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Chocolate Mousse Bowls

A really simple but rich dessert.  Make the bowls using small balloons (water balloon size) and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Bowls

3/4 c semisweet chocolate chips
2 tsp shortening

Melt for 1 minute in microwave, until melted and combined. Blow up 4 balloons to approx 3 inches diameter. Dip the balloons in the chocolate, swirling [...]

Lemon Squares

Spring brings with it the tastes of fresh lemons!  A family favorite dessert from Mom’s cookbook, these have a custardy-lemon filling on a shortbread crust. 
Crust:

1 cup of butter or margarine
2 cups flour
1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
pinch of salt

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until fine crumbs.  Pat down into a 9×13 pan [...]

Chocolate Truffles with Irish Cream

Don’t spend a fortune on store bought truffles – they are one of the easiest candies to make! They keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months and make a lovely homemade hostess gift. I use Irish Cream but it also works well with Rum, Kahlua, or any sweet liquor of [...]

Coconut Snowballs

Having impromptu company and looking for a quick dessert without exotic ingredients? Looking for a way to dress up simple vanilla ice cream so it’s pretty enough to serve? Look no further! These coconut snowballs please most palates, look nice on the plate, and take no more than ten minutes. [...]