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Pecan Apple Spice Cookies

October 19, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Pecan Apple Spice Cookies set on a plate. Try these delicious Pecan Apple Spice Cookies to get a delicious taste of fall! Perfect for any holiday cookie trade party!

Pecan Apple Spice Cookies set on a plate.
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Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup oats
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup apple chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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  1. Preheat oven to 350, clean area, and wash apples
  2. In a small bowl, combine, flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix with an electric mixer butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Slowly mix in flour mixture until smooth
  5. Fold in apple and pecans
  6. Form the dough into 1” balls, place on cookie sheet, and press down.
  7. Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes
  8. Remove from oven and serve warm for that yummy warm fall feeling
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, cookie, cookies, dessert, Desserts, pecan, spice

Yogurt and Granola Cups

August 22, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a snack or breakfast the kids will love? Try our Yogurt and Granola cups that balance kid’s favorites with the fuel they need!

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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups oats
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 3 cups nonfat vanilla greek yogurt
  • 3 cups raspberries rinsed
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  1. Clean your hands and your preparation area.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave ¼ cup honey and ½ cup almond butter for 15 seconds. Stir and return to microwave for another 15 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir. Use caution as honey and almond butter can get hot quickly.
  3. To honey/almond butter mixture, stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add in 2 cups rolled oats and 2 cups of crisp rice cereal and stir until coated. Set aside.
  4. Place 12 paper muffin liners in a 12 cup muffin tin.
  5. Divide oat mixture among 12 muffin cups and gently press. Refrigerate for 2 – 4 hours until firm. Remove granola cup from muffin tin and store in airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days.
  6. When ready to serve, top each granola cup with ¼ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt and ¼ cup berries.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites

January 23, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites - IconIf you’re looking for an easy recipe that features oats, then you need to make these Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites! These bites are a tasty combination of sweet and savory that will be a hit with the whole family.  [Read more…] about Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites

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