CAKERY CARROT CAKE COOKIES2 sticks butter1 c. packed light brown sugar1 c. sugar¼ t. salt1 t. vanilla2 eggs2 c. flour1 t. baking soda1 t. baking powder1 ¼ t. ground cinnamon1 c. rolled oats1 c. sweetened shredded coconut1 ½ c. grated…
OUTSTANDING BOURBON BREAD PUDDING1 lb. challah loaf, cut into 1” cubes4 c. half and half¾ c. butter1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar½ c. sugar5 eggs, lightly beaten¼ c. bourbon1 T. orange zest2 c. rough chopped pecansSanding sugar, garnishORANGE BOURBON…
SPICY MEXICAN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM PIE3 c. cinnamon graham cracker crumbs, divided½ c. butter, melted¼ t. ground red pepper1 (4-oz.) semisweet chocolate baking bar, finely chopped1 (3.5-oz.) pkg. roasted glazed pecan pieces1 pt. chocolate ice cream, softened1 pt. coffee ice…
SNACKY S’MORES POPCORN BALLSPAM1 c. mini marshmallows1/3 c. powdered sugar2 T. light corn syrup1 T. butter1 T. unsweetened cocoa powderKosher salt1 t. vanilla5 c. salted popcorn, not buttered½ c. broken salted pretzels3 graham crackers, broken into bite-sized pieces Lightly coat…
IRRESISTIBLE CRÈME BRULEE TARTSGRAMMIE’S CRÈME BRULEE8 egg yolks1/3 c. white sugar2 c. heavy cream1 t. pure vanilla extractExtra white sugar (for the caramelized tops)6-8 (4”) pie tart shells Preheat oven 300. In large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, then add…
AMAZING CAPPUCCINO BLONDIES2 c. flour3 T. mocha-flavored instant cappuccino powder½ t. baking powder½ t. baking soda½ t. salt8 T. butter, melted2/3 c. sugar½ c. firmly packed light brown sugar1 egg1 t. vanilla½ c. semisweet chocolate morselsMOCHA GLAZE:½ c. chopped hazelnuts1…
STRAWBERRY SANTAS¼ c. mascarpone cheese, room temperature¼ t. vanilla1 c. powdered sugar12 large strawberries24 mini chocolate chips Need pastry bag fitted with s small star piping tip. FROSTING: In bowl, with hand mixer, beat mascarpone and vanilla until smooth. Gradually…
CHEWY GRAHAM CRACKER TOFFEE8 sheet of graham crackersSticks butter1 c. packed light brown sugar1 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven 350. Grease and line 13x9” baking sheet with parchment paper. Break the sheets of crackers on perforated lines into smaller 1x3”…
FANTASTIC LEMON TIRAMISU1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese½ c. sugar2 t. vanilla1 c. whipping cream2 (3-oz.) pkg. ladyfingers (make sure they are soft)24 (1 ½-oz.) shot glasses1 ½ c. Quick and Easy Lemon Curd24 fresh raspberries24 small fresh mint sprigs Stir…
AMAZING PEANUT BUTTER BANANA FRITTERS WITH DRIZZLED CHOCOLATEFRITTERS:2 c. flour2 T. powdered sugar2 t. baking powderPinch sea saltSmall pinch baking soda3 ripe bananas, mashed½ c. smooth peanut butter2/3 c. milk1 eggCanola or peanut oil, for fryingCHOCOLATE SAUCE:½ c. dark chocolate…