Need snack ideas

On Sunday I'm having his family come over for cake and coffee for DH's bday (which is next Thursday). I don't want to do just cake so give me ideas on what else I can do. I was thinking a fruit platter also, but else? I don't have time to bake, so it needs to be something easy I can throw together or just pick up at the store for cheap. And no cookies!

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maybe a mix of things from a bakery? Cookies, cannolis, etc

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Posted by MikeandJess

maybe a mix of things from a bakery? Cookies, cannolis, etc

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I was thinking something like that but I don't know if that would be too much with the cake?

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Heath Bar Dip


1 8oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3/4 cup of brown sugar
1 bag of heath bar bites
Crush the bites up or use 3 full size bars if you can't find the bites. Mix everything together and serve with apples slices. You can use some lemon juice to keep the apple from browning.

someone just sent this to me

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Posted by Browneyesncute

Heath Bar Dip


1 8oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3/4 cup of brown sugar
1 bag of heath bar bites
Crush the bites up or use 3 full size bars if you can't find the bites. Mix everything together and serve with apples slices. You can use some lemon juice to keep the apple from browning.

someone just sent this to me

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This sounds good. What can I dip in it?

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what about h'or doevres (sp?)- you could do carrots & dip, and the supermarket always has a ton of ones that you can just heat & eat

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maybe a nice fruit, cheese and cracker platter

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Posted by Mici n KC

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Posted by MikeandJess

maybe a mix of things from a bakery? Cookies, cannolis, etc

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I was thinking something like that but I don't know if that would be too much with the cake?

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I'm not sure. I think people would have a little bit of everything. I wouldn't go crazy, just get a small assortment. I also have a dessert pumpkin dip recipe if you're interested, linda's post reminded me that it exists.

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Posted by futuremrsfab

what about h'or doevres (sp?)- you could do carrots & dip, and the supermarket always has a ton of ones that you can just heat & eat

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I thought of that, but I want to keep it for desserts only.

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maybe a pepperoni and cheese tray

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Posted by Mici n KC

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Posted by futuremrsfab

what about h'or doevres (sp?)- you could do carrots & dip, and the supermarket always has a ton of ones that you can just heat & eat

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I thought of that, but I want to keep it for desserts only.

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what about cut up fruit and fruit dip- they sell it in waldbaums- they have a yummy vanilla yogurt-type one or caramel

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Posted by futuremrsfab

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Posted by Mici n KC

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Posted by futuremrsfab

what about h'or doevres (sp?)- you could do carrots & dip, and the supermarket always has a ton of ones that you can just heat & eat

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I thought of that, but I want to keep it for desserts only.

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what about cut up fruit and fruit dip- they sell it in waldbaums- they have a yummy vanilla yogurt-type one or caramel

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Perfect and easy

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Posted by MikeandJess

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Posted by Mici n KC

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Posted by MikeandJess

maybe a mix of things from a bakery? Cookies, cannolis, etc

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I was thinking something like that but I don't know if that would be too much with the cake?

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I'm not sure. I think people would have a little bit of everything. I wouldn't go crazy, just get a small assortment. I also have a dessert pumpkin dip recipe if you're interested, linda's post reminded me that it exists.

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I'll take it for myself please. DH's family isn't into the whole pumpkin thing

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Ok here it is, I serve it with graham crackers and apple wedges:

Pumpkin Dip

Ingredients

-1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
-1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
-1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
-1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions
-In a large bowl, mix together instant vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

*If you use libby's easy canned pumpkin it comes with the seasoning already in it and you do not need the pumpkin pie spice*

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MikeandJess, that sounds amazing. I am going to notebook this.

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Posted by SFAR89

MikeandJess, that sounds amazing. I am going to notebook this.

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I brought it to a dip party where the dips were being judged and I won. I also threatened a few people but I don't think it swayed the voting too much.

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Posted by MikeandJess



I brought it to a dip party where the dips were being judged and I won. I also threatened a few people but I don't think it swayed the voting too much.

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lol Thata girl

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Posted by MikeandJess

Ok here it is, I serve it with graham crackers and apple wedges:

Pumpkin Dip

Ingredients

-1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
-1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
-1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
-1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions
-In a large bowl, mix together instant vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

*If you use libby's easy canned pumpkin it comes with the seasoning already in it and you do not need the pumpkin pie spice*

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Jess! You should add this to the NW Recipe thread!

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Posted by Ayne11

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Posted by MikeandJess

Ok here it is, I serve it with graham crackers and apple wedges:

Pumpkin Dip

Ingredients

-1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
-1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
-1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
-1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions
-In a large bowl, mix together instant vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

*If you use libby's easy canned pumpkin it comes with the seasoning already in it and you do not need the pumpkin pie spice*

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Jess! You should add this to the NW Recipe thread!

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ok!