1 pint whipping cream
1 large package miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup crushed peppermints
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 package nut fudge cookies

Whip cream.  Fold in rest.  Cover and chill.  Scoop into balls.  Roll in crushed chocolate cookies.  Freeze.  Let thaw 1/2 hour before serving.  Great at Christmas and for parties.

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“I make these during Christmas holidays.”

1 cup butter/margarine
3 T heavy cream
6 oz. softened cream cheese
8 oz cheddar cheese
3 tsp pimento
5 oz blue cheese
2 glasses Old English sharp cheese spread

Beat until smooth.  Chill.  Make ball and roll in crushed nuts.

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1 cup butter
1 cup Crisco
1 cup white sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs

Place in mixer and add the following dry mixture:

4 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon soda

Drop by teaspoon and flatten with glass dipped in sugar.  Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Crumb crust:

19 graham crackers
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar

1 medium can crushed pineapple
1 package lemon jello dissolved in 1 cup hot water

Let stand until cool.   Whip.  Add juice of one lemon.  Add ot a mixture of:

1 ice-cold evaporated milk (whipped
1-8oz package cream cheese
1 cup sugar

Whip until thoroughly  mixed.

Put part of crumb crust on bottom of pan and add above mixture.  Cover with remaining crumb crust.  Chill.

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