Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 1lb. box of powdered sugar
• 2 cups crunchy peanut butter
• 3 cups rice crispy cereal

Directions:
Mix with hands (or I just put it in my Mixer) and mix until crumbly and well incorporated. Pack into 1" balls. Roll in powdered sugar and chill until ready to serve. (I also have dipped half in melted chocolate and they turned out great.)

Verdict: These are great for letting little kids help you. Their hands are the perfect size to pack and roll balls and they are fun snack for children.

Found: I found this recipe online years ago when I lived in New York.

Sugar Cookies

These are hands down one of my favorite sugar cookies, I don't even bother with other recipes. They are soft and perfect every time.

Ingredients:
1 c. margarine
2 c. sugar2 eggs
1 c. vanilla yogurt
1/2 t. soda
4 t. baking powder
5 c. flour
1/2 t. salt

Directions:
Cream margarine + sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Mix in yogurt. Add dry ingredients. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2" thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place about 2" apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.

Bake: 350 degrees 8 -10 min.

Verdict: We love these! You want to make sure you don't roll them too thin. And while cooking the edges should barely be starting to brown when you pull them out. You can over cook easily if you're not paying attention. Also if you're doing a flavored cookie like strawberry for Valentine's Day you can use strawberry flavored yogurt.