HELLO DOLLIES

4-6 Tbs. melted butter

1 c. graham cracker crumbs

1 c. chopped pecans (or nuts of your choice)

1 c. coconut flakes

1 c. chocolate chips

14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread melted butter in a 9x13-inch pan. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over melted butter, then layer nuts, coconut and chocolate chips. Pour sweetened condensed milk over the top and bake 25 minutes. Let cool and cut into as many squares as you like. (I cut mine small so I get 24 squares.)

GG’S POUND CAKE

2 sticks of butter, softened
½ c. butter Crisco shortening
3 c. granulated sugar
5 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
½ tsp. salt (I like kosher because it is pure.)
½ tsp. baking powder
¾ c. milk
¼ c. agave nectar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. fresh orange juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. in mixer bowl, cream butter and shortening together. Add sugar, a little at a time. Then add eggs, one ...