Fluffy Pudding Frosting

1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding
1 cup cold milk
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping

Beat pudding mix, milk and sugar in a large bowl with a wire whisk about 2 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping.
Spread onto prepared cupcakes or cake.

Store in refrigerator for up to 24 hours if not used immediately.

Makes 4 1/2 cups (approximately 36 cupcakes)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Martha Washingtons

1 cup margarine, melted and cooled
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups confectioner's sugar
2 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 (14 oz) package sweetened flaked coconut
1 (20 oz) package melting dark chocolate, chopped

Combine all ingredients except chocolate; mix well and chill overnight. Roll into balls the size of marbles; set on wax paper-lined baking sheets or trays. Chill overnight a second time. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Dip balls into chocolate and return to wax paper to cool.

Yield: 6 Dozen

Buckeye Brownies

1 (19.5 oz) package brownie mix
2 cups confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup + 6 tbsp. butter softened, divided
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 (6 oz) package semisweet chocolate chips

Prepare and bake brownie mix in a greased 9x13 baking pan according to package instructions. Allow to cool. Mix confectioner's sugar, 1/2 cup butter and peanut butter; spread over brownies. Chill for 1 hour. Melt chocolate chips and remaining 6 tbsp. of butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Spread over brownies. Allow to cool and cut into squares.

Makes 2-3 Dozen

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 Tsp. Salt
1 Tsp. Baking Soda
4 Eggs
2 Cups Sugar
2 Cups Cooked or Canned Pumpkin
1 1/4 Cups Vegetable Oil
1 1/2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, heat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into two greased 8 in. x 4 in. x 2 in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Yield: 2 Loaves

Fantasy Fudge

3/4 Cups Parkay Margarine
3 Cups Sugar 1 5-Fl. Oz. Can Evaporated Milk
1 12 Oz. Pkg. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 7 Oz. Jar Kraft Marshmallow Cream
1 Cup Chopped Nuts (Optional)
1 Tsp. Vanilla

Combine sugar, margarine and milk in heavy 2 1/2 to 3 quart sauce-pan; bring to full boil; stir constantly. Continue boiling for 5 min. over medium heat or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate pieces until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix until well blended. Cool.

Chocolate-Banana Parfaits (Low-Fat)

From: Kraft Food & Family

Prep. Time: 10 min.
Serves: 4

2 Cups cold fat-free milk
1 PKG. (4-serving size) Jell-O chocolate flavor, fat-free, sugar free instant reduced calorie pudding & pie filling
2 Bananas, sliced
3/4 Cup thawed Cool Whip lite whipped topping, divided

Pour milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended.

Spoon half of the pudding evenly into 4 dessert glasses. Cover with layers of banana slices and 1/2 cup of the whipped topping: top with remaining pudding and remaining whipped topping.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

*Cal. 150, Fat 2g. (sat 2g.), Chol. <5mg., Sodium 390mg., Carb 33g., Fiber 3 g., Sugars 18g., Protein 5g., Vit. A 6% dv, Vit. C 10% dv., Calcium 15% dv., Iron 6% dv.

Chocolate Lava Sundaes

Kraft Food & Family
Ready in 5 minutes.

1 Jell-O Chocolate Pudding Snack
2 Scoops-1/2 cup ea.
Ice Cream Planters Nuts (Optional)

Microwave pudding in microwavable bowl for 30 seconds. Pour over 2 bowls of ice cream.
*Top with your favortie Planters nuts for a crunch.

Serves 2

Saving Money on Dairy

Buying powdered milk can save you a lot of money. Especially since milk prices have significantly increased. If your family does not like the taste of prepared milk, use it for cooking and save the other for drinking.

You can also use powdered milk for an instant chocolate drink by mixing half cocoa and half sugar. Dissolve with a touch of hot water and then three to five tablespoons of powdered milk. Powdered milk can be froze.

Try to purchase eggs from local farmers.

Save money on butter by purchasing in pound blocks and section them in quarters yourself. If you buy in bulk, you can freeze excess.