Snowflake Truffles

Tonight I am making a special treat for a friend.  She likes sweet things, which is appropriate since she is such a sweet and beautiful lady!  It is a recipe that I adapted from one I saw floating around the internet.  I had to modify the one I found as it contained nuts.  I try not to use nuts as I have friends with nut allergies. Here is my take on a fun, no-bake, quick truffle that is easy to make and tastes wonderful.

(2) 8 ounce packages of cream cheese softened
(1) 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained
(4) tablespoons of powdered sugar
(1) bag of sweetened shredded coconut

Drain the pineapple very, very well.  Mix 3/4 of the can of pineapple with the softened cream cheese until well mixed.  Add the powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until well blended, scraping the bowl often.  Put in the refrigerator for at least two hours until well chilled.

Remove from fridge.  Scoop into balls and roll in coconut.  Place on waxed paper and put back in the fridge until firm.

These are a sweet tropical treat!

First Turkey just landed in the oven....

I can't sleep. :)  I keep thinking of my sweet friend Tabitha who is currently having a C-Section to deliver her new baby.  I am stalking hers and her hubs Facebook page for news. 

SO.....I decided to go to Wally world at 1:30 in the morning.  It was very nice! Most of the people in the building were the crew re-stocking the shelves.  No lines, no fuss.  I found the second turkey that will be needed for Friday.  I also got some of my grocery essentials since I have not been shopping recently!

When I got home, my turkey for Thanksgiving Day was nice and chilled out and ready to put in the oven.  I pre-heated my oven to 325 degrees and opened the turkey package and gave the poor little bird a nice bath.  Into the roasting pan he went, landing on a nice bed of rough chopped celery and onions.  I usually put carrots here too but I forgot to get any.  I poured one stick of melted butter over him, sprinkled some Soul Seasoning and some Chipoltle Chili powder on him.  I don't usually do that but I think my brain is off since is it 3:30 in the morning.  I need to get him baked so I can use the oven for other things!

I forgot to take a picture! Oh well! I think I am going to try and sleep a tiny bit while my new oven does its magic.  I will be back here soon, hopefully with pictures!!