Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies with toffee bits, dipped in chocolate. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup icing sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup corn starch 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup toffee Bits1 cup chocolate melting wafers (or chocolate chips) Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line cookie sheets with parchment…
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Cookie Dough Truffles
Decadent chocolate-chip cookie dough dipped in chocolate. Recipe from Annie’s Eats 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature¾ cup light brown sugar, packed2¼ cup all-purpose flour1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk1 tsp. vanilla extract½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips1½ lb. semisweet (or bittersweet) chocolate, coarsely choppedMini chocolate chips (for garnish) Beat butter and sugar in…
Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie
Here’s my grandmother’s pumpkin pie recipe. The filling is so light and fluffy, almost like a pumpkin mousse. It’s always a big hit at our family gatherings. 1 can evaporated milk 1 14oz can pumpkin puree 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp butter (melted) 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 2 eggs-…
Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin cake made with healthy wheat germ, flax and whole wheat flour, topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. 1/2 cup oil 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup wheat germ 2 tbsp flaxseed meal 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup white flour 1 tsp baking soda…
Low-Fat Cheesecake Squares
A nice light cheesecake, cut into squares for smaller portion sizes that are great for kids (or for adults watching their calories!). It’s delicious topped with fresh fruit. 1 1/2 cups crushed low-fat graham crackers 1 tbsp sugar 1 egg white 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 cup low-fat sour cream 1 cup light cream…
Caramel-Apple Pudding Cake
Caramel sauce and apples in a scrumptious baked pudding. 2 medium tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (2 cups) 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup raisins 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup…
Apple Banana Cupcakes
Beautiful moist cupcakes topped with cinnamon cream-cheese frosting. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed 2 apples – peeled, cored and shredded Preheat…
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cupcakes
These cupcakes are a great treat with a little something healthy in them. They’re so moist and delicious that you won’t even know they’re loaded with zucchini. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 large…
Birthday Cakes
Happy Birthday to my youngest son, Bennett, who turned 2 yesterday! My sweet little monkey is growing up! I meant to post yesterday but just got too busy. It’s been a bit crazy around here with the boys’ birthdays being so close together. We had a dual birthday party for them on Sunday, and I…
Ree’s Cinnamon Rolls
My attempt at baking Pioneer Woman’s sinful cinnamon rolls. Here is the link to the recipe and blog post: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/cinammon_rolls_/Just warning you, it may leave you drooling by the end! If you’re not familiar with Pioneer Woman, you must check out her blog. Her writing style is very witty and her photography is amazing. The…
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