Tasty Treats

         Moving into cooler months makes for a perfect time to bring out the good ole’ slow cooker! If you grew up in the south, you’ll likely know the comforting smell of coming home to fully cooked, simmering crock pot dinner. These meals are easy, timesaving and delicious! Many people think of comfort food dishes when they think of crock pot meals, but you don’t have to limit your options there! From breakfast to desserts, you and your family can create delicious dishes again and again without the hassle extra prep work. Just dump the ingredients, set your time and temperature, and BOOM – a perfectly cooked meal waiting for your return!

Here are some of our favorite slow cooker recipes that’ll save you time and...

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INGREDIENTS: 

Cookies - 

• 1 stick softened butter
• ½ cu confectioners’ sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1¼ cu all-purpose flour

Chocolate icing - 

• 3 oz baking chocolate
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2¾ cu powered sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 6 tbsp half & half

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Beat together 1 stick of the butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla on medium-high speed until smooth (about 2 minutes). Beat in the flour. Using a small spoon, scoop out about 1 tablespoon, then roll the dough into balls, and place 1-inch apart on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes,...