Creamy Fruit Dip

I made this for our first Christmas Party and it was a huge hit --next time I will make a double batch! 

One 8 oz. bar of cream cheese
One 7 oz. jar of marshmallow fluff
1 tsp of vanilla
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Let the cream cheese sit out for a bit to let it soften. Add first three ingredients and blend, then add in sugar and blend until smooth. Suggestions for dippers: apple slices, strawberries, graham crackers, pretzels.

Cinnamon Butter

Discovered on Fashionably Foodie, this recipe is what they serve at Texas Roadhouse Grill, one of my favorite restaurants.

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons cream or milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cream together butter and sugar in your stand mixer or with a hand mixer (or a really strong arm and whisk). Add salt and cinnamon, mix a little more. Mix in milk. Stores great in the fridge for a few days; warm to room temperature before serving.

I served this on Christmas Eve with some rolls fresh from the oven. Would also be great on french toast or muffins.