BACON SALAMI BALLS
1/2 pound bacon
8 oz. Velveeta (you can use shredded sharp cheddar or any other favorite)
1/2 pound hard salami
3 tbsp. milk
3 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce.
Cook Bacon until crisp. Drain, crumble and reserve.
Cut up or shred cheese and salami and then blend it in a food processor or blender(in batches) until it clings together a little.
Add milk and Worcestershire sauce and mix well. Shape into small balls(about 1 tbsp.) and roll in crumbled bacon.
Chill before serving. Makes about 35.
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CHEERY CHOCOLATE TEDDY BEAR COOKIES
1 package REESE'S ® Peanut Butter Chips -- (10 ounce)
1 cup HERSHEY'S ® BAKE SHOPPE (TM) Semisweet Chocolate Chips
2 tablespoons shortening
1 package chocolate sandwich cookies -- (20 ounce)
1 package teddy bear shaped graham snack crackers -- (10 ounce)
Cover tray with wax paper. In medium microwave-safe bowl, place peanut butter chips, chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
With fork, dip each cookie into chip mixture; gently tap fork on side of bowl to remove excess chocolate.
Place coated cookies on prepared tray; top each cookie with graham snack cracker.
Refrigerate, uncovered, until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Store in airtight container in cool, dry place. About 4 dozen cookies.
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...and then disappear quickly before the sugar high sets in....