Ice Cream In a Bag

Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Super fast & easy, great for the kids!

- 1/2 c Milk
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 Tbs Sugar ( to taste )
- 6 Tbs Salt
- Ice
- Gallon sized freezer bag
- Quart sized freezer bag

1) In the quart sized freezer bag, fill with milk, vanilla extract, and sugar. Seal bag well.
2) In the gallon sized bag, add the ice and salt.
3) Place small bag into the larger bag and seal well.
4) Shake the bag for about 10 minutes. This is where having the kids play with their food is actually ok! The bag does get cold though so you may consider using a towel.

NOTE:
Do NOT double this recipe, it doesn't work too well. Just make separate servings. Each one makes about 1 scoop worth of ice cream.

Testimonials:
by D. Archer
This is fun to do, takes very little. BUT it does take arm power. Tossing the bag back and forth is a good way to make it easier and make the time pass quicker. It makes a sort of soft ice cream, but it is tasty.

Additionally, you can substitute cocoa powder for vanilla if you want a chocolate version. You could also add flavored extracts or syrups for different varieties. Lemon would work nicely for a refreshing version.

Chocolate Snowballs

Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
This recipe is from Betty Crocker, sounds like one to try.

- 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
- 1/2 c Butter or Margarine, melted
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 c Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 c Unsweetened Baking Cocoa
- 1/2 c Finely Chopped Almonds
- 1 tsp Almond Extract
- 60 Hershey's Kisses milk chocolates, unwrapped
- 3/4 c Powdered Sugar


1) Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, flour, cocoa, almonds and extract until soft dough forms.
2) Shape dough into sixty 3/4-inch balls; wrap each around 1 milk chocolate candy. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
3) Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
4) Roll cookies in powered sugar. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Re-roll cookies in powdered sugar. Store tightly covered.

Tropical Iced Tea

Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Refreshing, easy and summery tea.

- 4.5 c Water
- 4 cups Iced Tea
- 1 can ( 12 ounces ) frozen pineapple-orange juice concentrate - thawed
* Mint leaves for garnish

1) Mix all in a large pitcher, chill in the refrigerator.
2) Serve over ice, garnish with mint or small piece of pineapple on the edge of the glass.

Notes:
by D. Archer
I haven't tried this yet, but I mean to do it very soon. I bet this would also be nice with some fresh berries blended in. If you want more flavor, try adding a flavored iced tea, like raspberry or mango. Additionally, this would probably blend well with ice for a frozen drink ~OR~ blended with ice cream for a refreshing dessert style drink.