recycling 101

i found this at the thrift store in the free pile and all i could think was: CUPCAKE STAND! and for those folks who don't have kids or have never used one of these, it's to hold your jars of baby food; it even spins! geesh, i'm so easily amused!

and here's the recipe:

Filling:

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1/3 c. sugar

1 egg

1/8 tsp. salt

1 c. chocolate chips

1 c. peanut butter chips (or just use more chocolate if you want)

Cupcakes:1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1 c. sugar

1/4 c. baking cocoa

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. water

1/3 c. vegetable oil

1 Tbs. white vinegar

1 tsp. vanilla

In a bowl, beat cream cheese. Add sugar, egg, salt. Mix well. Fold in chips. Set aside. For cupcakes, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Mix well. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Top each with 2 Tbs. of cream cheese mixture. Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan. Makes 18.

recipe courtesy: http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com

so what are you waiting for?? go make some for your family!