38 Easy Treats for Grandparents Day

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38 Easy Treats for Grandparents Day2/38 Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I get lots of compliments on these crunchy cookies. They’re always part of my Christmas cookie platter. —Sarah Miller, Wauconda, Washington 3/38 Whipping Cream Pound Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Whipping Cream Pound Cake Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 2 cakes (12 pieces each) Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: This cake never lasts long at family gatherings

the Recipe Creator: This cake never lasts long at family gatherings. Slices taste terrific whether served alone or topped with fresh fruit. —Shirley Tincher, Zanesville, Ohio 4/38 Homemade Chocolate Shortbread 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe has been in my files for a long time…probably from when I first learned to bake. Any chocolate lover will like these melt-in-your-mouth cookies. I make them year-round with variations. They’re even richer with a thin coat of icing or as a sandwich cookie with frosting in the middle.

—Sarah Bueckert, Austin, Manitoba 5/38 Butterscotch Pecan Dessert 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Light and creamy, this butterscotch dessert never lasts long when I serve it. The fluffy cream cheese layer topped with cool butterscotch pudding is a lip-smacking combination. —Becky Harrison, Albion, Illinois 6/38 Easy Puppy Chow 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 13 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy puppy chow recipe uses a whole package of cereal, so there’s

less messy measuring

less messy measuring. And it makes enough to feed a hungry crowd. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 7/38 Easy Apple Cake 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, I found this old-fashioned easy apple cake that is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it’s quick to fix, and when it’s served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, it’s one of my family’s very favorites. —Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio

This recipe started out as a plain zucchini cookie

8/38 Zucchini Cookies 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Zucchini Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe started out as a plain zucchini cookie. But over the years, I added nuts and chocolate chips. These soft cookies never make it to the cookie jar! —Tina Lunt, Bass Harbor, Maine 9/38 Oreo Rice Krispies Treats 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These Oreo Rice Krispies Treats

are chewy on the inside with a crispy, crunchy cookie top

are chewy on the inside with a crispy, crunchy cookie top. Not only are they tasty, but the crumbled cookies make for a sweet presentation. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 10/38 Lemon Cake 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ABBEY LITTLEJOHN FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This citrusy cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting will garner plenty of applause. The flavor, a duet of sweet and tangy notes, really sings. —Summer Goddard, Springfield, Virginia 11/38 Circus Peanut Gelatin 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min

When I saw this circus peanut Jell-O recipe, I knew just where to buy them

Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Circus peanuts are one of the most popular candies in my hometown’s old-fashioned candy shop. When I saw this circus peanut Jell-O recipe, I knew just where to buy them. Kids love the cool fruity taste, and older folks enjoy the trip down memory lane. —Ruthanne Mengel, De Motte, Indiana 12/38 Chunky Drop Cookies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chunky Drop Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love these sweet and salty gems. The

night before, I measure out the pretzels, peanuts, raisins and chocolate

night before, I measure out the pretzels, peanuts, raisins and chocolate. Assembly goes quickly the next day. —Kelly Ward-Hartman, Cape Coral, Florida 13/38 Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings about 2-1/2 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With only three ingredients, these chocolate-swirl treats take just moments to whip up! If you have little ones visiting for the holidays, have them help you with the stirring. —Holly Demers, Abbotsford, British Columbia 14/38 Butterscotch Brownies 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Brownies Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home

Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe 15/38 Orange Gumdrops 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orange Gumdrops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I get nothing but rave reviews when I make these gumdrops and usually have to prepare three batches. The refreshing orange flavor is a nice change from the usual chocolate holiday candies. —Becky Burch, Marceline, Missouri 16/38 Frosted Pumpkin Cranberry Bars 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frosted Pumpkin Cranberry Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

This recipe rekindles memories of my grandfather and his love

Time 35 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With tangy dried cranberries tucked inside and a creamy brown butter frosting, these mildly spiced pumpkin bars are doubly delightful. It’s a good thing the recipe makes lots, because once you taste one, you won’t be able to resist going back for more! -Barbara Nowakowski, Mesa, Arizona 17/38 Maple Pralines Test Kitchen Approved Maple Pralines Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 1 pound Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe rekindles memories of my grandfather and his love

for making maple syrup

for making maple syrup. When I was in college, my mother would send me a package of her pralines during sugaring season. They were so popular with my friends, I barely managed to tuck away a few for myself. 18/38 Chewy Brownies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Corn syrup helps keep these brownies moist and fudgy. —Sheila Wood, Macksville, Kansas 19/38 Applesauce Spice Cupcakes 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

They resemble chestnuts or buckeyes—hence the name

Creator: I began making these moist cupcakes in grade school and still bake them today. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana 20/38 Buckeyes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buckeyes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These chocolate peanut butter balls (no bake!) are always popular at my church’s annual Christmas fundraiser. They resemble chestnuts or buckeyes—hence the name. —Merry Kay Opitz, Elkhorn, Wisconsin 21/38 Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting 128 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Audrey Rompon for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen

With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. —Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa 22/38 Mackinac Fudge 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mackinac Fudge Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 pounds (117 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I got married, a woman at my parents’ church gave me this version of a

popular Michigan treat

popular Michigan treat. I sometimes pipe a bit of frosting onto each piece for decoration during the holidays. —Kristen Ekhoff, Akron, Indiana 23/38 Orange Dreams 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orange Dreams Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A fellow teacher shared this recipe with me. We have several great cooks on our teaching staff, and each of us takes turns bringing special treats to the lounge. These moist, chewy cookies with a pleasant orange flavor are a favorite.—Susan Warren, North Manchester, Indiana 24/38 Magic Cookie

They’re ideal to have on hand for a snack

Bars 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Magic Cookie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These rich bar cookies will melt in your mouth! They’re ideal to have on hand for a snack. —Pauline Schrag, Theresa, New York 25/38 Confetti Snack Mix 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Confetti Snack Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 7 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made this party mix for many years and I usually double the recipe. It makes

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