Best Pot O Gold Recipes

POT O' GOLD COOKIES

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These soft, buttery cutouts are always a hit, plus you can flavor the dough any way you like. I've used almonds, walnuts...even maraschino cherries. -Kerry Barnett-Amundson, Ocean Park, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
Dash salt
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons 2% milk
Green food coloring

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and extracts. , Combine the flour, almonds and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into a 10-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate overnight., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Combine the icing ingredients; decorate cookies as desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

POT O' GOLD POTATO SOUP

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This golden soup may not be what you expect to find at the end of the rainbow, but you'll treasure its rich flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2-1/3 cups mashed potato flakes
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup Velveeta, cubed
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter for 2-3 minutes. stir in broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat. Add potato flakes; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes. Add milk, cheese, garlic salt and chili powder. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Just before serving, add sour cream and heat through ( do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 804mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

POT O' GOLD CHEX™ MIX

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You're 15 minutes away from a quick-and-easy, sweet-and-salty snack mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups Lucky Charms™ cereal
2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1 1/2 cups broken mini-pretzel twists (about 65 twists)
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup M&M's® minis chocolate candies green

Steps:

In large microwavable bowl, place cereals, pretzels and peanuts; set aside.
In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl every 30 seconds, just until cereal begins to brown. Cool 5 minutes; stir in candies. Spread on waxed paper to cool; break into bite-size pieces. Place in gold foil baking cups if desired. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g