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Funfetti Cookie Sandwiches

By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A delicious sprinkle-infused sugar cookie sandwich filled with classic vanilla buttercream
- Cookie -
- 1/2 C unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 C granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 C all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 C sprinkles
- Buttercream Filling -
- 1/2 C unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2-3 C powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Very small pinch of salt
- 1-2 tbsp cream or milk
Spring-y Rice Krispy Treats

By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A light and fluffy rice krispy treat recipe
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 - 10.5 oz bag mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups toasted rice cereal
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
- White chocolate (optional)
Peppermint Crunch Pretzel Sticks

By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A white chocolate dipped pretzel rod covered in peppermint crunch
- 1/2 LB vanilla almond bark
- Pretzel Rods, broken in half
- Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips
Monster Bark

By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
Fun and festive white chocolate bark filled with candy and pretzels, this Monster Bark will be a hit at your next H...
- 1 pound white almond bark
- 1 1/2 cup candy corn & peanuts
- 1 cup broken pretzels
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Halloween sprinkles
- Note: White Almond Bark is also called Vanilla Almond Bark.
Peppermint Pal Cookies

By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A fudgy chewy chocolate cookie swirled with a perfect chocolate chip cookie chock full of chocolate chips and peppe...
- Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint Crunch -
- 2 1/2 C all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 C butter, room temperature
- 1 C brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 C granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 C peppermint crunch
- Peppermint Mocha Cookies -
- 2 C semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 C all-purpose flour
- 1/2 C cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 10 tbsp butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 C brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 C granulated sugar
- 1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 C peppermint crunch
Cinnamon Roll Cookies

By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A shortbread-like cookie with a cinnamon sugar filling and a powdered sugar glaze
- Dough -
- 1/2 C powdered sugar
- 3/4 C unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 + 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 + 1/2 C all-purpose flour
- Cinnamon Filling -
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 C granulated sugar
- 1 + 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Icing -
- 1 C powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 C heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Pumpkin Coffee Cake 2

By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A delicious pumpkin and spice filled coffee cake, great with your hot cup of coffee in the morning!
- Batter Ingredients -
- 1 C whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 C butter (1 stick), room temperature
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 C unflavored Greek yogurt
- Pumpkin Pie Filling Ingredients -
- 1 1/2 C pumpkin puree
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Streusel Ingredients -
- 1/2 C whole wheat flour
- 1/2 C rolled oats
- 1/2 C brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 C chopped pecans (or any fall nut you desire)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A healthy homemade Lara Bar
- 2/3 C pitted dates
- 1/4 C nuts, such as almonds or cashews
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 C chocolate chips
Snickerdoodle Cookies

By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A classic snickerdoodle cookie with a cinnamon sugar coating
- 1/2 c. butter, softened
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1 1/2 c. white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. white sugar
- 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
Strawberry Lemon Cake

By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A moist 2 layer cake full of fruity flavor! You'll find no jell-o here! Strawberry cake and lemon cake are coated i...
- Strawberry Cake -
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup pureed strawberries
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest OR 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Red food coloring, optional but visually appealing
- Lemon Cake -
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (one stick), room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Zest and fresh juice of 3 medium lemons
- Strawberry Buttercream Frosting -
- 1 1/4 cups pureed strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 5 + cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Red food coloring, optional