 7px;">1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
 * <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: #d6e9fa; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; clear: both; line-height: 1.3em; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 11px; padding-right: 11px; padding-top: 7px;">- OR -
 * <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: #d6e9fa; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; clear: both; line-height: 1.3em; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 11px; padding-right: 11px; padding-top: 7px;">4 cups miniature marshmallows
 * <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: #d6e9fa; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; clear: both; line-height: 1.3em; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 11px; padding-right: 11px; padding-top: 7px;">6 cups **//Rice Krispies®//**
 * <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: #d6e9fa; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; clear: both; line-height: 1.3em; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 11px; padding-right: 11px; padding-top: 7px;">**// 1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. //**

Kiffany Favorite Dessert: No Bake Cookies 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial; bottom: 0px; color: blue !important; cursor: pointer; display: inline !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-variant: normal; left: 0px; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: 0px; text-decoration: underline !important; text-transform: none !important; top: 0px;">[|butter] 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powderPinch of salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons peanut butter 3 cups quick oats Makes about 2 dozen.
 * __ 3-Minute No-Bake Cookies __**
 * 1) In large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, cocoa and <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial; bottom: 0px; color: blue !important; cursor: pointer; display: inline !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-variant: normal; left: 0px; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: 0px; text-decoration: underline !important; text-transform: none !important; top: 0px;">[|salt] . Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue boiling 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
 * 2) Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and peanut butter; stirring until <span style="background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial; bottom: 0px; color: blue !important; cursor: pointer; display: inline !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-variant: normal; left: 0px; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: 0px; text-decoration: underline !important; text-transform: none !important; top: 0px;">[|peanut butter] is melted. Add oats and mix well.
 * 3) Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm. Store tightly covered.

__ Katie Benson's Favorite Dessert--Pumpkin Pie __ Ingredients <span style="border-top-color: #cccccc; border-top-style: dotted; border-top-width: 1px; display: block; margin-top: 20px; width: 300px;">
 * 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
 * 3/4 cup white sugar
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 (15 ounce) can LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
 * 1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
 * 2) Combine sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs lightly in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Pour into pie shell.
 * 3) Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F.; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. (Do not freeze as this will cause the crust to separate from the filling.)