May 12, 2023
by Ashley
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Ingredients2 sticks butter, room temperature1/2 cup sugar2 egg yolks, room temperature1 tsp vanilla extract1/4 tsp kosher salt2 cups all purpose flourJam Beat the butter and sugar on high speed for 3 minutes. Separate eggs. Add yolks and vanilla to the … Continue reading
May 2, 2023
by Ashley
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Ingredients1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 tsp kosher salt2 tsp freshly ground black pepper1 cup grated Parmesan (or Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano)8 tbsp cold butter, diced Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a mixer. Add the cheese and mix … Continue reading
December 13, 2022
by Ashley
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Today is Santa Lucia and we were looking for a Swedish cookie to serve at our breakfast. I found these Pepparkakor and we loved them. Ingredients1 2/3 cups all purpose flour1/4 tsp baking soda1 stick butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar6 … Continue reading
February 17, 2021
by Ashley
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I have never tried beans as a base in cookies before, so this was a first attempt. Isla loves them. Ingredients 1 can chickpeas, rinse and drained1 cup Creamy peanut butter1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract1 1/2 tsp baking soda1/3 cup … Continue reading
January 9, 2021
by Ashley
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These are actually Mockarons that use wheat flour rather than almond flour. My first attempt is definitely not as pretty as store bought macarons, but truly delicious. Directions Cookies4 egg whites1/2 granulated sugar1/2 tsp amaretto or other flavoring2/3 cup all … Continue reading
December 24, 2020
by Ashley
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This version is what Paul’s mom used to make at Christmas time each year. As we were discussing our favorite family traditions, he mentioned these cookies. So here is our version. Snowball Cookies 1 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar1 tsp … Continue reading
December 23, 2020
by Ashley
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These are new truffles to us. We love lemon and these are perfect little bits of citrus. Lemon Truffles 1 cup white chocolate chips1/4 cup butter, softened1 lemon, zest only3 tbsp heavy whipping cream1/2 tsp lemon extract 1/4 cup powdered … Continue reading
December 22, 2020
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Christmas candy making started in full swing yesterday! These are some of our favorites Peanut Butter Truffles 3 tbsp butter, softened1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup powdered sugar10 oz dark chocolate chips Cream together the butter, peanut butter and sugar. … Continue reading
December 21, 2020
by Ashley
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I love coconut and these are super easy to make. Only 3 ingredients! Coconut Truffles 3 cups sweetened coconut1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk12 oz dark chocolate chips Mix together the coconut and sweetened condensed milk into a small mixing bowl. … Continue reading
December 17, 2020
by Ashley
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1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup brown sugar1 cup white chocolate chips1/2 tsp kosher salt 2 cups dark milk chocolate chips Heat the butter, sweetened condensed milk and brown sugar in a sauce pan until thickened. Stir … Continue reading