Grandma Evans' No No's

My grandma Evans used to make these delicious truffel-like candies. I asked her why they were called No-No's, and she said it was because you keep wanting to eat more and more, and you have to tell yourself NO NO! It's true! They are simply irresistable! And ridiculously simple! Below are 2 versions- my Grandma's recipe, and my adaptation... a little more decadent!

Grandma Evans' No-No's

1 large tub Cool Whip (NOT low fat!)
2 large (giant size) chocolate bars (Symphony bars are my favorite)
2 C. crushed Nilla wafers

Melt chocolate bars in microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth and creamy. Combine with Cool Whip and refridgerate for an hour or until stiffened. Scoop into balls and roll in cookie crumbs. Place on wax paper on a cookie sheet and freeze or refridgerate until more solid. Place in covered container and try not to eat them all immediately!

Erin's almond No-No's

1 pint heavy whipping cream, whipped stiffly
2 giant milk chocolate bars (Dove, or Symphony)
1 C. dark chocolate (Dove, or really good brand)
1 tsp. almond extract
2 C. chopped almonds

Melt chocolate in microwave in 30 second increments until smooth and creamy. Add almond extract. Combine with whipped heavy cream and refridgerate until stiff. Scoop into tablespoonfulls and roll in crushed almonds. Place on wax paper cookie sheet and refridgerate or freeze until firm. Keep in covered container.

Christmas Chocolate Orange Cookies

The other night I was desperate for chocolate chip cookies. I had found an old recipe I used to use several years ago entitled "The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever", so I tried them. The problem was I had no chocolate chips. However, I did have a dark chocolate orange (the kind you whack and unwrap), so I chopped it up in chunks and used that. Hello---- totally fabulous!!! My husband suggested I add coconut to the next batch, so I did and they were even MORE fabulous! So, here they are...

Christmas Chocolate Orange Cookies by Erin Taylor

preheat oven to 350 deg.

add in a mixing bowl and cream together:

1 C. granulated sugar
1 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. butter
1/4 C. Shortening
2 eggs
1/4 C. oil
2 tsp. Vanilla

Next, add:

3 C. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Finally, add the following and mix until combined, (but don't over mix):

1/2 dark chocolate orange (chopped into chunks)
1 1/2 C. milk chocolate chips
1 C. shredded coconut (optional)
1/2 C. chopped nuts (walnuts, macadamia nuts, or almonds)
1/4 C. dried craisins (optional)

  Spoon out large tablespoonfulls onto a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes until barely golden brown on top. Remove from oven and let sit a few minutes before transfering to cooling rack.