After Dinner Desserts 1

 This month we will be looking at after dinner desserts - enjoy!

Classic Chocolate Pudding
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

To Make: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly stir in milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter or margarine and vanilla. Pour into serving cups. Serve warm or refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Banana Pudding Cups
2 cups milk
1 box (3.4oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup vanilla wafers, crushed

To Make: Whisk pudding mix into milk for 2 minutes until it begins to thicken. Let stand for 5 minutes. Layer crushed vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding in cups or a bowl. Repeat layers. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Peanut Butter Cookies
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg

To Make: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg together in a bowl until well combined. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on pan 5 minutes before removing.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup raisins

To Make: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat butter or margarine and brown sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Fold in oats and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Cool on pan 2 minutes before transferring.

Cinnamon Sugar Fried Dough
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
Oil for frying
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

To Make: Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and water into a soft dough. Let rest for 10 minutes. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Tear off pieces of dough and stretch into flat rounds about 4 inches wide. Fry 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and immediately toss in cinnamon sugar.

Rice Pudding
1 cup white rice
2 cups water
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

To Make: Cook rice in water over medium heat until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in milk and sugar. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm or chilled.

Apple Crisp
4 medium apples, peeled and sliced thin
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

To Make: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Toss apple slices with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Spread into a greased 9-inch baking dish. In a bowl, stir together oats, flour, brown sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle in melted butter or margarine and stir until crumbly. Spread topping evenly over apples. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden and apples are tender.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To Make: Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, oats, and vanilla together in a bowl until well combined. If the mixture is too soft, refrigerate for 15 minutes. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Bread Pudding
4 cups day-old bread, torn into chunks
2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

To Make: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place bread chunks in a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and melted butter or margarine. Pour over bread and press down gently so bread soaks up the liquid. Let sit for 10 minutes. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.

Vanilla Mug Cake
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

To Make: Add flour, sugar, baking powder, egg, milk, oil, and vanilla to a large microwave-safe mug and stir until smooth. Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes until the cake is just set in the center. Let cool for 1 minute before eating. The cake will be hot.

💗 Jo