Springtime officially begins Sunday, March 20, which means many young women and men soon will be getting married. As the tradition has been for many years, the soon-to-be bride’s family a friends will plan a bridal shower to be held before the big event.
Those showers, off course, call for snacks and refreshments. Since many of those called upon to plan the shower also are involved in the wedding, it can be a busy and stressful time.
So, here are two yummy and easy-to-make recipes for Apple Crisp Dessert and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip that are perfect to serve at a shower, making that day a little easier. While the Apple Crisp Dessert is baking, the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip may be prepared, leaving time for other preparations.
APPLE CRISP DESSERT
2 (20-ounce) cans apple pie filling
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 (15.25-ounce) box white or yellow cake mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine or butter, melted
Lightly grease a 9-by-12-inch baking dish or pan. Cover the bottom of the pan with the apple pie filling. Sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle cake mix over all and then springle the chopped pecans over the mix. Drizzle melted butter over all, coating as much of the cake mix as possible.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. The dish may be served with a dollop of whipped topping or ice cream.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH DIP
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
Graham crackers or chocolate-covered graham crackers
Beat together cream cheese, butter and vanilla with an electric mixer on low speed. Add sugars; beat until well mixed.
Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. Serve with regular graham crackers or chocolate-covered graham crackers Makes about 4 cups.
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