HORMEL GATHERINGS PARTY TRAYS

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I  am so excited to tell you about Hormel Gatherings Party Trays! These are going to be my new go to snacks for everything Holiday related this year. They made it so easy because these trays are already ready! You can serve it anyway you like but I think their just perfect in the provided tray, Here I have the 28 oz. Hormel Gatherings Party Tray with Hard Salami and Pepperoni which also includes Colby Jack Cheese, Mild Cheddar Cheese and 2 packages of crispy crackers. I love how they individually wrapped each for freshness and have their own compartments.

If you enjoy hosting game day parties or just need the perfect snack for a crowd over the Holidays These Hormel Gatherings Party Trays are perfect! I served mine at Thanksgiving but plan on making these my go to appetizer and snacks for stress free entertaining!

Find Hormel Gatherings Party Trays in many varieties on the Hormel website

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Green Tea Cardamom Blondies with Pistachios

When I found out that Simply Sesame was having a blogger challenge I was all in. I'd heard of their creamy spreads before so coming up with a new recipe for them was exciting. They come in in 3 delicious flavors. Pure Roasted Sesame, Vanilla with Almond Bits and Pistachio Morsels with a hint of Cardamom which is the one I chose for this recipe.

If you haven't baked with Cardamom before it's reminiscent of ginger and  Simply Sesame with the Pistachio Morsels and a hint of Cardamom has the perfect amount and it paired so well along with the Matcha Green Tea in these blondies.

Simply Sesame is a fantastic snacking option too. All the spreads are Non GMO, All-Natural and Gluten Free.

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GREEN TEA CARDAMOM BLONDIES with PISTACHIOS

Batter Ingredients:

1 stick butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup Simply Sesame w/ Pistachio Morsels & hint of Cardamom

2 eggs

2 cups flour

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/3 tsp. baking soda

1 TBLSP. matcha green tea powder

Icing Ingredients:

6 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

3 TBLSP. Simply Sesame Pistachio Morsels & hint of Cardamom

2 TBLSP. milk

*1 cup chopped pistachios and

1 TBLSP. matcha green tea powder*

(for topping after icing)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly spray 9x9 baking pan with cooking spray.

1. In large bowl mix together butter and sugars until smooth. Add eggs 1 at a time. Stir in the 1/2 cup  Simply Sesame Pistachio Morsels & hint of Cardamom until smooth.

2. Add salt, flour,baking powder, baking soda and matcha green tea. Mix until combined.

3. Spread batter into pan and bake 20-25 mins. Until lightly browned.

Make the Icing:

Cream together cream cheese, 3 TBLSP. Simply Sesame Pistachio Morsels & hint of Cardamom, powdered sugar and milk. Pour over warm blondies. *Top with the 1 cup chopped pistachios and dust with 1 TBLSP. matcha green tea powder.*

Cool before cutting into 16 squares.