Carnation Famous Fudge – The Perfect Fudge

October 12, 2009 By A Cowboy's Wife 3 Comments

I have this little booklet full of recipes you can make using Carnation Evaporated Milk and what do you think my kids chose?  Yep, fudge.  Of course they would because even though the pear pie and quiche looked fabulous, their sweet tooth tells their brain to pick the fudge. So fudge it is.
Now I have,… [Continue Reading]

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Fast and Easy Mexican Candy with Pecans

August 10, 2009 By A Cowboy's Wife 6 Comments

Over the next week I’ll be bringing a few Mexican treats like today’s Mexican Candy.   Coming from a partial Hispanic background and marrying into a Hispanic family, I’ve had the pleasure to eat some really delicious sweets that are super easy to make and VERY budget friendly!
There are a few versions of Mexican Candy but… [Continue Reading]

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Soft, Chewy Ginger Cookies

February 13, 2009 By A Cowboy's Wife 9 Comments

I love any cookies that have molasses in them and these soft, chew ginger cookies are no exception!  I don’t know why but I have been craving sweets here lately and what I love about cookies, is that you can just one or two to satisfy that craving instead of a huge piece of cake. … [Continue Reading]

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The Best Oatmeal Cake Ever

November 4, 2008 By A Cowboy's Wife 25 Comments

This oatmeal cake is the best ever and this is coming from someone who not a big fan of oatmeal.  Not only that, it is very popular among the men.  This was something that I cooked for the cowboys and they would tell my husband how much they enjoyed the dessert.  I personally think it… [Continue Reading]

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Honey Sweet Cookies

October 10, 2008 By A Cowboy's Wife 12 Comments

I made these Honey Sweet Cookies for the cowboy crew the other day at this new ranch we’re working for and they seemed to be a hit, especially with my 2 year old!  Cookies are always hit with working cowboys because they don’t want to over fill themselves but they still want to soothe that… [Continue Reading]

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Buckeye Balls

May 9, 2008 By A Cowboy's Wife 14 Comments

Hmmm, I hope you’re not thinking what I think your thinking!…LOL.  A great sweet to eat this is.  Easy to–the kiddos would enjoy this!
INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
3 1/2 cups powedered sugar
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon solid vegatable shortening (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
Combine the melted butter, powedered… [Continue Reading]

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