Sweet and Simple Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla ice cream is one of those basics that you need a great recipe for. 4 ingredients and you can add anything to it. Sweet and Simple.

Sweet and Simple Vanilla Ice Cream
Recipe Source: AllRecipes.com

2 cups Heavy Cream
2 cups Whole Milk
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract

1. In a large bowl mix the cream and milk. Whisk in the sugar and vanilla until combined. 

2. Refrigerate or put in an ice water bath until the temperature reaches 40 degrees. Whisk to blend and freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturers directions. I usually put mine in my mixer about 15 to 20 minutes and then freeze for 2 or 3 hours before serving.

Rock Salt Roasted Chicken

When I found this recipe I was intrigued but to me roast chicken sounds like something you would have for Sunday dinner and I never make Sunday dinners. We always go to my parents for dinner, its actually a pretty sweet set up. So when my parents went out of town I had a chance to make it for Sunday dinner.

Cooking a chicken on rock salt, how would that make it so moist it melts in your mouth? I have no idea but I was so surprised and in love! It was moist, flavorful, and we ate it on sandwiches for days after and it stayed moist. I don't know what words to say but its the BEST roasted chicken I've eaten. Seriously. Make it. Stay home on Sunday and make this.
 

Rock Salt Roasted Chicken

Recipe Source: MelsKitchenCafe.com

1 Whole Chicken, about 4lbs
4lb box Rock(Ice Cream) Salt
1 Lemon
4 Sprigs Parsley
3 Garlic Cloves, peeled and sliced

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a 9X13 pan with foil. Pour the rock salt into the pan, making it even and smooth.
 

2. Discard the giblets from inside of the chicken. Rinse the inside and outside of the chicken and drain. Salt and pepper the inside and outside of the chicken. Poke the lemon with a fork several times. Put the lemon, parsley, and garlic into the cavity of the chicken.
 

3. Secure the chicken closed with some toothpicks. Place the chicken on the salt and bake for 40 minutes, then flip the chicken over and bake for another 50 minutes.
 

4. Check the thickest part of the chicken breast with a thermometer. It should read 165 degrees F. Cook for an additional 10 minutes at a time checking the temperature after each until the desired temperature is reached.

Thin Mint Muddy Buddies

Last but definitely not least, well at least for me, nothing beats chocolate and mint. Its my favorite combination. Next time I make muddy buddies, these will be the kind I make.

Thin Mint Muddy Buddies
Recipe Adapted From: YourCupofCake.com

2 1/2 cups Corn Chex
5 oz Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 teaspoon Shortening
1/4 teaspoon Pure Peppermint Extract
8 Thin Mint Cookies, finely crushed
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar

1. Put Chex mix in a medium bowl. In a small bowl put chocolate chips, shortening, and peppermint extract and melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.

2. Pour melted chocolate mixture over the chex and stir until well combined. In a gallon size ziploc bag combine the Thin Mint crumbs and powdered sugar. Pour in chocolate covered chex and shake until well combined.

Cookies & Cream Muddy Buddies

One of my favorite cookies are Oreos so when I decided to make all of these muddy buddies I knew that I had to make a cookies and cream version. This has 2 different kinds of chocolate chips and lots of sweet Oreo crumbs on the outside. These are a must make, just try not to eat them all in one sitting!

Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies
Recipe Source: YourCupofCake.com

5 cups Corn Chex, divided
5 oz White Chocolate Chips
5 oz Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1 teaspoon Shortening, divided
1 cup Powdered Sugar, divided
8 Oreos, finely crushed, divided

1. In 2 separate medium bowls put 2 1/2 cups of corn chex in each. In a small bowl melt the white chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon shortening, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Do the same with the semisweet chocolate chips.

2. Cover the chex with the melted chips and mix until covered. In 2 separate ziploc bags put 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1/2 of the Oreo crumbs. Pour in the chocolate covered chex mixes and shake until completely combined.

Nutella Muddy Buddies

There is something about Nutella... It might be that I can have a chocolate sandwich and my kids think I'm having peanut butter and jelly just like them for lunch. Or it might be that its just delicious and its even better on cereal covered in powdered sugar.

Nutella Chex Mix
Recipe Source: GirlPlusFood.net

3 cups Corn Chex
1/2 cup Nutella
1/4 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 teaspoon Shortening
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

1. In a medium bowl place the chex. In a small heat proof bowl put the nutella, chocolate chips, and shortening. Melt in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Pour over the chex and mix until covered.

2. In a gallon size ziploc bag put the powdered sugar and nutella covered chex. Shake until combined.

Funfetti Muddy Buddies

Today's muddy buddies are sweet and taste like cake but much more fun to eat! If you like funfetti cake you need this on your 'to make' snack list!

Funfetti Muddy Buddies
Recipe Source: TheRecipeCritic.com

5 oz White Chocolate Chips
1/2 teaspoon Shortening
2 1/2 cups Corn Chex
3/4 cup Vanilla or Funfetti Cake mix
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
3 Tablespoons Sprinkles, divided

1. Melt the white chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Add 1 Tablespoon of sprinkles and stir to just combine.

2. Pour the cereal into a medium bowl and pour the melted chocolate over. Mix until well combined.

3. Put cake mix, powdered sugar, and 2 Tablespoons sprinkles into a gallon size Ziploc bag. Add the chocolate coated Chex and shake until completely coated and enjoy!

Peanut Butter Brownie Muddy Buddies

Are you ready for one of the sweetest weeks?! Cause its all Muddy Buddies are here this week!  5 different flavors all sweet and delicious. Easy to make and such a fun snack.

Today I made a peanut butter brownie muddy buddies. The peanut butter is more powerful than the brownie part but its peanut buttery, chocolatey and delicious to eat!

Peanut Butter Brownie Muddy Buddies
Recipe Source: YourCupofCake.com

2 1/2 cups Corn Chex
1/2 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter, creamy
1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Boxed Brownie Mix

1. Pour cereal into a medium bowl and set aside. In the microwave, in a heat proof bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and vanilla. Stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.

2. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and fold until completely covered. Then pour into a gallon size ziploc bag and add the brownie mix, shake until coated. Add cut up peanut butter cups if desired.