Friday, July 31, 2009

S'mores Cakeballs, and Going on Vacation!

Sorry about the picture, I was too busy shoving them in my mouth to take a good photo!

Hello my friends! Can you believe it's almost August, where does the time go? We are getting packed and ready to take a three week vacation with my family, one week in San Diego, and two weeks in Idaho. After that, we're coming home to be greeted by Glenn's parents up until school starts back up. Whew, what a month! I'm very excited, I just hope our kids survive all the traveling and the nonstop schedule. So, because of our month ahead, I decided that it would probably be easier on everyone if I just took a month off the blog as well. I'm not even sure if I'll have access to the computer during that time, and I'd really like to devote every second I get to my family. I'll definitely be back in September, and hopefully with a lot of fun recipes cooked up by me and my mom during our trip! I'm going to miss you guys and I'll definitely look forward to catching up when I get back!

So, I figured since I'm the cakeball crazy, I may as well take off with my last cakeball creation. A while ago my friend suggested that I try s'mores cakeballs, and it didn't take long at all for them to materialize. They were so yummy and had all the delicious flavor of s'mores, sans the campfire. The one thing I would not do again is roll them in graham crackers. It tastes good the day they are made, but they soften over time and add an undesirable texture. Enjoy!

S'more's Cakeballs

Ingredients

1 devil's food cake mix, prepared according to directions
1 large container marshmallow fluff
1 cellophane package graham crackers, ground into crumbs
1 bag milk chocolate chips
1 scoop Crisco, if desired

Directions

Crumble the cake into a large bowl. Add entire jar of marshmallow fluff, as well as graham cracker crumbs, and mix until completely combined. Roll into small balls, just a little bigger then marbles, place on plate. Freeze for 1-2 hours. Melt chocolate chips and Crisco, either in microwave, or over a double boiler. Put cakeball into chocolate and spoon chocolate over cakeballs. Use spoon to scoop up cakeball and tap off excess chocolate. Place on wax paper to dry and cool. Store in the fridge.

Have a wonderful month everyone and I'll see you in the fall!!

31 comments:

Erica said...

I will miss you!!!!!!! Have a great trip (I'm so jealous ;)). These looks ridiculous good! Drop me a note when you get back!!

sara cardon said...

How fun for you!! Enjoy your time away from Filth-a-smell-phia (just kidding...) :) and back in good ol' Idaho. Totally jealous. You are a cakeball-making WONDER!!

Unknown said...

Umm, this sounds like the ultimate cakeball recipe.

Jenn said...

Yes!!! s'more cakeballs. I love it!!!!

Have fun on your vacation!!!

Joyce said...

Have a fun vacation and thanks for visiting my blog.
Joyce

Cucinista said...

I love s'mores -- they just say summer to me. And I love anything in ball form: meatballs, doughballs, cakeballs... hey -- it's an entire meal in a ball!

chow and chatter said...

have a great trip sounds fab

Lara said...

Have a wonderful time on your vacation. I'll miss your yummy looking recipes!

Lynn said...

Am I the only one who hasn't yet tried a cakeball? They look and sound fantastic. Must remedy this soon. Have a great vacation. Eat lots of fun food.

Donna-FFW said...

Have a great time!!!!! Will miss your posts.

Ingrid_3Bs said...

Three weeks? Didn'tyoujust come back from vacation? LOL! Have a terrific trip! Be safe and I'll see ya in Sep.
~ingrid

♥peachkins♥ said...

Have a great vacation!! Those cake balls looks delish!

Heather S-G said...

Have an awesome time...thanks for leaving us with these delicious going away treats :D

Alissa said...

mmmm hmm! These are my favorite ones so far...soooo goooood!!!! Miss ya already! Have a blast!

theUngourmet said...

You are so terrific at making cakeballs! I love this one too!

I hope you and your family have fabulous and safe time!

I'll miss you! :0)

Katy ~ said...

Teresa, LOL about stuffing them in your mouth!!

These look so doggone good! I think they may be your best yet, though all have been terrific.

Happy, safe travels, my friend. I shall look forward to seeing you in September.

Pam said...

Have a fun trip - where in Idaho are you goin?

These little cakeballs would make my s'mores loving sister very happy.

Jamie said...

Well, your vacation should give me the time to catch up on your blog! And these s'mores treats? Wowee! Decadent! You got me with "add an entire jar of marshmallow fluff" and I knew that everything would be great! Have a fantastic trip!

Megan said...

Have a great time and see you in the Fall.
Cakeballs looks delicious.

Anonymous said...

lol! you were to busy shoving them into your mouth! But I can see why!
I wish you a great trip, and hope you take lotsa good pics to share!

Melody said...

You are a cakeball genius! Great idea. Have a wonderful vacation! :)

Debbie said...

They look wonderful and have a great vacation!

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful trip! See you in September! :D

Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...

they look delicious. i hope you have a fabulous vacation!

Marta said...

Have a lovely trip! What a great creation these cakeballs are, truly fun and creative for the kids!

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful vacation! :)

figtree said...

What a great idea!Figtreeapps

Karine said...

Have a great vacation! I love your cakeballs!

Justin said...

these are insane

Selba said...

Yummm... the cakeballs are yummy!

Unknown said...

Goodness what a wonderful sounding concoction! I will be trying these and know they must be out of this world.
Happy Twirls