York's favorite recipes

York the Yowie has some favorites, and here they are:

"Yippity, Grippity, Gripe a la Goo!"
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York's Cold and Tasty Cream Delight 
Ingredients 

• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups coarsely crushed ice
• 3/4 cups ice

Directions

1. Using two quart-size resealable plastic bags, place one bag inside the other. Place the first five ingredients inside the inner bag. Seal both bags, pressing out as much air as possible.
2. Place the two bags in a gallon-size resealable plastic freezer bag. Add ice and salt. Seal bag, again pressing out as much air as possible.
3. ​Shake and knead cream mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes. (If desired, wear mittens or wrap bags in a kitchen towel while shaking to protect hands from the cold ice.)

York's No Bake York Balls
Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey
  
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  
• 1/3 cup quick cooking oats
  
• 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
  

Directions
In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey and vanilla. Stir in the milk powder, oats and graham cracker crumbs. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

York's Frozen Chocolate York Treats
Ingredients

• 3 medium bananas
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons shortening
• Toppings: chopped peanuts, colored jimmies, fruity pebbles, etc.

Directions

1. Cut each banana into six pieces (about 1 in.). Insert a toothpick into each piece; transfer to a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour.
   
2. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip banana pieces in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Dip in toppings as desired; return to baking sheet. Freeze at least 30 minutes before serving.

More of York's tasty treats to come...