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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Perfect Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting. It is a delightful mixture of butter, cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar, vanilla, and pecans. Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pecans 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 16-oz. package confectioner’s sugar Place 1 cup chopped pecans in a shallow pan. Bake in a 350 degree (F) oven until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Place 8-oz. softened cream cheese, ½ cup softened butter, and 1 tablespoon vanilla in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Add a 16-oz. package confectioner’s sugar and beat at high speed until smooth and spreadable. Stir in 1 cup toasted pecans (cooled). Spread icing on cooled cake, cupcakes, or cookies. I used the Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting to ice an Italian Cream Cake. The Italian Cream Cake is the cake I chose for my Easter dinner, and I will be uploading the cake before long. I hope you enjoy the Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting! –Betty ?

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a Spicy Ham and Cheese Ball. It is very easy to make, and it is great as an appetizer or for taking to a party. Ingredients: (2) 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened (I used the fat free variety.) about 3 oz. thinly sliced cooked ham, chopped in small squares ¼ cup Italian salad dressing ¾ cup chopped pecans, spread in a single layer in a plate Crackers of various types, for serving In a large bowl, combine (2) 8-oz. packages softened cream cheese, 3 ounces sliced ham (chopped), and ¼ cup Italian salad dressing. Stir until all ingredients are well-mixed. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes—longer is better. Shape mixture into ball, using a large spoon and plastic wrap to cover your hands. Roll ball in ¾ cup chopped pecans. Serve with a variety of crackers. Enjoy! –Betty ?