Cheesecake Fruit Dip

Ingredients 

1/2  cup  firmly packed brown sugar 

1  8-oz. package cream cheese, softened 

1  cup sour cream 

1  teaspoon  vanilla extract 

1/3 cup coffee liqueur- this could be left out but it's what makes this dip fantastic.

1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed 

 Assorted fruit

Preparation

Beat brown sugar and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, and coffee liqueur, beating until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and chill 4 hours. Sprinkle top of the dip with brown sugar garnish, if desired. Serve with fruit. Strawberries, pineapple, and grapes are really good with this dip.

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Bacon Wrapped Smokies with Brown Sugar and Butter

Bacon Wrapped Smokies with Brown Sugar and Butter

• 1 pound Bacon, Cut Into Thirds
• 1 pound Smokies
• 1 stick Butter
• 2 cups Brown Sugar

Preheat oven to 375F. Cut the bacon into thirds and wrap each smokie. Place all the wrapped smokies in a single layer in a baking dish. Then melt the stick of butter and then 1 cup of brown sugar and stir until mixed well. Pour the butter and brown sugar mixture on the smokies and bacon. Then take the other cup of brown sugar and sprinkle evenly over the smokies. Bake them for about 15-20 minutes and then turn the heat up to 400F for about 5 minutes or longer until the bacon becomes crispy.