Fruity Cookie Cups

Once again Pintrest has come to the rescue!  This is actually a Pillsbury recipe but I never buy pre-made cookie dough so I just used my favorite sugar cookie recipe.  These were AMAZING!  I took them to a BBQ and they were gobbled up so fast.  The kids and adults both loved them!  They are light and fruity and a perfect dessert for summer time!

2 rolls of Pillsbury sugar cookie dough, or 1 recipe for sugar cookies (mine will follow)

1/2 c. almonds finely chopped

1 egg white

any flavor yogurt

chopped fruit such as kiwi, fresh pineapple, strawberries, mango, blueberries, raspberries etc.

Break up cookie dough in a bowl (or mix up your favorite sugar cookie recipe). Add chopped almonds and mix well.  Make dough into large balls, about 1 1/2 in. and place in greased muffin tins.  Flatten slightly and bake at 350 for 15 min.  Remove cookies and poke a hole in the middle of each one to make a cup (I used the bottom of my ice cream scooper).  Brush the inside of each cup with egg whites so they won't get soggy when you add the yogurt and return to the oven for about 5 more min. or until mostly firm and very slightly brown.  Allow to cool completely.  Add a spoonful of yogurt to each one and top with fruit!  Sooooo good!!

Perfect Sugar Cookies

1 c. butter

1 1/2 c. sugar

3 eggs

1/2 tsp. lemon extract

1 tsp. vanilla

3/4 tsp. almond extract

4 1/2 c. flour

1/2 tsp. soda

3/4 tsp. salt

Cream together butter and sugar.  Add flavorings and eggs.  Sift together dry ingredients and add. 

Crunchy Romaine Toss

I found this recipe on AllRecipes.com and made it the other day for a BBQ. It was soooo good and I will definitely make it again. It has kind of an Asian flavor to it with the Ramen and soy sauce so if you need a quick salad for your next BBQ this is one to make!!

Crunchy Romaine Toss

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 teaspoons soy sauce

salt and pepper to taste

1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, broken

1/2 cup chopped Almonds

1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli

1 small head romaine lettuce, torn

4 green onions, chopped

Directions

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper; shake well. Spread broken Ramen and almonds on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with the seasoning packet from the Ramen. Bake in the oven at 400 for 10 min or until golden in color. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, romaine and onions. Just before serving, toss with dressing, almonds and noodles. Serve and enjoy!