Holiday Hacks!

Easy Apple Crisp

• 6 apple – peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 cup water
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup of butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Arrange apples in an even layer in bottom of baking dish. Pour water over apples.
3. In a medium bowl mix together cake mix, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter or margarine until ingredients are thoroughly blended; mixture will be crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over apples.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes.

Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge

• 3 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 2-3 teaspoons mint extract (not peppermint)
• green food coloring
• 3/4 cups mini chocolate chips, divided

1. Line an 8×8 square pan with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave white chocolate chips and butter on high for 1 minute. Let rest for 1 minute then check to see if melted. If needed microwave for another 30-45 seconds. Stir chocolate until all lumps are gone.
3. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and mint extract. Add food coloring to desired color. Once completely incorporated, let cool for a few minutes then fold in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips.
4. Press fudge into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining mini chocolate chips on top and gently press into fudge.
5. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to set before cutting into squares.
6. Store in an airtight container.

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