Sweets for Your Sweet

If you need some sweet treats for Valentine's Day or Fat Tuesday or just because it is a Tuesday, following are three easy peasy recipes sure to fit the bill. Each of these were brought to our MOPS today....but I didn't get a single picture at the meeting. Kelly was kind enough to send pics for the two she brought and I took a pic once I got home. I was honestly too busy chatting fellowshipping to even think about it.

Marshmallow Creme Fluff (brought by Kelly)

1 7oz jar marshmallow creme
1 block softened cream cheese

Stir together and enjoy the deliciousness that is this stuff! Yup, that's all there is to this one! Kelly's family enjoys it with bagels; we had it with graham crackers at MOPS and I think it would be good with berries. Versatile and fantastic. (Kelly added red food coloring to boost your Valentine's enjoyment)


Cake Batter Cookie Bars (brought by Kelly)
1 box of yellow cake mix
5 Tablespoons melted butter
2 eggs (beaten, like the punks that they are!)
2 Cups of chocolate chips

Mix together and spread batter in a 9x13 pan. Cook at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Take out and let cool so you don't burn your tongue (patience is a virtue!). Enjoy!


Oreo Truffles (brought by Dawn, inspired by Kelly & Julie at cookie swap)
1 block cream cheese (softened)
31 Oreos, finely crumbled (there are 36 in a bag, eat 2 for quality assurance purposes, save 4 for husband/kids)
1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
1-2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening or coconut oil** (optional)

I put the Oreos in a gallon bag and smashed them with a rolling pin. I was informed you could also use a food processor (derh). Mix Oreo crumbs with the cream cheese (I still had some cookie chunks, so I smooshed them up some more while mixing). Roll into 1" balls and place on wax lined cookie sheet. Put in freezer for 10 minutes. Melt chocolate chips (**you don't have to, but using a thinning agent/oil  such as coconut oil or vegetable shortening will help you out immensely. Trust me on this. I learned the hard way) and dip the balls of yumminess in the melted chocolate. Place on wax lined cookie sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Take out and enjoy with kith and kin.



We would love to have you join us at MOPS (next meeting Thursday, February 26 starting at 9:30 am). We have great food, great fellowship and of course, great fun! Please feel free to bring a friend or some food. If you have a recipe you'd like to share, please forward it to dawn (dot) contreras (at) gmail (dot) com.