Pecan Pralines for One (makes 2 pralines)

This is a simple, easy recipe for pecan pralines that is made in the microwave.  You can alter this recipe to your own liking by subsituting your favorite nuts instead of pralines.  Be careful and make sure you pay close attention when you're using the microwave as times can vary.

2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon and 1/2 teaspoon heavy cream

3/4 teaspoon margarine

2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons pecan halves

1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a small, microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, cream, margarine and pecans. Microwave 2 minutes on high, stirring once. Let rest 1 minute. Stir in vanilla and continue to stir 2 minutes more. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper. (If mixture is runny, allow to cool 30 seconds more and try again.)

Fudge for One

1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

1 3/4 ounces sweetened condensed milk

1-1/2 teaspoons butter

2 tablespoons and 2-3/4 teaspoons chopped walnuts (optional

1. Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter or margarine in large microwaveable bowl. Zap in microwave on medium until chips are melted, stirring about every 30 seconds. Stir in nuts, if desired.
2. Pour into a small, greased glass bowl or cup. Refrigerate until firm.

Cream Cheese Wedding Mints for One (makes 6 mints)

I love cream cheese mints, and sometimes I get to craving them…but I don’t want to make dozens of them just for fun.  So, I modified our family recipe for cream cheese wedding mints so you can make a small batch for yourself (this makes about 6 of them).  Enjoy!

• 1/8 of a 3 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/8 drop peppermint or other flavoring (take a fork tine or toothpick and just add a little drip of your flavoring)
• any color food coloring paste (optional) (again, use a fork tine or toothpick to add just a little tiny drop)

1. Using a fork, mix the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Mix in falvoring of your choice. Color as desired with food coloring, or leave white.
2. Roll mixture into small balls, and place on waxed paper. Mold with mint molds or just flatten with a fork dipped in white sugar. Let dry on waxed paper.