Fabulous Food!

Last weekend a good friend, my sister, and my sister-in-law threw me a baby shower. They prepared wonderful food that was a great hit. I promised I'd get the recipes on the blog, so here they are:

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Willy Wonka Balls

(I think these might be my new favorite dessert - I loved them!)

2 cups creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup butter (@ room temp.)

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Mix together peanut butter & butter

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Add:

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

3 c. powdered sugar

3 c. Rice Krispies

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Roll into balls and freeze for 2 hours

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Dip in semi-sweet melted chocolate and let sit until hardened

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Spinach Artichoke Dip:

1 c. mayo (light)

1 brick cream cheese (light)

1 4 oz. can green chiles

1 can artichoke hearts (drained & quartered)

2 c. parmesan cheese

spinach as desired (Jen did a few handfuls)

Bake @ 350 for 15-20 min. (or until hot and bubbly)

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Almond Cake

1 1/2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 c. flour

3/4 c. melted butter (not marg.)

1 tsp. almond extract

1/2 tsp. salt

Blend sugar with melted butter. Beat in eggs. Add almond and vanilla extract. Add salt and flour. Spread batter into a greased 9-in round pan. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds (if desired).

Bake @ 350 for 30-35 min.

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I still need to get the salad & dressing recipe from Jen - when I do, I'll put that up, too. :)