My Father's Daughter

I'm here for you whatever this life brings

So let my love give you roots

And help you find your wings

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky

I'll have tears as you take off

But I'll cheer as you fly 

 

As those words were played at my wedding and my father and I danced, rather awkwardly, I thought about how awesome my dad is. To prove it, this happened: 

I didn't get to spend Father's Day with my dad this year so I 'celebrated' during my vacation over the weekend. One of my favorite ways to let my dad know I love him is to bake his favorites. He loves chocolate chip cookies, butterscotchies and M&Ms [not that I bake those... but I can get them from the store with the best of them]. The last few times I have baked, my dad talks about the Cheesecake Cherry Cupcakes that his mom used to make, so I thought I'd give them a shot.

My cousin, Katie, blogs about the recipes that she discovers, so here's my attempt to give her a recipe for a change! Below is Grandma Chilson's Cheesecake Cupcakes. They're delicious and so easy to make.

Beat well together:

2 eggs

2 (8 oz.) bricks of cream cheese

2 tsps vanilla

3/4 c. sugar

Spoon into 12 cupcake liners.  Bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes or until lightly tan.  Cool.  They will fall in center as they cool.  Fill with cherry pie filling (or any flavor you like).  Top each with a dab of whipped cream or cool whip.

I'm so grateful for the relationship I have with my dad and look forward to many more years of baking, laughing, and eating together.