CHERRY CAKE MIX COOKIES

1 package White Cake Mix or Cherry Chip
1/3 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup candied cherries or marachino cherries
1/2-1 c chopped nuts



Heat oven to 375 F. In large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, extract and eggs; stir with spoon just until thoroughly moistened. Stir in cherries. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 F. for 6-8 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Note: For a new flavor try substituting 1 tsp. rum extract for the almond extract.

Mary J

FROZEN FRUIT BARS

2 c. summer fruit (pineapple, oranges, and strawberries)
1 tsp. sugar (optional) (I use sugar substitute)
1 tsp. lemon juice



Puree fruit in blender, adding a teaspoon or two of water if necessary. Add sugar (if desired), a lemon juice and blend. Pour into bar molds or small cups and insert sticks. ...Freeze... until solid. For most fruit it'll be less than 50 calories a serving. Makes 4 (4 ounce) bars. This works great with the frozen treat makers at Prepared Pantry .

Nancy Rogers

MOOKIES

Prepare any flavor packaged muffin mix according to the package directions -OR- make your own from scratch. Preheat the oven according to package directions.
Drop by level tablespoonfuls on to a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake about ½ of the time specified for the muffins. When done, remove from the cookie sheet and place on a wire rack to cool.

Mookies are best when on the soft side and eaten warm. Put 2 together with a whoopie pie filling to make your own favorite mini-whoopie pies. The possibilities are endless!

Lisa from Central PA

BLACKBERRY PIE

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
4 eggs, separated
1 cup blackberry jam
Cream butter and sugar.


Add well beaten egg yolks and jelly. Fold in well beaten egg whites. Pour mixture into an unbaked pie shell. Bake at 375? to 400? until done.

Jean from TN