Crockpot Mulled Apple Cider

Food is celebrated in my family, and recipes are metaphors.

Collected from my Mawmaw (my father's grandmother), this has become my mother's favorite holiday recipe. It's my reminder that good things come out of all families.

 



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Crockpot Mulled Apple Cider

Ingredients:
1/2 gallon apple cider
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice

1 t whole allspice
1 t whole cloves

8 oz. cinnamon red-hot candies


Place whole allspice and whole cloves in a cheesecloth or tea ball. Place in crockpot with apple cider and fruit juices. Simmer for 2 hours on Low. Remove spices. Stir in red-hot candies. Simmer 20-30 minutes, or until candies melt. Serve hot!

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Easy Whoopie Pies with Peanut Butter Filling



I know one little boy who adores whoopie pies! If you know anyone who does, (and who doesn't?) use this super-easy recipe to whip up some fast!

Ingredients:
Whoopie pies:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1/2 milk
1 chocolate cake mix

Filling:
1 cup peanut butter
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
2-4 cups powdered sugar
1-2 Tbsp milk (if needed)

For whoopie pies:
Cream together butter and eggs until smooth. Add cake mix and mix thoroughly. Slowly add milk while mixing. Batter will be denser than cake batter, but smoother than cookie dough.

Spoon batter by tablespoons onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Leave plenty of room-- batter will expand.

Bake at 325 F for 10 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes before filling.

For filling:
Cream together peanut butter and cream cheese. Add one cup powdered sugar, mix. Add powdered sugar by 1/2 cups, until desired consistency. Should filling become too dense, add 1-2 tablespoons milk and mix. To keep filling light, avoid over-mixing.

Click here for printable recipe.

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