Thursday, December 23, 2010
Cake Balls
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
- 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting
- 1 (3 ounce) bar chocolate flavored confectioners coating
Directions
- Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. When cake is done, crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
- Melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the chocolate cake mixture. Dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. Place on waxed paper to set.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
RUM BALLS
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 75 wafers)
- 1 cup ground pecans
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking cocoa
- 1/4 cup rum
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- Additional confectioners' sugar and/or crushed vanilla wafers
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, pecans, confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Combine the rum, honey and water; stir into crumb mixture.Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional confectioners' sugar and/or wafer crumbs. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 rum ball (calculated without additional sugar and wafers) equals 61 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 21 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Friday, December 17, 2010
My Apologies But New Things Are Coming and a Giveaway
Hello. I'm glad to see you're still stopping by. I want to apologize for the absence. We've had 'issues' with the blog but.... Now, we're not only back but we're getting a Brand New Look! That's right! Girls With Goodies is scheduled to have its new look this weekend, thanks to 'Princess Jenn' and me being lucky enough to win the new background. I can't wait for you to see and comment (please) on our new look. We really, really like it.
From there, we'll be back with full participation and continuous posting, which includes a Brand New Giveaway to go with our Brand New Look! So, stick around! It all starts..........NOW!
Oops! As you can see, still a blog issue. Everything should be fine once the update is complete. Thanks for stopping by!
From there, we'll be back with full participation and continuous posting, which includes a Brand New Giveaway to go with our Brand New Look! So, stick around! It all starts..........NOW!
Oops! As you can see, still a blog issue. Everything should be fine once the update is complete. Thanks for stopping by!
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