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Caramel Apple Fluff Recipe – Great Fall Treat with Snickers

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October 27, 2013 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Pinterest, Recipe

published date: October 27, 2013
modified datt: October 03,2013

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Caramel Apple Fluff Recipe
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Can you ever eat enough caramel and apples during the fall season? Probably not, which is why this simple recipe for Caramel Apple Fluff is sure to come in handy! Whether you need a potluck dish or just want a fun after dinner dessert, this Caramel Apple Fluff is a quick and inexpensive solution. You only need a few ingredients, and even the kids will love helping. Take a peek at how you can whip your own batch up.

Caramel Apple Fluff

Ingredients:

  • 6 large apples, your choice of color
  • 6 Snickers candy bars
  • 1 tub of Cool Whip
  • 1 small package of vanilla pudding
  • ½ cup of milk
  • 1 ½ cups of mini marshmallows
  • Caramel topping

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, pour in your packet of vanilla pudding, milk, and Cool Whip. Stir well until the mixture is well blended and fluffy.
2. Dice your six large apples and stir them into the mixture.
3. Dice the Snickers bars (this is easiest if they are a tad bit warm. Just set them in a window for a few minutes to soften them up) and stir them in.
4. Add the 1 ½ cups of marshmallows. For a fluffier mixture, you can bump the amount up to 2 cups.
5. Continue to stir well until all of the ingredients are coated in the Cool Whip and Pudding mixture.
6. Scoop a spoonful of fluff into a dessert glass or bowl. Top it with a drizzle of caramel dessert topping as shown.

See how easy it is to be enjoying this tasty and sweet treat in just minutes? It tastes even better if you allow it to set in the refrigerator for an hour before eating, but you may not be able to wait that long!

Gather up your ingredients and give this fun fall dish a try. It is sure to be a favorite in your home.

Like the Caramel Apple Fluff Recipe? Be sure to Pin to Pinterest and to find more Pinterest Ideas and Recipe Ideas on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Gift Jar Recipes – Three Easy Recipes for Your Holiday Season

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October 5, 2013 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: October 05, 2013
modified datt: September 17,2013

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The Holiday season is often the most stressful time of year for many due to the costs involved and the financial strain.  For many years I have helped ease the burden in our home by assembling a handful of these 3 Easy “In A Jar” Gift Recipes to be used as Christmas gifts that are both budget friendly and appealing to those who receive them.  These are especially great to create for your kids teachers at school, coaches in extra-curricular activities and all of those miscellaneous helpers, babysitters and Sunday School teachers that impact their daily life.

BEAN SOUP IN A JAR

  • ¾ Cup Dry Kidney or Red Beans
  • ¾ Cup Dry Black Beans
  • ¾ Cup Dry Great Northern Beans
  • ¾ Cup Dry Pinto Beans
  • ¾ Cup Slit Green Peas
  • ¾ Cup Dry Red Lentils
  • 2 Tablespoons Dry Onion Flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning Blend
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper

In quart size Mason jar, layer beans in order listed.  In snack sized Ziploc bag place dry seasonings.  Place bag in top of Mason jar on top of layered beans.  Cover with lid.  Attach direction below printed on pretty paper with ribbon.

Directions: Set aside seasoning packet.  Rinse bean mix in large colander and place in large stockpot.  Cover with 8 cups of water and bring to a boil.  Add one 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes and seasoning packet.  Continue to boil on low heat for 2 hours stirring occasionally.  Additional water may be needed to prevent burning.  Add salt as desired.  May include 1 cup cubed ham or 4 slices bacon for additional flavor while cooking.

SPICED TEA

  • 1 Cup Instant Lemon Tea Mix
  • 2 Cups Tang Mix
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
  • ½ Teaspoon Ginger
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 Packet Lemon Kool Aid Mix

Mix all ingredients together in small bowl.  Pour into pint sized mason jars or clear jar with lid closure.  Cover with lid, attach recipe with desired ribbon.

Directions: Use 2 Tablespoons Mixture to 1 Cup Hot Water.

SNICKERDOODLE IN A JAR

  • 2 ¾ Cups Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ¾ Cups Sugar
  • ¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon

In a medium bowl mix ingredients together until well blended.  Pour into quart sized Mason jar.  Attach directions below with ribbon.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.  Set aside.  In a large bowl mix together 1 cup butter, 2 eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.  Pour in Snickerdoodle mix gradually until dough forms.  Roll dough into 1 ½ inch balls.  Roll balls in cinnamon sugar mix and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.  Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown.  Allow cookies to cool and serve with milk.

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Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

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September 18, 2013 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Recipe

published date: September 18, 2013
modified datt: September 17,2013

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Once the first touch of Fall comes, everything becomes Pumpkin Flavor! From grabbing a drink at your local coffee shop to creating exciting desserts, entrees and smells for your home. Nothing like football, a touch of Autumn, the first red leaf falling from the trees, Halloween, baking, warm fires and cozy nights.

Enjoy the touch of Autumn with this Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting.

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Pumpkin Bars

4 Eggs
1 2/3 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Oil
1 16 oz. Can of Pumpkin
2 Cups Flour
2 Tsp. Baking Powder
1 Tsp. Baking Soda
2 Tsp. Cinnamon
1 Tsp. Salt

Directions

  1. Beat Eggs and add sugar, oil, and can of pumpkin.
  2. Slowly add dry ingredients.
  3. Mix together with mixer.
  4. Spread into a greased cookie sheet (Size 15x10x1)
  5. Bake 350 Degrees for 25- 30 minutes.

These are yummy warm or cold but imagine them heated with a sweet touch of sugar, vanilla and cream cheese frosting. Spread with the delicious recipe below.

 Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz. Cream Cheese (soften)
2 Tsp. Vanilla
1 Cup Maragine (soften)
4 Cups Powdered Sugar

Directions

  1. Mix cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and sugar until blended well.
  2. Spread evenly onto pumpkin bars and enjoy!

If you like the Pumpkin Bars Recipe, don’t forget the Pumpkin Soup Recipe! Absolutely delicious!

Find more Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living including the Freezer Weekly meals with Weekend Prep and the Fall Recipe Round-Up.

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Nutrisystem Weight Loss Program – 1 FREE Week Trail + 40% Off Deal

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September 13, 2013 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Hot Deals, Recipe

published date: September 13, 2013
modified datt: September 13,2013

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Recipes for the Week with Weekend Prep – Easy and Budget Friendly

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September 12, 2013 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: September 06, 2013
modified datt: September 12,2013

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Five Recipes for the Week with Weekend Prep
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The school year can be hectic and when life isn’t settled, it is very easy to to let your budget and money-management go by the wayside.

This week we are going make 5 delicious and simple dinners. We’ll start with a shopping list for all ingredients, and then move on to prep. From the time I spread all my groceries out on the kitchen table until I wiped down my prep table, and swept the floor, cleaning a bit as I went, for all 5 dinners! After the initial prep each meal will only require a few minutes of time on busy work nights.

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Here is our menu for the week:

  • BLT Chop Salad With Homemade Ranch Dressing
  • Buffalo Ranch Chicken Quesadillas
  • Inside Out Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
  • Pizza Zucchini Boats
  • Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta 

Shopping List:

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts/tenders
  • 1 pack bacon -you will only need about 6 pieces)
  • 1 small pack pepperoni (again will only need a small amount, freezes great!)
  • 1 8 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 8 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • Chicken broth
  • Milk- whole, skim, almond, whatever you prefer
  • Bottle of buffalo flavored hot sauce
  • Pack of tortillas
  • Small tub Greek yogurt
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2- 8 oz. bags of shredded mozzarella
  • 4-6 green bell peppers
  • 1 oz. bag frozen broccoli
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 bunch of romaine or bag salad
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 garlic bulb
  • 3 zucchini

Pantry Ingredients*:

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Oregano
  • Garlic salt
  • Dried parsley
  • Garlic paste
  • Vinegar
  • Dill

* If you don’t have these add them to your shopping list!

These meals are based on 4 people with a little leftovers – perfect for a lunch the next day-double duty meals! They are easy to adjust to take out or add in ingredients based on your family size and needs.

Follow all Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living as well as FCLAsh on Pinterest.

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Fall Recipe Round-Up – 15 Savory Recipes for the Autumn Season

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September 16, 2013 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Halloween, Pinterest, Recipe, Thanksgiving

published date: September 16, 2013
modified datt: September 03,2013

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Fall Recipe Round-Up

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Warm Savory Dishes, Caramel Apple and Pumpkin Flavorings, and Rich and Hearty Soups – have I taken you to a time of the year? Chances are, you likely are thinking of Fall. Take a look below at the round-up of Yummy Fall Recipes.

Caramel Apple Pork Chops by Mommy Musings

Homemade Utah Scones by Bakerette

Poppy Seed Chicken by Julies Eats & Treats

Skinny Sweet Potato Toscana Soup by One Creative Mommy

Apple Pie Baked in the Apple by Frugal Freebies and Deals

Potato Casserole by A Night Owl

Holiday Leftovers: Turkey-Potato Patties by The Sweet Spot

Pumpkin Apple Cider Bundt by Vegan Mother Hubbard

Monster Munch by Julies Eats & Treats

French Onion Beef Stew {No-Fuss Gluten Free} by One Creative Mommy

Apple Crumb Muffins by Cincy Shopper

Shredded Potato Casserole by Julies Eats & Treats

Miniature Apple and Cinnamon Pies by Adventures of a Couponista

My Secret Weapon Sweet Potatoes by Frugal Freebies and Deals

DIY Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice Cider by Cincy Shopper

Mini Pumpkin Muffins With Cinnamon Chips {Made With Applesauce and Greek Yogurt} by Pandoras Deals

Pumpkin French Toast by Julies Eats & Treats

If you try one be sure to tell us which dish! I am excited to make the Pumpkin French Toast myself!

Find these and more recipes on Pinterest. While on Pinterest, be sure to follow FCLAsh.

Happy Fall!

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Organizing your Kitchen Clutter: Meals, Recipes, & Shopping List with Cookmore.com (FREE)

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August 3, 2013 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Free, Recipe

published date: August 03, 2013
modified datt: August 03,2013

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Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter $.60 Shipped with Decorating Ideas

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July 2, 2013 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Crafts, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: July 02, 2013
modified datt: July 01,2013

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Pick up the Mickey Mouse Face Shape Cookie Cutter now for $.60 with FREE Shipping – this is a price drop!

This is great for a child’s party or perhaps just to have a round for cutting up mini sandwiches!

Head to Amazon for a look. Find more Amazon Deals on FCL.

Also follow Frugal Coupon Living (FCLAsh) on Pinterest… Many Mickey Mouse Cookie ideas there!

Note: The top right has a fun Double Stuffed Oreo Idea (from Key Ingredient) to make Mickey. Pair that with fun cookie cutter cookies for the ultimate treat/display!

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