{"id":11026,"date":"2016-04-28T09:11:12","date_gmt":"2016-04-28T14:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/?p=11026"},"modified":"2016-04-28T09:11:12","modified_gmt":"2016-04-28T14:11:12","slug":"fresh-spring-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/index.php\/2016\/04\/fresh-spring-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh spring recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\">April showers are bringing May flowers, and that means it is time to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\"> dish<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\"> out the cutest spring-inspired recipes. Below are the directions for how to make <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\">three<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\"> spring desserts<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\"> L<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\">emon Chic<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\">k T<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\">art<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\">s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX227025786\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX227025786\">, Pink Lemonade Cupcakes, and Chocolate Mousse Flower Pots.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCX227025786\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Lemon Tarts<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Frozen mini tart shells<\/li>\n<li>1 cup white sugar<\/li>\n<li>3 eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 cup fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>Zest of 2 lemons<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup butter, melted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Candy eyes<\/li>\n<li>Yellow star\u00a0sprinkles, cut in half<\/li>\n<li>Orange heart\u00a0sprinkles<\/li>\n<li>Orange mini chocolate kiss sprinkles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11247 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160418_1257-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"20160418_1257\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160418_1257-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160418_1257-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160418_1257-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Place frozen mini tart shells on a baking pan<\/p>\n<p>Poke holes in the tarts using a fork. Place them in the oven and bake according to the package direction<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11248 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160418_1267-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"20160418_1267\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160418_1267-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160418_1267-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160418_1267-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>While baking the tarts, make the lemon curd. Place <strong>sugar<\/strong>, <strong>eggs<\/strong>, <strong>lemon juice<\/strong>, <strong>lemon zest<\/strong>, and <strong>butter<\/strong> into a glass bowl and whisk until smooth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Cook in the microwave on full power in one minute intervals, stirring after each minute. The\u00a0 lemon curd is done cooking when it coats the back of a metal spoon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Remove from the microwave, push through a fine, mesh sieve and pour into a bowl.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11249 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160419_1320-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"20160419_1320\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160419_1320-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160419_1320-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160419_1320-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Spoon the lemon curd into prepared tart cups.\u00a0 Let them cool.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11250 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160419_1331-edited-300x291.jpg\" alt=\"20160419_1331 edited\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160419_1331-edited-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160419_1331-edited-80x78.jpg 80w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/20160419_1331-edited-1024x992.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Place the yellow\u00a0star\u00a0sprinkles on the sides for the wings. Add <strong>two candy eyes<\/strong>, a <strong>mini chocolate kiss\u00a0sprinkle<\/strong> for the nose, and <strong>orange heart\u00a0sprinkles<\/strong> for the feet.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Pink Lemonade<\/b><b> Cupcakes<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<p>For the Pink Lemonade Cupcakes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 half sticks (3\/4 cup) salted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>2 1\/2 teaspoons baking powder<\/li>\n<li>4 lemons, 2 heaping tablespoons zest + 1\/2 cup juice<\/li>\n<li>2 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup whole milk<\/li>\n<li>3 to 5 drops red food coloring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Pink Lemonade Frosting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 half sticks (1 \u00bd cups) salted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>8 oz. cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li>6-8 cups powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 Meyer lemon, zest + 3 tablespoons juice<\/li>\n<li>2 -3 drops red food coloring<\/li>\n<li>Pink sprinkles<\/li>\n<li>24 lemon jelly candy wedges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cupcakes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large muffin pans with 24 paper liners. Place three sticks of <strong>salted butter<\/strong> in the bowl of an electric mixer. Add the <strong>sugar<\/strong> and beat until light and fluffy, three to four minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11270 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8738-1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8738\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8738-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8738-1-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8738-1-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Scrape the bowl and add the <strong>eggs<\/strong>, <strong>vanilla extract<\/strong>, and <strong>baking powder<\/strong>. Beat to combine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11255 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8762-e1461848485766-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8762\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8762-e1461848485766-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8762-e1461848485766-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8762-e1461848485766-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Add the <strong>lemon zest<\/strong> and <strong>juice<\/strong> to the bowl. Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the <strong>flour<\/strong> and <strong>milk<\/strong> until just combined.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11256 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8790-e1461848283199-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8790\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8790-e1461848283199-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8790-e1461848283199-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8790-e1461848283199-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Scrape the bowl again and turn on low while adding three to five drops of <strong>red food coloring<\/strong>, creating a pale pink color.<\/p>\n<p>Divide the batter evenly between 24 cupcake liners. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Cool in the muffin pans for 10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frosting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong>While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting. Place the <strong>softened butter<\/strong> and <strong>cream cheese<\/strong> in a clean bowl. Cream with the mixer on high until the mixture is very smooth with no clumps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11257 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8805-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8805\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8805-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8805-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8805-1024x642.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Scrape the bowl, then add the <strong>lemon zest<\/strong> and <strong>juice<\/strong>. \u00a0Mix the frosting and slowly add the powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached. Add two to three drops of<strong> red food coloring<\/strong>\u00a0to create a pale pink color.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11258 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8827-e1461848953717-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8827\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8827-e1461848953717-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8827-e1461848953717-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8827-e1461848953717-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Place the frosting in a large piping bag with wide piping tip. Pipe large mounds of frosting on top of each cupcake. Then cover with <strong>pink sprinkles<\/strong> and top with a<strong> lemon jelly candy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chocolate Mousse Flower Pots\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 (8g) pack of cream cheese<\/li>\n<li>2\/3 package of Oreo Mint cookies<\/li>\n<li>1 large carton of Cool Whip<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd stick margarine<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 (3 oz.) boxes of chocolate instant pudding<\/li>\n<li>3 cups of milk<\/li>\n<li>1 bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<br \/>\nCrush the <strong>Mint Oreo cookies<\/strong> in a zip block bag.<\/p>\n<p>Spread half of the Oreo crumbs into\u00a0a 9 x 13 pan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11259 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8684-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8684\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8684-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8684-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8684-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Mix softened <strong>cream cheese<\/strong>, <strong>margarine<\/strong>, and <strong>powdered sugar<\/strong> in a bowl.<\/p>\n<p>Add the <strong>Cool Whip<\/strong> and mix until combined.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11260 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8700-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8700\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8700-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8700-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8700-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>In a separate large bowl, mix the pudding with <strong>three cups of milk<\/strong> (stir with a spoon or wire whisk) and add the <strong>cream cheese mixture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11261 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8715-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8715\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8715-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8715-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8715-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mix in one bag of melted <strong>semi-sweet chocolate chips.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11262 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8725-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8725\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8725-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8725-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8725-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pour the entire mixture into the 9&#215;13 pan over the oreo crumbs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11263 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8757-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8757\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8757-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8757-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8757-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using a spoon scoop out the chocolate mousse into mini flower pots.<\/p>\n<p>Sprinkle the other half of the Oreo crumbs on top of the mousse.<\/p>\n<p>Let the dish chill, then decorate as desired with flower candies, fondant plants, or other garden accessories.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fruit Pizza\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 package of sugar cookie dough<\/li>\n<li>1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup of sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon of Vanilla<\/li>\n<li>Fruit of choice- strawberries, grape, kiwi, apples, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11251 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8848-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8848\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8848-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8848-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8848-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Spread the cookie dough on a pizza pan.<br \/>\nBake at 450 degrees\u00a0 for seven to 11 minutes (or the presets listed on the cookie dough package)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11254 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_8845-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8845\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_8845-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_8845-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_8845-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11252 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8859-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8859\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8859-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8859-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8859-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Spread the mixture on the crust.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11253 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8874-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8874\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8874-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8874-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/update.midlandps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/MG_8874-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Top with the sliced fruit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April showers are bringing May flowers, and that means it is time to dish out the cutest spring-inspired recipes. 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