Recipes
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Espresso Brownies
Ingredients:Nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water1/3 cup vegetable oil2 large eggs2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons espresso powder1 (19.8-ounce) box brownie mix (recommended: Duncan Hines)3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups powdered sugar1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
Snack Mix Brownies
Ingredients:Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan and parchmentOne 18-ounce box brownie mix, such as Duncan Hines (plus required ingredients)One 8.75-ounce bag snack mix, such as Traditional Savory Chex Mix
Sweet Chile Brownies
Ingredients:1 box (18.3-ounce) fudge brownie mix, Betty Crocker2/3 cup vegetable oil2 eggs1/4 cup chocolate milk, Nestle3 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons chopped canned jalapenos1 teaspoon ground cinnamonPowdered sugar, Domino
Peppermint Bark Brownies
Ingredients:1 package Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix1/4 cup water1/3 cup vegetable oil1 egg1 teaspoon vegetable oil2 cups Ghirardelli classic white chocolate chips1/3 cup crushed hard peppermint candy (about 16 round candies)
Lemonade Cookies
Ingredients:1 6-ounce Can of Frozen Lemonade Concentrate½ Pound Unsalted Butter (2 sticks) (Softened)1 Cup Sugar (Plus extra to sprinkle over the cookies)2 Teaspoon Lemon Zest (Finely Grated)2 Large Eggs2½ Cup All-Purpose Flour1 Teaspoon Baking Soda1/8 Teaspoon Salt
Ginger Spice Sugar Cookies recipes
Nutritional Info: Per Serving: Serving size: 1 cookie, 70 calories (25 from fat), 2.5g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 10g carbohydrates, 1g protein. Special Diets: Note: We’ve provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember — we’re cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care…
Cookies and Cream Fudge Brownies
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) with the middle shelf ready. Grease the baking pan, then line with parchment paper with the paper overlapping the sides a little. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. When the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat and add the…
Chocolate Cookies
Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 5 1/4 hrIngredients:Ingredients for basic butter cookies1/2 cup Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda10 1/2 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), melted and cooledGarnish: salted roasted pistachios, finely ground; Demerara sugarInstructions:Follow recipe for basic butter cookies, mixing in cocoa, baking soda, and melted chocolate after adding flour…
Almond Spice Cookies
Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 5 hr (includes chilling)Ingredients:Ingredients for basic butter cookies1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground ginger4 oz slivered almonds (1 cup)Instructions:Follow recipe for basic butter cookies and, when mixing in flour mixture, add cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, then stir in almonds.Form…
Caramel Pecan Cookies
Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 4 hr (includes cooling)Ingredients:Ingredients for basic butter cookies1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup heavy cream3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into bits1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups pecans (1/2 lb), toasted , cooled, and coarsely choppedInstructions:Grease a 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan, then line with foil, leaving…
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Muffins
Ingredients:Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the muffin tin1 pint (16 ounces) cookies and cream ice cream, melted1 1/4 cups self-rising flour15 chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
Cookies ‘n’ Cream Crunch recipes
Ingredients:1 (6 1/2-ounce) package sugar-free chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed1/3 cup chopped pecans3 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, melted1 quart vanilla no-sugar-added, fat-free ice cream, softened
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:1 cup Dutch process cocoa2 cups boiling water1 cup butter, softened2 cups superfine sugar4 large eggs2 3/4 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chocolate extractvegetable oil cooking spray1/2 cup butter, softened1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar1/3 cup whipping cream1/8 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract15 cream-filled miniature chocolate sandwich…
Hidden Mint Cookies
Ingredients:18-ounce roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough, sliced 1/4-inch thin14-ounce package chocolate mint wafers1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans, or enough to cover top of cookies
Red Velvet-Blueberry Ice Cream Pie
Ingredients:4 store-bought red velvet cupcakes1 1/2 pints vanilla ice cream1 1/2 pints blueberry sorbet2 cups cold heavy cream2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Banana-Toffee Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:cupcakes5.2 ounces white rice flour (about 1 cup)2.1 ounces sweet white sorghum flour (about 1/2 cup)2.3 ounces cornstarch (about 1/2 cup)1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup…
Red Velvet Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:cupcakescooking spray10 ounce cake flour (about 2 1/2 cups)3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1 1/2 cups granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 large eggs1 1/4 cups nonfat buttermilk1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons red food coloring (about 1 ounce)frosting5 tablespoons butter, softened4 teaspoons nonfat…
Pug Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:1 vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting2-3 chewy chocolate candies (such as Tootsie Rolls)1 fruit roll, or red/pink chewy candy (such as Tootsie Rolls)3 small chocolate candies or sugar pearls1/2 cup additional vanilla frosting
Schnauzer Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:1 vanilla cupcake with blue frosting2 black small candies, sugar pearls, or jelly beans2 red or pink small candies, sugar pearls, or jelly beans1 marshmallow1/4 cup additional blue frosting1/4 cup additional vanilla frosting
Chocolate Orange Cupcakes with Limoncello Frosting
Special equipment: cupcake liners, 2 muffin pans To make the cupcakes: mix the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, substituting orange juice for the water. Toss the chocolate chips with the flour. Fold the chocolate chips and the candied orange peel into the chocolate mixture. Line the muffin pan with the cupcake liners. Fill…
Maltese Cupcakes recipes
Ingredients:1 vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting2 (2– x 1-inch) Rice Krispie Treats1 large marshmallow (not jumbo)1 fruit roll or red/pink chewy candy (such as Tootsie Rolls)1 small chocolate candies, sugar pearls, or chocolate frosting1/4 cup additional vanilla frosting for decorating
Lemon Cupcakes
Remember to add eggs, oil, and milk to your shopping list if your cake mix of choice requires them—or, if you are very short on time, use ready-made cupcakes. Store the cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.Ingredients:1 box of your favorite cake mix3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature25 ounces lemon…
Espresso Cupcakes
A quick and easy cupcake with espresso and dark chocolate to celebrate my blog’s 1st birthday.Ingredients:Cup softened butterCup sugar2 large eggsCup flour1 teaspoon baking powderTeaspoon baking soda1 tablespoon cocoa powder1 tablespoon espresso coffee powderCup dark chocolate chips, melted2 tablespoon milkInstructions:Preheat the oven to 400F.Mix the butter and sugar properly.Add the eggs and whisk until it’s…
Jade’s Strawberry-Filled Cupcakes
Ingredients:1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup quinoa flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1 cup sugar1 stick butter, at room temperature2 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/3 cup strawberry fruit spread or jam1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli1 stick butter, at room…