Party Desserts

Well, the house is empty today and sits waiting for a thorough cleaning.  All of the linens from last week are on the line and I am hoping that the sun comes out to dry them.  It was a good weekend, but I am looking forward to a return to normalcy (at least until next week when we have guests again).

I promised some dessert recipes from the graduation party.  Both have been staples in my recipe box for years!

Jello Poke Cake

1 - 9x13 box cake baked according to directions

1  box jello mixed to liquid stage (don't gel in fridge)

Prepare cake as directed.

When cool, poke holes in top with fork.

Pour jello over cake.

Chill in fridge several hours or overnight.

Top with cool whip and serve.

I used gluten-free yellow cake and orange jello.  I really enjoyed it.  The gluten-free cake seemed more dense then the typical cake mix which seemed a better mix with the jello!  This can also be done and made as a layer cake.  Be creative with flavor and color combinations!

Oh Henry Bars

These are my favorite no-bake cookies.

Made with gluten-free rice crispies (or chex mix)

this is still a usable recipe in our home.

1 c white Caro (corn syrup)

1 c sugar

(cook until almost boiling)

remove from heat

add

1 and 1/2 c peanut butter

6 cups rice crispies (or corn flakes)

Flatten on a cookie sheet or in 9x13 pan.

Melt 12 oz of chocolate chips with 3 Tbsp butter.

Spread chocolate on top of cookies and cut into squares.