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Easter Bunny Rolls
By carvalhohm
Homemade yeast rolls made in the shape of an Easter bunny
- 1/4 ounce active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F to 115°F)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Melted butter
Jello Shots
By cwyorkiex3
Start with the basic jello shot recipe then spice up that classic flavor combination with other variations like Ama...
- 1 1/4 cup vodka
- 2 (3-ounce) packages of Jell-O
- 2 cups of boiling water
- 1 cup ice-cold water
Evelyn's Baked Brie
By lindaauman
Try different jams for different flavors with this baked brie recipe
- 1 small wheel Brie cheese
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, I used Pepperidge Farms
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup jam,. any flavor, Fig, Hot Pepper, Strawberry - personal preference
- 1 egg (mostly the yolk and a bit of water or milk)
- Non-stick foil
Better Than Easter Carrot Poke Cake
By á-25138
This is pretty much your run-of-the-mill BTS cake, but, you know… with carrot cake
- 9 x13-inch carrot cake recipe of your choice, baked and cooled (I used a box mix)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 1 cup Cool Whip Vanilla Frosting or Cream Cheese flavor
- 1/2 (12-ounce) tub whipped cream cheese
- 1/2 cup caramel sundae sauce to taste
- 1 cup pecans, chopped, to garnish
Red Velvet Cheesecake Ball
By á-5050
A sweet cheese ball perfect for parties or get togethers
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/2 softened butter
- 1 1/2 cup red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 package mini chocolate morsels
Trisha Yearwood's Sugared Pecans
By á-10966
Candied pecans are a sweet treat that's great as a dessert or as a quick snack
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups pecan halves
Pork Chops & Rice in an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
By lindaauman
Quick and easy pork chops with onions and rice are made in a pressure cooker
- 4 pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick each
- Olive oil, or bacon grease
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom with roasted garlic soup
- Salt and pepper or Cavender’s Greek Seasoning
Jello Shot Cupcakes
By kayjayjohnson
What fun! Jello Shot Cupcakes with Malibu coconut rum topped with whipped cream
- JELLO SHOT CUPCAKES:
- 1 package white cake mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (3-ounce) package Jello Gelatin, any red flavor (I used strawberry)
- 1 cup Malibu coconut rum
- WHIPPED CREAM:
- 3 cups whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- BROKEN GLASS JELLO GARNISH:
- 4 small boxes (3-ounces each) Jell-O (I used strawberry, blackberry, lime, lemon)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
Enchilada Bake - Low Carb
By tjanddj
The best of two worlds are offered in these baked Enchiladas
- CRUST:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- TOPPING:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 8 1/2 ounce jar enchilada sauce
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, chopped
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- Shredded lettuce
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Ripe olives
- Pickled jalapeno slices
- Guacamole
Cut Out Sugar Cookies & Simple Cookie Glaze
By WaffleCrumbs
This is my go-to cut out sugar cookie with a simple glaze recipe
- COOKIE:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ICING:
- 2 1/4 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, plus 1 teaspoon milk
- Food coloring
- Dash vanilla
Candy Corn Cake Pops
By á-10360
This fun Halloween dessert recipe uses Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® cake mix and Whipped fluffy white frosting –
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
- Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
- 1 cup Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting (from 12 ounce container)
- 5 cups yellow candy melts
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 2 cups orange candy melts
- 1 cup white candy melts
- 72 paper lollipop sticks
- Block of plastic foam
German Bretzen, Soft Pretzels
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
"Bretzen" are a traditional soft pretzel that is often sliced in half and buttered, as a breakfast treat
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 22-ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 1/2 cups
- 2-ounces unsalted butter, melted, about 4 tablespoons
- vegetable oil, for pan
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk, beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
- pretzel or Kosher salt
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