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The Best Cake Donuts
By dedmund
Tossed in cinnamon sugar, these donuts melt in your mouth and make a scrumptious breakfast any day of the week, but...
- 2 tablespoons butter, brought to room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- oil, for frying
- cinnamon sugar mix for coating the donuts (1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon)
Christmas Rock Candy
By XrayKim
Mmm, this sweet, cinnamon flavored Christmas Rock Candy with a light dusting of confectioners sugar makes a great s...
- 3 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup light karo syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon flavoring: I use LorAnn candy flavors, and for this I used cinnamon oil
- Food Coloring (optional)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Rosemary Roasted Nuts
By á-10360
Roasted, walnuts, almond and pumpkin seeds with sweet and savory flavors
- 3 cups whole unblanched almonds
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely snipped
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Rocky Road Fudge
By dedmund
What could possibly be better than creamy chocolate fudge? The answer: creamy chocolate fudge with marshmallows and...
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter; room temperature plus more for buttering the thermometer and pan
- 3 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 1/3 cups toasted slivered almonds
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon table salt
Spicy Sangre Blood Orange Margarita
By á-4939
Blood orange juice and muddled jalapeños make this margarita spicy and with a dark color, with the same flavors of...
- 2 slices jalapeño or serrano chile
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 4 ounces blood orange juice
- 1 ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec
- juice of half a lime
Cranberry JalapeñoCream Cheese Dip
By JaimeJay
Cranberry jalapeño cream cheese is a great mixture of sweet, spicy and creamy! This dip is always a hit that every
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 bag cranberries, chopped
- 1 can jalapeños, sliced
- 1 cup sugar
Apple Latkes
By Kitchenbee
Apple Latkes are a sweet alternative to your typical Hanukkah latkes and they make a scrumptious addition to any fe...
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt, plus 1/3 cup low-fat milk or 2/3 cup natural plain yogurt
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon superfine sugar
- 2 apples, about 1/2-pound, about 1 cup grated apples
- vegetable oil, for frying
- maple syrup or confectioners’ sugar and ground cinnamon for serving
Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs
By á-4084
These spicy, cheesy, herb-filled appetizers are perfect for your next party or gathering
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shredded
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Minty Chocolate Christmas Bundt
By cookism
Perfect for your Christmas table, this rich chocolate bundt cake is filled with chocolate mint, topped with minty g...
- BUNDT CAKE:
- Softened butter, for greasing the pan
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for flouring the pan)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, room temperature)
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3/4 cup Andes Mint Parfait Thins, chopped
- 1 large or several small candy canes
- PEPPERMINT GLAZE:
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2 teaspoons butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 About 2 tablespoons milk
Pumpkin Dip
By dkanon
Nothing better than having homemade pumpkin dip on the table during the holidays! After trying this recipe it will
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
Trios Christmas Cookies
By hanley89
These tasty holiday treats feature a trio of jewel-toned jams
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
- 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Trees
By Tarah716
Super fun recipe to make with your kids! These little cute Christmas tree treats are made with Oreo cookies, strawb...
- TREES:
- 12-ounces dark green candy melts (found at Hobby Lobby or Michael's), about 1 1/2 cups
- 1-pound strawberries, stems removed
- 24 Oreo cookies
- white icing to decorate
- sprinkles for garnish
- candy stars for the tree-toppers
- ICING:
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
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