First of All, I want to thank everybody for submitting the great recipes for this Cookbook! We had over 60 recipes submitted. Thank you so much to my judges for their had work choosing a winner! They had a VERY tough time. They had such a tough time we decided to name honorable mentioned in every category. I am going to send each of the honorable mentioned a coupon pack! So what everybody is waiting for……
The winner of the 2010 Holiday Recipe Contest is….
Leah Jackson and her Red Velvet Cake Balls.
The judges said that it was picked based on how economic it was, how it fit into the theme, how easy it was to make & how tasty it was! Congrats, Leah! Please send me your mailing address & your choice of Gift Card and I will get it out to you!
Red Velvet Cake Balls
1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)
1 package chocolate bark (regular or white chocolate)
wax paper
Chopped Pecans optional
1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)
3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls and lay on cookie sheet. (Should make 45-50. You can get even more if you use a mini ice cream scooper, but me like to hand roll them.)
4. Chill for several hours. (You can speed this up by putting in the freezer.)
5. Melt chocolate in microwave per directions on package.
6. Roll balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper, sprinkle with pecans if you want, then let set until firm. (Use a spoon to dip and roll in chocolate and then tap off extra.)
Work in small batches so that chocolate won’t get hard.
-Leah Jackson
Honorable Mentioned Winners
Appetizer Category
Regina Kimbrough-Fire Crackers
Main Dishes
Lisa Murray- Mexican Lasagna
Side Dishes
Kimberly Boyd-Corn Casserole
Soups & Stews
Monica Davis-Quick & Easy Beef Stew
Sweets
Hidemi Walsh-Avocado Chocolate Cheesecake
Please email me your address & I will send your coupons!
Thanks again to everybody! I am working on the Table of Contents. As soon as I get it finished I will email everybody that entered the recipe book.
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Leah I removed your post, but I got your address:)
I'd love to have the recipes. Are you going to sell them as a book?
Boo! I thought for sure I would get Honorable Mention. LOL Just Kidding!!