SWEET SWAP

Sweet Swap: 1) friends, old and new, gathering together to exchange something that denotes the characteristic taste of sugar

Sweet Swap Index ~ so you don't have to scan every single recipe to find the one you're looking for . . .

• Almond Squares
• Buttery Jewels
• Buttery Rosemary Rolls
• Caramel Chex
• Caramel Corn
• Chocolate Butterscotch Crunch
• Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
• Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
• Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies
• Cherry Chocolate Rice Krispie Hearts
• Cream Cheese Filled Cupcakes
• Glazed Lemon Scones
• Lollipops
• Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
• Macadamia Cashew Roca
• Mini Cheesecakes
• Mint Brownies
• Oreo Truffles
• Puffed Hearts
• Ranch Pasta Salad
• Strawberry/Raspberry Trifle
• Snickerdoodles
• Stuck Up Brownies
• Triple Chocolate Brownies

The guidelines:

1. All treats should be HOMEMADE. No mixes. The more unique the better
2. RSVP as soon as you can
3. Let me know what type of sweet you are planning on bringing - no duplicate recipes are allowed; first come first serve
4. Email a copy of your recipe before the party or bring 25 copies to the party
5. Bring 3 dozen sweets
6. Arrange sweets in a basket or platter to serve. Be creative!
7. Bring a large container to carry away your sweets. We won't be eating them at the party
8. Girl's only party - - - no husbands or children allowed. Hope this doesn't cramp anyone's day but this is a time to getaway and relax and socialize
9. It is suggested that you make your treats a day or two in advance so you aren't scrambling last minute. If you don't have time to bake, or have burnt your cookies, you can run to a real bakery and buy 3 dozen yummy cookies OR just come for the lunch, recipes and socializing.
10. Lunch will be served

Thanks for the photos Jen!

from Erika

Chocolate Dipped Cinnamon Bears

Cutest display, EVER!!!

see Jen Fritz' photos

Chocolate Butterscotch Crunch

from Sharla but Carrie made them

1 bag butterscotch chips

1 bag semisweet chocolate chips

1 large bag Lay's potato chips, smashed to death

Pour potato chips into large bowl. Melt both chips together and stir until mixed. Pour over potato chips and stir until thoroughly coated. Form in round balls and put on waxed cookie sheet. Chill in fridge until solid.

Very healthy, I'm sure.

Caramel Chex Cookies

from Carol

40 caramels

3 Tbsp water

5 c Corn Chex

2 tsp vegetable shortening

1 Hershey chocolate bar

Melt caramels with water in large covered saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally. When smooth, remove from heat. Stir in Chex until evenly coated. Spoon cookies onto wax paper.

In small sauce pan melt shortening over low heat. Add chocolate bar (watch closely). Drizzle chocolate over top of cookies. Let cool until set. Makes 30.

Caramel Corn (Crunchy Kind)

from Bonnie

5 quarts popped corn

Melt over medium heat:

1 c butter

2 c brown sugar

1/2 c light corn syrup

1 tsp salt

Cook until 245 F or soft ball stage. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 tsp baking soda. Drizzle over popcorn and toss well. Cook in a 250 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes stirring every 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.

Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

from Jen

mini pretzels or pretzel sticks

white chocolate

milk chocolate

holiday sprinkles (smaller the better)

Slightly warm chocolate in microwave. You will start to see the chocolate turn shiny. This will take about 1 minute. DO NOT overheat the chocolate, this will cause the chocolate to harden or the milk chocolate to turn white.

Stir chocolate until all is melted. You are now ready to dip your pretzels. Place the pretzels in the bowl, dip with fork and slightly tap on side of bowl with fork. Place on a waxed cookie sheet. Add sprinkles and wait to cool and harden.

Stuck Up Brownies

from Amy

1 cup butter

2 cups sugar

2 tsp. Vanilla

4 eggs

¾ cup cocoa

1 cup flour

½ tsp. Baking powder

¼ tsp. Salt

Mix, spread into a 9x13 pan. Bake 350 for 25-30 min.

Cool

Chocolate Frosting

¾ cube butter (soft)

¼ to 1/3 cup cocoa

2 cups powdered sugar

1 egg (wash and dry the egg before using)

1 tsp. Vanilla

Stuck up Brownies

1. Using a 1 –1 ½ cookie scoop, scoop out a level scoop of frosted brownies.
2. Place on parchment covered cookies sheet. (Very close together)
3. Insert sucker stick or wooden skewer into the brownie ball.
4. Place into freezer for 1-3 hours.
5. Melt milk chocolate in a deep glass bowl.
6. Remove brownies from freezer, dip one at a time and place back on cookie sheet.
7. When all are dipped, melt and drizzle dark chocolate or color of your choice.

Tie colored ribbon around stick.

Cherry Chocolate Rice Crispy Hearts

from Melinda

1/2 c salted butter

1 pkg cherry kool-aid

1 10 oz bag marshmallows

1 c white chocolate chips

5 c rice crispies

Dipping Chocolate

Melt butter in a large bowl in microwave. Add Kool-aid to melted butter and stir to dissolve. Add marshmallows. Cook on high for 1 minute. Add 1/2 c white chocolate chips then stir. Cook 30 more seconds then add the rest of the white chocolate chips. Stir until very smooth. Add rice crispies and stir until well coated. Spread mixture onto a greased cookie sheet to desired thickness. Let cool. Cut desired shapes then dip in chocolate melted according to directions on package.