As a parent, there is no greater sense of pride than in our children.
I know that I’m especially biased about how cute or smart or funny my kiddo is, but in his case, it really is the truth.
And this kid seems to get special attention from everyone–even strangers–everywhere we go. Case in point: Last weekend, we spent the weekend in my old college town for a football game. Since the game started at 11:00 am, we drove up the night before and stayed overnight in a hotel.
The hotel served a fairly nice continental breakfast, and when we walked in, every single person in the room rushed to help Doodle fill his plate. Seriously, the small staff there actually went back into the kitchen specifically to make him food since the serving trays were looking a little sparse.
The gal at the front desk gave him some football magazines.
The couple behind us at the game offered him some of their pizza.
And no less than three people gave him some Wildcat fans to use throughout the game.
It’s like this everywhere we go. The Tall Boy and I are trying to figure out a way we can get some of this special attention ourselves, but so far–no luck. I basically have to bribe people with stuff like this easy Apple Brickle Dip if I want any sort of kudos.
Really, you’ve got to make this dip. It takes only five ingredients, comes together in under five minutes, and is seriously amazing. I actually made mine with fat-free cream cheese, which the Tall Boy usually refuses to eat–but he gobbled this dip up with nary a complaint.
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 8-ounce bag Heath Bits O'Brickle (found in the baking aisle)
Instructions
- Cream together the cream cheese, sugars and vanilla. Fold in toffee pieces.
- Serve with slices apples or other fruit for dipping. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Taste of Home Halloween magazine, 2012
If you have a minute (and don’t mind some seriously cringe-worthy photos), please take a minute to read the post I wrote last year on the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. My heart is still as heavy with grief now as it was then, but also–full with pride in the heroism, bravery, and patriotism that rose out of that devestation.
I haven’t forgotten.
This looks soooooo good. And it’s health food, right. After all it has apples as the major ingredient. My game group is coming over in a week and I need some good easy ideas.
Thanks
YUM that looks so good! Def. going to have to make this SOON!
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This dip would make me feel special! Seriously, that kid is lucky.
Hopefully it sticks with him in life!
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Sounds fantastic – a great snack for football-watchin’ parties, too!
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heath bar and apples! I’ve only recently heard of that combination and I must say, it sounds superb! love my toffee
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First those jalapeno popper pretzels, and now this dip?! Giiiirl, I have a feeling our Sunday football food next week is going to be pretty freakin’ incrediballs if I do say so myself! This looks AWESOME. I love the combo of toffee and apple… so good and buttery to compliment the sweet apples
oh, and it’s no wonder Doodle gets so much attention and lovin’ out in public–he truly IS adorable! Even in pictures, that little smile makes ME smile. He’s gonna be a heartthrob, that one!
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You little man is super cute, that’s why he gets all the extra attention. Lucky kiddo
this dip looks soo yummy, I can almost taste it. I have always loved the apple/toffee combo. And cream cheese makes everything better!
I just clicked over to read your post from last year….very well written, friend. Thanks for sharing.
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Yummy! Gotta try this!!
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What a yummy dip! I would help you do whatever for a bowl of that good stuff:-) Your little guy is so cute and probably so well behaved that people just want to help him with whatever they can!!!
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Yum, this looks delicious!!
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YUM! This reminds me of that old Southern Living recipe I used to make at all the Fall parties
I’m so impressed with your kitchen prowess! I wish I could get inspired!
Oh Danielle, I LOVED your fall parties. Your entertaining and hostessing skills never cease to amaze me. Seriously, could you rub some of that off on me?
This sounds amazing! I can’t get enough of dips like this and apples in the fall
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This looks fabulous! But I live in South-West Africa and unsure what to use as a replacement for Heath Bits O’Brickle? Please help with any ideas…
Ruth, can you get toffee pieces or a Heath/Skor bar where you are? Or butterscotch chips? Any of those would work great.