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
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Mamma Jean’s Five Flavor Cake
2 sticks butter1/2 c. shortening3 c. sugar, plus 1 c. sugar for glaze5 eggs, well beaten3 c. flour1/2 t. baking powder1 c. milk1 t. coconut extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. rum extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. butter extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. lemon extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1 t. vanilla extract, plus 1 t. for glaze1/2 c. water for glaze Cream butter, shortening and … [Read more...] about Mamma Jean’s Five Flavor Cake
Alfajores Cookies
2 c. cornstarch (2 cups – see method below*)1 1/2 c. all purpose flour (1 1/2 cup)1/2 t. salt1/2 t. baking soda2 t. baking powder14 T. butter at room temperature3/4 c. sugar3 egg yolks1 T. cognac1 c. Dulce de Leche (see below**) *If you don’t have a kitchen scale, this recipe should convince you to go get one. Cornstarch is quite difficult to measure in volume, so the … [Read more...] about Alfajores Cookies
Mer’s Candied Pretzels
2 bags pretzel sticks1 bag white Wilton candy melts1 bag red Wilton candy melts1 shaker of sprinkles1 sheet parchment1 sandwich baggy12 gift bags and 1 yd. ribbon Melt white chips in a pyrex, 2 cup, measuring cup, according to directions (do not get it wet or it will ruin and do not overcook). Break all pretzels in half. Dip the broken end halfway up into the white, melted … [Read more...] about Mer’s Candied Pretzels
Razzle Dazzle Pie
3 c. each blackberries and raspberries (if using fresh berries or1 bag each frozen berries (do not thaw)3 T. flour1/3 c. sugar2 pre-made pie crusts (Pillsbury or your own 2 -9 inch) Mix up the berries, add flour, and sugar and mix.Pour into pie crust. Cut slits in pie crust & gently lay top crust onTrim off excess with knife or kitchen shears. Pinch the seams &Brush … [Read more...] about Razzle Dazzle Pie
Aunt Marian’s Chocolate Mousse Pie
8 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips4 oz. dark chocolate chipschocolate shavings of your favorite chocolate6 T. unsalted butter @ room temp.6 large eggs, separated1 T. cream of tartar1/2 c. plus 4 T. sugar3 c. heavy cream, cold2 t. pure vanilla extract plus 1 t.1 box Chocolate wafer cookies (like nilla wafers)2 T. powdered sugar Topping:Put 2 cups of whipping cream in the mixing … [Read more...] about Aunt Marian’s Chocolate Mousse Pie
Gram’s Banana Birthday Cake
2 1/2 c. sugar1 c. shortening or butter4 eggs1 c. sour cream3 c. all-purpose flour2 t. baking soda6 very ripe bananas, mashed (2 1/2 c.)1 T. vanilla extract Frosting:6 c. powdered sugar1/2 c. cocoa powder1/2 c. butter, softened1/2 c. brewed, strong black coffee Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans and set aside. Cream together the sugar and … [Read more...] about Gram’s Banana Birthday Cake
Home Made Sugar Cones
2 egg whites1/2 c. sugar3/4 c. all purpose flour1/4 c. butter, melted In mixer, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in flour and butter until just blended. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw two 7 inch circles on the paper. Drop 3 T. batter in the center of each circle. Spread batter to the edge of the circle. Bake … [Read more...] about Home Made Sugar Cones