CHURCH PIE

The next time I need to bring a dessert for a group I think I will try this Church Pie at In Good Cents
as it makes 2 pies .  It is similar to Kool-Aid pies
that we have made in the past (and is my son's favorite to make) as it uses a graham cracker crust, Cool Whip and sweetened condensed milk, but instead of Kool-aid it uses a 16-18 oz can of crushed pineapple.

For the recipe, click here.

 Photo:   In Good Cents

WHITE CHOCOLATE MACEDAMIA NUT MAGIC BARS

Baking Bites never fails to come up with unique twists on traditional item and this one is another gem.
I love the idea of having coconut and macadamia nuts in "magic cookie" bars.  Only down side is macadamia nuts are not locally grown and expensive where I live so will go on the wish list to try at some point in the future.

For the complete recipe, click here.

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COCONUT MACAROON BIRDS NESTS

This receipe is also from "No Fuss Fabulous" and although I have everything in my cupboard to make these, except the Jelly beans or Robin Eggs, I am the only one in my family that like coconut and I really don't need to be wearing 4 dozen coconut macaroons on my hips (I have already saved space for the Easter Peeps nest project this year). This may be something for next year.

Items needed:

• 16 ounces shredded coconut


• 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk


• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract


• Jelly beans or candy Robin Eggs

"Mix first three ingredients together. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto generously greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350° for 8 minutes.

Cool coconut macaroons slightly; remove to rack.

Once cooled, place candy Robin Eggs or jelly beans on top of coconut “nests.”

Makes about 4 dozen coconut macaroons."