Caramel Walnut Bars

Base:
1 package yellow cake mix (with pudding in mix)
1 egg
1/3 cup margarine (softened)

Filling:
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup Heath bits (chips)
1 egg
1 cup chopped walnuts (use pecans if desired)

Mix base ingredients until crumbly. Press into greased 13 x 9 pan. Mix filling ingredients by hand until well blended. Pour over base. Bake at 350 for 25 a 30 minutes (I baked for 30 minutes) or until golden brown. Center may appear loose. It will set upon cooling. Cool completely before cutting. Sprinkle top with confectionary sugar for a decorative touch. Can be served alone, with whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.

Note: might be fun to mix a few chocolate chips in with the Heath bits.

Recipe from Patty Ayers

Apple Crisp

I decided to make dessert to bring over to Josh and Jessica's one night and think I may have stumbled upon William's favorite treat. I suspected it was a success when I left with an empty dish but knew I'd hit the jackpot when I got back to Patty and Steve's and their dish was empty as well. Thank you Betty Crocker for, once again, making me look good :)


Apple Crisp

4 cups apples - use a variety - peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 margarine or butter
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 - 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Preheat oven to 375. Grease an 8 x 8 glass dish and set aside.

Prepare apples, mixing the slices together. Spread bottom of the baking dish with the apples. Mix all remaining ingredients (except whipped cream/ice cream) in a bowl, cutting the butter into the mixture until crumbly. Use hands to mix if necessary. Sprinkle mixture on top of apple slices, covering completely. Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden and apples are tender. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.