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Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows Dipped in Chocolate
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I'm not big on making candy
- EQUIPMENT:
- 3 (0.25-ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup ice cold water, divided
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- red food coloring
- nonstick spray
- 4 to 6-ounces quality dark chocolate, chopped, optional
- cake pop sticks
- 9 x13-inch pan, preferably a metal baking pan that doesn't have round corners
- wax paper and aluminum foil
- sifter, for powdered sugar
- stand mixer with wire whisk attachment or a hand-mixer
- non-stick spray
- candy thermometer
- very sharp knife or pizza cutter
Gooey Butter Cookies
By carolync
Gooey Butter Cookies are a perfect treat when you're craving something sweet
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
Clinton Kelly's Strawberry Basil Spritzer
By Unblond1
A super simple refreshing spritzer flavored with fresh strawberries and basil
- 4 ounces Sauvignon blanc
- 4 medium strawberries, diced small
- 3 ounces soda water
- 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
- Juice of half a Lime
- Straw berries, sliced for garnish
- Basil, sliced for garnish
Malasadas, Hawaiian Donuts
By carvalhohm2
Egg-sized balls of yeast dough that are deep-fried in oil and coated with granulated sugar, these sweet morning tre...
- 1 (1/4-ounce) package Fleischmann’s active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 6 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 teaspoon, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 6 eggs
- 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar, for sprinkling
Deluxe Mashed Potatoes
By ruthguillo
Who doesn't love mashed potatoes? They're better than ever when they're baked with onion, herbs, and a crisp toppin...
- 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine, divided.
- 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2-cup)
- 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups cooked mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
People-Pleasing Cinnamon Rolls
By ctozzi
A perfect make-ahead recipe for cinnamon rolls when you're short on time
- 6 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon or finely shredded orange peel
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts, semisweet chocolate pieces, or raisins (optional)
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
Big, Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits
By msippigrl
Soft, fluffy homemade biscuits, and they're no-knead! Just lightly mix ingredients together, cut with biscuit cutte...
- 4 cups self-rising flour (I use White Lily)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold salted butter, or lard or vegetable shortening
- 1 3/4 to 2 cups cold buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening or oil
- 2 tablespoons melted salted butter or margarine, for brushing biscuits
Creamed Corn Casserole
By á-174535
Corn and sweet peppers are the stars of this homey casserole that includes cream cheese
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen whole kernel corn
- 2 cups red and/or green sweet pepper, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped (1-large)
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
- 1 (8-ounce) tub cream cheese spread with chive and onion or cream cheese spread with garden vegetables
- 1/4 cup milk
Melted Snowman Cookies
By shnelson
These Melted Snowman Cookies are so darn cute!! Plus, they are simple and easy to make! Between work and the crazin
- 1 package Betty Crocker’s Sugar Cookie Mix
- 10 to 12 large marshmallows
- Black decorating gel
- Your favorite white cookie icing (or use my recipe below!)
- Wilton decorating tips (I used a #16 star tip from Wilton)
Caramel Apple Cookies
By á-46380
These caramel-filled apple cookies are surprisingly easy and such a crowd-pleaser! It's all the flavor of a caramel...
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (7.4-ounce) box Alpine Spiced Apple Cider Instant Drink Mix, not sugar free
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups flour
- 1 (14-ounce) bag of Kraft Caramels
Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake
By dinocuties123
Chocolate cupcakes frosted with a Cool Whip chocolate frosting with Andes peppermints and Ghirardelli Peppermint ba...
- CUPCAKE:
- 1 box Betty Crocker triple chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup Andes peppermint crunch.
- FROSTING:
- Cool Whip Chocolate Frosting
- Andes peppermint crunch
- Ghirardelli Peppermint bark
Cinnamon Roll Baked Donuts
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A baked donut with the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll
- CINNAMON ROLL TOPPING:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons milk
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- DONUT BATTER:
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- GLAZE:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- Dash of milk
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