No Bake Pecan Praline Coconut Cookies
2½ cups sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
½ cup corn syrup
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-2½ cups chopped pecans
2½ cups grated coconut
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Directions
Set pecans, coconut, and vanilla off to the side
Mix sugar, evap milk, corn syrup, and butter in large saucepan.
Bring to a rolling boil & boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat & add pecans, coconut, and vanilla Stir for about 4 minutes. Take a spoonful of batter and place on wax paper. Let it sit until batter has hardened. Remove from paper and enjoy.

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Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Ingredients
4 cups (8 slices) cubed white bread
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sauce Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
How To Make Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Heat oven to 350°F. Combine bread and raisins in large bowl. Combine milk and 1/4 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted (4 to 7 minutes).
Pour milk mixture over bread; let stand 10 minutes.
Stir in all remaining pudding ingredients. Pour into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until set in center.
Directions for Sauce:
Combine all sauce ingredients except vanilla in 1-quart saucepan.Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil (5 to 8 minutes).
Stir in vanilla
To serve, spoon warm pudding into individual dessert dishes; serve with sauce.Store refrigerated.

Tennessee Road Trip snack
1 bag of pecans 10 OZ BAG
1 bag of cashews 10 oz
1 bag of almonds 16 oz
1 bag of dried cranberries 6 oz
1/2 cup honey
6 Tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Heat the honey and oil till melted; add vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over rest of ingredients
Bake at 275 degrees. Stir every 10 minutes.
20-30 minutes bake

Fried Banana Bites

3 Bananas
1 cup Pancake Mix
1 cup Milk
1 Egg
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
Vegetable Oil (for frying)

A heavy-bottomed frying pan
Mixing bowl
Whisk or fork
Knife and cutting board
Paper towels and a plate for draining
Slotted spoon or frying spatula
Step-by-Step Guide

Preparation: Start by slicing your bananas into 1/2″ thick slices. This thickness ensures a soft, warm center with each bite.
Batter Up: In your mixing bowl, combine the pancake mix, milk, and egg. Whisk until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.
Fry Time: Heat your oil to the sweet spot between 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring your bites cook to golden perfection without absorbing too much oil.
Dipping and Frying: Dip each banana slice into the batter, letting the excess drip off before carefully placing it in the hot oil. Fry until each side is beautifully golden, then transfer to your paper towel-lined plate to drain.
The Finishing Touch: Once all your bites are fried and slightly cooled, give them a generous dusting of powdered sugar for that final touch of sweetness.

Tips, Tricks, and Variations

Batter Variations: Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to the batter for an extra flavor dimension.
Toppings: While powdered sugar is a classic finish, don’t hesitate to get creative with toppings like honey drizzle, chocolate sauce, or a scoop of ice cream.
Serving: These bites are best enjoyed warm but can be reheated in an oven for a few minutes to bring back their crispy texture.