Recipes
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Spooky Cookies
A great chocolate and orange cookie recipe for Halloween, which can be easily adapted to suit any occassion.Ingredients:115 g Brown SugarOrange icingZest of 1 Orange225 g Self Raising Flour8 Dark chocolate chunksFor the decoration1 Heaped tbsp of icing sugar2 ½ tbsp Cocoa Powder10 Chunks of Dark ChocolateFor the cookiesJuice of ½ an orange (squeeze through…
Sensational Peanut Butter Cookies recipes
Ingredients:18 cookies1 cup peanut butter (see note)3/4 cup natural cane sugar1/4 cup brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon vanillasugar
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Ingredients:1 cup (115 g) pecan pieces (or another nut of your choice)1 cup (225 g or 2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature3/4 cup (85 g) powdered sugar, sifted2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 1/4 cup (145 g) powdered sugar, to coat the cookiesInstructions:Toast the nuts on the stovetop:…
Constellation cookies
Ingredients:7 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (i took the extra tbsp out)1/4 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 tablespoon cocoa powder (i added a total of 3 tbsp of unsweetened dutch chocolate)8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger (did not…
Chocolate-Dipped Fortune Cookies
Ingredients:1 11-oz. bag semisweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons unsalted butter16 fortune cookies
Peppermint Crunch Cookies
Ingredients:1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies1 ½ cup white vanilla baking chips or semisweet chocolate chips8 round hard peppermint candies, crushed (1/4 cup)
Dark Chocolate Bourbon Crack Cookies
Adapted from Ready for Dessert by David Lebovitz. For a cherry version, we posted another adaptation previously here. We will often freeze the chocolate dough balls after they’ve been coated with the regular sugar, and when ready to use, thaw for about 30 minutes, coat in confectioners sugar and bake. The dough can be refrigerated…
Seaweed Cookies, Or Petites Galettes Au Fleur De Sel Aux Algues
Last week, I was making my weekly ice cream deliveries to the vendors at my local market, which was especially necessary since my freezer was super jam-packed and begging for relief. (Which you may have seen when I inadvertently bared-all in my kitchen slide show.) When I stopped by to drop off a pint to…
Lemonade Cookies
It’s like a magic trick to pull a can of lemonade out of the freezer and say to the kids, “Do you think we can make this lemonade into cookies?” If you want to make the cookie dough ahead of time, it can be refrigerated for several days if you seal it in two layers…
Icebox Cupcakes
People, I am so excited about this recipe, it’s pretty much all I can talk about this week. I mentioned it to a broker who showed us another dud of an apartment (more about that if/when we make it out alive). I mentioned it to a friend who doesn’t eat sweets (and we’re still friends!…
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Ingredients:10 strawberries, hulledVegetable oil1 1/2 cups strawberry jam1 cup heavy cream2 tablespoons powdered sugar12 vanilla cupcakes, store-bought or homemadeInstructions:Special equipment: bamboo skewers, soaked in waterPrepare a grill for medium-high heat.Thread the strawberries onto two skewers and brush with vegetable oil. Grill on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes total. Set aside to cool.Pull the strawberries…
Skeleton Cupcakes
Ingredients:10 Chocolate Cupcakes1 stick (1/4 lb.) unsalted butter1/2 cup shortening3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt20 brown M&M’s1 long strand black licorice25 white mini jellybeans10 mini Chocolate Cupcakes1 (9 oz.) box chocolate wafers
April Fool’s Day Rock Cupcakes
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Bird’s Nest Easter Cupcakes
Ingredients:For the cupcakes:2 1/2 c. flour2 1/2 t. baking powder1/2 t. salt1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened1 1/4 c. sugar3 eggs1 t. vanilla2/3 c. buttermilkFor the frosting:2 sticks butter3 c. powdered sugar1 t. meringue powder1 t. vanillaFor decorations:1 chocolate bar72 candy bird’s eggsInstructions:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.In…
Martha Stewart’s Handwritten Valentine Cupcakes
Give your cupcakes a personal touch with these chocolaty and beautiful cupcakes from Martha Stewart. Reprinted with permission from Martha Stewart Living, February 2009. Con Poulos/Martha Stewart Living February 2009
Tailgate Cupcakes
1. Make the Caramel Sauce: In a large-size saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the dark and light brown sugars, milk, and salt, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and continue to boil for 2 minutes, watching carefully so the mixture doesn’t bubble over the pot. Remove from the…
Frosted Spiced Cupcakes
Nutritional Info: Per Serving: Serving size: 1 cupcake, 250 calories (90 from fat), 11g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 170mg sodium, 39g carbohydrates, (1 g dietary fiber, 22g sugar), 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…
Double Chocolate Cupcakes I
Ingredients:CUPCAKES:1 large egg3/4 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup dutch process cocoa powder3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons instant espresso powder1/8 tablespoons saltpinch of black pepper1 cup fat-free milk2 tablespoons vanilla extract3 ounces 60-72% cacao bittersweet chocolate chipslarge egg whites1/8 tablespoons cream of tartar1/3 tablespoons granulated sugarFROSTING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons dutch process cocoa powder3 tablespoons…
Angel Food Cupcakes With Lemon Mascarpone Frosting
These cupcakes are the perfect spring or summer treat—light and airy angel food cake is topped with a tangy lemon-mascarpone frosting and garnished with fresh berries. Get the recipe for Angel Food Cupcakes »Ingredients:FOR THE CUPCAKES:¾ cup cake flour¾ cup confectioners’ sugar6 egg whites¾ tsp. cream of tartar½ tsp. kosher salt½ cup sugar1 tsp. vanilla…
Chocolate Cupcakes With Goat Cheese Frosting
Softened goat cheese adds a delightful tang to these sweet chocolate cupcakes.Ingredients:FOR CUPCAKES1 cup flour½ tsp. salt½ tsp. baking powder½ tsp. baking soda6 tbsp. cocoa powder1 cup sugar½ cup hot instant coffee½ cup vegetable oil½ cup milk½ tsp. vanilla extract1 large egg4 oz. cream cheese, softened3 oz. goat cheese, softened1½ cups confectioners sugar1 whole vanilla…
Showgirl Cupcakes
(I recent met Bryce Corbett, who wrote A Town Like Paris, a book about his life in Paris, where he found the girl of his dreams. Since he’s a terrific writer, I asked him to do a guest post, which included our visit behind-the-scenes at one of Paris’ most exciting attractions. -David) There are many…
Chocolate Cupcakes
Preheat an oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper or foil liners. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Place the chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl and set over but not touching simmering water in a saucepan; stir frequently until melted and…
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa, sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. In another medium mixing bowl, combine the stout, melted butter, and vanilla. Beat in eggs, 1 at time. Mix in sour cream until thoroughly combined and smooth. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the…
Vanilla Cupcakes
I adore Dan Lepard. And I adore his vanilla cupcakes recipe. Dan’s one of those precise bakers and cookbook writers who, when he says “beat for 30 seconds,” means “beat for EXACTLY 30 seconds.” No more and no less. And you better listen, because he not only takes the guesswork out of baking, he always adds a…