Cookie Icing

3 cups confectioners' sugar

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

2 egg whites, beaten

In a bowl, sift together confectioners' sugar and cream of tartar. Using electric mixer, beat in 2 beaten egg whites for about 5 minutes or until mixture is thick enough to hold its shape.

Strawberry Dessert

Very, very YUMMY!!

1 (14 oz.) can Condensed Milk

1 1/2 cups cold water

1 (4-serving size) package instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling mix

1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

1 cup Strawberry Preserves

1 large (9-inch) prepared angel food cake, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 8 cups)

Additional fresh strawberries for garnish

WHISK sweetened condensed milk and water in large bowl. Add pudding mix. Whisk 2 minutes until well blended. Refrigerate 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping.

STIR together sliced strawberries and preserves. Spoon 2 cups pudding mixture into bottom of 4-quart clear glass trifle bowl or round glass serving bowl. Top with half the cake cubes, half the strawberries and half the remaining pudding mix. Repeat layers, ending with pudding.

REFRIGERATE 3 to 4 hours or until set. Garnish top of trifle with additional sliced strawberries. Enjoy!

Eggnog Cookies

These cookies are very delightful! They would be perfect for the Holidays :)

3/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon rum

1 pinch ground nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture by hand to form a soft dough. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Make an indention in the center of each cookie using your finger or thumb.

Bake for 12 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, and rum. Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls of filling onto cookies. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies!

My husband and I loved this recipe. I will definitely make it again!

1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 eggs
3/4 cup flour
Cream Cheese:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 x 8 inch pan.
Brownie layer: Add melted butter to a large bowl and add sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, and vinegar, mixing after each addition. Whisk the eggs into the cocoa mix. Mix in the flour until lightly combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, saving 1/3 to 1/4 cup of the batter for the cream cheese layer.
Cream cheese layer: Blend together cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl. Spread the cream cheese on top of the brownie batter in the pan. Put the remaining cocoa batter over the cream cheese layer. Using the tip of a knife, swirl through the cream cheese mixture to create a swirl pattern. Bake the brownies for 30 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before cutting.