dessert

cookies Martha Stewart Sugar Cookies Martha Stewart Sugar Cookies I used this recipe to make sugar cookies with 2 of my granddaughters for Christmas this year. The cookies were delicious and the dough was easy to work with. I refrigerated for several hours and found the dough too stiff to work with – spend some time working it to “warm” […]
dessert Raspberry Pineapple Sherbet I needed to make this the other day and was shocked to find it was not on my blog! This is so light and fruity and just plain delicious! Makes a ton, so it feeds a crowd! Fantatic for summer parties!Ingredients:2 1/2 gallon raspberry sherbet1 1/2 galloon pineapple sherbet2 12 oz pkgs frozen raspberries, partially […]
dessert Rhubarb Crisp  3 cups rhubarb, cut in 1/2″ pieces 3/4 cup sugar 1 well-beaten egg 2 T flour 1/4 cup butter  1/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup flour Directions: Mix 3/4 cup sugar, egg and 2 T flour; add rhubarb and put in glass pie plate. Cream butter and brown sugar, then blend in flour. Sprinkle over […]
cake Dessert For A Crowd 1 white cake mix2 8-oz pkgs cream cheese, softened4 cups powdered sugar1 8 oz Cool Whip1 tsp vanilla1 can pie filling (see what I substitute instead – SO much better!)Prepare cake mix according to directions on package. Bake in a large cookie sheet with deep sides (about 20 mins). Cool.Place cream cheese in mixing bowl […]
cookies Pumpkin Cookies Ingredients 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter (softened) 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup pumpkin 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup confectioner’s sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Mix together all dry ingredients: flour through salt. Cream sugar and butter together. Slowly stir in pumpkin. Add egg and vanilla […]
cookies PUMPKIN CINNAMON COOKIES Add these cookies to your fall baking list! They are the BEST pumpkin cookies you will ever eat! yield: 27 COOKIES prep time: 15 MINUTES cook time: 10-12 MINUTE INGREDIENTS: FOR THE COOKIES: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon […]
bars Milky Way Bars INGREDIENTS: 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all purpose flour See note about mix-ins below: 1/2 cup Caramel Bits (or use caramel squares that have been cut in quarters) 1 cup chocolate chips 15 Fun […]
cookies Sour Cream Sugar Cookies I got this recipe from my mother 36 years ago and have to say it is still my favorite sugar cookie recipe. Cookie Dough2 cups sugar1 cup sour cream (I substitute Greek Yogurt all the time and it is perfect)1 cup butter2 eggs1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp salt1 tsp nutmeg2 tsp baking soda1 tsp cream of […]
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cake German Chocolate Cake This is my husband’s all-time favorite dessert.  For years I made it every year for his birthday.  Then life just kind of got in the way and he didn’t say anything about missing it at all, so I kind of thought he didn’t care any more.  Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago, when […]
bars Snickers Brownies My latest Pinterest attempt – it was amazing!!!!!  You must try this!  See below for original post website. Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate chips3/4 cup (12 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, sliced1 1/2 cups sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 eggs1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 cups Snickers, cut into chunks (About one bag of fun size snickers) Directions: […]
bars Chocolate Mint Brownie Brownie:1 cup butter8 oz coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate1 1/2 cups sugar4 eggs2 tsp vanilla1/2 cup plus 3 T flour1/4 cup cocoa Melt chocolate and butter in microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval until chocolate and butter are smooth.  Cool 10 minutes.Line a 9X13″ pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the […]
bars Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar1/2 cup peanut butter2 eggs1 tsp vanilla2 1/2 cups flour1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 cup or more semi-sweet chocolate chipsMelt butter and brown sugar together in pot on stove top stirring until melted.  Turn off heat and add peanut butter.  Stir until smooth and allow to cool.Combine flour, baking […]
dessert Blueberry Crunch 1/2 cup butter1 pkg white (or yellow) cake mix2 cans (20 oz each) blueberry pie filling1/4 cup chopped nuts Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Cut butter into cake mix (dry) until crumbly.  Reserve 1 cup mixture. Pat remaining mixture in an ungreased oblong  9X13″ pan, building up 1/2″ edge.  Spread pie filling over cake mixture to […]
breads Monkey Bread This recipe is from my nephew’s wife, Chelsea Hobson.Ingredients:4 cans biscuits (I used Rhodes frozen dough)1 cup packed brown sugar1 1/2 sticks of butter1/2 cup white sugar2 T cinnamonIcing:1/2 lb cream cheese, room temp1/2 lb butter1 lb powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla1 tsp lemon juiceDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.   Grease a 9-10 inch tube pan. […]
cookies Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies Cream:2 cups shortening2 cups sugar2 cups brown sugarAdd: 1 tsp vanilla4 eggs2 cups peanut butter6 cups flour4 tsp baking sodasaltBake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.  Using a fork smash cookie down while hot running the fork in both directions (making a t).  Sprinkle with sugar.  Makes about 80-90 cookies when using the medium size cookie […]
bars Pumpkin Cake/Bars Mix together:4 eggs1 2/3 cup sugar1 cup canola oil1 15 oz can pumpkinAdd:2 cups flour2 tsp cinnamon2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 tsp saltMix just until incorporated.  Pour into a greased 17X10X1″ pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.  Spread with Cream Cheese Frosting when cool.Cream Cheese Frosting:8 oz. cream cheese, softened2 […]
chocolate Soft Batch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (use cream cheese in a block or spreadable, don’t use fat-free, light or whipped)3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon baking sodapinch salt, optional and to taste2 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips […]
cake Banana Cake From my friend Karen Van Uitert2-3 ripe bananas, mashed1/2 cup melted butter1 cup sour cream1 1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanillaMix above ingredients together and then add:2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp saltPour in a greased cookie sheet (11X17″ size).  Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 mins.Frosting:1 stick butter3-4 cups powdered […]
cake New York Cheesecake Cheesecake Ingredients 4 pkgs cream cheese3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs2 T vanilla3 tsp lemon juiceBeat softened cream cheese; add remaining ingredients and mix well.  Bake in graham cracker crust (see recipe below) at 500 degrees for 10 minutes; let stand for 5 minutes and top with glaze (recipe below).  Turn oven to 250 degrees; bake for […]
chocolate Coconutty Oatmeal Almond Joy Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled to room temp 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 8-9 mini Almond Joy bars, chopped 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats Instructions 1 Preheat […]