Eating this as I type...wow, this is awesome! What a way to clean out the crisper drawer (which is what I was looking to do!). The only modification I made was I added some sliced zucchini and red bell pepper...and the sausage I was using was garlic sausage...I just added a healthy dose of red pepper flakes to the mix...I also used the whole pound box of penne...I hate having a small amount left in the box, but that's just me. This recipe is a keeper for sure!!!

Reviewed On: Jun. 13, 2011

Made a batch of this today...it's awesome!!! After reading a lot of the reviews, the only spices I made adjustments on were the cloves (not overly fond of it) and cardamom - I only used half the amounts called for. I also used the coffee grinder...GREAT IDEA! I made a cup with the finished product and found that I needed more of a "tea" flavor...so, I just threw a regular tea bag in the mug for a couple minutes and it did the trick! I almost left out the cardamom entirely because of the price, but I found a jar at World Market for only $2.99. Walmart had it for $10. The next time I make this, I think I'll leave out the instant tea and just steep a tea bag in the mug...I also think I'll make it more figure friendly and use Splenda. I can't wait to give this out for Christmas!!!

Reviewed On: Nov. 21, 2010

I've made two batches so far...first was cherry cake/cherry frosting and then dipped in white chocolate. SUPER SWEET, but really good! As this was my first batch and I'm still a newbie, they aren't very pretty. But my co-workers (who are also my guinea pigs) loved them! Second batch was chocolate cake/chocolate frosting/1 cup of chocolate chips and dipped in chocolate bark (I'm calling these little guys "death by chocolate"). I drizzled them with white chocolate...they looked awesome! Almost professional! These are my favorite out of the two batches so far. Third batch will be german chocolate cake/coconut pecan frosting and then dipped in chocolate bark with maybe a little coconut sprinkled on top. If you're a little wary of trying these, DON'T BE!!! I followed a lot of the reviewers ideas...the hand mixer idea was brilliant...as was the tip about refrigerating the mixture and then freezing the balls. I can't wait to give these out for Christmas gifts...they're awesome!

Reviewed On: Nov. 18, 2010