6 c. milk2 c. heavy cream or half and half1 c. sugar1 t. vanilla extract1 – 4 oz. bar Ghiradelli white chocolate On medium heat in a large stock pan, steam milk, cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Cut bar into little bits and add to the steaming mixture, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Take off heat and serve with marshmallows in your favorite winter cup! Makes 6 … [Read more...] about Snow Cocoa
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Potato Chip Cookies
1 c. butter1/2 c. sugar1 t. vanilla2 c. flour1/2 c. crushed chips1/2 c. chopped pecans1/4 c. powdered sugar Mix all together. Roll into balls. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot. You can’t beat sweet and salty together in one place like this! And you can’t just eat one. Grocery List: … [Read more...] about Potato Chip Cookies
Christmas Cookie Edition: Biscotti
9 c. sifted flour2 c. sugar1/3 c. baking powder1 t. salt1 1/2 c. shortening (24 T)1 stick margarine plus 2 T. margarine, used separately8 eggs1 c. milk plus 2 T. used separately2 T vanilla plus 1 t. used separately2 c. powdered sugar Cream 1 stick margarine and shortening. Add sugar, then eggs and 2 T. vanilla. Alternate the dry ingredients (flour, powder and salt) with 1 c. … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Biscotti
Christmas Cookie Edition: Sugar Cookies
3 eggs2 sticks margarine1 c. sugar1 1/2 t. vanilla plus 1/2 t. vanilla for frosting2 t. baking powder1/2 t. salt3 1/2 c. flour2 c. powdered sugar2 T. butter, melted3 T. milk With mixer, cream together margarine and sugar until fluffy. Slowly add in eggs, one at a time. When blended completely, add in vanilla. Sift together flour salt and baking powder. Slowly add it to … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Sugar Cookies
Christmas Cookie Edition: Pfefferneuse
1/2 c. butter4 c. brown sugar4 eggs4 c. sifted flour1 t. baking powder1 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt1 t. cloves1 t. nutmeg1 t. crushed cardamom (or 1/2 t. crushed black pepper)1/2 c. crushed walnuts (or almonds)1/2 c. mixed candied fruit (or candied ginger)16 oz. can frozen OJ (not diluted)granulated sugar Cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time and beat. Sift … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Pfefferneuse
Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 sticks butter2 eggs2 T. molasses2 t. vanilla1/3 c. water1 1/2 c. sugar1 1/2 c brown sugar1 t. baking powder1 1/2 t baking soda1 t salt5 c. flour18 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips Cream butter, add eggs, molasses, vanilla and water in mixer. Sift together dry ingredients (sugars, powder, soda, salt and flour). Mix moist with dry ingredients well in mixer. Add chips and stir a … [Read more...] about Chocolate Chip Cookies
Christmas Cookie Edition: Christmas Wreaths
1/2 c. unsalted butter30 large marshmallows (3 cups)1 1/2 t. green food coloring1 t. vanilla extract4 c. cornflakes2 T. cinnamon red hotsnon-stick spray Coat a large stock pot with non-stick spray. Melt butter over low heat. Add in marshmallows and melt them over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and add in food coloring and vanilla. Add in … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Christmas Wreaths
Jefferson Davis Pie aka Kentucky Pie
2 c. sugar1 T. all-purpose flour1. T. corn meal1/4 t. salt1/4 c. butter1 t. vanilla3/4 c. milk4 eggs1 pre-made pie shell (or recipe for pie crust here) Place pie shell in pie plate, pressing down around the top edges with a fork or with your index finger. Mix together in mixer: 2 c. sugar, 1 T. flour, 1 T. corn meal and 1/4 t. salt. Blend completely for 30 seconds. … [Read more...] about Jefferson Davis Pie aka Kentucky Pie
Christmas Cookie Edition: Gingerbread Cookies
3 c. flour1/4 t. salt1 t. baking soda2 t. ground ginger1 t. ground cinnamon1/2 t. grated nutmeg1/4 t. ground cloves1/2 c. dark brown sugar8 T. unsalted butter, softened plus 1 T. for frosting2/3 c. Grandma’s molasses1 egg1 c. powdered sugar1 1/2 T. milk1/4 t. vanilla extract Cream together butter and sugar, until fluffy. Add molasses. In a separate bowl sift together flour, … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Gingerbread Cookies
