M & M Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 12-ounce package M&M’S® MINIS® Milk Chocolate Candies
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)


Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt; blend into butter/sugar mixture. Stir in M&M’S® MINIS® Milk Chocolate Candies and nuts, if desired. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and centers are still soft. Do not overbake. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; cool completely on wire racks. Store in tightly covered container.
MAKES ABOUT 50 COOKIES


Nutrition
Calories 90
Total fat 4.5g
Saturated fat 3g
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
Protein 1g
Total carbohydrate 10g
Sugar 6g
Fiber 0g
Sodium 25mg

Paula Deen's Sweet Potato Praline Crunch Pie

INGREDIENTS:

All-purpose flour, for dusting

One 9-inch unbaked prepared piecrust

1 ¾ cups mashed cooked sweet potato

1 cup packed light brown sugar

½ cup sour cream

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)

1 ¾ teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon salt

Topping

1 cup pecan halves

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake piecrust according to package directions, usually about 10 minutes.

While the piecrust is in the oven, whisk together the sweet potato, brown sugar, sour cream, melted butter, eggs, bourbon (if using), cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Pour the filling into the piecrust.

To make the topping: In a small bowl, stir together the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the surface of the pie. Bake until the filling is set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool before slicing serving up.

Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Holiday Sweet Breakfast Casserole

What You'll Need:

1 loaf (16oz.) Cinnamon Swirl Bread, cut into cubes
3/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
6 eggs, beaten
3 cups half-and-half or milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
Cinnamon sugar
Whipped butter
Maple Syrup

Directions:

Place bread cubes and cranberries in a 9` x 13` x 2`-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with a nonstick cooking spray.

Mix eggs, half-and-half and vanilla. Pour evenly over bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.

Uncover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set in center.

Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Serve with butter and syrup. Serves 8.

From WTVR.com

Tuna Walnut (or Pecan) Salad

( I use pecans)

Walnuts and a touch of cinnamon dress up your everyday tuna salad. It's tastier when the walnuts are toasted, but I don't always take the time.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 6 oz. can tuna fish
l large stalk celery, chopped
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (toasted if desired, it really is much better)
pinch of cinnamon
3 T mayonnaise (or to taste)
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Mix it all up.

Nutritional Analysis:Each of two servings has 1.5 grams carbohydrate plus 1.5 grams fiber, 23 grams protein, and 350 calories


http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/soupsandsalads/r/tunawalnut.htm