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Dirk's Dessert
one bowl of Blue Bell Dutch Chocolate Ice Cream
one package of Oreos
one hersheys chocolate syrup
one small container of Whipped Cream
crunch oreos into ice cream and cover with chocolate syrup
add a small dab of whipped cream

Enjoy!

Peanut Surprise Shake 1 glass of Vitamin D whole milk or Soy Milk
1 medium banana (or your favorite fruit may be substituted)
1 cup of apple or pineapple juice
2 tbs peanut butter
1 tsp of sesame oil
Add all ingredients into a blender - Whip to the consistency
you like….

Yield: 1-2 servings
1 = 250 calories

Enjoy!

After School Puddin'
2 small packages chocolate instant pudding (Any flavor may
be used)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 large container Cool Whip
Prepare pudding according to package directions
Combine remaining ingredients with pudding and mix well.
Refrigerate until chilled. Cut into 8 servings. Add Cool Whip to
top of each piece.

Yield: 8 servings
1/8 = 513 calories

Enjoy!

Double Fudge Brownies 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine
4 squares (4 ounces) unsweetened chocolate
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chopped peanuts or walnuts (if you desire)
1 (6 ounce) package of semi-sweet morsels

Melt butter and chocolate in medium saucepan over medium
heat. Remove from heat when melted. Slowly beat in sugar
until combined. Add eggs - 1 at a time, beating well after
each egg. Stir in vanilla extract. Gradually add flour; mixing
well. Stir in 1 cup of nuts if you desire them. Spread mixture
into a 9x13x2 inch greased pan. Combine the remaining nuts
with the chocolate morsels and sprinkle over the top of the
brownies, pressing down lightly. Bake at 350o for 35 minutes.
Let cool down and cut into 24, 2 inch squares.

Yield: 24 squares
1 (2 inch) square = 200 calories

Enjoy!

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